Villa Malú is a traditional Sicilian Villa located on the hillside of northern Sicily near Castroreale, which was ranked Italy’s 2nd most beautiful village in 2018. It is fully fitted to a high standard with quality bamboo furnishings and uniquely positioned with a large private garden with spectacular sea views overlooking the world renowned Aeolian Islands, which can be seen from the villa’s very own private heated pool with hydro-massage. De-stress with the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the peace and serenity of the best of Sicily. This property offers access to a large patio and a private parking space for up to three cars. All on one level, the main entrance leads you into a welcoming open-plan living and dining area, consisting of a cozy lounge area with a comfy sofa bed and a smart TV. The fully-equipped kitchen as well as an open-space living and dining area, creating a communal area where loved ones can enjoy cooking, eating or watching TV together. A door to one side of the living room leads into the romantic king-size bedroom that has an open plan whirlpool bathtub and an ensuite shower room. A door separates the living space from the other three bedrooms. The master bedroom features a super king-sized bed, a sleek ensuite with a tub, and direct access to the pool and the remaining two good size bedrooms, a double and a double-twin bedrooms that share a common bathroom with a shower. The delightful outdoor spaces of Villa Malú are dominated by fruit orchards, palm trees and ancient olive trees. At centre stage is a spacious lawn where you will find the outdoor pool. Surrounding this are the views of the gentle verdant hills, the surrounding Sicilian countryside as well as the Tyrrhenian sea in the distance. The pool area is equipped with eight sun loungers, two umbrellas and matching side tables, where you can relax and enjoy the warm weather. Here you will also find an outdoor sink and shower. The cost to heat the pool is included between the months of October-May, and from June-September it needs to be requested for a fee. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions regarding the heated pool. Relax under the shade of the veranda, savoring the delicious meals prepared on the barbecue. A large wooden table accommodates twelve people for outdoor dining where you can admire the stunning Sicilian sunset every night along with some tasty local food and wine! Conveniently located, Villa Malú is a perfect base for visiting some of the most beautiful Sicilian’s spots such as: Tindari, Milazzo, Capo D'Orlando, Taormina, Cefalù, Catania and the Europe’s tallest active volcano, Mount Etna. Not far away are the beaches of Tonnarella and Baia del Tono Milazzo. Just a little drive away, the Port of Milazzo serves as your gateway to the UNESCO world heritage Aeolian Islands, such as Lipari, Vulcano, Salina, Panarea, Alicudi, Filicudi and Stromboli, famous for its active volcano. The villa is a short distance from the nearest grocery store, coffee shop and town centre. Here, you'll find restaurants, bars, and shops offering a taste of local Sicilian life. Basic information - Pets allowed: 2 - allowed size of dogs: medium (30 to 60 cm) - Type of property: holiday house - is located in: nothing applicable - type of building: Detached house - size of property: 140 m² - year of construction: 2008 - Year of the last complete renovation : 2022 - detached house - not observable from the street - non-smoking - Number of bedrooms: 4 - Number of bathrooms: 3 Top features - WiFi - air conditioning: Everywhere - heating: Everywhere - garden: For sole use - outdoor pool - ㄴ for sole use - ㄴ maximum depth: 150 cm - ㄴ length: 500 cm - ㄴ width: 1000 cm - ㄴ pool heating - Total of private car parking spaces: 3 - ㄴ of which garage spaces: None - ㄴ of which carport spaces: None - ㄴ of which private outdoor parking spaces: 3 Sleeping bedroom 2 - double bed (1.80 m width) - child's bed/ baby's cot bedroom 4 - double bed (from 1.51 m to 1.79 m width) bedroom 6 - double bed (from 1.51 m to 1.79 m width) bedroom 8 - 2x single bed in the living area - double sofa bed for 2 people Bathroom bathroom 2 - shower - basin - toilet - bidet - daylight bathroom 4 - shower - basin - toilet - hair dryer - daylight bathroom 6 - bath tub - basin - toilet - hair dryer - daylight in one bedroom - bath tub Cooking/Living - coffee machine: espresso coffee pot, coffee machine - fridge/freezer: freezing compartment, deep freezer, fridge - stove: induction hob - kitchen hood - oven - toaster - microwave - electric kettle - dishwasher - number of dining tables: 1 - number of seats: 6 - number of living rooms: 1 Entertainment - TV: TV, antenna/DVBT TV, cable TV - radio For children - high chair Utility - washing machine: For sole use in the object - iron - vaccum cleaner Sustainability - Charging station for E-cars Outside area - conservatory - veranda - grill/barbecue: grill/barbecue - outside shower Surroundings - view: mountain, sea/lake - Nearest town centre: 1,0 km - Grocery store: 1,0 km - restaurant: 1,0 km - train station: 12,0 km - airport: 159,0 km - motorway: 13,0 km - sea: 14,0 km - boat hire Distinctive features - farm house holiday - Mountain lodge - vineyard - historical building - located in the middle of the countryside