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, this kitchen contains not just a dining table and chairs but also a magnificent wood burning stove stone fireplace. On the side, a small air conditioned living area with a sofa bed. A few steps up to a small bathroom (shower, basin, WC) and to the main entrance. Under the roof, a flight of steps leads to an open mezzanine with one single bed (second bed possible), opening to a cosy air-conditioned master bedroom. Stereo, flat screen TV, DVD player. The 100 sq. mt. lawn garden is for exclusive use of guests and comes with patio furniture and a brick made barbecue. Free coffee and tea in the conservatory where you will also find boarding games and a multi-lingual library (hundreds of books in English, Italian and French, fewer in German - CDs and DVDs). Shared washing machine. Hammocks, tables and chairs, fountain and tropical plants in our lush garden with a spectacular view of mountains and the Mediterranean sea. Shared gated swimming pool (10 mt x 5 mt x 1.30 mt) Free parking on site. Also, an excellent calibre of housekeeping (including linen, towels and blankets) is provided.