This lovely 7-bedroom villa sleeping 13 people is located approximately 16km away from Modica in south-east Sicily, set amidst the splendid nature of the area's countryside, on an almost flat plateau that slopes down to the coast and features carob trees, olive trees and typical Mediterranean scrub.

Outside the villa, there is a large "baglio" which is an edifice with a courtyard built in the traditional style of the Modica area that has flooring in the typical local stone. On the side opposite the main body of the villa there is a large (19m x 9m) private swimming pool surrounded by a spacious solarium and 2,000sqm of lawn. There is also a 250 sqm circular track which can be used for yoga sessions or other gymnastic exercises.

Air conditioning in all the bedrooms except for the single bedroom located in the second annex.

Swimming pool open 01/05 - 16/10

Accommodation - size 350sqm - sleeping 13 people in 7 bedrooms (1 single, 6 double) & 7 bathrooms

Main villa - 3 bedrooms all with private bathrooms, one of which has a whirlpool bathtub and 2 have a shower; a living area with fireplace and large table; a kitchen with dishwasher that is connected to the dining room; a characteristic mezzanine that can be used as a tasting or reading corner.

1st annex - inside which there is a kitchenette and a spacious bedroom, and a large bathroom with a shower. Where necessary, this annex can host disabled guests since it has a large bathroom and a shower which can be accessed in a wheelchair.

2nd annex - two suites, each of which has a private entrance. The first one contains a double bedroom with a bathroom and a shower in the bedroom and the second one has a double bedroom and a single bedroom (without air conditioning) that share a bathroom with a shower.

At the side of the swimming pool, there is a bar corner and a porch enclosed by transparent shutters containing a large professional kitchen (45sqm), a dining room with a lounge, TV, air conditioning, table and chairs. The kitchen has a cooker hob, electric oven, wood-burning oven, refrigerator, freezer and barbecue. In the same structure there is also: a bathroom with shower, a laundry room with washing machine and sink.

On the side opposite the porch there is a wood-burning barbecue enclosed by stone seats with seating for around 40 people

Location/distances

The beautiful beaches in the Vendicari Riserva Naturale (nature reserve) are 25km away, just a few kilometers from the Archaeological Park of Cava d'Ispica. Noto is 20km away, Siracusa is 56km away, while the sandy beaches of Pozzallo are 25km away.

Modica, a Baroque town in the Val di Noto, is located in the southeastern part of Sicily and has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2002. The town boasts a rich repertoire of gastronomic specialities as well as a huge artistic and cultural heritage. Today it is famous above all for the production of the traditional chocolate of Aztec provenance. To walk along the streets of Modica is to follow an itinerary steeped in history, surrounded by late Baroque buildings, churches with majestic staircases and great masterpieces.

CIN: IT088006C258LOXPQS