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This sophisticated and exclusive villa is located on a green hill in the province of Messina. The property is spread over several levels, with each floor connected by a glass atrium in the center of the building. The ground floor features a spacious living area with a fireplace and an open kitchen with a dining area. On the upper floors, there is a study/library area and bedrooms arranged on different levels. The master bedroom includes a large walk-in closet and an elegant en suite bathroom with a stone-covered bathtub. The villa is adorned with wenge-stained oak coatings and doors, as well as parquet flooring throughout. The heating and cooling system is floor-based, and there is an air dehumidification system in the ceiling. The basement of the villa offers various functional areas, including a relaxation room with a video projector, a sitting room and study, a laundry room, a bathroom with a sauna, closets, and a garage. The roof features converging and inverted pitches, while the external elevations are enhanced by wooden brise-soleil panels and large windows that offer views of the Aeolian Islands. The villa is surrounded by a 3500 m2 garden and boasts a splendid two-level swimming pool with a waterfall and hydromassage seats. Additionally, there is a charming outbuilding painted in Aeolian style, which includes a kitchen-living room, a bedroom, a bathroom, and a patio overlooking the valley and the sea. The property is complete with five hectares of land containing 4,500 fruit trees. The villa's location is strategic, offering privacy while also being conveniently close to shops, markets, offices, and the motorway exit for Catania and Palermo. This provides easy connections to the Aeolian Islands and the airports of Catania and Palermo, which are respectively 85 and 230 km away.

This beautiful historic villa is situated on a 750 m high hill, facing the Nebrodi park and with a unique view of the volcano Etna, with about 1,5 hectares of land, and is situated 3 km away from Nicosia. This historical town known as 'The City of 24 Barons and Two Christs' is rich in baronial palaces and historical churches, close to two oriented nature reserves: Monte Altesina reserve and Monte Campanito reserve. The residence of about 1200 square metres is surrounded by typical Sicilian countryside with olive trees, oaks and an area of centuries-old cypresses. The villa has already been structurally restored in terms of its roofs, floors and staircase. The two terraces, one of which has already been completed, provide a breathtaking view with its beautiful sunsets. In the residence, which has always been inhabited over the past centuries by its owners, it is also possible to create a tourist accommodation facility with thirteen rooms, with the possibility of installing a lift to the terraces. The property is completed by a 63-square-metre outbuilding that has already been restored.

Licata boasts unique and valuable features, including stunning beaches and a captivating river that flows into the sea. These hidden gems make Licata a truly enchanting destination. The location offers tranquil and breathtaking coasts, long stretches of untouched nature, and a magical spot called Balatazze, where you can find remarkable rock formations in the water. These plateaus provide the perfect setting for unforgettable bathing experiences. Our villa embodies the classic Mediterranean style, characterized by high ceilings and multiple covered verandas, including a magnificent porch that overlooks the sea. The bedrooms and living room windows create an almost tangible connection with the water, allowing you to immerse yourself in the beauty of the sea's colors. Watching the sunsets from the porch is an all-encompassing experience, each evening offering a unique and captivating spectacle. The house features a spacious kitchen, two bathrooms, and a utility room. The kitchen opens onto a rear canopy, offering a delightful view of the garden. The villa is situated on approximately 4000 square meters of land, elevated from the beach and road, providing splendid views and utmost privacy. At the back, a well-maintained garden ascends towards a hill lined with trees, while the front showcases a sizable courtyard with panoramic sea views. The beach is a mere 30 meters away from the house, easily accessible by foot along a gentle slope. It is a true paradise for those seeking stress-free and private days by the sea.

Situated on the slopes of Etna, this old farmhouse has an unchanged charm thanks to a skilful and accurate renovation that has enhanced the many original details of the 18th-century residence. A fine lava stone arch leads to a courtyard, with a garden of over 2,000 square metres, rich in colours and scents, which is overlooked by the main house and four independent suites. The buildings cover a total area of about 740 square metres, in which the ancient and the modern pleasantly overlap: terracotta floors, delicate frescoes, and vaulted ceilings alternate with modern, minimalist architectural solutions. The old millstone has been converted into a library and the swimming pool, with lava stone surrounds, enriches the outdoor spaces. One can breathe the feeling of living in the country yet with all the comforts of a city residence and all the necessary services and utilities. The driveway access allows for parking inside the property. Interesting both as a luxury residence and as an investment for tourist-receptive use. It is about 20 minutes from Catania airport, 10 minutes from the motorway exit, 30 minutes from Taormina and 20 minutes from the Etna cable car.

