villa Bendicò
Italy » Sicilia » 91026
6 Bedrooms , 6 Bathrooms
Located in a historic property,owned by one of the most important noble family in Catania, this Manor house dates back from 1870, when Baron Antonino, who was bored of living a flat town life, decided to find a unique spot to build his personal countryside residence. The Estate is an active olive oil and wine producing Estate. The Villa, which is surrounded by olive groves and 6 ha. of vineyards, features a private pool overlooking the stunning Mount Etna, the highest active Volcano in Europe The villa is set on Three levels and can be rented coupled with its “Dependance”,(2 additional rooms/bathrooms) AddressCatania area, 91026, Sicilia, Italy Accommodation & Outdoor AmenitiesLocality Catania- Etna slopes Zone countryside Sleeps 8/12 Bathrooms 4/6 Ideal for lover of total rpivacy and relax Inside - The villa is hard to fault for beauty and quality. Fully refurbished in 2008 to an exceptionally high, where special attention has been paid to the standard use of antique and traditional techniques and local materials such as lava stonework from Etna, hand-made terracotta floors and walnut shutters. All decorations, furnishings and fittings are of impeccable taste and quality combining Ralph Lauren and Philip Stark modern designs with antique furniture and paintings. A perfect choice all year round as Heating and Air Conditioning are throughout. Amenities such as, Ping-pong, Satellite TV and Hi-Fi, among others, are meant to blend in a perfect balance the best of Sicilian traditions with the maximum modern comfort. Ground Floor – Antique historic Wine making and Oil storage facility including and unique antique vaulted cellar. First Floor – Two beautiful lava stone symmetric stairs take you up to the main entrance of the Villa. Receptions, all with vaulted ceilings, include a living and a dining area featuring an open fireplace, sofas and armchairs, a beautiful oval 700’ dining table and a library with a reading corner. A very large, extremely stylish and professionally equipped kitchen (Miele) with another large dining table. Four master bedrooms with a unique view, each with its own en-suite top design bathrooms. Second Floor – Leading to the second floor, a spiral lava stone staircase giving access to one double bedroom with bathroom and an 80 m2 top panoramic terrace lounge, which includes a large dinning table. Dependance Adjacent to Villa Bendicò, it can be accessed directly from a pathway inside the private garden, thus an ideal “Dependance”, featuring two double bedrooms, each with its en-suite bathroom and large private living room and kitchen with dinning area. Outside – From the Private parking a pathway, paved with ancient lava stones, leads to the Villa passing through its closed Private garden of about 3.000 m2. From the front rose strewn balcony, steps lead down through the citrus grooves to the Tennis court, one of the unique features of this property. The splendid L-shaped Pool (15 x 6 m) is set in a panoramic position to enjoy, on one hand, the views of Mount Etna and on the other hand the Nebrodi mountains. Surrounding the Salt water, L-shaped Pool, a palm tree private garden area for a perfect relax. Several paths lead down through the vineyards and the olive trees to a two hectares Historic park with lush autochthonous vegetation and flowers, passing lawns and panoramic spots for reading. Amenities
Weekly Maid and clean Linen Pool & Garden Maintenance Private Garden Maintenance Multilingual Caretaker on grounds Daily Maid Air Conditioning/Heating/Fireplace Private Garden 3.000 m2/ Panoramic Terrace Salt Water L-Shaped Pool 15x6 Tennis court Dishwasher/ Washing Machine Private Parking (12 cars) Access to Private Historic ParkSatellite TV DVD and HiFi Privileged access 18 hole GOLF course (10 km/10 min) Privileged access Taormina Beach Club (35 km/30 min) Extra on request golf massage &spa cooking classes mountain bike renting personal cook vinotherapy Local Amenities and ActivitiesCheck in / Check out timesAirports / Sea Ports / Other TransportDriving directions (from airport or sea port)Policies & Disclaimers
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