Located in the heart of Palazzolo Acreide, a town recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2002, this charming Sicilian villa boasts charm and character. Situated within a spacious fenced garden spanning over 250 square meters, the property features an antique well for rainwater collection, lush fruit trees, and a saltwater swimming pool, ensuring peace and privacy despite its central location in the town's historic centre.
Conveniently designed, the entire villa is situated on a single floor, making it easily accessible and ideal for elderly individuals or those with mobility limitations. It offers two entrances, one at the rear, accessible by car directly from the main paved street leading into the kitchen area with minimal steps, and a second entrance, located at the front of the villa, that is elevated from the main road and requires ascending approximately 20 steps.
Villa Dorica comprises three bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom.
Suite Corn (35 m²) is a spacious loft bedroom that can accommodate up to four guests. It features a double bed on the ground floor (French size, 140x200) and another double bed on the loft (queen size, 180x200), has a private terrace of approximately 15 square meters and furnished with table and chairs, offering views of the inner courtyard.
Suite Clo (25 m²) features a king-size bed (200x200) and is equipped with an antique scenic stone bath in the room, in addition to a shower. It includes a private winter garden furnished with table and chairs.
Bedroom Tur (20 m²) includes a queen-size bed (180x200) and has the option for a third single bed (sofa bed, 80x180).
Staying at Villa Dorica offers the convenience of being in the centre of Palazzolo Acreide, a town of strong historical and artistic interest characterized by well-preserved Baroque-style buildings, inviting cafés, restaurants, and food shops.
Thanks to its strategic location the villa is an excellent base for visiting the main historic cities on the island. Located in the southeast corner of the island, near the Gulf of Syracuse and the Ionian Sea, Syracuse is renowned as the birthplace and residence of the renowned mathematician and engineer Archimedes, providing visitors with a captivating glimpse into Greek and Roman history. Noto, Ragusa, Modica, and Caltagirone are also notable destinations within an hour's drive from the villa, offering further opportunities for exploration and discovery.
From € 451 to 737 per day
From € 3,158 to € 4,422 per week
Approximately
$ 3,411 to $ 4,776 in USD
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We can hold dates for you for 48 hours while you make sure everything lines up, then you simply pay the deposit (30% of total) to secure your booking. The balance will then be due 10 weeks before you travel.
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Many local administrations now charge a “Tourist Tax” for people staying in rented accommodation and these vary from town to town. The charges are generally per person per night with a maximum number of nights, usually around 5 but sometimes 7, beyond which they will not charge. The charges range between 50 cents to 5 euro. Children are sometimes included, sometimes not and these charges should be collected by the property owners.
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