This ancient Palazzetto is located in the historic center of Petralia Soprana, pearl of the Petralie, near the Mother Church, and is spread from ground to sky. On the street there is a small door for the pedestrian entrance that leads into a small hallway; on the alley, on the other hand, there is a large doorway that gives access to a comfortable uncovered courtyard. The entrance, floored with stone basalt, leads to the main staircase and the rooms located on the ground floor. The first two rooms located on the ground floor feature a large hallway and a storage room, a bathroom and a kitchen, with direct access to the large courtyard characterized by the floor with stone paving and basalt tiles. From the courtyard one can access the other two rooms: a basement and a large stable with the original feeders. From the entrance, the vaulted staircase leads to the second floor where we find, on one side, two rooms overlooking the main road and a bathroom, and on the other side two more rooms overlooking the courtyard, a kitchen with laundry. Continuing to the second floor the staircase divides and leads to a first large living room, two more rooms with views of the main street, as well as a kitchen and a bathroom. On the other side of the floor we find two large rooms and a loft, a kitchen, a bathroom and a small terrace overlooking the courtyard. The property is easily divisible into several units. Located 10 minutes from Madonie Park, 1,5 hours from Palermo and less than 2 hours from Palermo airport.

This historic apartment is located in the heart of the historic center of Catania, nearby the square of the Teatro Bellini. It covers an area of about 220 square meters arranged on two levels on the first and second floor of an early 20th-century building. The residential unit is composed as follows: entrance hallway, living room, dining room, kitchen, a bathroom and two bedrooms on the first floor; on the second floor we find another bedroom and a bathroom. Totally renovated presents finishes of the time, cleverly in harmony with materials of modern use such as white stone of Modica, marble and industrial concrete floors that are in harmony with the perfectly preserved historical cement stones. It presents two different entrances that suggest a possible subdivision into two units, so it also lends itself to a tourist receptive use both for as it is composed and for the location. There is possibility of parking within the courtyard. The property is 10 minutes away by car from Catania's Fontanarossa airport and 10 minutes by car from the highway exit. The train station and port are within walking distance.

Sea view apartment overlooking the charming Port of Acicastello, a charming town on the Sicilian east coast just a few minutes from the Metropolitan city of Catania. The position allows access in a few minutes to the sea of the town. The property consists of an independent entrance, large living room, a kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a laundry room. From the apartment there is also an enchanting view of the Faraglioni of Acitrezza and of the Castle of Aci, a historic Byzantine fortress overlooking the sea, which is only a few minutes' walk away, as well as the places of entertainment, restaurants, which are numerous in the town. Catania International Airport is only 30 minutes away.

This renovated apartment is situated in the heart of Catania's historic center, near Via Etnea, with a beautiful view of the surrounding area, including the gardens of Villa Bellini. The modern design style of the property tastefully complements the historic context of the building. This apartment covers an area of approximately 200 square meters, is equipped with a lift, and features a small terrace and balconies that offer stunning views of the historic center. The apartment is divided into a living room, kitchen, 5 bedrooms, all with private bathrooms, and a closet. Due to its proximity to the sea, which is within walking distance, the Cathedral of Sant'Agata, the fish market district, Via Crociferi, Via Etnea, and the main tourist and cultural attractions such as the Bellini Theater and the Metropolitan Theater, this apartment is ideal as a prestigious residence or an investment property for tourist rentals. The area offers good parking options, and the apartment is conveniently located only 10 minutes from Catania airport and 10 minutes from the entrance to the Catania motorway.

This historic Aeolian house emanates charm and tradition, reminiscent of the houses found on the Aeolian Islands. Despite its original rural purpose, the owner has preserved its character, which can be seen in the large wood-burning oven now located in the kitchen, and the visible coverings and majolica. The interior of the home maintains a connection to the outdoors, with an open patio and porch leading to a staircase that leads to two bedrooms on the upper floor. Additionally, a raised terrace offers a stunning view of the surrounding islands. The property's originality is further highlighted by its ability to blend history and tradition with a modern internal distribution.

