Property Description

The property dates from the 18th century during the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies is owned by our family since 1830, the new country home which originally had only one storey, has undergone many changes it has been carefully restored throughout in the last decade.
Al Vivaio Verdetecnica is located 1 Km. out of town on the top of a small height with an extensive view over the countryside and the coastline. The site is in fact a panoramic terrace overlooking a wide range of mountains on one side and the sea coast on the other side.
(Michelin Green Guide)
It is the perfect way to have total access to the city whilst still being able to escape in an oasis of green tranquillity.
Some of the island's best fish restaurants are minutes away whilst the sandy beach is a 15 minute drive.

The common garden 2500 sq.mts is made out of our green house, palms, cacti, olive and citrus trees and many Mediterranean flowering shrubs. We are landscape gardeners and we are resident in the premises. (my wife French, myself Italian and our two children).
A relaxing shady area is equipped with barbecue and a dining corner (chairs, tables, hammocks and fountain ). The property is gate-accessed, so privacy is assured.
The accommodation have easy access by car and is served by urban bus service # 1 & 5.
AL VIVAIO consists of 7 Self-catering accommodation:

Apartment "Alice" is set on two floors Suitable for 3 pax. 55 sq. mts.
Recently renovated with exposed beams.This unit offers all modern
conveniences and it's comfortably furnished with original fittings and
furnishings.
Ground floor: The entrance is through the terrace into the open plan kitchen, lounge and dining area and a lobby to the bathroom with shower/tub with inclusive WC
1 floor: consist in a large mezzanine/living complete with traditional
"alcove" for the bed and a large double bedroom. Hi.fi, Cd player & sat.TV.Central heating
Fresh towels and linen provided. . "Welcome Pack" on
arrival, basket with (olive oil, wine,fruits, tea,coffee, jam, honey,
sugar,vinegar,salt,mineral water, orange juice, butter, cheese, brioches and
bread).
The enclosed terrace 20 sq. Mt ca is for exclusive use of guests and comes
with patio furniture.
Rate: low season 60 Euro; High s. 70 Euro; August 75 Euro /day for the
apartment. Linen, towels, welcome basket, local taxes and electricity/gas bills, end-of-stay cleaning charge are included in the rental price.

"Monika" sleeps 2+2 is a 50 sq. mt. multilevel apartment. Renovation with
exposed beams and floor board upstairs, it's furnished with original
wooden furniture.
Ground floor: A large original open plan kitchen, lounge and dining area finished in Sicilian ceramics
and terracotta leads into the garden . A splendid room, traditionally the
heart of the Italian home, it contains not just a dining table but also a
magnificent wood burning stovestone fireplace.On the side, a small living
with a sofa bed, a few steps to the shower/bath with inclusive WC. Under the roof, a
flight of steps leads to an open mezzanine complete with traditional
"alcove" for the bed, opening to a cosy master bedroom. Central heating and
air conditioning. Hi.fi, Sat. TV & standing fans. The 70 sq. mt. garden is
for exclusive use of guests and comes with patio furniture.
Rates: L.s.70; H s. 80; August 90 euro/day for the apartment. Linen, towels, welcome basket, local taxes and electricity/gas bills, end-of-stay cleaning charge are included in the rental price.

"Praga".sleeps 2+2. ( 45 sq.mt.) It has now been refurbished to make it a
comfortable multilevel apartment.
Ground floor: open plan kitchen, lounge and dining area. The living area
can also be configured as double bedroom or twin bedroom (there is ample
alternative living space) and does not need to be "dismantled" during the
day.This level, leads straight out to the terrace. Few steps up lead to the
shower/bath with inclusive WC, or else to the main entrance.A wooden staircase leads to an open mezzanine, with a double bed. This unit is ideal for a
couple, a family or a group of close friends.
The terrace for exclusive use of the guests comes with patio furniture .
Fully heated and air conditioning. Hi.fi, CD player,sat. TV.
Also, an excellent calibre of housekeeping (including linen, towels and
blankets) is provided. Complimentary "Welcome Pack" on arrival. Basket with
(olive oil, wine,fruits, tea,coffee, jam, honey,sugar,vinegar,salt,mineral
water, orange juice, butter, cheese, brioches and bread)
H s. 80 ; L.s.60 August 80 Euro / day for the apartment. Linen, towels, welcome basket, local taxes and electricity/gas bills, end-of-stay cleaning charge are included in the rental price.

These two units ("Monika" and "Praga") are next door, with the same main
entrance ( opening to the doors of each apartment).

