Baglio Modica
Dating back to the end of the 16th century, this Sicilian farmstead in east Sicily, is within easy driving distance of the Baroque towns of Modica, Noto, Scicli, Ragusa Ibla and the ceramics centre of Caltagirone.
The property is set on top of a hill with views over the surrounding landscape of cornfields, carob trees and dry stone walls with the sea in the distance. Recently restored, this property comprises the main house and an adjacent tower. There is also a particularly beautiful courtyard, paved with local stone and with a small swimming pool and furnished with garden furniture.
At ground floor level there is a very large sitting room with large central fireplace and mezzanine level. There is also a dining room, 'eat in' kitchen, a double bedroom with a single bed on a mezzanine level. The second bedroom has three single beds and double bed on a mezzanine level (both these rooms are air-conditioned) and a further twin bedroom. There are three shower rooms, one has a hydromassage shower. In the tower there is a sitting room with fireplace, kitchen, WC, terrace and patio. On the first floor level there is a double and twin bedroom, both with air-conditioning and terraces and one bathroom. The interiors of both the main house and the tower are furnished in inviting country style with beamed ceilings, and country furniture and co-ordinated furnishings in warm country colours. The kitchens have been tiled with pretty majolica tiles from the ceramics centre of Caltagirone.
At the rear of the property there is a second, large swimming pool with hydromassage and wooden terrace with showers and changing rooms. The property is surrounded by an extensive garden with lawns, ancient olive trees, almond and citrus trees, jasmine and other shrubs.
Accomodation
Ground Floor: Sitting room with mezzanine level with music centre and TV • Dining room • Kitchen • 2 double bedrooms one of which has air-conditioning • Twin bedroom (with air conditioning • 3 shower rooms (1 with hydromassage) • Utility room
Tower House
Kitchen • Sitting room • Study with library • Bathroom
First floor
Double bedroom with terrace • Twin bedroom with terrace • Bathroom
Outside
Courtyard, terrace, loggia with dining area, dressing room (2 WC, 2 showers)
Facilities
Washing machine, Dishwasher, Microwave, 50'' Plasma TV Satellite (TV only in Tower), DVD player, CD player, 3 external showers, Barbecue, Air Conditioning (all bedrooms except twin bedroom in main house, payable locally), 4 pedestal fans, Heating (payable locally €210 per week, firewood available payable locally), , Cot, High chair available on request, hairdryer, 5 mosquito nets, hairdryer, extra bed 160 GBP payable prior to departure.
Note: Electricity is included up to 350kwh per week. Extra usage is 0.40 euros per kwh, payable locally.
Private large Swimming Pool
8m x 15m, 1.2m - 2.5m deep with built-in steps. The pool is open all year.
Private Second pool
7m x 3.5m, 1.4m deep with ladder steps. The pool is open all year
Welcome Provisions Included
A welcome gesture to offer you a drink after your journey; tea or coffee and biscuits, wine or juice and a snack. They are not sufficient for an entire meal. Owners will also generally leave a few other items to get you going such as some salt, sugar, oil, bin bags and toilet paper.
Food Hamper
Can be arranged for an additional cost and €20 service charge payable locally. For guests who are arriving late or who recognize they may be delayed and arrive with no time to do shopping. Shops are shut on Sundays, so the aim of the Food Hampers is to provide two light meals and two breakfasts, to allow guests to go out for one meal, then do more shopping on Monday. We can adapt these hampers to take into account allergies, dislikes and dietary requirements, or according to whether there are children in the party.
Cook service
Availability on request.payable locally
Linen and Towels
Provided twice per week. Extra changes are available on request for an additional charge.
Maid Service
2 days per week.
Tenancy Times
Saturday - Saturday, Commence: 1600hrs, Vacate: 1000hrs
Services
Facts
Nearest airport
Catania 120 km
Amenities
Shop, resaurant 2km, Modica 8km with shops, restaurants, banks, shops and tennis court, hospital, riding, railway station 8km, golf course Castiglione di Sicilia (170 km
Places of interest
Ragusa 15 kms, Scicli 15 km, Noto 30 km, Pozzallo 25km, Vendicari 30 km. Siracusa 60 km, Caltagirone 70 km. Cava d'Ispica 15 km. Donnafugata 30 km, Portopalo 50 km. Agrigento 145km, Mount Etna 140 km. Piazza Armerina 110 km. Catania 120 km. Sciacca 180 km. Selinute 230 km.
Price
Starting at £2780
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