It is a dream for many waking up to the sounds of waves, on a calm beach in one of Sicily's most beautiful coastlines. A dream that comes true every day at this amazing property located on the Granelli beach, an ideal place for those seeking a peaceful location with absolute proximity to the sea, still only a short drive away from all the beautiful sights in the Val di Noto area. The charming fishing village Marzamemi is located approx. 10 km away, the baroque capital Noto is distant 30 km, and Pozzallo only 17 km. The villa has been completely renovated and elegantly furnished providing it with all the comforts required, such as a complete kitchen, alarm system, air conditioning and heating. Traditional Sicilian elements such as hand painted tiles from Caltagirone gives the villa character and charm. An ideal place for relaxation during the long Sicilian summer. The villa is located on a plot of land that is divided into three main areas: the access through the electric gate directly from the main road into the private parking area, with several spots both open and covered. There is then a second gate, leading into the intimate and curated courtyard with a lovely pool and covered veranda. Moving on you arrive to the front of the house. Here you find the seafront garden with fruit trees continuing into a private part of the beach, with a little gate to exit directly onto the Granelli beach. Internally the building consists of a spacious living room and kitchen combined, the view is overlooking the garden, the private beach and the sea. The three bedrooms are en suite with lovely bathrooms for privacy and comfort. The bedrooms are also equipped with little lofts that can be used as extra space for guests when needed - features that also makes the house very suitable as an investment or a fruitful holiday home with 9 beds.

In the context of a vast area entirely used for pasture, in the green of the Mediterranean maquis, among carob, olive and almond trees, the company is characterized as a small agricultural enterprise with a flower nursery focus and particular attention to environmental sustainability by making use of alternative systems for energy production. The rooms made available to guests, all with bathroom, as well as any other space, internal and external, are characterized by sobriety and beauty. The farm is a suggestive set of stone buildings dating back to the 1800s and is located in the County of Modica (province of Ragusa) enclosed in the splendid vegetation of the Gisana and Cella Caves, beyond which you can see the sea, only 3 km away as the crow flies. The rooms, all with bathroom, as well as any other space, internal and external, are characterized by sobriety and beauty. The numerous internal and external common areas are beautiful and comfortable: living room with fireplace and piano; dining room with ancient oven; library; beam with barbecue; garden for summer breakfasts, Jacuzzi.

This enchanting Villa stands on an ancient farmhouse, dating back to 1860, which has benefited from a total renovation, including the foundations. The property is immersed in the Plemmirio marine nature reserve just 500 meters from the sea, exactly on the promontory of the Maddalena Peninsula. From the terrace of the Villa you can therefore dominate the Porto Grande Natural of Syracuse on one side and the open sea of Plemmirio on the other side. The property has an exclusive garden of over 1200 m2, with palm trees and other luxuriant Mediterranean plants, and a productive olive grove of 11,000 m2. The olive grove is made up of 360 trees of which all the perimeter plants (about 80) are secular olive trees. All the central ones are over 30 years old. About 500 liters of oil are produced periodically. The cutlivar are: Oliva Siracusa (zaiutna), nocellara and biancolilla. In the garden there is also an eighteenth-century spring well from which water is drawn for irrigation. The main body of the villa is spread over a single ground floor and is formed on one side of this by an elegant entrance, a living room with dining room, a very large living room with fireplace and mezzanine currently used as a study, a representation, an eat-in kitchen. The other wing of the villa consists of a living room and three bedrooms, all with full en suite bathrooms. The villa also has an outbuilding consisting of a bedroom, kitchenette, and complete bathroom and a complete caretaker's house with bathroom. There is a large cellar of about 80 square meters in the basement. Adjacent to the main body is the double garage which allows you to accommodate two cars indoors, and the external courtyard for several cars, campers, motorbikes. Fontanarossa International Airport is only 1 hour away.

