Building / Property 378 sqm in Montalbano Elicona

Real estate unit at auction in Montalbano Elicona (ME) – Corso Principe Umberto 20 (CAP 98065) The property, a historic building named 'Ex Monte Agrario', is located in the urban center of Montalbano Elicona (ME), between Corso Principe Umberto and Via Placido Fiore. It overlooks the square in front of the Sanctuary of Maria SS. Della Provvidenza and is situated within the perimeter of the historic center at the foot of the medieval village. Presumably built in the second half of the 19th century, it was originally the seat of an agricultural bank. The nearest neighboring towns are Patti (27 km), Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto (36 km), and Milazzo (48 km), with the A20 motorway and the Falcone exit 20 km away. Surface area and internal layout The building has a commercial area of 378 sqm and is spread over two above-ground floors (Ground-First). Due to precarious structural conditions and the risk of collapse of structural parts, it was not possible to access the interior for a detailed metric survey. External measurements and observations indicate the collapse of part of the intermediate floor slab and the roof. Features and amenities The load-bearing structure is made of squared stone masonry reinforced with brick fragments, while the intermediate floor slabs and the roof are made of wood. The property is not equipped with systems and services, and the wooden frames of the doors and windows are severely damaged or non-existent. An Energy Performance Certificate is not available. Significant renovation and seismic retrofitting interventions are required. Context and connections The property is located in a central and historic area of Montalbano Elicona, a medieval village. Its position offers good connections to neighboring towns and the motorway. The building is free for the auction procedure, and the successful bidder may avail themselves of the current urban planning provisions regarding building amnesty.