Gli Ulivi is an attractive family villa offering panoramic terraces, fabulous gardens, and total privacy. A long private driveway winds gently down towards the house, where your first impressions will be of flourishing flora, well-tended lawns and the inviting turquoise waters of the pool. Inside, the house is comfortably furnished, spacious and a pleasure to come back to after a day on sandy beaches at nearby Capo d’Orlando and San Gregorio.
Inside: accommodation at Gli Ulivi is spread over two floors.
From the pool terrace large French doors lead into the ground floor and a spacious, airy, open-plan communal space with lofty, vaulted ceilings, white-painted walls, cool tiled flooring, and a wide picture window offering wonderful views over the wooded hillside and the sea. To one side is a dining table, while to the other a collection of comfy sofas and armchairs gather round an ornamental fireplace. The generous dimensions of this space, along with its mixture of beautifully upholstered classic country furniture, antique pieces, and traditional Sicilian artwork set the scene for the rest of the house.
Just off this communal space is the well-equipped, built-in kitchen, which is clad in traditional Sicilian tiles and features a breakfast table and inspiring views out to sea.
The remaining ground floor accommodation comprises:
• a double-aspect double bedroom with terrace access and wonderful sea views
• a double-aspect twin bedroom with more of those fabulous sea views
• a shared bathroom with tub and hand-held shower attachment and sea views
A flight of stairs takes one down to the lower ground floor, which is home to a tranquil study and sitting area. Accessed from here are the remaining bedrooms:
• a double bedroom with en-suite shower room
• a double bedroom with access to a large shady terrace
• a double-twin bedroom with access to a large shady terrace
• two shared shower rooms
Outside: the large perfumed garden is immersed in several hectares of wooded countryside, and extends around the house and over several levels.
It offers a pleasing variety of sitting and dining areas, the most popular being right by the glorious pool, large lawned areas and many a panoramic terrace. Views take in Capo D'Orlando down below, the Tyrrhenian Sea and the shimmering outlines of the Aeolian Islands on the horizon.
Due to the nature of the property including terraces low walls and several drops around the grounds, children must be supervised at all times.
Gli Ulivi is situated in the lower hills of the north coast, overlooking Capo D'Orlando and its long sandy beach. Just a couple of kilometres east along the coast is the fabulous beach of San Gregorio, a delightful setting with views of the Aeolian Islands.
In the summer months, Capo d'Orlando's tourist port offers a good range of boats to rent and organised boat trips to the Aeolian Islands.
Behind the house, the Nebrodi Mountains rise majestically. They are home to dozens of age-old villages, fantastic scenery, great walking opportunities and some superb restaurants.
Along the coast to the east is the Sanctuary and Greek and Roman remains at Tindari - highly recommended, while to the west lies the lovely Mediaeval town of Cefalu.
Also very easily accomplished are day trips to Mount Etna and Taormina , which is a little over 1 hour's drive away.
Arrival details will be confirmed by The Thinking Traveller after your villa is confirmed.
The Thinking Traveller can organise transfers and car hire and an agent will be in touch with you once your villa is confirmed.
