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Niamh Spence

Fans praise Amanda Holden and Alan Carr's transformation of rundown €1 Sicilian flat

Fans glued to the work of Amanda Holden and Alan Carr on their transformation of a €1 Sicilian apartment have praised the dramatic transformation.

Amanda, 52, and Alan, 46, bought two flats for a Euro each and spent three months transforming them into one stunning holiday home.

The 1,300 square foot apartment is being marketed by the Italian arm of Sotheby’s, which describes the property as "stunning" and "the perfect getaway" - and fans could not agree more.

The dramatic transformation of the property was unveiled in the duo's BBC series Amanda and Alan: The Italian Job, with viewers rushing to social media to comment on the difference in the property.

Viewers couldn't get over how different the property looked after its makeover (Rightmove)

On Twitter, one viewer commented: "Thoroughly enjoyed watching the fabulous transformation.

"Alan and Amanda made the show - really good eggs, with an eye for design. Very funny and entertaining. Sad it’s over!! My fave room is kitchen."

Another agreed, as they wrote: "Who knew Amanda and Alan’s Italian job would be so entertaining, love what they have done, kitchen is amazing. where do I buy this apartment?"

A third wrote: "Wow absolutely stunning! You done an amazing job!! I even got quite teary at the end I was so invested, well done guys!"

The original property was dilapidated and rundown, but has been transformed into a two bedroom and two bathroom property (Rightmove)

A fourth begged for another series and to see the pair transform another property as they shared: "Well done Amanda and Alan I just watched all eight shows you made me laugh made cry what a joy to see a great result come from just 2 Euros and 2 great British stars that show anything can be done with love and team work and friendship ... More please...."

Hitting the market for £127,500, when the fully furnished two-bedroom, two-bathroom pad eventually sells for will be split between Comic Relief and Children in Need.

The kitchen was praised by viewers and highlighted as their favourite transformation (Rightmove)

The BBC series saw Amanda and Alan take the two rundown flats in Salemi, which is half an hour from the capital Palermo, that were filled with junk and broken furniture and turn them into stunning holiday homes.

Over three months the pair knocked down walls, plastered, wallpapered and helped lay floors and tiles while choosing all the decor and furnishings.

Viewers saw the final result – named Casa Alamanda after both of them – and it is already on the market for sale.

On Rightmove, the listing references the "spacious lounge, dining room, and kitchen" and adds: "The three balconies offer breathtaking views of the landscape, making this the perfect spot to watch the sunset.

The BBC is reportedly considering a second series after the first with Amanda and Alan brought in over 4.5 million viewers (BBC / Voltage TV)

"It also comes with a shared, walled courtyard, perfect for al fresco dining or just enjoying the Mediterranean sunshine."

The TV series pulled in 4.5million viewers with the BBC planning a second run for next year in a different location.

One insider said: "BBC bosses have been thrilled. The warmth and humour of their friendship as they’ve got stuck in to DIY, design and the Sicilian lifestyle has proved to be a big hit."

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