luxury houses for sale Sicily, Italy (page 5)

This delightful villa with swimming pool and private garden is located in the extraordinary scenery of the hamlet of San Lorenzo. The property is a new construction with a modern style with minimal design. Consisting of two bedrooms with internal and external bathroom, a large living room with open space kitchen and a terrace overlooking the sea. The location is privileged: a few meters from the state road that crosses the Vendicari reserve, just 2 km from the renowned village of Marzamemi and only 8 km from the baroque city of Noto. Ideal for holidays and to be used as a holiday home.

Among the Iblee hills, in Ragusa, stands one of the most exclusive villas in Sicily. The integration of interior and exterior is the villa's distinguishing feature: the interior design combines attention to esthetic and rationality, giving rise to large spaces, illuminated by large windows; a home in which, thanks in part to the quality of the materials and the care of the finishes, the villa is an example of modern design and excellence. Dominating the view of the valley and Ragusa Ibla is a solarium with a suspended infinity pool. The recently built property is spread over two levels: the ground floor is conceived as a large open space that accommodates three distinct areas: the large open kitchen with peninsula, the dining area and large living room, finely furnished, with a retractable fireplace in the center of the living room and a convenient laundry/dispensary area. The lower floor, reached by a flight of stairs, is used as a sleeping area and houses the bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, with panoramic views of the city and the elegant walk-in closet. The house is surrounded by a 3ha garden that allows for privacy in a private setting. The location is optimal, only minutes from the baroque town of Ragusa Ibla and Modica, and five minutes from the center of Ragusa and all useful services. It is only 20 minutes from Comiso airport, 20 minutes from the highway entrance, and 90 minutes from Fontanarossa airport in Catania.

This fascinating property spreads over an area of approximately 10,200 square meters in a unique south-facing position surrounded by the sea on three sides and almost completely overlooking the enchanting island of Ortigia; it consists of four buildings that stand on a large flat green area with a private dock and direct access to the sea. The main property, of about 100 square meters originally the caretaker's house, is located in the entrance area followed inside by two imposing buildings with a total area of 1,650 square meters and has completed a small villa of about 100 square meters with direct access to a picturesque beach surrounded by total privacy, and to the private dock. The splendid context makes this property unique, which will become even more beautiful once it is restored. The property is an ideal investment for the realization of an exclusive and prestigious resort which could have about thirty rooms, restaurants, bar, exclusive beach access and dock for private boats as a service to the customer. The splendid Sarausa so pronounced in Sicilian, recognized as a World Heritage Site by Unesco, is today considered one of the most important artistic capitals in Europe, so powerful in the past that it can compete with Athens. As a matter of facts, Cicerone defined the Sicilian city as the most beautiful of all. Scenic place and agorà still hosts, in a breathtaking scenery, an exclusive series of classical representations that bring it back to its ancient function.

The villa overlooks one of the most pristine places of the south-west coast of Sicily, between the nature reserve of the river Platani, Torre Salsa, the geological site Chiodo D'Oro and enjoys a spectacular 180 ° view of the countryside and the sea in the distance. The villa is spread over three floors: the living area with lounge, fireplace and large windows overlooking the sea, in front there is the dining room, with French doors overlooking the pool and look towards the coast and two double bedrooms, one has an en-suite bathroom with shower, the other has a sea view and a private bathroom next door. On this same floor there is also the kitchen, in a slightly elevated position. In the basement there are two more bedrooms: one double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower and one double bedroom with an external bathroom. The rooms of this floor are provided with a window in the ceiling to illuminate and air. On this floor there is also a living area, a fitness room and a laundry area. On the second floor there is a Suite, accessible only externally through an external staircase, composed of a double bedroom, a bathroom with shower and a kitchenette. The rooms on the ground floor and the Suite have air conditioning. The wonderful outdoor space around the pool allows you to enjoy the Sicilian life in the open air, from which you can admire the fantastic surrounding landscape, from the countryside to the sea. We find the outdoor dining area and a relaxation area in the shade of the veranda.

