Set amongst the olive trees in its lovely garden, Casa Gio is such a pretty 2-bedroom home with its own swimming pool just a short wander to the nearest beach and a stone’s throw from Cefalù, one of Sicily’s most loved seaside towns.

There’s an air of simplicity yet such charm inside this casa which has been tastefully furnished by its architect owners. It’s typically Sicilian in style with original features and traditional furnishings alongside subtle contemporary touches. The beautiful tiles in the upstairs master bedroom add such character and you can catch a glimpse of the sea through its old-fashioned window. A further double downstairs and two bathrooms make this a delightful house for a couple, friends or a small family.

Century-old olive trees stand proudly in the wonderful gardens where you will find space to relax, play, dine al-fresco and swim in the 8m long swimming pool. Wander down the lane and within 700m or so you can be dipping your toes in the sea where there’s also a beachside restaurant open in the height of the summer.

Charming Cefalù, just 5km away, is a joy to explore with its historic lanes, grand Duomo and piazza, inviting osterie, atmospheric café-bars and superb sandy beach with lidos, watersports and more. Admire more of this mesmerising coast by boat or drive inland to discover the incredible beauty of the Madonie National Park with glorious landscapes of olive groves, hilltop towns, wild goats and stunning nature.

You could even experience the vibrancy of Palermo and its famous street-food markets and UNESCO World Heritage sites, around an hour away by car or train. Always returning to the relaxed surroundings of your picture-perfect and authentic Cefalù home.