The property dates from the 18th century during the "Kingdom of the Two Sicilies" is owned by the same 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. Verdetecnica is conveniently located 1 Km. out of town on the top of a small hight with a splendid view over the countryside. 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. It is the perfect way to have total access to the city whilst still being able to escape in an oasis of green tranquillity.The accommodation have easy access by car and is served by urban bus service. Verdetecnica offers 6 totally furnished apartments with well equipped kitchen and private bathroom, ranging in size from one to three bedrooms. The apartments are of the highest standards with all conveniences, furnished with many authentic and original pieces, fully heated, air conditioning, Hi.Fi, Cd players & sat. TV. They all have separate entrances and private outdoor eating areas. Each apartment is fully equipped for comfortable self catering, an excellent calibre of housekeeping (including linen, towels and blankets) is provided. Complimentary "Welcome hamper" on arrival. basket with (olive oil, wine,fruits, tea,coffee, jam, honey,sugar,vinegar,salt,mineral water, orange juice, butter, cheese, brioches and bread). At no extra cost, free parking, mountain bikes,iron and board, and washing machine. Internet access, children playground, board games, books & toys. The common garden 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 husband, Italian, myself French 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. Rates listed are the Entire accommodation price, not per person and always include taxes. 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 lounge with a well-equipped kitchen corner and a lobby to the bathroom with tub. 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. Fresh towels and linen provided. Central heating. "Welcome Pack" on arriva, basket with (olive oil, wine,fruits, tea,coffee, jam, honey, sugar,vinegar,salt,mineral water, orange juce, 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, no other charges. 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 kitchen 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 bathroom with shower. 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.65; H s.80; August90 euro/day for the apartment, no other charges. "Praga".sleeps 2+2. ( 45 sq.mt.) It has now been refurbished to make it a comfortable multilevel apartment. Ground floor: A Kitchen/lounge opens on to the living room. 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 a bathroom with shower or else to the main entrance. From here, up another flight of stairs is a 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 & standing fans. 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 juce, butter, cheese, brioches and bread) L.s.65; ; H s.70 ;August 80 euro / day for the apartment, no other charges & no hidden fees 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, on the other side of the road, a small garden with sheltered barbeque and deck chairs for exclusive use of guests. The layout of the apartment is simple: The entrance of the flat takes you directly into the open-plan living/dining area with a fully fitted kitchen corner, a few steps into the sleeping area which consists in one master bedroom and a small bedroom with bunk beds. The flat is comfortably furnished with antique and rustic furniture . 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, wine, fruits, tea, coffee, jam, honey, sugar, vinegar, salt, mineral water, orange juice, butter, cheese, brioches and bread. L.s.65; H s.80 ; August 90 euro/day for the apartment, no other charges & no hidden fees. "Angelika"sleeps 4+2 , garden style apartment roughly 75 sq.mts 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. Bathroom (shower).The large enclosed terrace (35 sq. m) has a barbeque 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 juce, butter, cheese, brioches and bread. L.s.80; H s. 100 ; August 120 euro / day for the apartment, no other charges & no hidden fees "Pauline"sleeps 6+2. Detached country house 120 sq. mt.(1300 sq.ft) The house is arranged on two floors with the living quarters downstairs and the bedrooms upstairs. Renovation with exposed beams and floor board upstairs. Ground floor: Consists in a large living area in open plan with an ample supply of sofas and armchairs and a fireplace the dining area is large, bright and airy with direct access onto the terrace through full length glazed doors. Fully heated. Piano (in tune), the homely kitchen is well equipped + bathroom (shower) large dining area with a wooden table that comfortably seats eight Upstairs: 2 master bedrooms + 1 bedroom with 2 single beds + 1 bathroom (with tub). Independent Central heating. Hi.fi, satellite TV & standing fans.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 juce, butter, cheese, brioches and bread) Its position renders air conditioning superfluous as the heat is very rarely uncomfortable. The garden(160 sq.mt) is for exclusive use of guests and comes with patio furniture. Sheltered barbecue, perfect for eating out in the shade. L.s.120; H s. 140 ; August 150 euro / day for the house, no other charges favorable rates for long term rentals during winter time. Sciacca is a fishing town situated on the famous archeological road between Selinunte and Agrigento in Sicily, is one of the oldest towns in the island.Thermal spas, fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, biking, trekking and artistic ceramic works .Boat trips can be taken from the harbour and there is a good beach 3 kms out of town. Fresh fish as good wine can be purchased at the shopping center for reasonable price and few good restaurants are within a short distance. 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. In addition to the beauty of an indented coastline, Sciacca has also a gentle healthy climate which makes it an ideal place for health cures, for holidays and for tourism. Distance from most important sightseeing: Palermo (~90 km), the Greek temple of Segesta (~85 Km), the Greek city of Selinunte and Eraclea Minoa with superb beaches (~30 Km), Agrigento (~60 Km), Trapani(~90 Km), Erice (~95 Km), the marine natural reserve of "Lo zingaro" (~85 Km) and the white sandy beach in San Vito Lo Capo (~90 Km). Further afield are Piazza armerina (200km) The fabulous Roman mosaics of the Villa del Casale and Mount Etna (300km), are well worth the journey. Another important point to remember: the nearby town of Caltabellotta (~20 km) an old village nestled in the mountains surrounding Sciacca at an altitude of 1,000 metres, the Matrice church, the Castello Mount and the Hermitage (13th century) with a stunning views over the coast and the valley for miles away. Our Tel:+39 (0) 925 81133- 339 6875935- 3200795125 How to find us: BY CAR From CATANIA OR AIRPORT(180 MILES): Motorway A 19, direction Enna,Palermo. Exit Caltanissetta, to Agrigento-Sciacca. From PALERMO or AIRPORT (66 MILES) Motorway A 29, direction MAZARA del VALLO, exit CASTELVETRANO, direction SCIACCA (Agrigento). BY BUS From Palermo railways station and airport, you have direct regional buses to Sciacca. Nearest restaurants "Le gourmet, "La traviata" and "Santa Lucia"( 700 yards away). Sciacca is a very safe place you can go anywhere for a good night. Nearest Big Supermarket (900 yards away) fishing and turistic port (2 m.) The beaches, only 2 or 3 miles out of town. Fresh fish as good wine can be purchased at the shopping center for reasonable price ( 1 m. ) How to find us: BY CAR From CATANIA OR AIRPORT(180 MILES): Motorway A 19, direction Enna,Palermo. Exit Caltanissetta, to Agrigento-Sciacca. From PALERMO or AIRPORT (66 MILES) Motorway A 29, direction MAZARA del VALLO, exit CASTELVETRANO, direction SCIACCA (Agrigento). BY BUS From Palermo railways station and airport, you have direct regional buses to Sciacca. We speak English, French & Italian.