Description
This extraordinary historic residence, an emblem of Sicilian Baroque, welcomes guests with a dramatic double flight of stairs, inviting them to discover its hidden treasures. These include the precious entrance portal, refined stuccoes, elegant salons, large panoramic terraces, wrought-iron balustrades, a private chapel and a lush garden, making the villa one of the highest expressions of 18th-century art and architecture in Sicily. The villa was built around 1730 in the heart of the Colli district and, thanks to careful restoration undertaken after its purchase in 1990, has been restored to its former glory. Today, it is a jewel of rare beauty, testimony to the magnificence of the Sicilian nobility in the 18th century. The villa has two main levels: on the ground floor there is a refined entrance hall with reception area and bar, 15 bedrooms with garden views, each with en suite bathroom, and a modern wellness centre complete with sauna, Turkish bath, five massage rooms, ice cascades and relaxation area. Outside, a swimming pool with hydromassage completes the villa offering all the comforts. Continuing on to the main floor, we find the spacious halls decorated with handcrafted ceramic flooring, with large terraces from which to view Palermo and the Piana dei Colli, enhancing the prestige of the property. The villa extends over a covered area of approximately 2,500 sqm (26,910 sq ft), while the historic garden, also a monument of cultural value, covers more than 9,000 sqm (96,875 sq ft). Inside the ‘Firriato', the wall that delimits the garden, there are numerous cultivation areas that are home to hundreds of botanical species. The property is completed by a surrounding land of approximately 14,000 sqm (3,46 acres), which includes a large area for guest parking. The villa also enjoys a strategic location: it is only 10 minutes from the renowned beaches of Mondello, 20 minutes from the historic centre of Palermo and the same from the ‘Falcone e Borsellino' International Airport. A unique, perfectly restored residence that embodies the grandeur of the past and contemporary luxury.