Country Home - Restored for sale in Taormina - Country House Near Taormina, Sicily 460,000€

Location

This modern villa (270 sq meters) with fully fenced surrounding land (8,000 sq meters) is easily accessed by a flat, paved road. It is ideally situated on the east coast of Sicily just 25 minutes from Taormina, recently featured in the television series “The White Lotus.” A superb location nestled in the peaceful countryside, yet just 10 minutes from the lovely beaches of Giardini Naxos, within the lush greenery of the Alcantara Valley.  The property is 3 miles from the smaller villages of Trappitello and Gaggi, where there are bus and train stations. The Catania Airport is just 45 minutes away.

3-Bedrooms &  3-Bathrooms in Main House

There’s plenty of room for visiting friends and relatives who can be accommodated in one of the three large bedrooms with three large bathrooms, two that are ensuite. All of the bedrooms have screened windows with views of Mount Etna, air conditioning/heating, and furnishings. Each has its own well-equipped bathroom with shower and bidet.

Kitchen

The spacious, custom-built kitchen includes a 6-seater chestnut dining table, marble backsplash and granite countertops, a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, large oven with 5-burner gas stove, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee and espresso/cappuccino machines, as well as dishes, pots, pans, and utensils. And if you don’t feel like cooking, there’s a wonderful restaurant within walking distance!

Living Room

The living room comes partially furnished and has a wood-burning stove. There are three large sliding windows with insulated, electric shutters and views of the lovely courtyard.

Separate Studio Apartment

Beneath the house is a completely furnished studio apartment with its own entrance, porch, bedroom, living area, full kitchen, and bathroom.  Already set up as a B&B, you can choose to rent some guestrooms upstairs and/or the apartment below, on websites like Airbnb, Flatio, or Homestay and earn extra income.

Utilities:

This property is connected to the city’s electrical grid, but also includes a state-of-the-art 13.5 kWh solar energy system including 30 panels, a Tesla battery , two inverters and a voltage stabilizer that will provide you with all the electricity you need for practically nothing. Enjoy life on the exotic island of Sicily without costly electric bills and, in fact, be reimbursed for the extra power generated and sent back to the grid! 

In-house water is supplied through the City of Taormina and a built-in reverse osmosis filtration system has been installed, so there is no need to buy bottled water. There is also a 3,000-liter reserve water tank in the garage with an electric pump, providing a back-up domestic water source.

Every room has a split unit air conditioner/heater and excellent wi-fi signal.

Outdoor Features:

Perhaps the most unique feature is the ancient aqueduct that runs through the property, which is maintained by a consortium. For just 200 euros per year, the canal provides unlimited water for irrigation and lets you enjoy the sound of Mount Etna snowmelt rushing through your property all summer long.

It is beautifully landscaped with terraced gardens where an assortment of vegetables, fruit, and nut trees are already in place and fully irrigated. The irrigation system has an electric pump that delivers water from the aqueduct to the terraced gardens and fruit trees above. Trees include blood orange, tangerine, lemon, nectarine, peach, pear, apple, pomegranate, grapefruit, avocado, olive, kiwi, pistachio, chestnut, mulberry, persimmon, banana, mango, cherry, apricot, and figs, as well as grape vines and berry bushes.

The ground level terrace is furnished with three custom-painted lava tables and eight chairs, a shade umbrella, outdoor lighting and a pizza oven. There is also a roof-top terrace with a pergola that is covered in grape vines in the summer, a shade umbrella and a fire pit. It is also equipped with lighting and hot and cold running water from a sink made from a wine barrel. An ideal place for parties, sunbathing, or stargazing.

An on-site bocce ball court offers loads of fun entertainment for the whole family and guests, surrounded by benches, patio furniture and a tree swing, all nestled under giant shade trees.

Adjacent to the property is a beautiful arched railway bridge, no longer used except for the occasional hiker.

The property has a number of additional out buildings, including three barns, a chicken coop, and a garden shed.

On the porch is a utility room with an additional freezer,  washing machine, hot water tank, and pantry shelving, as well as additional tool storage.

Garage:

For the price, you will get much more than a beautiful villa, studio apartment and fully fenced farm. You will also get an assortment of garden tools and equipment (pressure washer, leaf blower, weed whacker, chainsaw, shop vac, hand trolly, power tools with batteries and chargers, ladders, wheel barrow, shovels, rakes, brooms & dustpans, gas-powered pump and electric pumps, extra fencing, lumber and tiles), all neatly stored in a large garage. This space is equipped with sturdy shelving, a work bench, a sink with running water, and there’s still enough room for a car and/or motorcycles without any parking headaches, and an electric garage door opener.

Other Information

There are years’ worth of already cut and neatly stacked firewood ready for use in the wood stove in the living room, the outdoor pizza oven, or the roof-top fire pit. 

The modern villa, studio apartment, and property are all fully renovated, so there’s no need to bother with permits, repairs, construction messes, or hired help. You can move in and start your dream life immediately. The property is owned by a single individual and all inspections have been completed, ensuring a smooth and easy transfer of ownership.

Serious buyers will have the unique opportunity to discuss with the homeowner the possibility of an overnight stay, allowing you to become better acquainted with the property and soak up the beauty of the Alcantara Valley.

Lastly, you can take advantage of the fact that Sicily is a region of Italy approved for a 7% flat tax for foreign retirees!

Contact

If you request more information, please be specific about your request. The homeowner is happy to answer any questions, provide more pictures, or schedule a visit.