Charming Villa Amidst Sicily's Iblean Hills, Ragusa

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Set among the Iblean hills and only two kilometers from the sea between Marina di Ragusa and Donnalucata, this villa blends seamlessly into a landscape where rural calm meets the UNESCO-protected Baroque towns of Modica, Ragusa Ibla, and Scicli. Sunlight defines the rhythm of the day, from dawn to dusk, as views stretch from the countryside down to the Mediterranean horizon. The estate spans one hectare, enclosed by stone walls and adorned with centuries-old olive and carob trees, alongside more than sixty younger olive trees yielding fine extra virgin oil every year. At its heart stands the villa, completed in 2001 with earthquake-resistant structure and refined materials such as local stone, chestnut beams from Mount Etna, and mahogany finishes. The roof features visible wooden trusses and advanced insulation systems, sheltering two independent apartments arranged around a private courtyard, as well as a covered parking area for two cars. Security and comfort are enhanced by solid iron gates, wireless internet, water softening and purification with UV lamp, solar water heating, and two photovoltaic systems of 6 and 4 KW. Outdoors, the focal point is a 15x7 meter saltwater pool framed by a sandstone veranda, offering an elegant space for leisure and gatherings. Life here unfolds in harmony with the land: alfresco breakfasts, quiet afternoons by the pool, walks among olive groves, and evenings painted by Sicilian sunsets. A home that balances innovation and tradition, privacy and openness, creating a rare blend of contemporary comfort and Mediterranean authenticity.