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Rustico contemporaneo in South-East Sicily. Beams, stone, and modern ease.

A quiet inspiration board for your 12–18 month horizon: min 3 bedrooms, min 2 bathrooms, pool preferred (not essential), cash buyer, £300,000–£500,000 band. Wooden beams and rustic stone with the convenience of a modern layout. Three exterior-led teasers below to show the direction we are sourcing. Reply when one feels worth digging into.

Teaser preview from official listing galleries. Exterior-led and honest. Agency originals and unedited files when you want to go deeper.

Browse inspiration Reply when one resonates
Style
Rustico contemporaneo
Budget
£300k–£500k cash
Horizon
12–18 months
Ground
Noto–Modica–Scicli belt

Matched to your brief

Three teasers. Same rustico contemporaneo direction. Different settings.

These are inspiration cards, not a locked shortlist. Each sits in the Noto–Modica–Scicli belt, meets your 3 bed / 2 bath minimum, and shows the beams-plus-stone-plus-modern mix you described. Pool is a plus on all three, but we will not rule out a strong no-pool find. Open any card for exterior galleries and honest notes.

Teaser preview from official listing galleries. Exterior-led. SE-02 has limited interior shots in the agency set. Unedited agency files on request.

Focallo belt courtyard and private pool
SE-01 · Courtyard pool
92 Fit

Focallo belt

Guide ~£285,000 (approx €330k)

120 m² · 3 bed · 2 bath · Class C · furnished

Courtyard living with a private pool. Modern holiday ease in a white-walled setting. Strong on convenience; less rustic stone than your ideal mix, but the outdoor life is there.

Teaser · rustico contemporaneo direction

3+ bed / 2+ bath Pool (preferred) Within band Belt fit
Private pool Turnkey furnished Open detail
Scicli coast house with lawn and pool
SE-02 · Coastal
88 Fit

Scicli coast

Guide ~£328,000 (approx €380k)

124 m² · 3 bed · 2 bath · ~1,000 m² garden · Class B

Newer coastal build with lawn, shade, and a private pool. Honest note: agency gallery is exterior-heavy; interiors are sparse in the listing set.

Teaser · rustico contemporaneo direction

3+ bed / 2+ bath Pool (preferred) Within band Belt fit
Largest garden Class B energy Open detail
Noto countryside house with private pool
SE-03 · Countryside
90 Fit

Noto countryside

Guide ~£211,000 (approx €245k)

120 m² · 3 bed · 3 bath · 2 floors · Class C · land

Independent house with a private pool and open land. More room under your band if you want headroom for beams-and-stone work. Unfurnished, so the rustico contemporaneo finish is yours to shape.

Teaser · rustico contemporaneo direction

3+ bed / 2+ bath Pool (preferred) Within band Belt fit
Open land Most headroom Open detail
Cinema reel SE-01 · Focallo belt Pool courtyard · drone reveal

Teaser preview from official listing photography. Exterior-led.

SE01 main view

SE-01 · Focallo belt

Courtyard pool living. Modern ease, coastal belt.

A calm white courtyard, loungers, and a private pool. Turnkey and ready to use. Less rustic stone than your ideal rustico contemporaneo mix, but strong on outdoor life and convenience.

Property facts

Per agency listing. Guide figures only. Exact cadastral and floor plans when you want to dig deeper.

Area
Santa Maria del Focallo · Ispica (RG)
Built size
120 m²
Layout
4 rooms · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms
Floors
Single level (ground floor)
Condition
Partially renovated · holiday-ready
Furnished
Fully furnished
Pool
Private in-ground pool (preferred criteria met)
Garden
Private courtyard garden
Parking
3 outdoor spaces (no enclosed garage)
Heating
Autonomous · air system · electric
Energy class
Class C
  • Open-plan kitchen–living
  • Three double bedrooms
  • Video intercom
  • Turnkey furnished

Drive times (guide)

Focallo beach
~5 min
Noto
~25 min
Modica
~35 min
Scicli
~45 min
Catania airport
~75 min

Holding costs (guide)

Estimates only. Not tax advice. Confirmed when you dig deeper.

