Casa Isolotto – Misiliscemi

€ 120.000

Trapani - 91031 - Strada Isolotto, 85

#87056212

10 Rooms
1 Bathroom
175 m²
1st

Historic Seafront Home in Western Sicily with Egadi Island Views and More than a Hectare of Green Pasture Garden

Where the gleaming reflections of ancient salt pans meet the deep blue of the Mediterranean, the municipality of Misiliscemi occupies one of the most quietly picturesque stretches of Sicily’s western coast. On the outskirts of the village of Salinagrande, Casa Isolotto is found here, barely 300 metres from the sea. The timeless cottage exists in perfect harmony with the a landscape shaped by light, wind and the myriad hues of the salt water.

This is a region of striking contrasts and unexpected stories. At certain times of year it is home to the a population of migrant flamingos. Flat-bottomed barges cross the shallow waters of the nearby Stagnone lagoon lead out to the ruins of an ancient Phoenician city on the tiny islet of Mozia. Today, the area has earned an international reputation as one of the premier kite-surfing destinations in the Mediterranean, drawing visitors and sports enthusiasts from across Europe. Some of Sicily’s finest wine country lies a short drive to the south, around Marsala.

Casa Isolotto is a two-storey building of around 195 square metres, with a main residential wing and an adjoining outbuilding that was once a stable. From the panoramic terrace on the upper floor, the Egadi archipelago stretches across the horizon. It requires a complete renovation, but as a listed building whose external silhouette is documented and protected, much of the bureaucratic process can be fast-tracked.

Besides this history, the seafront home in western Sicily stands out for its remarkable quantity of land. An 11,000-square-metre plot of wild Mediterranean scrubland extends from the property towards the shore, crossed by a private path which will bring you to a quiet, near-private beach. This grassy meadow is all that stands between you and the coast, meaning that this serene view is protected for as long as you own the estate.

Characterful and well-located enough to be a superb holiday home, it is amply big enough to be a primary residence. If you're considering a permanent move south, this storied old home would make a sensational backdrop to a fresh start in the Mediterranean sunshine.

The Property

Casa Isolotto is currently a ruin and will require total restoration, but the bones are beautiful. Curved terracotta roof tiles and interlocking clay drainpipes are among the historical touches that any thoughtful restoration will want to preserve. You might want to reuse some of the floor tiles indoors, too. A big advantage in this process is that this is actually a listed historic structure (fabbricato storico vincolato), meaning that your work will be fast tracked, with significantly reduced bureaucratic delays, as long as the external silhouette is maintained intact.

The property is reached along a shared lane which brings you from the public road to a typically Sicilian courtyard with crazy paving. Enclosed by a short wall and a gate, this front yard and could become a very welcoming patio or garden. It's not exactly private – as well as being visible from the road it's overlooked by a neighbour – but as well as offering a secure parking option it's big enough for an outdoor play area or a little herb garden.

At ground level, the old stable offers a generous 50 square metres of space that could be reimagined in numerous ways. It might become a guest apartment, a huge playroom, a home gym, a workshop or even a spa.

In the main house, five rooms of varying sizes give you space for some combination of a kitchen, dining room, lounge, study, downstairs bathroom and perhaps a guest bedroom From the kitchen, a door opens onto a private rear garden of around 100 square metres, an enclosed outdoor space well suited to dining al fresco.

Upstairs on the first floor, light takes centre stage. The upper rooms give you great views of the Egadi parchipelago, with nearby Favignana and Levanzo especially clear, and distant Marettimo sharp on the horizon in good weather. The best place from which to enjoy this view is the large terrace, open on the coastal side and with the warm salt air drifting up on the breeze from the coast below.

Water is stored in a pair of cisterns, one for rainwater collection and another connected to the municipal supply, while a private septic tank receives waste water in the garden.

Surroundings

A small public road separates the house from its most remarkable asset: the 11,000 square metres of agricultural land that slopes gently towards the water in a sweep of wild macchia mediterranea. A private path crosses the land and leads to a quiet, near-private beach, shared only with the residents of two houses by the shore. If you fancy a little more company and infrastructure, nearby Marausa is a stretch that locals adore for its deep sandy dunes and gentle, shallow entry to the water – an ideal family beach that remains almost entirely overlooked by the guidebooks.

Trapani city is 20 minutes to the north by car, with its Baroque old town, seafront and a port offering fast hydrofoil connections to the Egadi Islands. San Vito Lo Capo and its famous beach are around 45 further up the coast. Both Medieval Erice and the Zingaro nature reserve is also well within driving range.

Heading south, on the other hand, the Stagnone lagoon and its the historic salt pans are within a few minutes’ drive. Driving to Marsala, around 30 minutes away, you pass through some of Sicily’s most celebrated wine-producing country, with a concentration of high-quality wineries that few other parts of the island can match.

The seafront home in western Sicily has excellent international transport links. Palermo, the island’s capital, is under an hour away via the A29 motorway, and its airport is under an hour from Casa Osolotto. Trapani Birgi, a rapidly growing airport and as of 2026 a Ryanair base, is only 15 minutes down the road. Between these two connections to the rest of Europe are frequent and affordable.

Potential

As noted above, Casa Isolotto requires a total renovation. For a high-quality finish, a reasonable estimate would be between €1,500 and €1,800 per square metre, and the existing cisterns and septic tank reduce the cost and complexity of utility installation. The property’s status as a listed building means that the approvals process is simplified provided the external form is retained, and trusted local professionals can advise on any regulatory questions.

The potential as a tourism investment is considerable. The exponential growth of visitor numbers around the Stagnone and the international kite-surfing scene makes this an excellent candidate for a boutique guesthouse or a holiday let aimed at watersports enthusiasts. The 50-square-metre former stable could become a self-contained guest apartment with relative ease. Significant tax incentives for relocation make this an even more attractive proposition, and Misiliscemi is well under the 30,000 population threshold for which the lowest possible rates are reserved in southern Italian regions.

Our project management service can take care of every stage, from completing the purchase to designing and overseeing the renovation, and clients who have used it consistently tell us it was the single most important decision they made. For those planning to use the finished property as a holiday rental, our sister company Solemar Sicilia offers comprehensive property management. And if you are planning a permanent move, our popular 'Welcome to Sicily' relocation management service can smooth every step of the transition.

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Details

Category:: Sale

Type:: House / House

Condition:: Requires renovation

Availability:: Free

Services:: Aluminum window, Well