luxury houses with pool for sale Ragusa, Italy

Located near the archaeological site of Cava Ispica in Modica, this elegant patrician villa has been beautifully restored using high-quality materials and enhanced with original decorative details. It offers a perfect balance between historical charm and modern comfort. The villa is spread over two levels and has undergone a meticulous renovation that highlights its original architectural features, blending the authenticity of traditional Sicilian style with the sophistication expected in a prestigious residence. On the ground floor, a spacious living room furnished in a traditional style is enriched with distinctive elements, such as an evocative stone fireplace, that create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The original masonry kitchen, featuring a wood-burning oven, an internal well, and period copper utensils, is complemented by a fully equipped modern kitchen. Both spaces open onto an outdoor patio shaded by a vine, ideal for al fresco dining during the warmer months. An original black pitch staircase leads to the upper floor, where four spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms offer privacy and comfort. Each room is tastefully furnished, and a central living area connects them all. This space opens at the front onto a large terrace overlooking the private garden, and at the back onto a covered terrace with sweeping views of the pool, the rolling Modican hills, and as far as the southernmost point of Portopalo di Capo Passero. Adjacent to the main villa is an independent guesthouse, offering three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen, all designed with the same attention to detail and comfort as the main residence. The property is surrounded by a beautifully maintained Italian-style garden, filled with century-old trees, prickly pear cacti, and pathways lined with orange blossoms and jasmine. A spacious swimming pool, harmoniously integrated into the landscape, provides the perfect setting for summer relaxation. Two convenient storage/garage rooms complete the property. This unique villa embodies the perfect fusion of historical elegance and contemporary living, ideal for those seeking an authentic Sicilian retreat, with excellent potential as a luxury rental property. It is located just 10 minutes from Modica's historic center, 20 minutes from the nearest beaches, and about an hour from Catania-Fontanarossa International Airport.

Elegant 19th-century Sicilian stone farmhouse, fully restored and set within approximately 11,000 sqm of private Mediterranean land, offering absolute privacy and a rare open sea view.The property has been carefully renovated using high-quality materials, preserving original stone walls and floors while enhancing the authentic character of traditional Sicilian rural architecture.One of the key features is the unique balance between privacy, accessibility and sea outlook. Although immersed in the countryside, the farmhouse enjoys sea views from both the main living areas and outdoor spaces and is easily reached via a fully asphalted road, a valuable advantage in a rural setting.A stone-paved veranda leads to the heart of the home: a large reception living room with high ceilings, abundant natural light and a striking fireplace. The spacious masonry kitchen with fireplace serves as the convivial centre of daily life, with views over the garden and towards the sea.The main house offers five bedrooms and five bathrooms, plus a guest bathroom. Additional spaces include a room with an original traditional oven, overlooking the inner courtyard, currently used as a library or games room, along with a second kitchen, pantry, laundry and storage rooms.An independent guest annex with kitchen, bedroom and bathroom provides ideal accommodation for guests or family members.Outdoor areas feature a saltwater bio-pool and a jacuzzi, both perfectly integrated into the landscape and positioned to enjoy views over the countryside and the sea.Main features include:10 kW photovoltaic systemsolar thermal panelsprivate wellbiological wastewater systemA rare lifestyle property, ideal as a private residence of character or a boutique hospitality project, combining countryside living, comfort and sea views in one of Sicily’s most evocative settings.

Just minutes from Noto, set within the countryside of south-eastern Sicily, the villa gradually reveals itself among olive trees, dry-stone walls, and Mediterranean light. The project stems from a restoration and contemporary reinterpretation by an internationally renowned architect, who has restored the residence's original character while integrating a current, essential, and restrained design language. The architecture preserves the material strength of local tradition: natural stone, warm-toned plaster finishes, handcrafted floors, and surfaces that interact continuously with light throughout the day. Interiors unfold as a fluid and continuous sequence, fostering spatial harmony and coherence. The living area, generous and filled with natural light, opens onto the landscape through large openings that strengthen the dialogue between indoors and outdoors. The kitchen, inspired by Sicilian tradition, is reimagined in a contemporary key through clean volumes, authentic materials, and a direct relationship with the exterior spaces. The villa features six en-suite bedrooms, each defined by balanced proportions and carefully framed views of the surrounding landscape. Modern furnishings coexist with antiques and works of art, creating a refined equilibrium between past and present, guided by a concept of understated, timeless comfort. Outdoors, shaded verandas and thoughtfully designed gardens lead to the private swimming pool, positioned to offer expansive and far-reaching views across the countryside. Below, an Italian-style garden introduces a more formal and contemplative dimension. The property embodies a vision of living rooted in craftsmanship, quality, and a profound connection with its setting.