La Zagara – extra luxury villa with pool and tennis court in Catania area
La Zagara
Staff-equipped villa in the Catania area, pool, tennis court
Zagara lies in one of the most beautiful corners of Sicily, among the luxuriant citrus groves of the plain of Catania between Mount Etna and the sea, on an estate of around 120 hectares. Most of the land is devoted to the production of highly prized varieties of organic oranges, mandarins and clementines, but on its fringes woods extend to the slopes of Monte San Basilio.
The main house has been recently restored. Great pains have been taken to retain architectural features typical of the area, while at the same time incorporating every modern comfort. A magnificent swimming pool, a sauna and a tennis court(where you can also play at night) add the final touch to a stay in this splendid and luxurious villa.
The villa is located on the plain of Catania in the triangle between the towns of Scordia, Lentini and Palagonia.
The villa’s central location means that it is in easy reach of several places of interest
Le Mille e una notte – luxury villa in Palermo area
Le Mille e una Notte
Moorish-style villa at Mondello with swimming pool. Beach within walking distance
sleeps 8
The villa lies within the historic core of Mondello, an area known as ‘delle saline’, which still retains something of the appearance and atmosphere of the modest fishing village Mondello was before becoming Palermo’s most fashionable seaside resort.
The villa’s name, ‘a thousand and one nights’ reflects its exotic Moorish-style architecture. It is set in three different buildings within a vast garden – a rare thing in Mondello.
The first building, Arabic in style, and closest to the entrance, houses the first bedroom. A small private terrace guarantees guests maximum privacy.
From here a long paved avenue, flanked by luxuriant vegetation, leads to the building housing the living area. This consists of a spacious living room, an carefuklly hidden kitchen, a bar area, and an ample patio with dining table and sofas.
The third building holds the rest of the bedrooms – two double rooms with ensuite bathroom on the ground floor, and on the upper floor (reached via a spiral staircase) a suite, consisting of a spacious living room, bedroom with small terrace, a small kitchen and a bathroom.
The fulcrum of the villa, however, is the luxuriant garden with its swimming pool. Several little ‘conversation corners’, set with garden furniture, and illuminated at night, make it a genuine outdoor living room. The swimming pool is large, with a slide and diving board. There is a changing room and bathroom nearby.
La Bouganville – Filicudi
La Bouganville – Filicudi
Villa di grande charme, magnifici terrazzi, incantevole vista – posti da 2 a 8
Dalla ristrutturazione di una vecchia casa padronale eoliana è nata Villa Bouganvillea, suddivisa in 3 appartamenti indipendenti che hanno conservato il fascino della vecchia Sicilia. La Villa è situata nel borgo di Rocca di Ciauli a 100 metri dalla strada carrozzabile e a quindici minuti a piedi dalle spiagge principali. Gli appartamenti sono circondati da terrazzi molto curati e piacevoli da vivere in ogni ora del giorno, così come è d’uso nelle tipiche abitazioni Eoliane, ma anche gli ambienti interni sono di grande suggestione, perché il proprietario ha raccolto con grande cura ed attenzione mobili e collezioni d’epoca che danno a villa Bouganvillea un tocco di charme inimitabile. Gli appartamenti possono essere locati anche separatamente
English version – Bouganville – filicudi
La Pomice – Luxury villa Lipari with pool
Villa La Pomice (‘Pomice’ in Italian is pumice, the stone widely found on the Island of Lipari) is located in an upland area of Pianogreca, about 2km from the centre of Lipari.
Its position means that is has a splendid view and is pleasantly cool, while the atmospheric infinity pooloverlooking this setting and the luxuriant Mediterranean garden surrounding it (tended by a renowned Sicilian landscape gardener) make it a little corner of paradise.
Villa la Pomice has two separate buildings, both of which have two floors.
On the entrance floor of the main villa is a comfortable, cosy lounge with a fireplace, a lovely kitchen, a dining room with large windows that look out onto the splendid landscape and a guest bathroom. A large patio surrounds all the rooms. There is also an outdoor kitchen with a barbecue and wood-burning stove and an atmospheric open-air dining area for Summer evenings.
A staircase descends to the 2 bedrooms, one of which is a double bedroom with a large bathroom and shower and the other a convertible twin room with a private bathroom. Both rooms have direct access to the garden, where the swimming pool and shower are located in a slightly more private area.
Borgo SanCono-typical aristocratic Sicily country home near Capo D’Orlando
Borgo SanCono
Sleeps 6 to 10
A typical Sicilian country villa that is also near the beaches of Capo D’Orlando, with extensive grounds and a swimming pool.
The original structure of Borgo San Cono, a typical aristocratic country home, dates back to the 17th century. Additional wings were added over the centuries to make the home larger and more comfortable, while maintaining its features as a fortified stronghold dominating the vast surrounding estate of around 50 hectares planted with citrus and olive trees. This continued up to the early 20th century when the home achieved its current appearance.
The long driveway, shaded by olive, almond and oak trees, immediately transmits the sensation of charm and tranquillity that is a feature of Borgo San Cono.
The extensive grounds contain plenty of surprises, from the magnificent vegetation to the ruins of an ancient Byzantine convent, which has been excavated in recent years by German and Austrian archaeologists. There is also an ancient farm building, the sheepcote, where ricotta and cheese are still produced today, as well as plenty of corners where you can relax and enjoy a magnificent sea view over the Aeolian Islands and the explosion of colours of the luxuriant nature that the estate is blessed with.
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