"Arianna" sleeps 2+2 (45 sq. mt) 1st floor, the entrance is from our private
gravel drive via a stone staircase overlooking a green lawn and a covered
barbecue with deck chairs for exclusive use of guests.The layout is simple,
consists in one master bedroom, one bedroom with bunk beds,shower/bath with inclusive WC,
an air conditioned open plan kitchen, lounge and dining area.
The flat is furnished with all modern conveniences. A small terrace (10 sq. Mt.) comes with patio
furniture. Central heating and air conditioning. Hi.fi, Cd player, Sat. TV & Also, an excellent calibre of housekeeping (including linen,
towels and blankets) is provided. Complimentary "Welcome Pack" on arrival.
basket with (olive oil, fruits, tea,coffee, jam, honey, sugar, vinegar, salt, orange juice, butter, cheese, brioches and bread)
H s. 90 ; L.s.65; August 90 euro/day for the apartment. Linen, welcome basket,local taxes and electricity/gas bills are included in the rental price

"Angelika"sleeps 4+2 , garden style apartment roughly 75 sq.mts.
An open plan kitchen, lounge and dining area with two
double bedrooms, one of which opening on a side room with 2 single beds;
Furnishings are stylish and tasteful, with a soothing combination of
terracotta floors, white walls, wooden fittings, Sicilian ceramics, to
make a comfortable flat with original pieces.A shower/bath with inclusive WC.The large
enclosed terrace (35 sq. m) has a barbecue and a large shaded area for
dining and relaxing with flower-bed and sheltered barbecue with patio
furniture, for exclusive use of the guests. Central heating,air
conditioner,CD player, Hi.fi, sat.TV Also, an excellent calibre of
housekeeping (including linen, towels and blankets) is provided.
Complimentary "Welcome Pack" on arrival. basket with organic olive oil,
wine, vinegar, fruits, tea, coffee, jam, honey, sugar, salt, mineral water,
orange juice, butter, cheese, brioches and bread.
H s. 100 ; L.s.80; August 110 euro / day for the apartmen. Linen, towels, welcome basket, local taxes and electricity/gas bills, end-of-stay cleaning charge are included in the rental price.

"Pauline" free standing house (140 sq.mt on two stories) is arranged with the living quarters downstairs and the bedrooms upstairs.
The property sleeps six people and can be taken by parties of up to eight plus a collapsible cot making 9. Renovated with exposed beams and floor board upstairs.
Ground floor: Consists in a large open plan lounge and dining area with an ample supply of sofas and armchairs and a fireplace. The dining area is large, bright and airy with a wooden table that comfortably seats six and direct access onto the terrace through full length glazed door. The homely kitchen is well equipped (microwave, blender). Shower/bath with inclusive WC.
Upstairs: 2 double bedrooms + 1 bedroom with 2 single beds + 1 bathroom ( tub/shower with inclusive WC).
Central heating. Piano (in tune) Hi.fi with CD player, satellite TV, standing fans.
The garden in the rear.(160 sq.mt) is for exclusive use of guests and comes with patio
furniture. Sheltered barbecue, perfect for eating out in the shade.
H s. 140 ; L.s.120; August 150 Euro / day for the house. Linen, towels, welcome basket, local taxes and electricity/gas bills, end-of-stay cleaning charge are included in the rental price.

Casa Lucchese is a spacious free standing Farmhouse (240 sq.mt on two stories) located at a beautiful and breath taking rural location, approx 3 miles out of town, 6 miles from the best beaches.The property sleeps eight people and can be taken by parties of up to ten plus a collapsible cot making 11 The only access is a scenic private dirt driveway less than 1 mile long worth every moment! The property covers an area of perhaps 10 acres all told and is surrounded by hundred hectares of olive groves and has sweeping views of the Sicilian hinterland.
The main entrance of the house takes you directly into the open-plan living/dining area with stone fireplace. A fully equipped kitchen.A lobby takes you to a double bedroom and a Shower/bath with inclusive WC. The property is fully equipped for comfortable self catering,(including linen, towels and blankets)Sat.TV, radio/cassette and CD player. The upstairs: under a sloping roof with exposed beams and floor boards.A flight of steps takes you on to a large landing converted in to a spacious study furnished with shelves. 3 double bedrooms with beautiful view over the valley below.A small lobby leads you to the bathr. (tub/shower with inclusive WC) .

L.S.700 Euro/Week; H.S. 980 Euro/week Aout 1050 Euro/week. Linen, towels, welcome basket, local taxes and electricity/gas bills, end-of-stay cleaning charge are included in the rental price.

At no extra cost, free parking, mountain bikes,iron and board, and washing machine. Internet access, children playground, board games, books & toys.

