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Owned
by the same family since 1830 under the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies,
Villa Verde consists of two houses 1 Km. out of
town of Sciacca and four from the sea, on the top of a low hill,
with an extensive view over the countryside and the coastline.
The main house that originally was only one storey has undergone
many changes and has been carefully restored in the last decade,
divided now into 5 apartments from one to three bedrooms, with loggia
and terraces.
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the same property the second smaller house is an encircled villa
with private garden and access.
Sciacca, one of the Sicilian most picturesque coastal towns, is
a fishing port untouched by mass tourism, situated on the archaeological
road between Selinunte and Agrigento in Sicily. The Valley of Temples
at Agrigento or a plunge into the remote Hellenic past in the great
Greek Acropolis of Selinunte worth a visit.
Sciacca is also a very important tourist destination for its artistic
ceramic works, architecture, churches and monuments.
Some of the Sicilian's best fish restaurants are minutes away whilst
the sandy beach is 3 km far.
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Villa VERDE is a panoramic elevated country terrace
overlooking a large range of mountains on one side and the sea coast
on the other.
It is the perfect place to have total access to the city living
in an oasis of green tranquillity.
The shared 2000 sq.m garden is covered with lawn, a green house,
palms, cacti, olive and citrus trees and many Mediterranean flowering
shrubs.
A relaxing shady area is equipped with a barbecue, a dining corner,
chairs, tables, hammocks and fountain.
The property is gate-accessed, so privacy is assured.
The accommodation have easy access by car and is served by urban
bus service.
THE APARTMENTS:
All the apartments have cotto and ceramic flooring, wood
beamed ceilings and wooden floor on the first floor.
Linen, towels, welcome basket, local taxes and electricity/gas bills,
final cleaning charge are included in the rental price.
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- TV Satellite,
- cd player
- well equipped kitchen with a 4 burners cooker, refrigerator with
freezer, pottery and all kitchen facilities.
- Cot on request
- High chair on request.
- An out space for each apartment consisting in a pergola or small
garden with independent access, furnished with deck chairs, chairs
and table.
- A common hall has free internet connection.
- Shared free laundry
- free bikes .
- Children's playing park with two towers.
- Fresh towels and linen provided.
- Welcome Basket upon arrival.
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Monika |
In the shared area of the garden under the olive trees, the hammocks,
chairs, BBQ and tables, are a premise for a pleasant holiday.
1-ALICE Apartment , 3
sleeps, 55 sq.m, is set on two floors.
This unit offers all modern conveniences and it's comfortably furnished
with original fittings and furnishings, Hi.fi, Air conditioning
and central heating.
Ground floor: The entrance is through the terrace
into the lounge and dining area with open plan kitchen. A small
anteroom gives access to the bathroom with bath.
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floor: consists in a large double bedroom with writing
desk and a small sofa + a traditional one sleep"alcove"
The 20 sq. m enclosed private terrace has patio furniture.
2-Apartment MONICA 2+2 sleeps, 60 sq.
m two-level apartment.
This unit is totally self-contained and has its own front and rear
doors.
Ground floor:
The beautiful hand krafted kitchen really is the focal point of
the apartment, with a dining table and a magnificent wood burning
fireplace. At side a small lounge with a sofa bed leads into the
70 sq. mt. private furnished garden with table and chairs.
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Praga
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First floor:
A few stone steps to the shower/bathroom. Under the roof, a
flight leads to an open mezzanine complete with traditional
"alcove" with a single bed and a cosy master bedroom.
Central heating and air conditioning Hi.fi, TV Sat.
3-Apartment PRAGA
50 sq.mt, sleeps 2+2, two-level apartment. This unit is totally
self-contained and has its own front and rear doors.
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Ground floor: open plan kitchen, lounge and dining
area. A sofa bed is convertible into a double or two single beds.
The ample alternative living space permits not not to"dismantle"
during daytime. This level leads straight out to the terrace. Few
steps up lead to the shower/bathroom, or else to the main entrance.
A wooden staircase leads to an open mezzanine with a double bed. This
unit is ideal for a couple, a family or a group of close friends.
The private terrace has patio furniture.
Monika and Praga are next door,
with the same main entrance ( opening to the doors of each apartment).
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4-Apartment ARIANNA,
45 sq. m sleeps 2+2 - 1st floor.
The access is by a stone staircase, through a small panoramic
terrace (10 sq. Mt.).
Arianna looks over its private garden with sheltered barbecue.
The house is simple, furnished with all modern conveniences. It
consists of a double bedroom, a bunk bedroom, bathroom with shower
and a livingroom with open plan kitchen. The apartment is fully
A/C
Central heating. Hi.fi, Cd player, TV Sat.
5-Apartment Angelika 75 sq.
m, sleeps 4+2, garden style.
The large private terrace (35 sq. m) has a barbecue and a large
shaded area with patio for dining and relaxing with flower-bed
and sheltered barbecue furniture.
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The living room has dining area and open plan kitchen.
One of the two double bedrooms has a door that gives access to a
small bedroom with two single beds.
Furnishings are stylish and tasteful, with a soothing combination
of terracotta floors, white walls, wooden fittings, Sicilian ceramics,
to make comfortable with original pieces the flat. The bathroom
has shower.
Central heating, A/C, CD player, Hi.fi, TV Sat.
