"Casuzza" (“small house” in Sicilian) is a charming home located in the Piano Alto area of the town of Noto. The location is practical and convenient, with easy parking nearby and no restrictions on access to the area—an uncommon advantage in the city’s historic center, especially in summer, when the town is lively with many visitors.
Completely renovated in 2018, the property was carefully designed to optimize space while preserving character and warmth. Upon entering, you are welcomed by a living area with a fully equipped built-in kitchen, a comfortable sofa bed, and a practical fold-down dining table, ideal for intimate breakfasts or dinners.
The kitchen countertop is made of elegant black lava stone, adding a distinctly Sicilian touch and excellent durability. The bathroom includes all necessary comforts, including a bidet, a shower with rain-effect showerhead, a large mirror, a hairdryer, and a humidity extraction system.
Two wrought-iron staircases lead to the two mezzanines where the sleeping areas are located, creating a dynamic and well-organized layout. The space is lit by a convenient fully automated skylight.
All windows and doors are double-glazed, ensuring excellent insulation from outside. The house is equipped with air conditioning and a water heater replaced last year, contributing to low energy consumption and efficient day-to-day management.
"Casuzza" is sold fully furnished and equipped, including bed linen, tablecloths, towels, dishes, pots and pans, an espresso coffee machine, a refrigerator, and connections for a washing machine—ready to live in or to generate income immediately.
Despite its compact size, the property is charming, functional, and turnkey. The asking price is in line with current market values and represents an ideal pied-à-terre in Noto, as well as an attractive opportunity for short-term tourist rentals.
A small house with character, ready to be enjoyed from day one.
Piano Alto is the highest and most authentic district of Noto’s historic center, marked by quiet paved streets and charming period houses. The heart of the area is the square with the Baroque Church of the Most Holy Crucifix, the city’s second place of worship and the neighborhood’s landmark.
Born after the 1693 earthquake that destroyed ancient Noto, the district represents the “upper” part of the city rebuilt on Meti Hill, as opposed to the lower part that developed along today’s Corso Vittorio Emanuele.
Piano Alto still retains a residential, livable atmosphere, with all services close at hand: a weekly market, an excellent fishmonger’s, a renowned pastry shop, and several bakeries, making everyday life easily walkable.