Randazzo, Catania, Sicily, Italy

In Randazzo, nestled between ancient lava flows and vineyards as far as the eye can see, this charming residence expresses all the charm of late 19th-century Sicilian architecture.
The villa is immersed in a large park of about two hectares, a former vineyard that is entirely fenced in and characterised by large terraces of lava stone in perfect condition that slope gently down towards the valley. Stepping through the entrance gate and overlooking the courtyard that anticipates the residence, there is the sensation of plunging into an oasis of peace and serenity, where time seems to have stopped. Surrounded by centuries-old trees, the villa is spread over a single level covering an area of about two hundred square metres and preserves intact the architectural features of the time of construction, such as the sober and elegant decorations on the façade, the lava stone portals, the decorated terracotta floors and the typical seats adorning the entrance terrace.
Internally, the house has retained its original development; in fact, it's possible to admire its large halls with vaulted roofs connected to other rooms by elegant wooden doors and the kitchen, located in the furthest part of the house, with its masonry hob decorated with typical Sicilian majolica. All the rooms open onto the outdoor spaces and the large windows guarantee brightness, airiness and a spectacular view of the surrounding greenery and Mount Etna.
The villa also has an attic room to be converted into residential use, which is easily accessible through an internal trapdoor.
The property also includes a delightful outbuilding, the old caretaker's house of approximately fifty square metres, a second rural building of approximately thirty square metres and a basement room used as a warehouse.
The villa is in need of renovation work and the area is served by the main utilities.