For sale: Casa Balat in Sicily, near Noto

This converted old farmhouse is nestled in the Sicilian countryside, surrounded by UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Baroque treasures, Greek theatres and Byzantine relics. It is set in a lush Mediterranean garden with its own saltwater pool carved in natural stone, small and large terraces, an outdoor kitchen and a huge outdoor wood deck (normally used for retreats and outdoor wellness activity). The house has three bedrooms, two living rooms, four bathrooms and an eat-in kitchen.

Location: Italy, Sicily, near Noto

Living space: 243 sqm total, 206 sqm interior + the rest outdoor

Land: 16.548 sqm, with 400 sqm classified as vineyard
Wine making in Italy is subject to a corresponding licence for the land; existing permissions are of huge value as new licences are not issued.

Infrastructure:

• WIFI and Internet: High speed WIFI + ethernet direct connections throughout the villa
• Energy: Casa Balat runs mostly on self-produced energy, 10kW solar panels + batteries + geothermal heat pump (which was the first one installed in Sicily for a private estate)
• Water: sourced from own land with a well that is more than 100 metres deep
• A/C: underfloor heating/cooling system + automatic dehumidifier

Sustainability: Energy Efficiency Certification (“APE”) A4
A4 ist the highest, best energy efficiency class in Italy for a residential building, indicating a building with excellent performance, minimal energy consumption, and low environmental impact, on a scale that ranges from A4 (best) down to G (worst).

Renovation: 2019

Asking price for the property: € 1.2M

Rental: Licence for rental, a continuation of the rental and takeover of the hospitality company and brand are possible by separate agreement if interested.

Details: entry @ URLAUBSARCHITEKTUR // Website Casa Balat

Contact: Luca Mortellaro, info@casabalat.com, +39 3755329905