Properties for sale in Ragusa, Italy

Historic 17th-Century Estate, Ragusa Countryside, Sicily This ancient 17th-century estate exudes the charm of a historic structure seamlessly integrated into the surrounding landscape. Enclosed by three-meter-high walls, the property is centered around a spacious baglio (courtyard) paved with 750 square meters of basalt stone. The manor house, spread over two levels, is accessed via a pietra pece stone staircase leading to the noble floor. Here, the grand reception rooms, bedrooms, and a well-preserved masonry kitchen reflect the estate’s timeless elegance. The flooring features original 17th-century materials alongside later-period cement tiles. From the terrace, adorned with castellated battlements, panoramic views stretch across the Sicilian countryside to the sea. The property is complemented by a 5-hectare park and 16 hectares of land, with an additional 25 hectares available for purchase, enhancing the estate's exclusivity and privacy. Situated in one of Sicily's most iconic rural areas, the landscape is marked by centuries-old carob and olive trees, framed by traditional dry-stone walls. Just a few kilometers away are Ragusa, Modica, and Scicli, historical jewels of the Val di Noto and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The coastline's beaches are easily accessible, as are landmarks like the Donnafugata Castle and the Donnafugata Golf Resort, offering courses nestled in nature. Well-connected, the property is only minutes from Comiso Airport and Catania International Airport, providing convenient access to major Italian and European destinations.

Historic Estate with Natural Lakes and Panoramic Sea Views, Ragusa, Sicily This exclusive 73-hectare estate offers a unique blend of nature and history. The main 59-hectare section includes two natural lakes surrounded by lush Mediterranean flora, a haven for numerous migratory birds. In a panoramic position lies the manor house, once the residence of the Bruno di Belmonte family, featuring a cellar, two traditional palmenti, and seven historic buildings awaiting restoration, with a total covered area of 1,500 sqm. The property is supported by 10 wells, ensuring abundant water supply. The remaining 13 hectares, overlooking the Bay of Porto Ulisse, provide breathtaking views and are ideal for development. Completing the estate is 1 hectare of fenced land perched above the sea, offering vistas of two beaches and the characteristic sea stacks. A rare combination of pristine nature and development potential.

Luxury Residential Complex in Santa Croce Camerina, Sicily Located in Ragusa, this exclusive residential complex spans 11 hectares of land, once part of the historic hunting reserve of the Ganzeria of the Marchesi. The entire property is enclosed by dry-stone walls, offering a peaceful and private environment, just 3 km from the stunning beaches of Marina di Ragusa and 1 km from the town center. The estate includes a tennis court set in greenery, while the surrounding countryside is characterized by carob trees, olive trees, and wild plants. The complex includes: A 250 sqm villa, originally built in the 1950s/60s and fully renovated in 2006, all on one floor. The villa consists of 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms (5 of which are en-suite), a large 50 sqm living room, and large verandas totaling 150 sqm. The property also features a 60 sqm covered veranda and a 4x2.5 meter heated indoor mini pool. Surrounding the villa is a 1500 sqm private garden with a 6x12 meter heated private pool, 1.6 meters deep. A luxury villa with panoramic views of the coast, set in the Ragusa countryside, surrounded by wide open spaces, a private garden, pool, and children's playground. The 450 sqm villa is spread over two floors: 350 sqm on the ground floor and 100 sqm on the first floor. It includes 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms (6 of which are en-suite). On the ground floor, there is a large 120 sqm living room, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, a reading/living area, a billiard table, and a fireplace. Outside, there is a 150 sqm covered veranda with an outdoor kitchen (30 sqm) and a 30 sqm mini spa with a heated hot tub. The villa is surrounded by a 600 sqm panoramic garden, a 12x6 meter heated private pool (1.5 meters deep), and a solarium. The property also includes a 30 sqm garage and a shelter for 4 cars. The entire complex is equipped with air conditioning and heat pumps in all rooms, as well as a 20 kW photovoltaic system. The property has rainwater and gray water collection tanks with respective capacities of 1,500 and 900 cubic meters, used for garden irrigation. There is also a 50 cubic meter potable water tank. The estate is served by two drilled wells and a connection to a private water network from a shared well with a flow rate of about 30 liters per hour. The sale also includes the furniture, offering a unique opportunity for those seeking a luxury residence or an investment in the hospitality sector.

