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Villa Sicily 14 is a gracious, 19th-century estate hidden amidst lush lemon and orange groves, gardens, and woodland—positioned between the Mediterranean Sea and the breathtakingly-active Mount Etna. The villa, still owned by members of the same aristocratic family who have graced the premises since it was built, offers a charming blend of old-world luxury and modern comfort.
Step inside the villa and back into the 1800s—a world of fine works of art, priceless antiques, fine furnishings and collectibles. Read and converse beside a fireplace in a beautifully decorated, ground-floor living room, which leads to a cozy TV room and sitting area. Come mealtime, lose yourself in a large, fully equipped kitchen. One flight up, on the first floor, pen letters in a private study equipped with desk, fax, dial-up connection, then bury yourself in the book-lined library.
Tuck yourselves in at night in grand style. The ground floor offers a queen bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower and walk-in closet and a private entrance to a twin bedroom. Up a spiral staircase, on the first floor, you'll find a queen bedroom with views of the front garden.
Across the garden, a separate dwelling houses a full/queen sleigh bed, a library, sitting-and-study area, and satellite TV.
Villa Sicily 14 is a quick 10-minute ride from the center of Taormina, and a short 1-mile trek from the beautiful Sicilian coastline. The grounds include a spacious, shaded patio well-equipped for leisurely dining under the stars or picnicking in the Sicilian sun. Afternoons can be whiled away near the spectacular swimming pool (14 x 6 m), which is accented with authentic Sicilian lava stone; bask on the tiled solarium, then cool down in the nearby gazebo, and eventually, in the outdoor (cold-water) shower.
What to do in the Taormina area of Sicily
Taormina, one of the most famous towns in Sicily, is located high atop Mount Tauro, just above the Bay of Naxos. The magnificent Mediterranean blue bay and the nearby, often smoldering Mt. Etna combine into a spectacular view that can be seen from almost any point in Taormina. Celebrated for its beauty and welcoming hospitality, Taormina is also an important archaeological location with incredible history—it is home to one of the most famous Greek Theaters in the world. This significant theater is host to "Taormina Arte," the town's annual summer international arts festival of film, music, dance and theatre.
Taormina is a haven for tourists, offering many opportunities in the way of hotels, restaurants, bars, discos, entertainment and sports (windsurfing, scuba diving, mountain-biking, kayaking, rafting, and tennis). Take a stroll along the Corso and be sure to stop into one of the local cafés for a taste of granita and a piece of frutta martorana.
DISTANCES:
Sicilian Coast – 1 mile
Taormina – 4 miles
Messina – 34 miles
Catania – 37 miles
Palermo – 165 miles
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