In a panoramic position on the island of Lipari, in the archipelago of the Aeolian Islands, less than 100 m from the sea, historic villa with garden for sale. The property enjoys a privileged location due to its proximity to the historic center of Lipari with its characteristic alleys and the famous beach of Porto della Genti (better known as Portinenti). The villa is also just over a kilometer from the port of Lipari, from where ferries to Sicily depart regularly.<br /><br />The villa (373 m², 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms) is structured on two levels.<br />• Ground floor: living room, kitchen with original oven, study, bedroom with exit to the porch, laundry, storage rooms and tool shed. In the courtyard to the side of the house, protected by a porch, are the old tools for pressing olives and grapes (including an original masonry millstone) that were part of the property.<br />• First floor: three bedrooms (all with balconies, two with access to the panoramic terrace) and two bathrooms. From the terrace there is a breathtaking view of the sea, Portinente beach, Monte Rosa and the Cathedral of St. Bartholomew.<br />The building is in excellent condition, maintained over the years, and is already habitable. Finishes include original period floors and solid wood fixtures with double glazing that ensure good energy efficiency. The mansion dates back to the late eighteenth century and is protected by Decree of the Assessor of Cultural and Environmental Heritage of the Region of Sicily.<br /><br />The 4,100-m² Mediterranean garden is dotted with ornamental plants (palms, olive trees, pines) and also includes a small citrus/fruit orchard with orange, lemon, almond, walnut, tangerine and mulberry trees. A few meters from the house, in the middle of the garden, is the 10 × 5 m above-ground swimming pool.<br /><br />Water supply is provided by two cisterns fed by the municipal aqueduct (one intended for irrigation, the other for drinking water for the house).<br /><br />The house has two separate entrances: a pedestrian-only one at the front with a paved driveway through the garden, and a driveway located instead at the rear of the structure.<br /><br /><br />CLOSEST CITIES AND TOWNS<br />With the exception of the services available on the island of Lipari, the other towns can be reached by ferry departing from the nearby port (travel times are approximate and also include any distance to be covered by car once disembarked)<br /><br />Closest services (500m; 2'), Vulcano (50'), Stromboli (2h 10'), Milazzo (2h 30'), Messina (3h), Gioiosa Marea (3h 15'), Capo d'Orlando (3h 20'), Taormina (3h 40'), Catania (4h), Cefalù (4h 10'), Syracuse (4h; 45'), Palermo (4h 50')<br /><br /><br />CLOSEST AIRPORTS<br />Reggio Calabria T. Minniti (1h 5'), Catania Fontanarossa (4h 10'), Palermo G. Falcone & P. Borsellino (5h), Comiso P. La Torre (5h 15')