Overview
Coming from Palermo and proceeding towards Corleone, the road winds through the typical Sicilian countryside: golden hills where wheat is grown – Sicily’s true richness since the Greeks and the Romans time – patches of green meadows here and there, and long rows of pine and eucalyptus trees, everything blessed by a perennial blazing sunlight.
If you know Sicilian writers, this view looks familiar, and so different from the typical English countryside, where the major natural element is water. That’s a rare treasure in Sicily, and this property is blessed with it, to the point of having private springs and even a brook flowing close to the house. You can constantly hear it in the vicinities of the main building, and that’s why the land is so rich in vegetation all over its 100 hectares. Can you imagine walking idly in the coolest time of the day, counting all the different species of trees, or being lulled by the sounds of nature while reading a book or quietly chatting? What a wonderful peace!
Property details
A date on the entrance arch reminds you of the house foundation in 1873. It’s the typical country gentleman residence, with internal courtyard and buildings all around, once used as storerooms and sheds for animals. The villa owner still produces milk, cheese, vegetables, fruits and olive oil, and according to the season, you can taste those genuine home-made products!
On the right side of the courtyard, a few steps lead to the large part of this stunning manor house exclusively reserved for guests. A wide furnished terrace – where you can pleasantly have your meals any time of the day – leads you to the entrance through a French window. Open it, and you’ll find a surprising atmosphere: all the comforts of a modern house and the charm of an antique residence. A beautiful parlour with fine XVIII century pictures on the walls, a large warm-coloured carpet on the floor, a game table, elegant vases and curious objects all around. Here you can find satellite TV, stereo radio with CD and internet connection on request. A wide door opens on a fully equipped modern kitchen. A quiet cool corridor, with fine XVIII century prints on the walls, leads you to the bedrooms: a twin on the left, which can be easily converted in double, with art nouveau furniture and en-suite bathroom with shower. On the right, a double bedroom with classical antique furniture and TV, and a pretty collection of prints on the walls. Opposite, a comfortable modern bathroom with shower. Again on the right, a wide bathroom with tub and a double air-conditioned bedroom, also with antique furniture.
A path through the luxuriant park - with tall centuries-old poplars, walnuts, cherry, apple and pine trees, araucarias and eucalyptuses – leads you to the beautiful large swimming-pool, elegantly bordered by a well-kept meadow and equipped with a wooden hut, where you can comfortably undress yourself, keep drinks cool in a refrigerator, and use the toilet. One of the former storerooms in the courtyard is equipped as laundry and ironing room. Do you need anything else?
Area details
Everything you may need will be found in the worlwide famous village of Corleone, less than 5 minutes drive from the property. As for diversion trips, we can suggest a walk through Ficuzza Wood, with its elegant Bourbon hunting palace, and the so-called Gorgo del Drago, a natural spring in the vicinities of Godrano. If you feel like having an easy trekking session, the so-called Busambra Rock (1613 m) is also a few km away. If you fancy a cultural trip, you can easily reach Caltabellotta, a magic town with lots to see at less than 1hr drive, or visit the unmissable Palermo and Monreale, about 60 km distance. You cannot leave Sicily without seeing the worldwide famous Agrigento, and have a tour of the imposing Valley of the Temples.
Additional Information
The property owner will be at your disposal for whatever necessity and as a huge source of local information will address you for the best. As, even in the hot summer, the house is usually very cool, air conditioning is unnecessary. However, it is available in one bedroom for those who prefer lower temperatures. The swimming pool is open to guests from 29th March to 30th October.