Overview

Property ID: ITAG29
  • 14
  • Sleeps
  • 7
  • Bedrooms
  • 7
  • Bathrooms
  • Sea water
  • Swimming pool

Description

History and elegance in the heart of the Sicilian countryside. A few miles from the sea and very close to the iconic Valley of Temple in Agrigento. The charming villa is perfect to host and delight those who love the vitalizing effects of being in nature, the sensorial harmony and wellbeing. The sweet idyllic surrounding makes your experience a total communion with nature and relaxation for a beautiful stay.

Close to historical sites of importance as well as to the crystal-coloured Sicilian Sea, the villa welcomes guests with an oldfashioned kindness. It is a magical place to gather, meditate, read, and enjoy the benefits of nature.

Carefully restored and furnished the villa’s bedrooms assure a relaxing stay where to feel the quiet charm of a yesteryear mansion to the comforts of nowadays. Every room is designed to fulfil guests’ desires, all rooms are very comfortable, the design and tradition blend harmoniously with the surrounding landscape. The villa features a frontal court and a twolevel building that surround an inner court. On the ground floor – where originally were the farmers’ bedrooms and the lounge – now one can find the library and the common areas. On the same level, the “home’s heart”, the kitchen has been restored and equipped to be a pleasant area where it is possible to both tasting and cooking meals by using home-grown vegetables. Furthermore, the old stables and mill’s locals have been transformed into a wellness centre where medicinal plants and fruits from the land are used for essences and oil used for the service, then continuing outdoor where to find the second pool surrounded by olives tree garden and a breath-taking view.

Facilities

  • 12 km far from Agrigento
  • 14 guests in 7 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, additional sofa-beds available to sleep up to 3 children (also 4 cots, 3 highchairs available)
  • Two outdoor swimming pools
  • In-land organic farm
  • Pine grove path for walking and picnic
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning throughout the property
  • Mini bar and safe in each bedroom
  • A natural private wellness centre
  • The fitness area is available in the garden or patios
  • Solar panels
  • Cooling system, class A++ machines
  • Rainwater tank/ waste-water purification system for irrigation
  • Eco wooden fixture

Outdoor

A green oasis makes perfect the stay of total communion with nature, walking on pathways among majestic olive trees, fruits trees, flowers, medical plants, and a pine grove pathway, ideal for walking and picnic. A flourishing countryside surrounds the old mansion where lush vegetation leads to a refreshing natural pool and a gebbia, an old tub now used as a pleasing pool for aromatic bath with orange blossom, lavender, rosemary, rose petals. The villa lets guests experience and rediscover motions and flavours of the rural traditions. Practice gardening and plantbased activities from the organic vegetable garden and then enjoy preparing fresh and genuine meals in collaboration with our experienced chefs. Medicinal plants paths and fruit trees lead you to a refreshing natural pool, the gebbia, once used for gathering rainwater, now a small round natural pool (1.4 metres deep) where enjoying the panoramic view and relaxation. The second and main swimming pool measures 12 by 4 metres with 1.4 metres deep and it is accessible through 5 steps for getting in and out.

  • Outdoor Wi-Fi access
  • 10 sun loungers and 6 umbrellas
  • Alfresco gazebo
  • Solarium terrace
  • In-land organic farm
  • Both pools use a saltwater system
  • Both open from April 1 to November 1
  • The gebbia is also heated from April 1 to November 1

Location

Southern Sicily is a treasure trove of art, culture, and cuisine. The Greek ruins of the Valley of Temples, as well as the stunning Scala dei Turchi beach are sites of charm and inspiration. The medieval villages of Burgio and Caltabellotta and cities like Sciacca, Menfi, and Santa Margherita Belice are renowned for their art, wine, and delicious food. Don’t miss the Macalube nature reserve, the art center in Favara, the medieval castle in Racalmuto, the baroque architecture in Naro e Piazza Armerina, and the ricotta cheese producers in Sant’Angelo Muxaro.

  • Aragona’s old town centre (3 km)
  • Castello Chiaramontano di Favara (13.3 km)
  • Archaeological Museum of Pietro Griffi (17.1 km)
  • Valley of the Temples (19.4 km)
  • Pirandello’s native house and grave (19.4 km)
  • Castle of Racalmuto (20 Km)
  • Agrigento (15 km)
  • Realmonte (28 km)
  • Porto of San Leone (21.9 km)
  • Scala dei Turchi, (Turkish Steps) at 29 km
  • Macalube nature reserve (8 km)
  • Torre Salsa (47.4 km)
  • Cape of Eraclea Minoa (50 km)
  • Park of Sicani mountains (84 km)
  • Eraclea Minoa (50.2 Km)
  • Secche beach (29 km)
  • Lounge Beach Scala dei Turchi (30.4 km)
  • Pergola (36 km)

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