Located in the most sun-kissed region in Italy, this luxury villa in Sicily is optimal for the ultimate travellers seeking a dreamlike weekly rental destination. Set in Siracusa, an ancient town on the east coast of Sicily, this 6-bedroom property is nestled in the heart of a protected marine area with the historic centre just a few kilometres away. The panoramic swimming pool can be heated on request of the most refined guests who want to swim even during the cold season, while every indoor room is provided with air conditioning.
The external environment is enrichened by a grill area fully equipped with a mini fridge, a sink and cookers to enjoy meals outdoors, peacefully gathered around the table under the lovely pergola.
This property boasts avant-garde appliances and a contemporary spirit, including the main villa and three guest houses: two outdoors near the swimming pool and another one on the ground floor of the main building. The indoor dependence is a cosy two-room apartment equipped with a kitchenette, dining and living areas in an open space and a bedroom with a bathroom. The two outdoor guesthouses feature a bedroom and en suite bathroom in a compact space, ideal for the youngest on the party vacation. The estate’s central core with the main villa includes instead three bedrooms and three bathrooms. One bedroom offers guests direct access to a peaceful balcony furnished with wicker appliances and soft checkered pillows on the seats. The whole estate features an excellent soundproof system to preserve an ambience of peacefulness and silence for every guest.
The indoor cooking area in the main villa is designed with a kitchen island that borrows suggestions from modern architecture and opens to bright and fashionable dining and living rooms. The kitchen is fully provided with a fridge, several cabinets to store groceries and everything guests may ever need to experiment with Italian recipes during their villa stay. Besides a central induction hob, there are also two available ovens and an espresso coffee machine to enjoy the pleasure of Italian traditions after every meal.
The internal open space offers a serene living area with comfy sofas and a TV to gather around the coffee table while taking a look outside with a commanding view of the garden and sea. For the coldest nights and to feel the warmth and intimacy of this villa, the sitting area includes a modern stove to relax by feeling the heat from the stove.
Besides the sitting area, the dining room features a wooden table and minimal chairs for ten guests in the absolute comfort to spend time during the meals.
From the villa, which is a few hundred meters from the cliff and the beautiful sea of Plemmirio, travellers can reach a few minutes by car the characteristic historic centre of Ortigia. Nearby are the baroque towns of Val di Noto, the nature reserves of Cavagrande del Cassibile and Vendicari, and Catania, Etna and Taormina.
main villa sleeps 8/9
lower ground floor
accessible from outdoor only:
living room with TV and double sofa bed (suitable for 1 child), dining area with table for 4 guests, kitchenette.
bedroom 1 double bed (not convertible into a twin) with en suite bathroom with shower cabin (plus extra hand held shower).
laundry room.
ground floor (pool level)
open space with living room equipped with sofas, TV, pellet stove and wide glass windows overlooking the sea, fully equipped kitchen with cooking island and table for 4 guests and French door opening to the pool area, dining area with table for 10 guests.
first floor
bedroom 2 double bed (not convertible into a twin) with TV, sea view and French doors opening to the outdoor terrace equipped with armchairs and small table.
bedroom 3 bunk beds with TV and an extra single bed, open wardrobe and direct access to the outdoor pool area.
bathroom (no window) with shower cabin (plus extra hand held shower). Bedroom 2 and 3 share the bathroom.
bedroom 4 master bedroom (King size bed, not convertible into a twin) with TV and French doors opening to the outdoor terrace with sea view, en suite bathroom with shower cabin (plus extra hand held shower).
guest house 1 sleeps 2
bedroom 5 double bed (not convertible into a twin) with open wardrobe, mini bar and coffee machine, en suite bathroom with shower cabin (plus extra hand held shower).
guest house 2 sleeps 2
bedroom 6 double bed (not convertible into a twin) with open wardrobe, mini bar and coffee machine, en suite bathroom with shower cabin (plus extra hand held shower).
outdoor
3000m2 of fenced-in garden with lemon trees. Heated chlorine free swmming pool equipped with sunbeds and umbrellas. Changing room with bathroom. Outdoor covered pergola with lounge area equipped with sofa. Alfresco dining area with table for 10 guests and outdoor fully equipped kitchen with stone made BBQ. Uncovered parking area for 4 cars.
notes
pets not allowed. Non smoking villa (indoor). The apartment located on the lower ground floor of the main villa is suitable for a family with a child under 12 years old. The villa is located in a residential area and there are other properties next to villa Panecotti, therefore it is possible to hear neighbours while being outdoors. Privacy might be slightly compromised in the outdoor area and swimming pool. There is a street in front of the villa and during the summer months might be slightly busy, therefore it is possible to hear cars passing by. The heated pool can reach a max temperature of 24/26 degrees C.