BRV CAL - Property ID 77456

Villa Calipso is a gracious, 19th-century estate hidden amidst lush lemon and orange groves, gardens, and woodland, positioned between the Mediterranean Sea and the breathtakingly-active Mount Etna. The villa, still owned by members of the same aristocratic family who have graced the premises since it was built, offers a charming blend of old-world luxury and modern comfort. Step inside the villa and back into the 1800s—a world of fine works of art, priceless antiques, fine furnishings and collectibles. Read and converse beside a fireplace in a beautifully decorated, ground-floor living room, which leads to a cozy TV room and sitting area. Come mealtime, lose yourself in a large fully equipped kitchen. One flight up, on the first floor, pen letters in a private study equipped with desk, fax, dial-up connection, then bury yourself in the book-lined library. Tuck yourselves in at night in grand style. The ground floor offers a queen bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower and walk-in closet and a private entrance to a twin bedroom. Up a spiral staircase, on the first floor, you'll find a queen bedroom with views of the front garden. Across the garden, a separate dwelling houses a full/queen sleigh bed, a library, sitting-and-study area, and satellite TV. Villa Calipso is a quick 10-minute ride from the center of Taormina, and a short 1-mile trek from the beautiful Sicilian coastline. The grounds include a spacious, shaded patio well-equipped for leisurely dining under the stars or picnicking in the Sicilian sun. Afternoons can be whiled away near the spectacular swimmin...
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Villa Calipso is a gracious, 19th-century estate hidden amidst lush lemon and orange groves, gardens, and woodland, positioned between the Mediterranean Sea and the breathtakingly-active Mount Etna. The villa, still owned by members of the same aristocratic family who have graced the premises since it was built, offers a charming blend of old-world luxury and modern comfort. Step inside the villa and back into the 1800s—a world of fine works of art, priceless antiques, fine furnishings and collectibles. Read and converse beside a fireplace in a beautifully decorated, ground-floor living room, which leads to a cozy TV room and sitting area. Come mealtime, lose yourself in a large fully equipped kitchen. One flight up, on the first floor, pen letters in a private study equipped with desk, fax, dial-up connection, then bury yourself in the book-lined library. Tuck yourselves in at night in grand style. The ground floor offers a queen bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower and walk-in closet and a private entrance to a twin bedroom. Up a spiral staircase, on the first floor, you'll find a queen bedroom with views of the front garden. Across the garden, a separate dwelling houses a full/queen sleigh bed, a library, sitting-and-study area, and satellite TV. Villa Calipso is a quick 10-minute ride from the center of Taormina, and a short 1-mile trek from the beautiful Sicilian coastline. The grounds include a spacious, shaded patio well-equipped for leisurely dining under the stars or picnicking in the Sicilian sun. Afternoons can be whiled away near the spectacular swimming pool (14 x 6 m), which is accented with authentic Sicilian lava stone; bask on the tiled solarium, then cool down in the nearby gazebo, and eventually, in the outdoor (cold-water) shower. DISTANCES: Sicilian Coast is 1 mile, Taormina is 4 miles, Messina is 34 miles, Catania is 37 miles and Palermo is 165 miles. Water, A/C, final cleaning and electricity up to 400KW per week included. Welcome buffet dinner included. Maid Service included 6 hours a week (except Sunday, along with a change of linens bi-weekly. Daily pool cleaning and gardener included. Additional maid service, laundry, ironing and grocery shopping is €15 per hour, food is an extra charge. Telephone and internet charges are extra. A gourmet dinner is available uopn request for €80 - €130 per person depending on menu (includes wine). All additional charges must be paid locally in Euros prior to departure. This villa sleeps 8 people. Security Deposit €2,000.00 due upon arrival in cash or traveler's checks.
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Default Minimum Stay:  7 night(s)
Currencies Accepted:  US Dollars

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