Property of the week: a beautiful home in Sicily

 There is something to be said for simplicity and elegance, especially in your home. Combined with the beautiful landscape and fantastic weather of Sicily and you have the recipe for a truly relaxing life. This week's property can provide all of the above if that sounds like what you're looking for. With several small towns nearby, and the city of Syracuse barely a half-hour drive, and the coast nearby, this modern farmhouse overlooking the Vendicari Nature Reserve is the right balance of secluded and connected, perfect to enjoy the sun in southern Sicily.

The property is all on a single floor, except the expansive roof terrace, with a trim 270m2 of floorspace, four bedrooms, and five bathrooms. From the outside it is built to be reminiscient of traditional and ancient Sicilian farmhouses, with solid, geometric shapes. Inside however it is entirely sleek and modern, with just enough of a hint of rustic to remind you of where you are. The enormous windows let the light in from all sides and make the property feel cool and airy, while the roof terrace, combined with the property's commanding position, offer you incredible panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The property's bright living room idealista

Modelled on traditional Sicilian homes, the property is centred on the living area. Sparsely, but beautifully furnished, and flanked on either side by floor to ceiling windows, it is a homely space for the family to gather. To one side there is the Sicilian-style kitchen, traditional to bring to mind Mediterranean cuisine, but equipped to a modern standard, with a glorious stone island/breakfast bar, and a spacious dining area beside it with french doors framed in white Sicilian stone leading out onto the garden.

The bedrooms are located at either end of the property. There are two off from the living room, and two off from the kitchen and dining area. They are all spacious, double rooms, with en-suite bathroom, and all have direct access to the terrace and gardens. Outside, the house is ringed by olive trees, about as typically Sicilian as you can get, with steps down to the paved terrace and gorgeous pool, as well as a shaded area that could serve to provide outdoor seating. Access to the rooftop terrace is also from the outside, with stone steps built into the façade of the property. 

This simple, but beautiful property, is perfect for a relaxed, countryside life in Sicily. Sometimes, less really is more. It is currently for sale on idealista for 1,750,000 euros.

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The dining area and Sicilian style kitchen idealista

One of the property's four double bedrooms idealista

The commanding views from the roof terrace idealista

The stunning farmhouse, lit up at night idealista