The Aeolian Islands, located just one hour north of Sicily by boat, and are a spectacular archipelago and a real gem by the sea. You'll be blown away by the beautiful sunlight on the islands which allows this wonderful villa overlooking the coast to truly shine. It's time to wake up to stunning sea views in paradise on the island of Lipari.
This beautiful villa, just metres from the sea has a built surface area of 260m2 and features a range of stunning terraces where the best of the sea views can be enjoyed. The villa is surrounded by nature, a true reflection of what the Aeolian Islands have to offer, and with its traditional Sicilian architecture, the villa blends in perfectly.
The traditional coastal Italian decoration scheme continues inside the property, with white stonework taking prominence, as well as unique tile mosaics and feature walls. The main living area is made up of a spacious living room with a central fireplace, while a spacious kitchen and dining room opens directly onto the terrace.
The villa has a total of 4 bright and spacious bedrooms that are strategically positioned to enjoy sea views and access to the balcony, as well as 2 large bathrooms which also feature traditional Sicilian design.
This wonderful villa with all its character and stunning location stands out as one of the best properties currently for sale on the Aeolian Islands and is an opportunity not to be missed, now for sale on idealista for 1,600,000 euros.
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