5 bedrooms villa, 226 m²

Biancavilla, Catania (province)

In the heart of the Etna Park, in one of the most authentic and evocative areas of the Biancavilla area, precisely in Contrada Crocifisso, in the renowned Vallone Rosso Vigne area, RE/MAX offers a charming property with a timeless feel, capable of recounting the history and traditions of authentic Sicily. Immersed in the tranquility of nature and surrounded by a landscape of extraordinary beauty, the property extends across approximately 8,634 square meters of land, featuring typical local crops and located within Zone D of the Etna Park. Here, the green of the olive trees alternates with rows of vineyards, while ancient dry-stone walls made of lava stone create terraces that enhance the entire setting, offering views of rare beauty year-round. The complex comprises two characteristic Sicilian lava stone houses, built in the early 1900s, a testament to rural architecture that retains all its charm today. The independent yet adjacent homes, measuring 119 square meters and 107 square meters respectively, offer habitable spaces, ideal for those seeking a residence immersed in nature or those dreaming of developing a tourism development project. At the heart of the property is a charming internal courtyard, the perfect place for enjoying convivial moments in the open air. It features two cisterns, one of which is fully functional, as well as a quaint barbecue area with a stone oven, ideal for rediscovering the pleasures of traditional Sicilian cuisine and entertaining guests. The property includes a convenient 27 sq m garage and an authentic 27 sq m palmento, an element of great historical and cultural value, still in use, which represents a true legacy of Etna's winemaking tradition and gives the entire complex a unique and difficult-to-replicate identity. The land is home to approximately seventy olive trees of the prized Nocellara Etnea variety, as well as a vineyard that harks back to the area's historic agricultural vocation, offering the opportunity to produce oil and wine for personal use or for potential entrepreneurial activity. Thanks to the property's size, multiple buildings, and prime location within the Etna Park, this property represents a highly attractive investment opportunity. Its architectural and landscape features make it ideal for the creation of an exclusive charming relais, a farmhouse, a bed breakfast, a vacation home, or a facility dedicated to experiential hospitality, in an area increasingly sought after by international tourists seeking authenticity, nature, and tradition. A rare property, where history, landscape, and potential blend harmoniously, offering the opportunity to live or invest in one of the most fascinating corners of the southwestern slope of Etna.