Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

The 250-square-metre villa with direct access to the sea is located in the extraordinary setting of Contrada Isola, on the stretch of coast opposite the island of Ortigia, from which it is separated only by the natural bay of Porto Grande in Syracuse.
The villa is on one level, with the exception of a technical room on the first floor, and consists of a large living room, with three windows overlooking the sea, three bedrooms, a kitchen, two bathrooms and a utility room. A 30 sqm porch facing the sea is included in the square footage. The property is in need of internal renovation and could be enhanced by a more contemporary redistribution of the rooms, that would also enable the beauty of the surrounding nature to be fully enjoyed, enhancing the strengths of the property, such as the open and panoramic view of the sea.
The land on which the property stands is approximately 2,000 square metres, a size that guarantees a high level of privacy and tranquillity. The plot surface is equally distributed. The part in front of the villa, used as a garden, offers refreshment during the hot summer hours, while the area facing the sea includes a paved terrace of 300 square metres. The villa has recently benefited from an ecobonus with energy-efficient insulation work such as: thermal insulation, re-roofing and insulation of the roof and replacement of the wooden frames with thermal break. The property is also equipped with a 6 kW photovoltaic system.
The villa stands out not only for its unique location on the coast, but also for its private access to the sea, making it suitable both as a profitable investment in the luxury holiday home market and as a private residence.

Contrada Isola is part of the Maddalena Peninsula, a peninsula south of Syracuse that surrounds the Porto Grande of the city with its coastline. The peninsula contains several places of historical and natural interest. The area facing the Porto Grande was the scene of ancient battles in Greek times between the Athenian military forces and those of the city of Syracuse. Further south, along the coast, is the locality of Pillirina, where there are several stone caves overlooking the sea, used both in Greek times and later. Pillirina has two very characteristic unspoilt beaches and boasts a landscape that has remained virtually unchanged over time. At the southernmost tip is the lighthouse of Capo Murro di Porco, which, with its sheer cliffs, offers a breathtaking view of the sea. It is just a few minutes from the motorway entrance and Ortigia, the historic centre of Syracuse. Catania's Fontanarossa airport is less than an hour away.