Moradia 20 quartos, 724 m²

San Pier Niceto, Messina (província)

Nestled on the hillside of the Peloritani mountains, Christie's International Real Estate offers for sale a charming residence which is an oasis of peace and serenity, a magical place full of scents and colours, where art and history intertwine in an exciting way.
San Pier Niceto, from the Greek "Nike", that is "Vittoria" is the Municipality that guards it, a town located in the Messina area, surrounded by wonderful seaside areas, which attract thousands of tourists every year. An ancient place with an immense artistic heritage, characterized by alleys, suggestive glimpses of the landscape and baroque churches embellished with frescoes and paintings.
The enchanting residence is made up of a carefully restored rural complex, made up of elegant housing solutions represented by apartments with comfortable living rooms, bathroom and kitchen; and autonomous rooms with bathroom, finely decorated and furnished. All the accommodations, twelve overall, of various compositions, are air-conditioned and enriched by large terraces looking towards the sea.
Once through the entrance gate, you find yourself in front of a landscape out of time, where everything tells of the country life of the past: on the right side with the prospect towards the sea, adorned with works of art, stands the church of the ' 600 dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary; the most historic building of the complex is connected to it, which extends over two levels: the upper floor houses the sleeping area with six rooms that wind along the corridor, furnished with Sicilian furniture of the past; downstairs, in the magnificent hall of the millstone with stone walls and ceiling with wooden beams, stands an imposing wine press exhibited in museum form, as a witness of an ancient era. The bells under the arches that frame the panorama once announced the Holy Mass.
Influences of the past also in the adjacent room where the priestly robes that the clerics wore for the sacred office stand out with their symbolic colors, while numerous books by Antan placed in the niches tell the story of an ancient and extraordinary Sicily.
The outdoor spaces are full of gardens embellished with rose gardens, stone arches, gushing fountains, basins with Egyptian papyrus and hydrangea borders with a timeless charm. In the shade of pine trees, olive groves and citrus groves, various living rooms create areas for rest and sharing. Luxuriant palms of various types such as the Chamaerops Humilis, the Trachycarpus fortunei and the Archontophoenix Alexandrae surround the fantastic village, while alleys, stairs and paths allow access to the various apartments. A modern villa stands in the area below the historic buildings, it extends over three levels and consists of six rooms, a kitchen and three bathrooms.
On a lower level, beautifully set in the greenery, surrounded by palm trees, hedges and jasmine is the swimming pool. A well-equipped solarium allows you to enjoy the sun wrapped in the seductive scents that the flowers give off.
In front of the swimming pool, there is the large glass ballroom, of approximately 380 sq m, which today offers itself as a location for receptions and ceremonies. Kitchen, pantry and bathrooms are placed as its accessories.
The approximately three hectares of land included in the sale also include a large area dedicated to parking with capacity for up to seventy cars, decorated with Greek-style columns and statues representing goddesses and soldiers of ancient Rome.
The residence is the perfect place for those who want to experience slow times, far from the chaos of today's life, surrounded by the atmosphere of the past and the floral and citrus scents of Sicily, overwhelmed by a whirlwind of emotions that bestow vivid sunsets against the backdrop of the wonderful Aeolian Islands .
Ideal as a private residence or charming accommodation facility.