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Main entrance to the Baglio

the pool and the great open space

Outdoor swimming pool

Interior of the baglio

Interior of the baglio

Main courtyard in the baglio

View of the baglio from the terrace above the fortified walls

Another view of the baglio

Above the boundary walls of the baglio

Main exit from the baglio

Above the walls

Open loft opposite the swimming pool

Open loft opposite the swimming pool

Solarium with swimming pool

Apartment with two double beds on the ground floor

Kitchen of the quadruple apartment

One of the apartments for two persons on the ground floor

Apartment with bathroom on the ground floor (without kitchen)

"Vecchio Forno" apartment with kitchen on the ground floor

One of the bathrooms with shower

Kitchen of the apartment on the first floor

Bathroom with bath tub in the apartment on the first floor

Terrace of the apartments on the first floor

Baglio and the main house

Small baglio facing the suite on the ground floor

Entrance drive

Exterior walls (on the left the outdoor communal kitchen)

Exterior walls

Secondary entrance in front of the suite

View of the large swimming pool from the loft

Staircase inside the baglio

Whirlpool jets inside the swimming pool

Staircase near the swimming pool

This magnificent property is located near to Ragusa and covers an area of more than 20 hectares which reaches almost as far as the coast which can be admired from the house on a clear day. The traditional farmhouse or "baglio", almost entirely fortified, was constructed at the beginning of the 19th century. For years it was abandoned but despite this fact the property has recently been restored and retains the original structure which had been severely damaged. Today the property presents itself in all its glory and has regained its former splendour thanks to a meticulous programme of restoration of the original parts of the structure, including the garden which through careful grafting of large trees (carob, olive, palms and other ornamental plants) has given a sense of majesty back to the property.

At the entrance to the "baglio" a magnificent staircase leads you up to the solarium and the swimming pool which are surrounded by date palms and oleanders. The wonderful 14x9 mt swimming pool is heated by solar panels and is equipped with a water massage system. Behind the pool there is a large terrace which covers an area of more than 200 square metres and is equipped with comfortable sofas, armchairs, tables and a corner bar. The antique "baglio" constructed of stone rises from behind the terrace, lovingly reconstructed to provide 10 suites and an apartment.  On the ground floor there are 10 suites, all with their own entrance; 8 suites have a double bed, a bathroom with shower and a kitchen area, 1 suite has a double bed and a bathroom with shower and the final suite has two double beds, a small kitchen and a bathroom with shower. In four of the suites it is possible to add a further single bed. On the first floor of the main building there is a large apartment comprising a bedroom with a double bed, terrace and bathroom with bath (it is possible to add a single bed in this bedroom if required), a further bedroom with double bed and bathroom with shower, a dining room and a kitchen. All rooms are equipped with centralised air conditioning, however, it is possible to regulate the temperature in each room on an individual basis. There are numerous comfortable areas in which to pass the time of day under the shade of the magnificent vegetation which surrounds the courtyards. Near to the swimming pool there is also an open-air cooking area equipped with oven, hob, sink, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, washing machine and large central bench for lunch, all conveniently located under cover.

The property is located in the area of Ragusa half way between the town and the marina. It is an ideal location from which to access the magnificent beaches in the area such as Kamarina, Marina di Ragusa, Playa Grande, Pozzallo, Donnalucata and Punto Secca. The baroque towns of Ragusa Ibla, Modica, Ispica and Palazzolo Acreide are a short drive away. Drive a little further and you arrive at Noto and the Vendicari nature reserve. Siracusa, Ortigia and Caltagirone can all be reached easily in approximately one hour by car. Also not to be missed are visits to the nearby Castello di Donnafugata and the lakes of the Cavagrande di Cassibile river.