Commenda del Santo

12 bedrooms, all en-suite, of which 2 with Jacuzzi.
2 extra singles possible on request.
100 hectare estate with orange groves, olive trees and archeological excavations against the magnificent backdrop of Mount Etna
The original building, now converted into a villa, was the only abbey of the knightly order of St James of the Sword in
Sicily. Only a knight from this order and from the most important aristocratic European families could hold the title of
Commander. In the XIX century the property became a stately home.


The property is made up of:
1. The fortified commandry built around a large courtyard, with 10 bedrooms, as well as living and dining rooms
2. A building between the main house and the pool with two more bedrooms
3. The chapel
4. The pool house with a summer kitchen to serve lunch by the pool
5. The spa with sauna, Turkish bath (steam), changing room and massage room
6. A remarkable 2 hectare garden with a breathtaking Italian garden planted with palm trees, cypress trees and an abundance of roses which keep blossoming all year round, a medicinal garden adjacent to the 18x9 m swimming pool, a pavilion of Indian inspiration preceded by a long canal built in the local stone, large lawns and beautiful vistas.
7. A separate wing, where the owner lives (completely separate from the main villa). On request the owner is happy to leave the property.
8. Orange and olive groves from which the estate produces marmelades, orange honey and olive oil