Authentic Sicilian Villa With Doc Vineyard, Olive Grove, And Views Of Mount Etna

CASTIGLIONE DI SICILIA (CT) – In the heart of the lush Alcantara Valley, among breathtaking landscapes and villages with ancient charm, Buy in Sicily Real Estate offers the exclusive sale of a historic villa, located in the prestigious Pietramarina district, in the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia, one of the most authentic pearls of the Etna hinterland. The property overlooks the Provincial Road 7/II Castiglione – Verzella, with direct access, in a dominant and panoramic position, which offers a unique spectacle: on one side the peaks of Etna, on the other the suggestive villages of Castiglione and Malvagna, up to the Paleolithic archaeological remains of the Pietramarina promontory. THE ESTATE: A plot of land of approximately 25,000 square meters surrounds the villa, organized in large stone terraces and cultivated with: 9,000 square meters of DOC Etna vineyard (a highly prized wine, recognized internationally), 10,000 square meters of olive grove with trees over ten years old, 3,000 square meters of apple orchard and mixed orchard. The property also includes a 200 hl lava stone cistern for collecting rainwater, with a well and electric submersible pump for irrigation. In addition, the project for the construction of a swimming pool has already been approved, an added value for tourist reception. THE VILLA: The structure is made up of two bodies: The main building, finely renovated and declared fit for agritourism activity in 2005, measures approximately 622 m2 on two levels above ground; The secondary body, to be renovated, measures approximately 116 m2, ground floor plus attic. The total surface area is approximately 740 m2. On the ground floor of the main body there are: Large areas dedicated to catering, with professional kitchen, dining rooms and reception, Separate toilets for genders and equipped for disabled people, Two enclosed verandas with aluminum and glass frames, authorized, ideal for breakfasts, tastings or small events. On the upper floor: 6 rooms, 3 of which are already operational for welcoming guests, all with private bathroom. The floors are connected by an internal iron staircase with wood cladding. The Secondary Body Located on the East side, with independent entrance, houses: A living room on the ground floor for service staff, Two dressing rooms with bathroom in the attic, equipped for private use or functional to the business. The Basement The property is completed by a semi-underground cellar consisting of two rooms, ideal for storing wine or processing agricultural products. TYPICAL MATERIALS AND DETAILS: The entire property has been restored in keeping with Sicilian architectural tradition: Load-bearing structure in stone and bricks, Ceilings in reinforced concrete and bricks, Pitched roof with exposed wooden beams and traditional tiles, Rough terracotta floors, walnut wood window frames with antoni, Presence of original elements such as an ancient press, a large decorative barrel on the fireplace, stone architraves. MODERN COMFORT: Water, electrical and sewerage systems built to standards, with connection to public networks (except the sewerage, served by an authorised Imhoff tank), Air conditioning in all rooms and independent heating with two gas boilers, Asphalt access road and parking, well-kept front garden with stone paths. A unique opportunity for those wishing to invest in a charming residence, a hospitality facility or a productive agricultural estate, in the heart of an authentic, spectacular and still genuine Sicily.