Historic Villa with Eclectic Style and Private Park, Modica, Sicily Designed by the Livorno engineer Carlo Cartier and built between 1896 and 1898, this villa blends Gothic, Renaissance, and Moorish elements. Its tower, arrow slits, rusticated stonework, pointed-arch windows and friezes, as well as the colonnaded loggia, are a testament to the eclecticism that characterized the residences of the wealthy bourgeoisie and nobility in Europe during the second half of the 19th century. The sloping red-tiled roofs evoke the style of Alpine buildings, while elegant pierced friezes decorate the central part of the house and are repeated in the arches of doors and windows, even in the inner courtyard. Three of the four wrought-iron gates leading to the villa are supported by turrets with acroteria, while the main gate is held up by two ancient original towers, once used as guard posts. These towers, with their pointed-arch windows and ornamental friezes, face the main street, creating a majestic and striking entrance. The villa covers an area of 2000 sqm and includes the main house, a large park-garden, outbuildings, a hunting lodge, and a large courtyard. Inside, elegant stairs with ancient stone balustrades lead to the living room, dining room, and a room illuminated by an overhead loggia with polychrome glass and delicate floral decorations. A side staircase leads to a loggia with large windows overlooking the garden. The private area of the villa, located on the raised ground floor, comprises twelve rooms, along with numerous service rooms. An internal staircase connects the loggia to the “parterre” on the first floor. On the ground floor, a terrace with steps leads to the garden and orchard. A large courtyard to the northwest connects the villa to the outbuildings, which include servants' rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, a shed, a granary, and a hunters' room. Over the years, some parts of the villa have been annexed to increase the functionality and livability of the property.

Elegant Property with Panoramic View of the Santa Domenica Valley, Sicily Situated in a privileged panoramic location, with stunning views over the Santa Domenica Valley, we offer for sale an extraordinary and prestigious property of approximately 400 sqm. Completely independent and meticulously renovated in the last decade, every detail has been thoughtfully designed to create an elegant and refined living space. The property is spread over two levels: Ground floor: A spacious living area with two bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms, offering the utmost comfort and privacy. First floor: Accessed via a charming white marble staircase, this floor features a large living area with parquet floors and a ceiling with wooden beams. The space is divided into several areas, including a library, a wine cellar, and a dining-relaxation area with an adjoining service room. On the same floor, you will also find an elegant masonry kitchen and a cozy living room, perfect for social gatherings. Completing the property are two attic spaces, one of which boasts a unique glass floor overlooking the living area, adding a touch of class and brightness. The renovation includes underfloor heating and air conditioning throughout the property, ensuring maximum comfort in every season. This unique property represents a rare opportunity to live in an exclusive setting, immersed in nature with breathtaking views, yet conveniently close to essential services.

