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Villa San Giuliano

Villa San Giuliano
Sicily
A magical aristocratic villa set within an exotic award-winning garden equipped with a large pool and private tennis court.
people
10, 14, 18
bedrooms
9 BR
bathrooms
10
airport
Catania 40km
pool
tennis
Daily maid
Cook
wifi
Air condition
near a beach
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OVERVIEW

Savor the splendid sunshine and luxurious style of Sicily at this exquisite historic villa located 45 minutes south of Catania. The villa sits within the vast estate of one of Sicily’s oldest noble families, nearby the village of Villasmundo, named after one of the present owner’s ancestors. This prestige is reflected in every aspect of the property, from its elegant decor to its exceptional staff and from its private chapel to its sublime gardens with a huge pool and tennis court.

The enchantment begins as soon as you drive down the estate’s long driveway and through its gorgeous grounds. Stepping inside the main villa you’ll be surrounded by graceful furnishings, antiques, family paintings and historic attributes including vaulted ceilings and Sicilian tiled floors. You can gather with your guests in the double drawing room with a large open fireplace and sample your private chef’s divine Sicilian specialties in the beautiful dining room with an enchanted tableaux of tiles and numerous gilded mirrors.

Five of the villa’s spacious bedrooms are found on the upper floor, all wonderfully appointed with stylish furniture and modern comforts. The recently refurbished bathrooms have glorious bath tubs and separate walk in showers. The four additional bedrooms are situated across the central courtyard and have lovely en-suite bathrooms.

The sunshine will certainly beckon you outside and the spectacular gardens offer plenty of opportunities for enjoying Sicily’s incredible weather. Awarded a prize by the foundation Grandi Giardini Italiani in 2013, the estate’s Andalusian-Arabesque garden features manicured lawns, vibrant flowers, palm trees, citrus trees, serene pools of water and gurgling fountains. The relaxing pool area is shaded by swaying palms and you can take in a few rounds of tennis on the gardens fenced court to the backdrop of Mount Etna.

San Giuliano prides itself on its highly professional and friendly staff. They are here to take care of your every need and desire at the villa. You can also explore some of the island’s culture treasures, like Siracusa, Ragusa, Noto as well as the fabulous beaches of the southern Sicily -- all within easy reach of the villa.
Outdoors
• Located in a historical property of 55 hectares citrus grove growing lemons, grapefruits and oranges of different species.
• The villa lies within an award winning botanical garden which has evolved under the masterful leadership of British landscape designer Rachel Lamb

• More than 500 species of plants
• Swimming pool 18mt x 9mt with outdoor shower and changing room
• Tennis court
• Outdoor dining area
• Vegetable garden
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Please note that the park is part of the circuit Grandi Giardini Italiani so it’s subject to occasional visits where visitors are taken on strictly guided tours
• Private chapel
Indoors
• Spacious double drawing room with large open fireplace
• The dining room is a fabulous venue for lengthy sumptuous dinners of Sicilian cuisine provided by enchanting cooks from the large and well equipped kitchen.

• The bedrooms are all spacious and beautifully appointed and all the bathrooms have recently been restored to the very highest of standards with superb baths and separate walk in showers providing every comfort one could wish for.
• A further four double bedrooms,again with en suite bathrooms, can be found across the central courtyard.

DETAILS

Amenities
• Air conditoning in bedrooms
• Wi-Fi throughout
• Welcome set of Ortigia toiletries and hairdryer in each bathroom

• Safe
• Tennis court

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Hifi stereo, DVD, high def TV
• Washing machine & tumble dryer
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Crib and high chair available upon request
Staff | Service included
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Welcome drink with homemade delicacies
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Welcome set of Ortigia toiletries
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A cook who prepares breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Concierge services
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Daily housekeeping service
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Change of bed and bath linens every three days
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Daily cleaning of swimming pool (18x8m), garden and tennis court
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AC
Staff | Service on request
• Personal laundry services

FLOORPLANS

To receive the floor plans of this villa contact Katharina or Gaia at contact@excellence.villas
Distances
• Nearest village Villasmundo 2 km-2 min
• Nearest commercial and private airport Catania 40 km-40 min
• The closest beach is in Brucoli 10 km, the nicest beaches Calamosche, Marzameni and Vendicari Natural Reserve 70km 

• Siracusa 35km-30 minutes

• Catania 42km-40 minutes

• Noto 60km-45 minutes

• Acireale 60km-50 minutes
• Ispica 80km-1 hour
• Taormina 100km-1 hour and 30 minutes

• Modica 94km-1 hour and 15 minutes

• Ragusa 87km-1 hour and 15 minutes


• Mt. Etna 80km-1 hour and 20 min
• Piazza Armerina (Villa Romana del Casale) 125km-1 hour and 30 minutes
Things to do
• Located at the centre of an area rich in prestigious natural sites (Etna, Oasi di Vendicari...), archaeological ruins (Siracusa, Pantalica...), and architectural works of art (Ragusa Ibla, Noto, Modica...), this villa enjoys a strategic position that allows you to visit all of eastern Sicily’s landmarks in one day excursions.
• Between May and June, don’t miss the yearly appointment with the classical performances in the Greek Theatre of Siracusa.
• Also of increasing popularity, along with the better known Taormina Film Festival in June, is the International Frontier Film Festival (July) in Marzamemi, an ancient fishing village that has now become one of the newest not-to-be-missed spots in the area, with the largest and southernmost open-air hall in Europe, positioned within the tonnara, a tuna-net maze dating to the period of the Arab domination of Sicily and still perfectly preserved.


To receive a complete overview of activities and sightseeing in the area, contact Katharina or Gaia at contact@excellence.villas We will promptly email you an exhaustive document.

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