300 m² Villa ∙ 4 bedrooms ∙ 10 guests | Villa in Aci Catena with Pool
4 Bedroom Villa in Aci Catena
In the authentic Sicilian countryside, on the slopes of Mount Etna volcano, near the sea, equidistant from Taormina (30km) and Syracuse , Villa Oliva ancient family home dating back to 1889, is an elegant blend of modern and antique pieces.
Guests in the large surrounding garden can pick seasonal fruits: walnuts, pomegranates, lotuses, grapes, olives, chestnuts, oranges, tangerines, lemons, avocados, mulberries, peaches, and plums.
Panoramic views of the sea, Etna and the pool surrounded by the fragrant citrus grove.
The space
Villa Oliva is suitable for hosting large groups who want to spend an unforgettable vacation all together. It is spread over several levels for an area of about 300 square meters. On the ground floor in the original palmento made of lava stone with wooden beams are: patio, study, fireplace, living room, living room, large and modern kitchen with stone wood-burning oven , dining room, bathroom, laundry room. On the upper floors three double bedrooms , with bathroom and private balcony; kitchen, dining room, double sofa bed, bathroom ,double bedroom with Jacuzzi. In the outdoor spaces surrounded by open countryside , there are terraces for outdoor dining areas , BBQs and a large garden with green lawn and an ancient papyrus basin.
Through an arched opening in a lava stone wall, among the surrounding citrus grove, there is access to the 10-meter-long rectangular swimming pool, solarium and private bathroom with shower. The pool is open from April to December.
A shaded area beside the pool has lounge chairs, a table, and a hammock.
Surrounding it are the lush lemon groves, orchard, and vegetable garden.
At Villa Oliva on request: - wine tasting with horizontal or vertical wine tasting; - pizzaiolo on call who, using the splendid wood-fired stone oven, will make the tastiest pizzas.
Access for guests
Guests will have access to all the rooms of the country house and the garden with the pool
Other things to keep in mind
Green credentials: has many eco-friendly qualities, including:
- approx. 80% of the house's hot water supply comes from solar panels
- the house's electricity is generated by photovoltaic panels
- there is an underfloor air conditioning system
- there is LED lighting throughout (reducing electricity consumption by 80%)
- waste is separated before collection for recycling and there is a compost bin from the countryside
- water supply is direct (reducing the need to transport mineral water and minimizing plastic waste)
- glass bottles are used where possible, further reducing plastic waste
- all laundry is done with water (no dry cleaning) and dried under natural conditions.
Aci Catena ancient country fiefdom and the other Aci drew its origin from Xiphonia, a mysterious Greek city that has now completely disappeared. The poets Virgil and Ovid traced the foundation myth to the love story between the nymph Galatea and the shepherd Aci, who was killed out of jealousy by the Cyclops Polyphemus, who crushed his rival under a boulder. The gods, tenderhearted by Galatea's heartbreaking grief, transformed the shepherd boy into the mostly subterranean river Aci (Akis in Greek) and mixed his waters with those of the nymph who had dissolved in tears. Thus Acis and Galatea could continue to be together in the cool, bubbling waters of the stream that welcomed them.
There are cameras only located outside the house, while inside there are only the presence detectors that do not take video footage and are connected to the burglar alarm system, which remains deactivated throughout the guests' stay.
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