Property Description

Sea view apartment in Catania offering light, space, and great potential.

Appartamento Principe Nicola offers a rare combination of location, light, and opportunity in Catania, one of Sicily’s most dynamic cities. Just 500 metres from the sea and a short stroll from Catania’s port, this sixth-floor apartment combines practical living space with an unbeatable position, while leaving room for you to add your own vision and value.

Inside, the layout is simple and functional, with natural light filling every room. A bright eat-in kitchen and a large bedroom both open onto the southwest-facing terrace, perfect for soaking in city views and afternoon sun. The wrap-around hallway with a glimpse of the sea, a second bedroom, and a sunny rooftop terrace shared by the building all complete the picture.

As you step outside, you’re in one of Sicily’s most fascinating cities. Baroque architecture, seafood restaurants, beaches, and Mount Etna as your backdrop make this an exciting base. With a planned metro stop right on the doorstep and the airport just 25 minutes away, convenience meets culture in a prime coastal setting.

For those looking beyond the present, the apartment’s blank canvas interior and the option to link the rooftop terrace offer clear value adding potential. Combined with the area’s strong rental demand and the upcoming metro line, this is as much an investment opportunity as it is a chance to create a sunny home in eastern Sicily.

The Property

Appartamento Principe Nicola is a bright, unfurnished apartment on the sixth and final floor, with an elevator up to the top, tiled floors, and natural light filling every room.

The layout begins with a simple living room, currently furnished with a sofa, small table, and a few picture frames. From here, you step into a spacious eat-in kitchen equipped with an oven, stovetop, dishwasher, and ample cabinet and countertop space, as well as plenty of room to move around.

Next to the kitchen, a generously sized bedroom painted in warm orange opens directly onto the southwest-facing terrace, which also connects to the kitchen. This terrace offers sweeping views across the city and sunlight throughout the day.

Centrally located in the property, the bathroom is in good condition and fitted with a toilet, bidet, sink, and enclosed shower. The second bedroom, painted a light blue, connects to a bright wrap-around hallway with storage space and a northeast-facing window that even catches a glimpse of the sea.

The building also has a sunny rooftop terrace with views of Mount Etna and the waterfront, which is divided between the condominium owners, as well as a parking space that is shared on a six-month rotation.

Surroundings

The apartment sits on Via Principe Leone in north-eastern Catania, just 500 metres from the sea. Daily essentials are close at hand, with supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés all within a five-minute walk. The port and its cluster of seafood restaurants, along with a rocky beach lido, are only ten minutes away. The nearest gym is about a 20-minute walk, while Catania’s main train station is 30 minutes on foot. A new metro stop is also planned right on the doorstep, which will take you to the city centre in 10 to 15 minutes, making future connections even easier. The historic city centre lies about a 45-minute walk away, and the hospital can be reached in a quick 13-minute drive.

Catania, Sicily’s second-largest city with a population of around 300,000, is both an industrial hub and a cultural gem. After the devastating Etna eruption of 1669 and the 1693 earthquake, the city was almost entirely rebuilt in striking Baroque style. Today, landmarks like Palazzo Biscari and the Basilica Cattedrale di Sant’Agata are a testament to this unique architectural heritage.

In terms of connections, the property is only 25 minutes by car from the largest airport in southern Italy: Catania Airport, and this eastern corner of the island also makes a great base for day trips. Aci Castello, a picturesque seaside town, is just 15–20 minutes away by car. Head a little further in the other direction and you can explore Noto’s elegant architecture or sample the famous Nero d’Avola wines in Avola, both about an hour and 15 minutes away. And of course, Mount Etna itself is only an hour’s drive, with daily tours offering everything from crater hikes to vineyard visits on its slopes.

Potential

This apartment is in solid condition as it stands but offers excellent scope for improvement.
The most immediate task is addressing the black stain on the wall in the second bedroom. It’s simply the result of a minor leak; it is easy to fix and no cause for concern. Beyond that, the electrics and plumbing are in good working order, and the overall structure is sound. Minor upgrades such as replacing the aluminium door and window frames would give the apartment a fresher, higher-quality finish without requiring major investment.

One of the most exciting possibilities is the top-floor terrace. It could be enclosed and connected internally to the apartment, giving residents direct access to a private outdoor space without using the communal stairs—a change that would instantly add both comfort and value to the property.

Appartamento Principe Nicola is sold unfurnished, aside from a sofa and small table, making it a blank canvas for you. Whether you’re planning to design it as a personal residence or as an in-demand rental, you have the freedom to shape it exactly to your taste.

Thanks to its position just a few hundred metres from the sea in a busy, desirable part of Catania, the property also holds strong rental and resale potential. The upcoming metro line on the doorstep will only increase its value, making it an appealing investment whether you intend to let it, resell it in the future, or keep it as your own sunny base overlooking the city. If you are interested in renting the property out, our sister company, Solemar Sicily, will help make the process as easy as possible.

If you are interested in Appartamento Principe Nicola, or moving to Sicily in general, but don’t know how to get started, our team will be happy to put you in touch with our affiliated specialists, and help you every step of the way with whatever you need.