Property 1651263768 - Mondello - Siclian Coast

5 Bedrooms - Pool

Location and Surrounding Area. Located near the center of Mondello, this magnificent Liberty-style villa is the perfect place for a relaxing break on one of the most celebrated stretches of coastline in the Mediterranean. An easy day trip from Palermo, Mondello is separated from the capital by the soaring Monte Pellegrino hill. A fishing village turned summer hotspot, Mondello is home to a stretch of white sandy beach and plenty of buzzing bars and restaurants to fuel a day’s sightseeing and sunbathing.

Mondello became fashionable in the 19th century, when the city's elite flocked here in their carriages, thus warranting the huge Liberty-style pier that dominates the seafront and kicking off a craze for building opulent summer villas. One can hardly blame them. Mondello's sandy coastline is gorgeous, with crystal-clear turquoise waters that are difficult to resist. Most of the beaches are private, but there is also a wide swath of public beach crammed with swimmers, pedalos and jet skis.

A great place to start any adventure on this magical island is the regional capital, Palermo. Having been the crossroads of civilizations for millennia, Palermo delivers a heavily spiced mix of Byzantine mosaics, Arabesque domes and frescoed cupolas. This is a city at the edge of Europe and at the heart of the ancient world, a place where souk-like markets rub up against baroque churches, where date palms frame Gothic palaces and where the blue-eyed and fair have bronze-skinned cousins.

The villa is a few kilometers from Cefalù, which offers a rare combination of tourist attractions: one of Sicliy's finest beaches side-by-side with one of its greatest Arab-Norman architectural masterpieces. The squares, streets and churches of this medieval town are so postcard-pretty that it is no wonder director Giuseppe Tornatore chose to set parts of his much-loved film “Cinema Paradiso” here. The town is perfectly suited to slow, pedestrianized exploration and the little port is lined with fishing boats.

Property 1651263768 is 26 km from Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport, 98 km from Trapani Vincenzo Florio Airport and 225 km from Catania Fontanarossa Airport. The villa is 2 km from Mondello, 11 km from Palermo, 28 km from Bagheria, 86 km from Cefalù, 103 km from San Vito Lo Capo, 100 km from Trapani, and 118 km from Marsala.

The Property. Surrounded by a lovely garden, Property 1651263768 embodies the true spirit of comfort and elegance, providing a perfect hideaway in one of the most celebrated destinations in Sicily. Built in Liberty style, the Italian take on art noveau, the villa is flooded with natural light and offers a serene atmosphere. With a large pool and terraces overlooking the sea, Property 1651263768 can accommodate ten guests in five double bedrooms spread over the main villa (three bedrooms) and the dépendance (two bedrooms).

This luxurious Liberty-style residence was constructed between 1916 and 1918, during the First World War, and was intended for the officers of the colony Ducrot. The lovely Mondello beach, which is well-known for being a destination for fans of windsurfing and wave surfing, is bordered by the villa's garden. You can get to the beach from the house gate, through a pedestrian street. Purchased by a family and turned into a residence between the two World Wars, Property 1651263768 underwent a thorough and skillful renovation.

Offering a tranquil atmosphere, the villa is located in a charming, well-kept garden that is shaded by large, ancient Mediterranean trees. This Liberty-style villa features an exclusive pool and a paved poolside area furnished with comfortable sun loungers inviting guests to sit back and relax. A few steps make it simple to access the pool, which is situated in a sunny area. On the villa’s terrace, you will find a generous outdoor dining table, perfect for Sicilian dinners al fresco.

The interior living spaces were renovated with historical accuracy: preserved Liberty architectural details, such as stained-glass windows, ceramic tile patterns, iron stair railings, moldings, and stucco, can be found throughout. The main concept of this design was to make the most of natural light, using large windows and skylights to create airy interiors. The villa's opulent living room, adjacent dining room, and even the kitchen is all brightly lit by natural light.

The main villa and the dépendance together make up the five double bedrooms in the villa, which can accommodate up to ten guests. All bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning. There are three bedrooms in the main villa and two in the dépendance.

Main Villa:

The bedrooms of the main villa are split over two floors. The main villa has three bedrooms. The ground floor of the main villa features two double bedrooms with queen-size beds and direct access to the garden; one of the bedrooms has an en-suite bathroom with tub and shower, and the other has an en-suite bathroom with a double shower. The first floor boasts a double bedroom with a queen-size bed, a terrace with views of the sea, and an en-suite bathroom with a tub. All bedrooms feature air conditioning.

Dépendance:

The bedrooms of the dépendance are split over two floors. The dépendance featrures two bedrooms. The ground floor of the dépendance features a double bedroom with a queen-size bed, direct access to the garden, and an en-suite bathroom with shower. On the first floor, you will find a double bedroom with a queen-size bed, direct access to the garden, and an en-suite bathroom with shower. All bedrooms feature air conditioning.