La Rondine House
- 9 Rooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 178 m² Living area
- 2,425 m² Plot surface
Description
Immersed in a landscape of extraordinary beauty, among the silvery green of ancient carob trees and the ancient vestiges of a fascinating past, Casale La Rondine embodies the most authentic essence of Sicily. The buildings, constructed with traditional load-bearing walls in "sacco" stonework and cornerstones in "squared" blocks, with roofs with typical Sicilian tiles, are arranged around an ancient "baglio," at the center of which is a splendid cistern carved into the rock, with a distinctive bell shape. This unique architectural element could become an evocative cellar, perfect for storing fine wines and sharing stories over a glass. But Casale La Rondine is not just architecture and stone: it is the beating heart of a land steeped in history. Here, time seems suspended between the traces of an ancient quarry, the paleochristian and Byzantine hypogea, and a lazy stream that winds between white pebbles, accompanying with its flow the whisper of the wind among the ruins of rural buildings and the vestiges of medieval settlements. Thanks to its original structure, the farmhouse lends itself to becoming a unique home or a charming hospitality structure, exploiting the architecture of the past with distinctive elements of the rural Iblean tradition: the typical swallowtail windows in local limestone, the ancient mangers, and the high ceilings, which allow for the creation of suggestive lofts. Casale La Rondine is more than a property: it is an experience, a journey through time, an open window to the most authentic and fascinating Sicily. An ideal place for those who wish to live in a unique setting, rich in history and suggestion, where the beauty of the landscape merges with the charm of ancient traditions. An unmissable opportunity for those seeking a corner of paradise where time seems to have stopped, waiting to be brought back to life.