Hus på landet 4 sovrum, 270 m²

Taormina, Messina (provins)

A lovely little hobby farm for sale, located in the peaceful countryside, only 20 minutes to Taormina and 10 minutes to the beaches of Giardini Naxos and Isola Bella. This property includes a state-of-the-art solar energy system with 30 solar panels, a Tesla battery and a voltage stabilizer, all under warranty. The main villa has three large bedrooms and three large bathrooms (two en-suite), each with split unit air conditioners/heaters, views of Mt Etna, and excellent wifi. The kitchen is large, custom-built with marble backsplash and granite countertops. There is also a separate studio apartment with its own bedroom, bathroom, and fully equipped kitchen. On this beautiful land within the lush, green Alcantara Valley you will enjoy level ground and rooftop terraces, vegetable and flower gardens, many fruit and nut trees, and an ancient aqueduct that runs through the property with irrigation and wildfire suppression systems installed. Adjacent to the property is an old railway bridge that is great for hiking and no longer used for trains. The ground level terrace has a wood-fired pizza oven and BBQ, with custom-painted patio furniture. There is even a bocce ball court on-site, offering residents and guests fun entertainment. The villa, studio, and entire property have been completely restored in the last three years and are move-in ready. It is already set up as a popular little Farmstay B&B (see video). Barns, shed, chicken coop, tools, farm equipment, appliances, home furnishings and decor are included in the price, as well as gentle, well-behaved pets (two miniature Sardinian donkeys, two goats, two dogs, two outdoor cats, and four hens). There is plenty of street parking, as well as a large garage and utility room for storage, and a lovely restaurant/pizzeria/pool resort within walking distance, The house has insulated electric window shutters and an electric garage door. This property is fully fenced and secure. Trees include lemon, orange, tangerine, nectarine, peach, pear, plum, apple, pomegranate, cherry, fig, kiwi, banana, mango, avocado, apricot, persimmon, mulberry, tayberry, chestnut and pistachio. Mt. Etna and its lovely wineries, as well as the Catania airport, are about 45 minutes away. Serious buyers will have a unique opportunity to stay on-site and learn about the property first-hand from the English-speaking owner, an American expat who's leaving only because of a sudden death in the family.