We select four Italian renovation projects based on the TV series Amanda and Alan’s Italian Job

The search for cheap homes in Sicily has skyrocketed after the TV show Amanda and Alan’s Italian Job.

According to Rightmove, the numbers are up 255 per cent since the BBC One show began in January, compared to the same period a year earlier.

The real estate website compared online searches for Sicily between January 6 and February 22 this year to 2022.

The celebrity couple renovated homes in Italy on the TV show Amanda and Alan’s Italian Job

With the conversions complete, one of the properties is on the market at £127,500

The BBC One show followed Amanda Holden and Alan Carr as they renovated two Italian properties they bought for €1 each.

Now one of the properties is on the market at a price of £127,500, with proceeds from 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, delving into DIY jobs from plastering to plumbing.

The stunning apartment is listed on Rightmove with the description: ‘The three balconies have stunning views of the countryside making this the perfect place to watch the sunset.

‘It also comes with a shared walled patio, perfect for al fresco dining or just soaking up the Mediterranean sunshine.’

We have selected four renovation projects for sale in Sicily…

1. Five Bed Townhouse, Mineo, £32,000

This five bedroom townhouse is situated in the medieval village of Mineo and is being marketed through Viva Sicily estate agents at €36,000 equivalent to £32,000

The property was built about 1500 years ago and is built entirely of stone, although the interior needs some renovation

The dated interiors offer plenty of room for improvement and to make a modern statement

Located in the medieval village of Mineo, this five bedroom townhouse offers views of Mount Etna.

The property was built around 1500 years ago and is built entirely of stone. It is on the market for €36,000 (equivalent to £32,000) through Viva Sicily estate agents.

2. Two bedroom town house, Caccamo, £17,000

This 2 bedroom townhouse is located in Caccamo, a town on the Tyrrhenian coast of Sicily

The interior is little more than rubble, with the property being priced at €19,000 (£17,000).

This 2 bedroom townhouse is located in Caccamo, a town on the Tyrrhenian coast of Sicily.

The property is priced at €19,000 (£17,000) through Sicily Property Management Brokers.

3. Two bedroom town house, Mineo, £13.2,000

This 2 bedroom townhouse is located in Mineo, in the region of Catania, part of Sicily

The property is priced at €15,000 (£13,200) through Sicily Property Management Brokers

This 2 bedroom townhouse is located in Mineo, in the region of Catania, part of Sicily.

It has two terraces with far-reaching views and is priced at just €15,000 (£13,200). It is sold by Viva Sicily real estate agents.

Mineo is close to two airports – Catania and Comiso – both 35 kilometers away. At the same time, the beach is 35 kilometers away while there are ski stations within 75 miles.

4. Terrace with two beds, Caccamo, 22k

This two bedroom townhouse in Caccamo is set over three floors and has a roof terrace

The property is in need of refurbishment and is being sold for €25,000 which equals £22,000

This two bedroom townhouse in Caccamo is set over three floors and boasts a seven meter roof terrace.

It is being sold for €25,000, equivalent to £22,000, through Sicily Property Management Brokers.