This 19th-century residence is a gem located in Isola Lunga, just a stone's throw away from Trapani. It's a special island that has preserved its natural beauty and hasn't been transformed over time. The fauna, especially the pink flamingos, and the flora, with its Mediterranean scrub, pine trees, and Salinas, are protected and thriving! The Baron Adragna di Altavilla built this lodge. It was used for hunting and salt harvesting during winter and summer, respectively. Across the house, you'll find a canal and a landing site, which were used to transport food, salt, and people way back in the day. You can still use it today and reach the island via the different piers. The most famous is Mamma Caura and you can catch an incredible view from there. Flat-bottomed boats or small boats can take you to the landing place. When you arrive, you get to experience nature in all its glory along the dirt roads. There is no asphalt on the island, but that's part of its charm. You can drive on the dirt roads with ease, and they'll lead you to the forest, arable land, and salt marshes, which are part of the 18- hectare property. The house is but a few steps from the sea, and it's the perfect place to unwind. The house has three apartments, warehouses, and terraces that offer an exclusive and unique view. The family hasn't lived there for a while, and it needs restoring. Still, the charm of this old house remains intact, and it must be restored while keeping its integrity and the island's strict constraints. Getting to Isola Lunga is a breeze! You can fly into Palermo (100 km), Trapani (3 km), or Birgi (15 km) airports, and you'll be there in no time.

This historic building is situated in the stunning Iblean countryside along the SP Ragusa-Marina di Ragusa. The property comprises of an imposing ancient farmhouse, typical of the Ragusa area, and an adjacent two-story manor house. Constructed in 1870, the property boasts 6.2 hectares of land and spreads over two elevations. The characteristic vaulted support structures and numerous flats enclose a central beam paved with stones. The orchard, enclosed by high white stone walls, and farmyard in Modica stone are typical features of houses of that era. The interior of the property spans about 590 square meters and is divided between the ground floor and the first floor. The ground floor features ancient dammusì, mangers, a built-in kitchen with a fireplace, and various storage areas. The first floor includes living rooms and bedrooms, all finished with characteristic details of the time, such as white stone, pitch stone, cement tiles, and stone arches. Some parts of the property have undergone incomplete renovations, requiring additional works to be carried out. The first-floor terrace offers a splendid view of the coast. The property is ideally located in the countryside but just a few kilometers from the town of Ragusa and 17 km from the Ragusa coast. The Catania Fontanarossa airport is approximately 90 minutes away.

This charming farmhouse, built in the late 1800s, is nestled in the historic center of Acireale. The property, a former convent, has been meticulously renovated with high-quality materials. The ground floor spans approximately 700sqm and includes 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, living rooms with a central chimney, a 2000sqm garden, and a 5m x 10m swimming pool. It also offers double garages and covered parking spaces. All rooms are bright and spacious, providing stunning views of the sea. The garden and entrance courtyard showcase a historic white stone arch and an ancient lavic stone colonnade. The villa is equipped with photovoltaic panels, air conditioners, radiators, and a small terrace with spectacular sea views. Additionally, the property includes a dependence with a bedroom, bathroom, and cooking area, along with a small outdoor courtyard. Its prime location near Piazza Duomo and the sea, which is only a few minutes away on foot, makes it an excellent investment opportunity for tourist rentals. Conveniently, it is 30 minutes from the Fontanarossa airport of Catania and 5 minutes from the Acireale highway entrance. This property is ideal for use as a residence or investment.

Modica is one of the most important historical sites in Sicily where the late Baroque and Art Nouveau styles converge and determine one of the most suggestive towns in Sicily: one of the most important cities listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site List . The property ls in the upper part of the town of Modica, occupies the space between the San Giovanni Baroque Church and the square. The structure is situated on three floors and the total surface is about 1800 square meters. The panoramic terrace with a magnificent view on the city of Modica has a width of about 300 square meters . There are three entrances, one of them is located in the square and leads to the commercial space on the ground floor consisting of a large room, two laboratories and a closet. The floors above the commercial space can be divided into independent flats as shown in the attached floor plans.

This charming mid-1800s villa is situated in the countryside of Frigintini, which is part of Modica. It consists of two flats, one on the ground floor and one on the first floor, that can be easily combined into a single unit. Additionally, two garages, storage rooms, and a stable are available on the ground floor. The total area of the villa is about 700 sqm, with an additional 400 sqm allocated to storage rooms and garages. From the terrace of the villa, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the hills and surrounding 43 ha of land. The property also has a beautiful courtyard of approximately 370 sqm, adorned with fruit trees and Mediterranean plants. It is conveniently located just a few kilometers from Modica, Noto, and Ragusa, and only 10 minutes away from Rosolini. Travel time to the beaches of the Ragusa area is approximately half an hour by car. The villa is also easily accessible from major airports. Fontanarossa airport in Catania is a 90-minute drive, while Magliocco airport in Comiso is 50 minutes away. The tourist port of Marina di Ragusa is approximately 30 minutes away.