Local Area Information

Sciacca, one of the island's most picturesque coastal towns is a fishing port untouched by mass tourism, situated on the archaeological road between Selinunte and Agrigento in Sicily, is one of the oldest towns in the island.
With a coastline of 30 kilometres, Sciacca offers the visitor the greatest imaginable variety of marine environments: wide sandy beaches, sheer cliffs and remote tiny beaches.
Sciacca is also a very important tourist destination for its artistic ceramic works, architecture, churches and monuments.
The south western part of Sicily, often referred to as African Sicily, both for the climate and the proximity to the Tunisian coast.
This part of the country boasts some of the most extensive olive and grape production in Sicily, so the local oil and wine are not to be missed!
To visit the Valley of Temples at Agrigento or to plunge yourself into the remote Hellenic past in the great Greek acropolis of Selinunte .
The beaches, only 3 miles away,San Marco beach, Sovareto beach, Timpi russi beach have opportunities for swimming, snorkelling, sailing, windsurfing and have panoramic views of the coast for miles away. Sea water is usually on the cool side due to the channel stream on the other hand is
Biking, trekking and boat trips can be taken from the harbour and there is a good beach 3 mile out of town.

The best good sandy beach of the area is on the nearby coast " Eraclea Minoa".
Fresh fish as good wine can be purchased at the shopping centre for reasonable price (1 mile away) and few good restaurants are within a short distance also a variety of traditional shops offering hand painted local pottery

Nearest restaurants "Le Gourmet"( 400 yards), Trattoria/pizzeria "Santa Lucia"( 700 yards away).
.Throughout alleys and little squares of the port area and the town center there are many restaurants, which all serve delicious (sea-)food. winding stairways, narrow little streets and alleys and window boxes filled with the inevitable geraniums.

Nearest Big Supermarket (900 yards away)
fishing and tourist port (2 m.)
The beaches, only 2 or 3 miles out of town.
Fresh fish as good wine can be purchased at the shopping centre for reasonable price ( 1 m. )
Greengrocers baker’s shop and butchers for your daily needs and the local pizzeria deliver your pizza in the evening, an excellent Saturday open market is situated in side the historic walled San Michele.
The real heart of the town centre is steeped in history and ancient architecture of Moorish, and baroque style, ancient alleyways and courtyards. A labyrinth of houses and streets, some of which can be narrow enough to fit only a single person at a time.
Gelato lovers take note: The "granita" in Sciacca is widely regarded as one of the best in Italy, other sciacca desserts are cassata, cannoli with ricotta cheese and finally arancini (rice balls with ragù sauce).
Sciacca is a very safe place you can go anywhere for a good night, you will find locals warm and friendly.

In addition to the indented coastline, Sciacca has also a gentle healthy climate which makes it an ideal place for health cures thermal spa complex and public pool with hot water. The thermal Piscine, costs the princely sum of € 5 for a day.
Less than 2 miles from our country home, at the end of the road, Monte Kronio with a spectacular view of mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, and natural vapour.



Regional bus service in Sciacca provides regular connections for Palermo,Trapani and Agrigento which can be reached in under two hours, train service is very poor.
If you are considering visiting the most important sightseeing of the island, I believe that you need a car, since the famous sights and monuments are spread around the island, and the different areas each have their own unique attractions. Roads are OK. Try to avoid Catania and Palermo and you 'll find that driving around Sicily is not easy but the best way.
The privilege of being in a central coastal position means that many other parts of the island can easily be reached.

Property Features

* Close to a Beach
* Pets are allowed
* Children are allowed

Accommodation and Facilities Summary

Suitability	Family Oriented, Children Welcome, Wheelchair accessible
Outside	Outside Shower, Garage, Terrace, Balcony, Parking, Patio, Barbecue, Barbecue Area
Location	In the Country, Distance to Airport 50-100km, Distance to local restaraunts 500m, Distance to convenience store 1km, Distance to beach 3-5km, By the sea
Local Area	The local town is Lively but not wild, Distance to Local Town Centre 2km, Restaurants, Lively Bars and Pubs, Quiet Bars and Pubs
Local Activities	Snorkelling, Diving, Windsurfing, Walking, Swimming, Water Skiing, Tennis, Sailing, Mountain Biking, Fishing, Cycling
Living Room	Fireplace, Fold Out Beds Sleeping 2, Armchairs 2, Sofas 1, Seating for 6 People
Laundry	Ironing Board, Iron, Towels Provided, Linen Provided, Washing Machine Provided, Nearby Laundrette
Kitchen	Toaster, Fridge, Freezer, Oven, Hob, Washing Machine, Microwave, Crockery & Cutlery Provided, High Chair Available
General	Telephone
Entertainment	Cassette Player, Radio, TV, Hi Fi, Satellite or Cable
Dining	Dining room, Seating for 6 People, Dining room table
Heat/Cooling	Ceiling Fans, Aircon throughout, Central Heating
Bedroom	Pull-out Beds 1, Twins 1, Doubles 2
Bathroom	Bidets, Shower Rooms 1, Toilets 1, Bathrooms 1
Accommodation	Accommodation Type: Self Catering, Size: Compact, Changeover Day Flexible
Theme	Away from it all, Quiet yet close to local activity

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