IMI (property tax)
€1,000–€1,300 / yr
Utilities in use
€150–€250 / mo (pool + A/C season)
Pool maintenance
€800–€1,200 / yr
Asking guide~£285,000
Approx EUR€330,000
Within your £300k–£500k bandYes
Rustico contemporaneo noteModern layout and pool courtyard. Less exposed stone and beams than your ideal, but strong on move-in convenience.
Why it is hereShows the pool-and-courtyard lifestyle in your belt at a comfortable point in the band.

Brief fit score (private memo)

How the desk scored fit to your brief. Not a formal appraisal.

92
  • Within £300k–£500k band88
  • Rustico contemporaneo direction72
  • Pool preference (not mandatory)100
  • Location belt fit (Noto–Modica–Scicli)94

Like the look of SE-01? Reply on WhatsApp when you want us to dig deeper. No rush on your 12–18 month horizon.

Cinema reel SE-02 · Scicli coast Aerial estate · coastal setting

Teaser preview. Honest note: agency gallery is exterior-heavy; interior shots are limited in the listing set.

SE02 main view

SE-02 · Scicli coast

Coastal lawn and pool. Exterior-led preview.

A newer coastal house with lawn, shade, and a private pool. The agency set is mostly exteriors, so treat this as a setting teaser. We can request full interior walk-through when you want to explore.

Property facts

Per agency listing. Guide figures only. Interior confirmation on deeper dig.

Area
Playa Grande · Scicli coast (RG)
Built size
124 m²
Layout
3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms
Plot / garden
~1,000 m² private garden · Mediterranean planting
Condition
Newer build · high-spec coastal finish
Pool
Private pool with solarium (preferred criteria met)
Energy class
Class B
  • Coastal lawn + shade
  • Largest garden plot on the board
  • Marina village setting (Playa Grande)
  • Best energy class (B) on the board
  • Honest: sparse interior shots in agency gallery

Drive times (guide)

Playa Grande beach
~3 min
Scicli
~15 min
Modica
~25 min
Noto
~40 min
Catania airport
~70 min

Holding costs (guide)

Estimates only. Not tax advice.

IMI (property tax)
€1,200–€1,600 / yr
Utilities in use
€180–€280 / mo
Pool maintenance
€900–€1,400 / yr
Asking guide~£328,000
Approx EUR€380,000
Within your £300k–£500k bandYes
Rustico contemporaneo noteNewer coastal build. Modern convenience is there; rustic stone and beams less prominent. Exterior setting is the draw.
Why it is hereCoastal prestige with pool and garden in your belt. Good if the sea-side life matters more than exposed beams.

Brief fit score (private memo)

How the desk scored fit to your brief. Not a formal appraisal.

88
  • Within £300k–£500k band90
  • Rustico contemporaneo direction65
  • Pool preference (not mandatory)100
  • Location belt fit (Noto–Modica–Scicli)96

Like the look of SE-02? Reply on WhatsApp when you want us to dig deeper. We can chase interior walk-through on request.

Cinema reel SE-03 · Noto countryside Countryside drone · pergola pool

Teaser preview from official listing photography. Exterior-led.

SE03 main view

SE-03 · Noto countryside

Countryside pool house with room to shape the finish.

An independent house with a private pool and open land. Unfurnished, so the rustico contemporaneo finish is yours to direct. Most headroom in your band if beams and stone work matter.

Property facts

Per agency listing. Guide figures only.

Area
Contrada Burgio Fontanelle · Pachino / Noto (SR)
Built size
120 m²
Layout
5+ rooms · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms
Floors
Two levels
Condition
Excellent (agency: ottimo)
Furnished
Unfurnished
Pool
Private pool (preferred criteria met)
Land
Large surrounding plot · Pantani Longarini reserve setting
Condo / fees
None (detached villa)
Energy class
Class C
  • Panoramic terrace (second floor)
  • Pantani Longarini nature reserve setting
  • Most headroom in your £300k–£500k band
  • Three bathrooms

Drive times (guide)

Noto
~15 min
Pachino
~10 min
Modica
~45 min
Scicli
~50 min
Catania airport
~60 min

Holding costs (guide)

Estimates only. Not tax advice.