Farmhouse Surrounded by Nature, Just a Few Kilometers from Modica, Sicily Located just 6 km from Modica, in the direction of Frigintini, Casale San Silvestro is nestled in an unspoiled landscape that embodies the beauty of rural Sicily. This unique property is surrounded by lush vegetation of carob trees, olive groves, ancient oaks, and the typical local wildlife, including hares, foxes, and weasels. Built in the early 20th century using the traditional local hard limestone, the farmhouse was completely renovated in 2007 with exclusive eco-friendly materials. The property features a charming 600 sqm courtyard paved with ancient stone slabs and includes a two-story main building with two interconnected living units, totaling approximately 300 sqm. The first living unit, located on the ground floor, consists of a spacious living room, a study with a characteristic fireplace, a kitchen, a large bathroom with a shower, sauna, and hydromassage, a laundry room, a tavern with a wood-fired oven, and a large covered veranda. On the first floor, the sleeping area includes three bedrooms and a bathroom with a Jacuzzi bathtub. The interiors are finished with high-quality materials and floors made from ancient stone slabs. The second living unit, about 70 sqm with a separate entrance, is located on the first floor. It features a dining area with kitchen, two bedrooms, and a bathroom. Currently in the final stages of renovation, this unit can be connected to the first for a larger living space. Completing the property are a 70 sqm dependance (currently used as storage) with two rooms, a hallway, and a service area, a 45 sqm covered parking area for two cars, and a 100 sqm stone barn spread over two levels, which is in need of renovation. Just a short distance from the main building, the property also includes a vast 23,000 sqm plot of land planted with olive trees, carobs, and fruit trees. The property is connected to public water, electricity, and telephone networks. The proximity to Frigintini and Modica ensures easy access to all essential services, including banks, schools, supermarkets, restaurants, and trattorias. Casale San Silvestro is an authentic corner of Sicily, offering a rare opportunity to live immersed in nature without compromising on the convenience of modern services.

We walk through the districts of the Ispica countryside, where blades of grass lie prone to the constant blowing of the sea breeze, laden with swollen dewdrops in which the sun is reflected in the turquoise sky. The old farmhouse immediately evokes the idea of frugality, rusticity and the echo of a distant yet so incredibly familiar era. It is a marvel of absolute calm, in an infinite field, a reality in which one can laugh, joke, cry and love without anyone knowing. In other words, it is a place we could truly call our own. Today, however, the property is in a state of neglect, the garden is uncultivated and in need of replacement. But, equipped with the right vision, we immediately identify the main concept: do we salvage the two small houses that are there or do we demolish everything and salvage the volume? Either way, the imagination has a lot to feed on. A modern, contemporary villa in a minimalist style as well as a combination of tradition and modernity? A swimming pool or jacuzzi? Or a volleyball net hung between a palm and an oak tree? Or solar panels on a canopy to protect the car? A beautiful colonnade with climbing plants or an orchard, an olive grove, a citrus grove or... the ideas are endless, just like the potential of this rustic cottage nestled in its gigantic grounds that seem to be a fiefdom worthy of a medieval noble vassal. And so the proposal takes shape: a large plot of land of more than 12,000 square metres plus two buildings, the larger of which is partly used as a dwelling with a living area, two bedrooms, bathroom and storeroom, with a warehouse alongside, while the second building, of more modest dimensions, was certainly once used as an agricultural warehouse. Today we can think either of recovering the volume, or of renovating the existing buildings, changing or retaining, according to need, their function, for our first home, for holidays or as a property to be rented out to the delight of many tourists.

We are in the historic center of Scicli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where among medieval columns and porches stand the baroque domes of the cathedral. Among oleanders, olive trees and flowers, the scent of the bakery 50 meters away wakes us up in the morning. Here the specialty is the so-called "Testa di Turco", at least double the size of the average, which crumbles into a thousand crunchy and delicate layers of puffy pasta that hide a good dose of cream from the citrus aftertaste. This is the aura of the property below presented, which is spread over a portion of an ancient building and is configured as the ideal for the creation of a reality where, in addition to the scent of the bakery, you can breathe air of modernity, baroque and minimalism. You can think of a holiday home for yourself or for others, for guests or to make income, but also for a primary residence. Why not? Because at the end of the day the location, the main factor of each property, also here it has the upper hand but should not be neglected all the other features. It must be designed as a sort of terraced house, well restored, with parts where, for example, ancient bricks and an old building spring out of the stucco specially, other interesting details such as the medieval arch in the living area, all elements and fine architectural details. Sure, if on one side the house has all some particular elements, on the other there is a final touch to give it its own personality. As an idea, here you could think of how to use the contrast between ancient stone and stucco, installing light wood shelves, decorated with fatty or tropical plants, a beautiful monster for example, perhaps putting some light as can be seen in some modern chic rooms where outdoor bulbs are very popular, the aluminum element in black color, going to work then on the balance of the colors of the house. Let's imagine it in the center of Scicli, both as ours and as a B&B: a living area with a beautiful sofa, the kitchen with a small counter, and the bathroom / laundry room. On the first floor the bedroom, the second bathroom with shower and finally the mezzanine with the exposed roof to be used according to your style. Surely the potential is there, they are at an affordable price, and are located in the center of Scicli, where there is a splendid portion of the building which only your personal touch is missing.

