Searches for cheap homes in Sicily have soared following the TV show ‘Amanda and Alan’s Italian Job’.
Numbers have increased 255 per cent since the BBC One show began in January, compared with the same period a year earlier, according to Rightmove.
The property website compared searches online for Sicily between January 6 and February 22 this year with 2022.
The TV show ‘Amanda and Alan’s Italian Job’ saw the celebrity pair renovate homes in Italy
Having completed the transformations, one of the properties is on the market with a price tag of £127,500
The BBC One show followed Amanda Holden and Alan Carr renovate a pair of Italian properties that they bought for €1 each.
Now one of the properties is on the market with a price tag of £127,500, with the proceeds of the two-bedroom holiday home being split between Comic Relief and Children In Need.
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Amanda and Alan tackled the property from the ground up and threw themselves at DIY jobs from plastering to plumbing.
The stunning flat is listed on Rightmove, with the description: ‘The three balconies offer breathtaking views of the landscape, making this the perfect spot to watch the sunset.
‘It also comes with a shared, walled courtyard, perfect for al fresco dining or just enjoying the Mediterranean sunshine.’
We pick four renovation projects in Sicily for sale…
1. Five-bed townhouse, Mineo, £32k
This five-bedroom townhouse is in the medieval village of Mineo and is on the market for €36,000, the equivalent of £32,000, via Viva Sicily estate agents
The property was built around 1500 years ago and is entirely built from stone, with an interior that requires updating
The dated interiors have plenty of scope for improvement and to make a modern statement
This five-bedroom townhouse in the medieval village of Mineo has views of Mount Etna.
The property was built around 1500 years ago and is entirely built from stone. It is on the market for €36,000, the equivalent of £32,000, via Viva Sicily estate agents.
2. Two-bed townhouse, Caccamo, £17k
 This two-bedroom townhouse is in Caccamo, a town on the Tyrrhenian coast of Sicily
The interior is not much more than rubble, with the property having a price tag of €19,000, the equivalent of £17,000
This two-bedroom townhouse is in Caccamo, a town on the Tyrrhenian coast of Sicily.
The property is on the market with a price tag of €19,000, the equivalent of £17,000, via Sicily Property Management Brokers.
3. Two-bed townhouse, Mineo, £13.2k
This two-bedrooms townhouse is in Mineo, which is in the region of Catania, part of Sicily
 The property is on the market with a price tag of €15,000, the equivalent of £13,200, via Sicily Property Management Brokers
This two-bedrooms townhouse is in Mineo, which is in the region of Catania, part of Sicily.
It has two terraces with far-reaching views, and a price tag of just €15,000, the equivalent of £13,200. It is being sold by Viva Sicily estate agents.
Mineo is close to two airports – Catania and Comiso – which are both 35 kilometres away. At the same time, the beach is 35 kilometres away, while there are ski stations within 75 miles.
4. Two-bed terrace, Caccamo, 22k
This two-bedroom townhouse in Caccamo is spread across three floors and has a roof terrace
The property requires updating and is being sold for €25,000, the equivalent of £22,000
This two-bedroom townhouse in Caccamo is spread across three floors and boasts a seven metre roof terrace.
It is being sold for €25,000, the equivalent of £22,000, via Sicily Property Management Brokers.
