A spacious Sicilian farmhouse located in a beautiful, breathtaking, rural location, approx 3 miles out of town and 6 miles from the best beaches. Access is along scenic private unmade driveway less than 1 mile long - worth every moment! The property covers some 10 acres and is surrounded by hectares of olive groves with sweeping views of the Sicilian hinterland. The area is extremely quiet and peaceful with stunning views of rolling countryside, remote enough that you rarely hear any noise but the sounds of birds singing. There are excellent walking opportunities in the hilly countryside (there are almost no fences here and the farmers encourage you to go where you like).

On the ground floor the main entrance of the house takes you directly into the open-plan living/dining area with stone fireplace. There is a fully equipped kitchen stocked with pots, pans, cutlery, glassware, coffee-pot, food processor, dishes, etc. The property is fully equipped for comfortable self catering, an excellent calibre of housekeeping (including linen, towels and blankets)is provided. It can sleep 10 and has an infant cot available. Satellite television, radio/cassette and cd player are provided. The lobby leads to a bathroom with shower, washing machine (clothes are line dried, of course) and ironing board. The downstairs area opens into the furnished terrace with stunning view over the small medieval Baglio di Lucchese.

The upstairs is under a sloping roof with exposed beams and floor boards. A flight of steps takes you on to a large landing, converted in to a spacious study, and 3 double bedrooms with beautiful view over the valley below. A small lobby leads you to the bathroom (with tub). Its position renders air conditioning superfluous as the heat is very rarely uncomfortable. The property has free-standing fans.