Inside: a large, shaded terrace leads inside to the well laid-out. open-plan living, dining and kitchen areas. The sitting area has comfy sofas in front of an open fireplace (wonderful on those cooler Spring evenings) and the practical, homely and well-equipped kitchen features a large dining table made of solid chestnut. Continuing through into the sleeping quarters, the four double bedrooms and two bathrooms are comfortably fitted and well organised, with plenty of wardrobe space in the bedrooms. A fifth bedroom near the pool is accessed from the terrace and has its own bathroom. The decor throughout is simple and low key, and characterised by an extensive use of high quality chestnut wood in the doors and windows and by the traditional local terracotta floor tiling.
Outside: the house lies in two hectares of spectacularly positioned vineyards and olive groves with breath-taking views of the surrounding Madonie hills. From the main gate, the outdoor living space spreads out before you. The large, covered terrace with sitting area and dining table communicates directly with the kitchen, and, via a stone wall and secure fence, the panoramic heated pool. The terrace is paved with the same local stone from which the house itself is built, leaving the visitor with a feeling of natural quality. The garden features a mixture of seasonal flowering plants including some marvellous roses and a variety of Mediterranean shrubs.
Amenities
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Accommodates (max) 10
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Washing machine
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Bedrooms 5
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Dishwasher
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Doubles/Twins 5
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Satellite TV
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Bathrooms 3
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DVD Player
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...of which ensuite 1
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Stereo
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Daily cleaning
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Think Sicily local support 24/7
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Cook
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Private Parking
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Heated pool *10x5
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Barbecue
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Heating
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Microwave oven
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Open fireplace
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Mobile broadband Internet key **
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=yes/present = optional/on request
*there is an extra charge of €525pw for heating the pool, if requested, payable in advance.
**available on request. Guests should buy their own data SIM card and top up as they go.
Pool open all year round.
Think About
Summer temperatures in the Madonie Mountains are generally a few degrees cooler than those down on the coast, so if you would like to get away from too much heat, Principato is a great choice.