Villa San Tommaso - Four Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 8

A top level villa with stunning pool and gardens just outside gorgeous, historic Syracuse.

Perfect terracing, manicured lawns, bountiful bougainvillea, proud palm trees, a panoramic Jacuzzi and an irresistible pool welcome you to Villa San Tommaso. Quality and attention to detail are evident wherever you look, both inside and out, and the uninterrupted views over the valley of the Anapo River winding its way to Syracuse are enchanting.

Inside: accommodation at Villa San Tommaso is spread over two floors. Decoration, furnishings and fittings throughout are of impeccable taste and quality.

The main entrance takes one into the generously proportioned, double-height living and dining area, offering views over the Anapo valley and access to the gorgeous panoramic terrace at the top of the garden.

This space is beautifully and comfortably furnished and comprises a slightly raised living area, complete with the original stone olive oil pressing wheel (a hint at the property's former life), and a dining area with easy access to the spacious, well-equipped kitchen. Above the kitchen and accessed via stairs from the living area, is a mezzanine gallery, home to a large snug area with fireplace, TV and stereo.

At the far end of the living area, a corridor leads to two bedrooms, a double and a double-twin sharing a bathroom with tub and a separate shower room. Stairs lead up from the corridor to the first floor, where there are two more spacious bedrooms, a double and a double-twin, each with its own en-suite shower room.

Outside: arrival at the house is either via a courtyard to the rear on the same level as the living area (and so convenient for loading and unloading) or from the bottom of the garden, where there is shaded parking.

The inside living area leads directly to the top terrace, which has a large shaded dining table and views over the garden, the pool and the valley. The hanging gardens are ingeniously designed and planted, impeccably maintained and amongst the most beautiful we've seen anywhere in Sicily.

Paths lead down from terrace to terrace, past the panoramic Jacuzzi and decked solarium below the house, across manicured lawns and through a cornucopia of colourful Mediterranean flora, to the stunning pool. Here there is a selection of shady and sun-drenched terraces and more fabulous views.

The number of steps that must be negotiated to get into and/or around this property might make it unsuitable for people with mobility problems.

A neighbouring property shares the courtyard parking area to the rear of Villa San Tommaso.

Cats may be seen in the villa grounds. However, they will not enter the house unless encouraged to do so.

One section of the access road to Villa San Tommaso is a little rough, so we recommend guests hire a car with high ground clearance.
Following the defeat of the Athenians in 413 BC Syracuse was arguably the most important city in the Mediterranean (and hence perhaps the world). Remains of that period are beautifully preserved in Ortygia, at Neapolis and in the fabulous archaeological museum, all of which are within just a few minutes drive of Villa San Tommaso. Syracuse is not just an Ancient Greek museum however. The old baroque island city of Ortygia offers a marvellous choice of restaurants, bars and shops in beautiful piazzas and on the sea front. Also within easy distance of Villa San Tommaso are white sand beaches, towns such as Noto, Modica and Ragusa, Mount Etna, and much more.

Arrival details will be confirmed by The Thinking Traveller after your villa is confirmed.

The Thinking Traveller can organise transfers and car hire and an agent will be in touch with you once your villa is confirmed.