Property Description

A four-floor furnished gem with hillside views in Caltagirone

Casa Resy offers a rare opportunity to own a fully furnished, move-in-ready home in the heart of Sicily’s ceramics capital. Spread across four cosy yet cleverly arranged floors, this charming property combines rustic character, modern comforts, and sweeping views of the surrounding hills, all just a short walk from Caltagirone’s historic centre. Whether you’re after a peaceful relocation to the country, a remote-working base, or a low-maintenance holiday home, Casa Resy delivers both charm and practicality in equal measure.

The house covers approximately 80 square metres and is in excellent condition throughout. Each floor has its own unique character, from the exposed brick and countryside feel of the ground floor to the art-filled living room and airy top-floor kitchen. Highlights include heating throughout the house, and a balcony with beautiful views over terracotta rooftops and the rolling hills of central Sicily. Despite the modest size of each level, the vertical layout creates a surprisingly generous sense of space.

Located on the edge of Caltagirone’s old town, Casa Resy is just 10 minutes on foot from shops, cafés, and restaurants, with the newer part of the city also easily accessible. Day trips to Ragusa, Siracusa, or the beach at Gela are all within reach, and Catania is only an hour away by car.

With no renovation or furnishing needed, you can move straight in or start generating rental income immediately. The home is ideal for anyone seeking a simple, low-fuss purchase, and Sicily’s generous inpatriate tax scheme adds extra appeal for retirees or remote workers alike.

The Property

This delightful 80-square-metre home spans all four floors of a rustic Sicilian apartment building and is sold fully furnished. With one bedroom, two bathrooms, air conditioning on the top floor, and methane-powered heating throughout, the property is in excellent condition and ready to be enjoyed from day one.

The entrance on the ground floor brings you into a foyer with a spacious, tiled bathroom, equipped with all the essentials, including a newly installed washing machine. The exposed brickwork on the walls adds a warm, countryside charm that immediately sets the tone for the rest of the house.

Climbing the stairs, you arrive in the living room, a welcoming space where you can also find the second entrance to the home. This cosy room features a sofa bed, an armchair, a radiator, and two windows that frame beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. The floor is accented with traditional Sicilian mosaic tiles, while the walls display an eclectic mix of small artworks, with a remarkable larger piece decorating the centre of the room.

One level up, the bedroom offers an imposing dark-wood bed frame and generous double mattress. Like the rest of the house, it’s decorated with thoughtful pieces of art, and the window here opens up to sweeping vistas of Caltagirone’s rolling hills. A small en-suite bathroom with a toilet and sink adds some extra comfort and practicality.

At the top of the house, the kitchen is full of Sicilian character. Colourful mosaic tiles line the walls, and two dining tables provide space for shared meals or quiet mornings. The kitchen is fully equipped with gas appliances, and from here, you can enjoy views from both a window overlooking the hills and a charming balcony that peers out across terracotta rooftops and the countryside beyond.

Though each floor is quite cosy, the vertical layout offers a surprising sense of space and movement. Casa Resy strikes a rare balance, a home that feels intimate and inviting, yet spread across four storeys, is open and expansive.

Surroundings

Casa Resy is situated on the western side of Caltagirone’s historic centre, just off the main road that runs through town. Despite this well-connected location, it remains a quiet and convenient base, only a 10-minute walk from the old town’s lively heart, where you’ll find cafés, bars, restaurants, pharmacies, and supermarkets. A short drive or a 30-minute walk takes you to the more modern side of Caltagirone, home to additional shops, services, and local attractions.

Caltagirone itself is a town of around 35,000 residents, located southwest of Catania. It’s the second largest town in central Sicily and is famed for its long-standing tradition of ceramics, a legacy reflected in its name, derived from the Arabic qalʿat al-jirār, meaning “castle of pottery.” This heritage is visible throughout the town, from colourful shopfronts to the iconic ceramic-covered Scalinata di Santa Maria del Monte, a grand staircase of 142 steps, each uniquely tiled by local artisans.

Thanks to its central location in southeastern Sicily, Casa Resy is perfectly positioned for exploring the island. Gela’s beaches are just 35 minutes away by car, while historic gems like Ragusa and Siracusa are just over an hour’s drive. For city life, Catania, Sicily’s second-largest city, is also an easy hour away by car.

Potential

Casa Resy is already in excellent condition, meaning any improvements would be entirely discretionary. Each floor is already heated with a methane boiler system, a welcome feature during Sicily’s surprisingly chilly winters. However, only the top-floor currently has air conditioning, so installing a unit in the bedroom or living room might be worth considering, especially given the high summer temperatures in central and southeastern Sicily.

One of the major advantages of Casa Resy is that it is sold fully furnished and requires no renovation or refurbishment. For buyers, this means no time-consuming trips to furniture stores, no stressful dealings with local contractors, and no hidden renovation costs. Instead, you can walk in, unpack your bags, and start enjoying your new Sicilian home from day one, whether that means settling in for yourself or renting it out immediately. In a market where many properties need work, this kind of move-in-ready simplicity is a real rarity, especially with such a reasonable price tag.

Additionally, moving to Sicily entails various benefits. While the island’s relaxed lifestyle is perfect for over-65s, it’s also becoming increasingly attractive to digital nomads and entrepreneurs due to favourable tax incentives under the inpatriate tax scheme, potentially reducing tax liability by 90% to thank you for choosing ‘la dolce vita’ under the sun.

If you are interested in Casa Resy, but don’t know how to get started, our team will be happy to help you every step of the way, providing advice and contacts to the right professionals for the job.