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Balu'

Location Castelvetrano
Sleeps Maximum number of people  11
Bedrooms Number of bedrooms  5
Bathrooms Number of bathrooms  5
Service 3 hours daily cleaning (Mon-Fri)
Balu' - Villa in Castelvetrano


Features:
  • Large pool
  • Excellent for outdoor living
  • Huge indoor living area
  • Seclusion, peace and quiet
Nearby:
  • Selinunte
  • Marsala
  • Segesta
  • Excellent beaches


Overview

Balu is a beautiful, spacious 18th century Sicilian "frantoio" (olive-oil press) surrounded by olive groves, lawns, citrus trees and a fabulous pool. Tastefully decorated and with plenty of voluminous living space inside and out, this villa is an ideal base for a family party. The imposing building and its calming grounds offer the space, tranquillity and atmosphere for a relaxing holiday in the country. However, as Balu' is situated just a few miles from the spectacular Greek site of Selinunte set on its golden sand beach, there’s no need to miss out on the culture either.

The Property

Inside: on the ground floor activity revolves around the huge press room which has 6 metre (20ft) high ceilings and features some of the original oil pressing equipment. The dining/lounging areas are comfortably furnished with sofas, terracotta floors, open fireplace and a large dining table. There is also a spacious kitchen and, up a small ramp, a wheelchair-accessible bathroom. A small studio leads to a double bedroom with bathroom and then into a second studio (with independent access via a door leading onto the pool side) and a triple bedroom up a flight of stairs - this is under a sloping roof and so maybe a little uncomfortable for tall people. It is, however, perfect for children and has its own en-suite bathroom with shower. Going upstairs, past another bathroom, one arrives at a gallery overlooking the press room. This leads to three comfortable double bedrooms (one with en-suite bathroom) and a shared bathroom.

Outside: a long private driveway leads to the main entrance and cars can be parked out of sight. The main outside living area includes a covered barbeque and shaded dining table, a large lawn and stunning pool all surrounded by lush vegetation. The garden is centuries old with palms, cacti, olive and citrus trees and many Mediterranean flowering shrubs. Pre-prandial strolls can be had around the estate where there is also a small pine-tree copse.

The Area

In the south western part of Sicily, 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!

Nearby attractions include the fantastic Greek town of Selinunte, with some of the best preserved temples anywhere, as well as Marsala (made famous by the wine first produced by the Englishman John Woodhouse) and Mazara del Vallo, a charming fishing town.

Also within very easy reach are Segesta, Palermo, Erice, Trapani, The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento and a host of other places of cultural interest.

Distances

Palermo airport: 86km-54miles-45mins
Trapani airport: 95km-59miles-1hr10
Catania airport: 258km-161miles-2hr50
Nearest shops and restaurants at Castelvetrano: 5mins
Beach and temples at Selinunte: 14km-9miles-15mins
Marsala: 41km-26miles-40mins
Segesta: 54km-34miles-30mins
Mazara del Vallo: 23km-14miles-20mins


Amenities


Accommodates (max) 11 Open fireplace available
Bedrooms 5 Washing machine available
Doubles/Twins 4 Satellite TV **available
Triples 1 DVD Player available
Bathrooms 5 Stereo available
...of which ensuite 2 thinkSicily local support 24/7 available
Daily cleaning *available Dishwasher available
Cook optional Mobile broadband Internet key ***available
Pool (LxW in meters) 12x6 Barbecue available
Air Conditioning available Private parking available
Heating available

yes/present= yes/present    optional/on request = optional/on request    no/not available= no/not available

*3 hours' maid service (Monday to Friday).
**Includes Sky Movies.
Pool open from Easter to end of October.
***available on request


Think About

There is a horse-breeding stable near to the house with horses and dogs.

28 clients have rated Balu'

What clients have said about Balu'

"Balu' is a spectacular property and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property exceeded our high expectations and we found that no picture could do justice to the "
~ Edward Clair - October 09

"Very peaceful villa."
~ Christopher Bailey West - September 09

"It was a really lovely place and the house manager was very helpful."
~ Fiona Larkin - August 09


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15th largest property out of 85 All Villas in Sicily

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