About property
An ancient, elegant atmosphere welcomes the guests of this classic noble mansion, a 13000-square-meters estate with a huge carob plantation: an atmosphere that can be perceived right from the entrance alley, with two rows of typical palm trees on both sides. Sicilian countryside expresses itself here at its best: plantations, Mediterranean vegetation, gardens, greenhouses, the sea in the background, ancient mansions… all this features will take you back to an ancient time and will let you experience a truly unique atmosphere where time seems to have stopped.
Quiet is all around the house, and the inside spaces are really exclusive. The beautiful entrance hall, ending up in an enchanting space with the staircase and typical arches, reveals the refined, noble origins of this stunning accommodation; spaces are very well organized and functional, perfectly arranged to serve multiple purposes, and every corner is perfectly preserved and maintains the original luxurious characters. The pleasant porch is located right below the terrace on the first floor. The stairs will take you to beautiful, refined living areas with ancient wonderful furniture and great care for every detail, as well as a very picturesque fireplace; there are three bedrooms on the first floor, all equipped with ancient high-quality wooden furniture and en-suite bathroom. The second floor houses a precious, ancient traditional kitchen in typical majolica.
The scenario outside is typical of the Sicilian countryside: carob trees, a clear blue sky and the sea in the distance. This noble residence is perfect for discovering this wonderful area, the heart of Sicilian baroque: the beautiful cities of Scicli, Modica and Ragusa, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, are very close and a trip to this historic towns will let you experience once again the same noble, prestigious atmosphere of this charming villa.
Surroundings
The villa is just 50 kilometers far from the Comiso airport, recently re-opened and connected with Rome six days a week. All around, the countryside hides wonderful treasures, such as the beautiful Scicli (just 5 kilometers away), a monumental Baroque centre within the Noto valley, UNESCO world heritage: its history is ancient and great – you’ll find evidences of the Greek, Roman, Arab, Norman and Aragonese domination of the area, and a historic centre that will leave you completely breathless. Modica is also not far: another enchanting Baroque centre, with stunning scenarios and a delicious tradition – chocolate, prepared following an ancient Aztec recipe. The ancient part of Ragusa, “Ibla”, is located upon a hill overlooking the countryside, and is also full of stunning monuments and Baroque buildings; the beach of Marina di Ragusa is one of the cleanest in Italy. Do not miss a visit to the marvelous Noto, another Baroque centre with a beautiful church and a wide number of refined, elegant buildings with wrought-iron balconies that have been recognized as the best in the world.
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