Villa Porcelli Criscione  dates from the mid 1700’s and occupies a position above Marina di Ragusa, but only a short way from the lungomare and the new marina.  The villa itself was built at the end of the 1800s has been completely and sympathetically restored and consists of 4 beds, 2 baths, an impressive salone of over 110mq with open fireplace, dining room, library and other rooms.  The kitchen has the original range in tile with a stone oven.  Floors are largely original, and the vaulted ceilings are up to 8 metres in height.  The layout of the villa allows it to be split into 2 wings with the salone as the focal point of the house. 

To the rear of the property is a huge ‘baglio’ which is lined on both sides with over 1700mq of cantine, coachhouse, barns and stalls which were built in the 18th century.  At the end of the baglio is one of 3 water cisterns measuring over 450mc, beyond which lies 2.5 hectares of land - entirely fenced.  There is an aviary, the old kitchens where ricotta was made and a salumeria. 

Adjacent to the villa itself is a staff cottage of about 60mq.

The gardens are unique in that they contain rare and exotic plants from all over the world, including an impressive Australian flame tree, a coral tree and many south African and Asian plants, trees and palms.  The owner has spent 30 years nurturing the 2500 mq botanical garden and it is a spectacular display, with water features and a orchard of rare fruit trees. 

Price: contact us.