Description

Buy in Sicily Real Estate is pleased to announce the exclusive sale of a prestigious and historic 17th century villa of about 450 square meters + 230 square meters of units to be restored. Completely immersed in nature in front of the majestic Mount Etna, the mansion is located within the Archaeological Park of Morgantina, between the hills and fields that once were the granary of ancient Rome. Handed down throughout the centuries from father to son, this residence was recently and lovingly restored. Great care and attention was placed in all details and in equipping it with every modern comfort, without altering its spirit and beauty, so typical of ancient homes. The land is more than enough to ensure a rich harvest of excellent citrus and olives that give extra virgin oil of the finest quality. In addition, a special area for a vegetable garden / greenhouse has already been predisposed. A private source amply supplies all the water for the house, the grounds and the swimming pool. On the first floor the interior of the house reveals all of its ancient splendour: distinctive stuccoes, decorated ceilings and elegant vaults. The doors of the rooms are still the original ones, their shape and colour having been preserved through the years. The living room features a fireplace decorated with fine ceramics from Caltagirone and a large terrace that overlooks the valleys faces the spectacular Mount Etna. The spacious master bedroom has its own private bathroom; large, elegant and with a comfortable Jacuzzi. The entrance and other rooms retain the flavour of the enduring tradition that makes this house so unique. The modern and fully equipped kitchen is complemented by a spacious pantry. The ground floor is divided into three parts: a modern studio apartment of 50 square meters, a large and fully equipped laundry- work area, and a beautiful apartment of 100 square meters, ready to be restored. The large swimming pool with Roman steps boasts sunlight all day long and offers a stunning view of the heart of Sicily and Mount Etna. Close to the pool is an old barn, converted into a 20 square meter changing room equipped with refrigerator, indoor toilet and outdoor shower to make relaxing around the pool even easier and more pleasurable. The villa is completed by a 230 square meter unit that can be restored for different uses.The mansion is perfect for those who seek relaxation and breathtaking views, the ideal place to live in contact with nature, history and archeology. The ruins of the fifth century BC Greek city of Morgantina can be visited in the Archaeological Park where the beautiful Goddess of Morgantina was found around 30 years ago. She finally returned to her motherland after a long stay at the Getty Museum in Malibu. This precious statue is now exhibited in the Museum of Aidone, nearby the villa. Another unique nearby attraction is the Roman Villa del Casale with its extraordinarily beautiful and world famous mosaics in Piazza Armerina, only a few kilometers from Aidone.