Have you ever read "the secret garden"? I love the moment when Mary discovers the wooden door and the wonderful place that hides behind it. Today we will give you a similar experience. In Scicli, the most beautiful and photographed building is the Benevento palace. In one side of this splendid building, a door leads us into our secret garden and just as in the story time and nature have tried to recover their space. Within this courtyard, we imagine around the fifties, a small independent house was built and could now become your splendid home. Stand in front of the front door and close your eyes, because this property should be seen with heart and good taste. On the ground floor you can imagine how your spacious living area will transform. The ideal would be to find an antique door, in raw wood simply cleaned and cared for, where you can access a large kitchen with rope shades typical of the buildings of the center of Scicli, the living area furnished in Boho chic style with a large white corner sofa. In this floor we find the first of the two bathrooms of the house with small ancient Sicilian tiles. An important role should be reserved for the redevelopment of the square that can maintain part of the old cobblestones and the remaining a beautiful garden with lamps in the driveway and spotlights that highlight the ancient door and the stone wall. I would highlight the internal staircase that leads to the upper floor with a stone wall exposed by making vertical openings to let the natural light pass through them. The sleeping area should be reviewed so that the master bedroom has an exit to the small terrace between the roof tiles. Here we will be able to place a whirlpool where you can spend intimate moments protected by a wisteria pergola, while the bed takes the coolness from the balcony to which we will have recaptured the ancient splendor. The second bathroom and a second bedroom or study will complete the floor. But this is what I "saw" closing my eyes, and you? How fantastic have you decided to transform this pearl? I can't wait to go back and see what you've accomplished.

After a long and rewarding career, Anna has finally reached the well-deserved goal of retirement. With the money of the liquidation he decided to realize a dream that he cultivated for a long time: buy his own house in a place rich in history, culture and natural beauty. The choice fell on Modica, a beautiful baroque town in the province of Ragusa, in south-eastern Sicily. Famous for its handmade chocolate, the majestic churches and picturesque alleys, Modica is also close to the sea: in a few minutes drive you can reach golden beaches and crystal clear waters. The property that Anna has bought is in a quiet, panoramic and well connected area. This is a two-storey house, with two separate apartments. On the ground floor there is a garage, a kitchen, a bedroom and a terrace with beautiful views of the city and the hills. On the first floor, instead, there is a second house consisting of kitchen, living room with its balcony and a double bedroom overlooking the beautiful terrace that we have already found also on the ground floor. Anna has decided to merge the two apartments into a single house on two levels. On the ground floor has a large living area with kitchen, bright and cozy, ideal to receive friends and family. Upstairs she has kept the bedrooms, ready to welcome her two children during the holidays when they come to visit her with their families. To ensure a certain degree of independence during periods when children and grandchildren stay for long periods, Anna has thought of an intelligent furniture: a transformable piece of furniture that allows you to separate part of the living room on the ground floor, creating an autonomous and functional space. This solution, in addition to offering greater convenience for the family, also opens up the possibility of renting a part of the house for short periods, generating an extra income. Serene and satisfied with her choice, Anna enjoys the new life in Modica, between walks by the sea, sunsets on the terrace and the warmth of a house finally all his own, Anna still does not exist, But surely you have imagined yourself here in his place...waiting to enjoy the well-deserved rest with the family.