Isola Lunga, also known as Isola Grande is the largest of the Stagnone, and is located in the beautiful Marsala. The portion of the island for sale is 88 hectares, within which there are some ruined properties that can be restored. The island is known for the presence of famous regenerating salt pans, and for the well-known wellness paths which are among the most fascinating experiences. The Isola Lunga Nature Reserve is rich in breathtaking landscapes that make it unique in the world for its habitat, biodiversity, for its natural vocation for psycho / physical well-being and for its fauna and flora. The island is crossed by a dirt road that runs through a wood of maritime pines with intoxicating scents. On the west side we find the salt pans, while on the opposite side there is a long beach of very fine white sand, named for the beauty and transparency of its sea Tahiti.

The baglio is located on a hill in the great valley of the river Imera in a panoramic position that allows a vast view from Monte Pellegrino of Palermo to the highest peaks of the Madonie. Six bedrooms with en suite bathroom, 2 on the ground floor and 4 on the second floor. From almost all the rooms you can enjoy beautiful views and wonderful Sicilian sunsets. On the ground floor there is a large living room, the oldest part of the baglio with its historical flooring, a large dining room, the kitchen and the laundry. The dining room is the most important historical evidence of the baglio and contains, where they were placed, the old presses, the manger and the millstone, on which is engraved the date 1886. The baglio is surrounded by 10 hectares of land with fruit trees, olive trees and carob trees.

IN MENFI, PROVINCE OF AGRIGENTO - MAGNIFICENT ANCIENT BAGLIO OF 4.400 SQM IMMERSED IN VINEYARDS AND OLIVE GROVES Location and Life Style Welcome to Baglio San Vincenzo where, in the homonymous district to the north-east of the municipality of Menfi (AG), the San Vincenzo river flows. Il Baglio (the name used to indicate the ancient Sicilian fortified farms) is surrounded by gentle hills, between the nature reserve of the Belice Valley and the Carboj Valley, which slope down from Menfi towards the African Sea. The landscape is marked by the alternation of vineyards, olive groves, citrus groves, broom and daisies in bloom, carob trees and prickly pears, of the precious variety of Santa Margherita del Belice, imported from the Americas just over five centuries ago. The blue of the sky and the sea on the horizon are the backdrop to a typically Mediterranean riot of colors. In the absence of haze, it is sometimes possible to glimpse the Tunisian coast. The sunsets that can be enjoyed from the Baglio are spectacular: during the night the blaze of lights that extends in the distance from Castelvetrano to Selinunte, Porto Palo and Sciacca enhances the 'noise' of silence. Il Baglio is located in the center of an area renowned throughout the world for its archaeological, monumental, landscape and seaside characteristics, which are also exceptional in the Italian context. The most distant destinations can be reached in a maximum of one hour by car. In 15 minutes you arrive at the thermal baths of Sciac Description Baglio San Vincenzo, an ancient Sicilian fortified farmhouse. The 4400 sqm structure with over 950 sqm of loggias has 13 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms (including 2 suites), a private chapel and a swimming pool (8x16 meters) equipped with a bar and an outdoor kitchen. With its 28.84 hectares of vineyards, 4.65 of olive groves, 11.80 of orchards and agricultural land, it is an enchanting and unique property The fully irrigated vineyards and the cellar (1800 sqm) with the best winemaking facilities ensure that an excellent wine is produced. surrounded by various archaeological sites (the Greek temples of Selinunte and Agrigento, Eraclea, Segesta etc.), the sea and rolling hills. Famous for its sunsets, State and Finishes Il Baglio is elegantly renovated and characterized by original and extremely valuable materials, internally the floors of the common access areas are in handmade terracotta while the rooms are decorated with internal Caltagirone ceramic tiles, the external coating of the Baglio is made of tuffs from the Sciarc quarry dating back to the 17th century. Potential of use This property is the perfect location for either a private manor or a small boutique hotel.