Property Description

Unique Luxury Villa in Palermo with Sea Views, Huge Private Swimming Pool and Indoor Wellness Centre

From the panoramic sea views of the master bedroom to the comfort of the private wellness centre and the huge outdoor swimming pool, this stunning luxury villa outside Palermo exudes quality and style.

Renovated under a decade ago, and remodelled as an exclusive space for an entrepreneur of means to live and work, it is presented in perfect condition. The fittings are included as seen and the vendor is open to offers on the vast majority of the furniture, if desired.

On the outskirts of Sicily’s storied capital, Palermo, Villa Aurelio is roughly equidistant from the city centre and the fashionable beach district of Mondello. 130m above sea level, it enjoys a magnificent view over the Gulf of Mondello.

At the very top of the Sicilian market, this is a truly exclusive property which would suit an entrepreneur who needs a space to pamper themselves and unwind in the Mediterranean sunshine, whilst just twenty minutes from the nearest major airport and with home office facilities that mean you will never be out of touch with your business.

With approximately 390m2 of indoor space and three bedrooms, including a fully-independent guest house, you can host in style here without ever sacrificing your personal space. Outdoors, the 2000m2 garden is a magical spot win which to soak up the Sicilian sunshine by day and dine al fresco under the stars. The colourful sunsets that play out over the mountains behind you can be sensational.

Housed within a private residence whose main gate is manned 24/7, and screened from the street and neighbouring houses by judiciously positioned fencing, this is a completely secure and private haven for a house buyer of significant means.

The Property

From the first glimpse, Villa Aurelio makes a great impression. Manicured lawns crowned with imposing palm trees flank two sides of the white, modern structure. A deep porch is perfectly lit at night, and the steps leading up to the building on three sides give it authority and a touch of drama. Everything is clean lines and beautiful geometry.

The phenomenal open-plan downstairs space is the next revelation. Whether you’re filling it with guests for an unforgettable party, or enjoying its flexibility and fluidity to share time with your loved ones while never feeling on top of one another, you will love its liberating use of light and pristine finishings. Polished ceramic floors and gleaming white plaster and 360° natural light really maximize the already generous floor space.

The c-shaped peninsula of a kitchen is the perfect place to prepare food while remaining at the heart of everything going on in the room. Around the corner, a huge open fireplace (fully functional) adds warmth and cosiness in the short Sicilian winters. The other side of the room takes the garden itself as its focal point, thanks to the full wall glazing. Automatic shutters allow for brightness control and added privacy.

A simple but spacious bathroom completes the ground floor, with a WC and bidet. Nearer the front door, a stylish spiral staircase grabs the eye on entry and curls up to the first floor and down to the basement.

The latter level houses the wellness centre with jacuzzi, sauna and bar. A superb wine cellar offers a showcase space for presentation of your favourite bottles. One room has been converted into a home gym, with mirrored walls and a cushioned floor.

On this level you’ll also find a guest apartment, with a mezzanine bedroom over a living room with its own fully equipped kitchen. This would be perfect for behind-the-scenes food prep if you’re hosting a big event, or for a guest who wants a bit of autonomy. There is also a gleaming bathroom with a spacious shower.

Heading up to the first floor, you are brought directly into an enormous master bedroom with triple exposition, sea views and a stunning en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower and corner tub. A walk-in closet makes it effortless to shape the day’s look, and a large, bright home office is an inspirational spot in which to stay in touch with the world of work. As well as flooding the space with morning sunshine, the windows showcase the Gulf of Palermo in the middle distance.

Outdoor spaces include the vast swimming pool (20 x 8 metres), with a hydro-massage station and a shower with an unbeatable sea view. Smooth terraces allow you to pick your perfect sunny spot, and a pair of pergolas offer cool and shade. One of these houses an outdoor kitchen and space for a large dining table. To the rear is the little guest house, with another bedroom and bathroom.

At the top of a slope, a fixed canopy affords shade to a secure off-street parking spot, underneath which is a storeroom. Automatic gates and fences are positioned to offer complete privacy without sacrificing the view. As you would expect for a property of this nature, everything indoors and out is protected by a top-of-the-range CCTV system.

The main villa is equipped with a fancoil heating cooling system, and each room has air vents (not split air conditioning. Power comes in part from the municipal grid, but largely from a beefy 10 kW photovoltaic system with an equally impressive 10 kW storage battery. There is no natural gas connection, everything is electric. Water is drawn from a private well within the property that has been dug 118m deep to avoid any possibility of contamination. The villa is not connected to the sewerage system but there is fully certified and carefully maintained Imhof septic pit.

Condominium expenses totalling €170 per month include maintenance of common spaces within the residence, street cleaning and the full time concierge service at the gate.

Surroundings

While the most famous real estate may be found in the city centres of Sicily, it is very often the case that the surrounding hillsides have become the favoured neighbourhoods of the high society. This gated community is a superb example: the elevation allows for a cooling breeze that beats any air conditioning system devised by man, and it’s glorious to be able to look out over the rooftops of Italy’s fifth largest city to the sparkling waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea beyond. It’s a perfect location for a luxury villa in Palermo.

We explore Palermo in depth in our comprehensive guide to its heritage and culture, but of particular interest are the acoustically-perfect opera house, the world-class boutiques of Via della Libertà and a food scene which runs from legendary street food to Michelin-starred restaurants.

In recent years the city has begun to riding an investment wave, with a multi-billion overhaul of its urban transport system, and the recent opening of a dazzling new marina. Its eponymous football team was purchased in 2022 by the Abu Dhabi-backed City Group.

Potential

Any investment in Villa Aurelio would be completely discretionary, it is perfect structurally and has been scrupulously maintained.

Moving your residence to Sicily allows you access to some extremely inviting tax rates, as the local and national governments seek to attract international investment in the island.

One issue you may want to consider involves the plans, which should be updated to reflect a few changes. While the all-important certificate of habitability is present and correct, there are some details for which which you may want to update the official record. We would be very happy to put you in touch with the very best legal advice, working in your native language if necessary, to help you appraise the costs involved in this paperwork before you make an offer.

If you have any other questions about this unique luxury villa in Palermo’s fashionable hills, please don’t hesitate to contact our multilingual team today.