2 Storey ancient stone built Noble Villa with baglio situated in a peaceful location in the countryside of Modica. The property is in good structural condition and requires internal refurbishment. It boasts original mosaic floors, high vaulted ceiling, stone-built arches and frescoes. The property also boasts a panoramic terrace with view over the Noto Valley. This building currently comprises 18 rooms: - 5 stables measuring 400 sq. m, spreads on 1 level storey and have been structurally restored including roofs. The stables boast exposed wooden beam ceiling. Due to the height of the ceiling, there is a possibility of creating mezzanine floors should one wish. These buildings only require internal finishing. - 4 stone-built outbuildings of 300 sq. m require a full restoration. -Ancient millstone with stables for a further 300 sq. m requires full restoration. Built in stone, it boasts high ceiling. The property develops around a 800 sq. m stone paved courtyard (baglio) and it is surrounded by 10 hectares of land, mainly flat and with some terraced areas planted with century old carob trees and olive groves. The property is fenced by dry-stone wall and the access road is well maintained and tarred. All utilities are already on site and there is also a private artesian well as well as various stone-built water tanks. There is a possibility of installing a pool. There are adjacent plots on sale for a total of 23 hectares with buildings for a total surface of 1,500 sq m. The property is located just 9 km from baroque historic centre and 3 km from the nearest village with local shops and services.

Fortress Bruno is an ancient fortress of the Noto Valley immersed in the wild Mediterranean vegetation, typical of the Iblean countryside. The buildings are divided in 2 blocks by a huge central patio, so-called patio grande of circa 4,500 sq. m paved with typical flagstones. The central part of the fortress called Maschio stands on different levels for a total of 750 sq. m; adjacent to this structure there is a second building of 600 sq. m on 2 floors which has been restored together with the Maschio. The remaining part of the first block consists of ruins of approximately 1,500 sq. m on a single floor which can be restored on 2 levels and reach the total surface of approximately 3,000 sq. m. The Maschio, together with the second adjacent building and the units to be restored, develops around the so-called patio piccolo, an internal courtyard paved in original stone and perfectly maintained. The Maschio boasts a large terrace on the first floor overlooking both the patio piccolo and the patio grande and a larger roof terrace which offers a breath-taking panoramic view of the surrounding countryside up to the sea. The property sits in 20 hectares of land of which 4 hectares are planted with an olive grove. The fortress also boasts 2 water wells of which the main one is used for agricultural use and the other one for residential use; a 90 kw cabin regularised 8 years ago and a GPL distribution system to serve all the property. It is an ancient watchtower dating back to the Arab nomination, located only 10 km away from the sea and 6 km from the highway, in Rosolini.

Elegant Mediterranean-style apartment with excellent finishes. The property is set on the first floor with a balcony and a terrace. The apartment comprises of a living area with 1 sofa bed, a kitchen, a hallway with a storage room, 1 double bedroom with a TV, 1 bathroom with a shower and access to the garden. Utilities are present including air conditioning system. Each apartment has 1 private and a covered parking space. There is a possibility to use the swimming pool of the resort and the beach at a small annual subscription. The property is located near various restaurants, pizzerias, and supermarkets. The apartment is approximately 1 h and 10 minutes by car from Catania Airport, a few kilometers from the centers of Ispica Mare and Pozzallo and a few minutes walking distance from the beach. Rio Favara, located in the province of Ragusa, in the extreme south of Sicily, with the beautiful beaches (just 250 meters from the apartment), golden and fine sand and a gently sloping backdrop and crystal-clear waters.

Elegant Mediterranean-style apartment with excellent finishes. The property is set on the ground floor with a garden and a veranda. The apartment comprises of a living area with 1 sofa bed, a kitchen, a hallway with a storage room, 1 double bedroom with TV, bathroom with a shower and access to the garden. Utilities are present including an air conditioning system. Each apartment has 1 private and covered parking space. There is a possibility to use the swimming pool of the resort and the beach at a small annual subscription. The property is located close to various restaurants, pizzerias, and supermarkets. The apartment is approximately 1h and 10 minutes by car from Catania Airport, a few kilometers from the centers of Ispica Mare and Pozzallo and within walking distance from the beach. Rio Favara, located in the province of Ragusa, in the extreme south of Sicily, with beautiful beaches (just 250 meters from the apartment), golden and fine sand, with a gently sloping backdrop and crystal-clear waters.