IMI (property tax)
€800–€1,100 / yr
Utilities in use
€120–€200 / mo
Pool maintenance
€700–€1,000 / yr
Asking guide~£211,000
Approx EUR€245,000
Within your £300k–£500k bandYes (with headroom)
Rustico contemporaneo noteShell is there; unfurnished means you can push beams and stone with budget left for the finish.
Why it is herePool, land, and the most room in the band to shape the rustico contemporaneo look you described.

Brief fit score (private memo)

How the desk scored fit to your brief. Not a formal appraisal.

90
  • Within £300k–£500k band95
  • Rustico contemporaneo direction78
  • Pool preference (not mandatory)100
  • Location belt fit (Noto–Modica–Scicli)88

Like the look of SE-03? Reply on WhatsApp when you want us to dig deeper. No rush on your 12–18 month horizon.

Side by side

Compare the inspiration board

Asking guides in GBP with approx EUR. All within your £300,000–£500,000 cash band. Brief fit scores show direction, not a formal appraisal.

SE-01 Focallo belt
SE-02 Scicli coast
SE-03 Noto countryside
Asking guide (GBP)
~£285,000
~£328,000
~£211,000
Approx EUR
€330,000
€380,000
€245,000
Built size
120 m²
124 m²
120 m²
Bedrooms / bathrooms
3 bed · 2 bath
3 bed · 2 bath
3 bed · 3 bath
Pool
Private pool
Private pool
Private pool
Plot / garden
Courtyard garden
~1,000 m² garden
Large land / reserve
Furnished
Fully furnished
Confirm on deeper dig
Unfurnished
Energy class
C
B
C
Rustico contemporaneo fit
Modern ease; less stone
Coastal modern; sparse interiors
Room to shape finish
Brief fit score
92
88
90
Best for
Turnkey pool courtyard
Coastal garden setting
Headroom + land to customise
Open SE-01
Open SE-02
Open SE-03

When you want to go deeper

What we can pull together

No pressure on timing. When a teaser feels worth exploring on your 12–18 month horizon, we can assemble the following for that property.

Straight answers

Questions buyers usually ask first

Is this a locked shortlist?

No. These are inspiration teasers aligned to your rustico contemporaneo brief. We will keep sourcing over your 12–18 month horizon and share new ones when they feel worth a look.

Why no exact address on this page?

This is a private one-buyer memo. Streets and agency contacts release when you ask to dig deeper on a specific teaser.

Are the photos exactly as listed?

Teaser presentation from official agency galleries, exterior-led and honest. SE-02 has limited interior shots. Unedited agency files come on deeper dig.

Is a pool mandatory?

No. You said pool is preferred but not essential. All three teasers happen to have pools, but we will not rule out a strong no-pool find that nails beams, stone, and modern layout.

What is rustico contemporaneo?

Your words: wooden beams and rustic stone effects with the look and convenience of a modern style. That is the filter we are sourcing against.

What are the running costs?

Each house shows guide IMI, utilities, and pool maintenance bands. Final figures depend on cadastral category and your usage.

How this works

A calm path over 12–18 months.

No rush. Periodic teasers when something fits your brief. Reply when one feels worth exploring.

  1. 1

    Browse the inspiration board

    Flip through exterior galleries and honest notes. See if the rustico contemporaneo direction feels right.

  2. 2

    Note what resonates

    SE-01, SE-02, or SE-03 might spark a reaction. Or none might, and that is fine too.

  3. 3

    Reply when one feels worth digging into

    A quick WhatsApp is enough. No codes, no pressure, no hold-viewing mechanics.

  4. 4

    We pull the deeper pack

    Address, floor plans, unedited photos, IMI guide. Viewing when you are ready on your timeline.

  5. 5

    Keep sourcing in the background

    Your brief stays live. We will send new teasers as rustico contemporaneo candidates appear in the belt.

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Reply when a teaser feels worth digging into.

This page is a private inspiration memo for your Sicily brief: rustico contemporaneo, £300,000–£500,000 cash, min 3 bed / 2 bath, pool preferred, 12–18 month horizon. No rush. When something catches your eye, message us and we will go deeper on that one.

A simple reply on WhatsApp is all it takes. Mention SE-01, SE-02, or SE-03 if one stood out, or just say what direction you liked.

Teaser preview only. Asking guides, subject to availability. Not an offer. Not financial advice. Exact location released when you ask to explore a specific property.