Immersed in the Ragusa countryside, this ancient farmhouse, renovated to considerable charm, stands on a hill offering a splendid view of the Ragusa coast. The area is characterized by dry stone walls and centuries-old carob trees, located just a few kilometers from Marina di Ragusa, Modica, and Ragusa. The central stone beam welcomes the view of the stately home on two levels, along with all the ancient stables and Dammusì, now converted into delightful apartments serving the main residence. The property is in excellent condition, with finishes, floors, and walls of the time, skillfully restored to retain the charm of historic Sicilian homes. Equipped with heating systems and every comfort, the property is approximately two hectares in size and is completed by a swimming pool positioned outside the baglio to maintain privacy and comfort. Above the stone arch at the entrance to the baglio, there is a terrace from which you can admire the hills and the coast. The property is conveniently located approximately 1 hour and a half away from Catania Fontanarossa airport and 20 minutes from Modica.

The farmhouse is located 22 km from Palermo in the territory of Santa Cristina Gela, it has been carrying out the agritourism activity for more than 15 years, addressing a national and international audience. The company is registered in the appropriate provincial list of educational farms. It has a total area of more than 7 hectares, of which 5 hectares are productive, where you can find both tree crops (olive grove-orchard) and vegetable crops, in the open field, medicinal herbs, fodder for the animals raised on the farm. The farm adopts organic cultivation methods that respect the environment through suitable cultural rotations in order to avoid the use of chemicals. The choice to produce with organic methods was made in the full conviction that respect for the environment, the health of the consumer and the producer are fundamental concepts on which to base and give a future not only to agriculture but to the entire ecosystem. The animals bred on the farm are: horses, ponies, chickens, geese, turkeys, rabbits, goats, black pigs of the Nebrodi, cattle, dogs and cats. The structure has areas suitable for school groups, parking for cars and buses, large spaces equipped for games with slides and swings, large riding school with sand field, catering facilities and toilets also accessible to the disabled, covered outdoor area where it is possible to carry out educational workshops etc. The structure has been recently renovated, paying attention to safety and energy saving, in order to always be in step with the times, in full compliance with current regulations. Possibility to purchase the entire company with the respective licenses, with the rental with purchase formula ( RENT TO BUY )

SICILY - AEOLIAN ISLANDS - SALINA - Leni In Salina, one of the seven islands that make up the Aeolian archipelago off the eastern Tyrrhenian coast of Sicily, we offer the sale of a valuable and ancient historic villa dating back to the 18th century located in the center of Leni. The Villa consists of an apartment on the first floor and two other small apartments on the ground floor, for a total of ten bedrooms and nine bathrooms, with outdoor spaces and a garden. The main apartment, with oil and tempera frescoed ceilings, distributed on two levels, is composed of a hallway, dining room, kitchen, four bathrooms, three bedrooms with a surface area varying between 25 and 35 m2, and a second kitchen with living room on the ground floor. The first sea-side apartment, with independent entrance from the ground floor, is distributed over three levels and consists of a living area with kitchenette, bathroom, and mezzanine bedroom with bathroom. The second apartment on the mountain side, again with entrance from the ground floor, is composed of a living/dining room with kitchen, double bedroom, bedroom with bunk beds and bathroom. Large outdoor spaces consisting of pergolas, gazebos, bar area with barbecue, terraced garden of approximately 1000 m2 with native and centuries-old plants. orchard, vineyard and large parking area which maintains a further buildability index. The sale includes fixed furnishings for the living areas, kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms, and outdoor spaces. The property in its entirety has been the subject of a careful external and internal conservative restoration, as well as renovation of the external spaces. The structure located 180 meters above sea level from which it is about 900 meters away from the renowned Rinella beach, is a unique opportunity for those who want to live in a prestigious environment of great historical value that can be used for exclusive use as a private residence or combined with hospitality activities.