6- Casa Pauline - 130 sq.mt on two floors- An immaculate,
just refurbished detached country cottage at high standard, with
beamed ceilings and timber floors upstairs located beside the owners
house.
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simply but elegantly furnished with
traditional modern and aged, respecting the original structure
of the house.
The garden, private to the house, has 160 sq m surface.
The property sleeps six people and can be taken by parties of
up to seven.
Ground floor: Consists of a large living room
of 65 sq m with fireplace, piano, dining area, open space kitchen
fully equipped and a large number of sofas and armchairs. In the
large, bright and airy dining area a wooden table comfortably
seats six. A full length glazed door gives direct access onto
the terrace. The homely kitchen is well equipped with microwave,
blender etc. A bathroom has shower.
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floor: a landing gives access to 2 double and one twin
bedroom, 1 bathroom with bath. Sofabed in the landing.
The furnished private garden in the rear has a sheltered barbecue,
perfect for eating out in the shade.
A handy shed attached to the house is useful for storing bicycles.
The south western part of Sicily is often referred to as African
Sicily, both for the climate and the proximity to the Tunisian coast.
This part of the country boasts some of the most extensive olive
and grape production in Sicily, so the local oil and wine are not
to be missed!
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THE PORT
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The Sciacca's 30 kilometres coastline
offers the visitor the greatest imaginable variety of marine environments:
large sandy beaches, sheer cliffs and remote tiny beaches, off
the beaten track
Only 3 miles away, San Marco beach, Sovareto beach, Timpi russi
beach offer opportunities for swimming, snorkelling, sailing,
windsurfing and have panoramic views of the coast for miles away.
Sea water is usually on the cool side due to the channel stream.
Biking, trekking and boat trips can be taken from the harbour
and there is a good beach 3 miles out of town.
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best sandy beach of the area is on the nearby coast " Eraclea
Minoa".
Fresh fish as good wine and also a variety of traditional shops
offering hand painted local pottery can be purchased at the shopping
centre for reasonable price (1 mile away) few good restaurants are
within a short distance.
Throughout alleys and little squares of the port area and the town
center there are many restaurants, all specialized with delicious
(sea-)food. Winding stairways, narrow little streets and alleys,
window are filled with the inevitable geraniums.
The real heart of the town centre is steeped in history and ancient
architecture of Moorish, and baroque style, ancient alleyways and
courtyards. A labyrinth of houses and streets, some of which can
be narrow enough to fit only a single person at a time.
Gelato lovers take note: The "granita" in Sciacca is widely
regarded as one of the best in Italy, other sciacca desserts are
cassata, cannoli with ricotta cheese and finally arancini (rice
balls with ragù sauce).
Sciacca is a very safe place you can go anywhere for a good night,
you will find locals warm and friendly.
In addition to the indented coastline, Sciacca has also a gentle
healthy climate which makes it an ideal place for health cures thermal
spa complex and public pool with hot water. The thermal Piscine,
costs the princely sum of € 5 for a day.
Less than 2 miles from the property, at the end of the road, Monte
Kronio with its natural steam and a spectacular view of mountains
and the Mediterranean Sea.
Regional bus service in Sciacca provides regular connections for
Palermo, Trapani and Agrigento which can be reached in less than
two hours. The train service is very poor.
A car is needed to visit the most important sites and monuments
of the island, since the most famous are spread around the island,
and the different areas each have their own unique attractions.
Roads are OK. Try to avoid Catania and Palermo and you'll find that
driving around Sicily is not easy but the best way.
The privilege of being in a central coastal position means that
many other parts of the island can easily be reached.
DISTANCES
-Nearest Big Supermarket 900 yards away
-fishing and tourist port 3 km
-The beaches, only 4 km out of town.
-Fresh fish as good wine can be purchased at the shopping centre
for reasonable price.
-Greengrocers baker's shop and butchers for your daily needs and
the local pizzeria deliver your -pizza in the evening, an excellent
Saturday open market is situated inside the historic walled San
Michele. -Palermo 99 km, the Greek temple of
-Segesta 90 Km, the Greek city of
-Selinunte and Eraclea Minoa with superb beaches (~35 Km), -Agrigento
(~60 Km),
-Trapani(~99 Km),
-Erice (~110 Km),
-Lo zingaro (~95 Km) the marine natural reserve of
-San Vito Lo Capo (~95 Km)and its white sandy beach ,
-Moziathe ancient Phoenician city of (on a small island) (~85 Km)
-Piazza Armerina (200 km)
-Villa del Casale and Mount Etna (300 km), fabulous Roman mosaics
are well worth the journey.
You can also take a short scenic drive to the nearby town of Caltabellotta
(~20 km) an old village nestled in the mountains surrounding Sciacca
at an altitude of 1,000 metres, the Matrice church, the Castello
Mount and the Hermitage (13th century) with a stunning views over
the coast and the valley for miles away.
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Prices per week 2007 in Euro
(all inclusive) |
| Season |
from
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CASA
PAULINE |
ALL OTHERS |
bedrooms
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3 |
1 |
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6 |
2+2 |
High
+ Easter
& Xmas
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01/04
- 30/09 |
E 1.100 |
E 650 |
| Low |
07/04 - 30/06
15/09 - 27/10 |
E 900 |
E 500 |
Extra
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FINAL CLEANING |
E 80 |
E 30 |
| Extra
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additional bed |
E 105 |
E 105 |
| Security deposit |
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HEATING |
AS PER METER |
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sleeps
18-20
