Countryside Estate in Sicily
Payable over 15 years
Spread the balance over 15 years - Countryside Estate with lots of extras in Sicily
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No mortgage required
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No interest payable
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No penalties to pay the balance off early
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Priced at €600,000 EUR
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Payable over 180 months at €3,333
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Highlights:
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Private countryside estate with 2 villas and extra virgin olive oil production
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Convenient payment terms with no penalty for paying off early
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3.5 hectares of land
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Productive and cultivated Sicilian hillside with a ready to go business
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4 bedroom farmhouse villa with swimming pool
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Separate 2 bedroom guest villa
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Various functional outbuildings
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Outdoor entertainment areas
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Planted orchards
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Over 500 olive trees
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A protected growing environment to create a superior quality of DOP registered extra virgin olive oil
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Magnificent views
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3.5 hectares of serene, productive & cultivated Sicilian hillside with a ready-to-go business, 4 bedroom traditional villa with swimming pool, 2 bedroom guest villa, magnificent views, privacy and abundant sunshine and potential.
The Estate:
Tenuta Lucchese is a 3.5 hectare estate (tenuta) nestled in the hills surrounding the historical town of Sciacca, on the South West coast of Sicily.
The estate compromises 35,000 sqm of varied landscapes with rivers on two sides offering abundant access to water, planted orchards, permaculture landscaping elements, a 4 bedroom farmhouse villa with a swimming pool and a 2 bedroom guest villa, a number of functional outbuildings, outdoor entertainment areas, a reservoir and pump system with wide spread irrigation and much more.
This 3 levelled hillside gem of a property has 500+ olive trees of different varieties and ages, some of which are many hundreds of years old. The unique topography of the surrounding landscape offers the property, a protected growing environment creating a superior quality of D.O.P. registered extra virgin olive oil.
The Land:
The 3.5 hectare estate is located just 5km to the north of the historic town of Sciacca on the South West coast of Sicily, around 1.5 hours south of the island's capital, Palermo. Nestled on the eastern side of a valley and in the shelter of Sciacca's Monte Kronio hill that dominates the landscape, the estate benefits from a micro-climate that offers superior growing conditions and produce. On the north-west and north-east borders of the land there are two rivers that provide access to year round water.
The estate is on a hillside with 3 levels: the first has the larger villa with pool and kitchen gardens. The second level has the smaller villa and the lower level contains the orchards and additional olive groves situated within easy reach of the water sources.
Abundance Everywhere
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Rivers and Streams
An essential part of modern Mediterranean living is water independence. Tenuta Lucchese is blessed with rivers and streams on two of the borders which provides ample water for year round use. This access to water directly contributes to the outstanding productivity of the land. -
Wild Native Food
All over the estate of Tenuta Lucchese there are abundant varieties of native edible species providing beautiful organic food all year round. From hedgerows of pomegranate to almond lined lanes, the land of Sicily offers natural gifts all year with minimal effort necessary. -
​Centuries of Care
The primary crop of the Tenuta Lucchese estate is olive. There are over 500 trees of various varieties that have been carefully cared for over 100s of years producing an extremely fragrant D.O.P. extra virgin olive oil. The trees have been cultivated primarily using the 'goblet' pruning method to maximise productivity.​
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Cultivated Land
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Kitchen Garden
Right in the centre of the property within easy walking distance of the two villas is the estate's 'Orto' - or 'Kitchen Garden'. This area has been landscaped following the principles of permaculture and has infrastructure to maximise productivity of organic produce. -
Fruit Trees
All over the estate of Tenuta Lucchese there are over 50 fruit trees of many types. The lower section of the property, nearby the confluence of the river and stream, is home to the estate's 'Frutetto' or 'Orchard' Plums, apricots, figs, guava, cherry, pear, apples and more are located all over the estate's many outdoor areas. -
Nuts & More
The Tenuta Lucchese estate also has a variety of nut trees such as pistachio and almond. There are also varieties of berries and other native foods that grow along banks of the road as well as lavender lined pathways and aloe beds. Perfect for home apothecary!
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Stunning Wildlife & Flora
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Migrating Species
At just over 100km from Africa's coastline Sicily is where Europe feels summer first. Winters are mild and Spring comes early and fast with an explosion of wildlife. Migrating species add excitement and variance all year round with the arrival of the Bee-eater signalling Spring is here. -
Native Wildlife
A 280 degree view across the valley means that Tenuta Lucchese gets to experience the magnificence of the Sicilian wildlife in action. Bonellis eagles, flocks of starlings, songbirds, migrating geese, herons and other species can be seen from Tenuta Lucchese's hillside vantage point. -
Rare Flora
There is a famous song in Sicily called 'Churí tutto l'anno!' which means 'Flowers all year round!. Spend a year in Tenuta Lucchese and you will know why. The year in Sicily is a symphony of blooms with rare orchids, fields of wild flowers, and blossoms from fruit trees filling the air with scent.
Land Assets Summary
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Trees and Gardens
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500+ olive trees
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50+ fruit and nut trees
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Kitchen garden
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Variety of rare species
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Mediterranean gardens
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Growing and shade tunnels
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Landscaping
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Courtyards
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Motorhome pitch
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Permaculture elements
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Raised growing beds
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Pathways, gardens and lanes
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Terracing
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Electrical
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Distributed electrical network across estate
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Independent systems for each property
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Estate wide internet Wi-Fi connectivity - StarLink satellite connected
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Water
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Reservoir and pump system
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Gravity fed irrigation system
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Tank storage and filtration system
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Waste water green system
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Natural spring water source fed for year round water
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Buildings
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4 bedroom farmhouse villa
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Pool & surround
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2 bedroom villa
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Barn & Shower Block
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Storage
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Wood store
THE PROPERTIES
1. CASA LUCCHESE
FEATURES:
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230 sqm of internal space
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250 sqm of attached outdoor entertainment, activity and courtyard space
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Large indoor kitchen with modern fittings
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Outdoor kitchen with traditional BBQ area
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4 bedrooms
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1 dining room
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1 living room
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2 bathrooms
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1 games / TV room
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Outdoor utility area
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Pool and sun deck
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Landscaped gardens
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Central heating and AC systems
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Wi-Fi connectivity - StarLink connected
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Ground Floor:
The light and airy ground floor has a large kitchen with modern equipment, a bathroom with a walk in shower, a large living room with open traditional farmhouse fireplace, a dining room with fitted bookshelves and a ground floor, level access double bedroom.
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The outdoor space extends the indoor living area greatly with an outdoor kitchen, utility space and a courtyard to enjoy long afternoons in the sun or playing games under the shade of the large olive trees in the centre.
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First Floor:
The first floor of Casa Lucchese opens to a games and TV room on a large landing. This space can easily be used to sleep additional guests for large family groups.
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The first floor has an additional 3 bedrooms: ​1 master suite, 1 triple bedroom and 1 double bedroom. There is a bathroom located between the two rooms for ease of access.
Casa Lucchese Photos
Casa Lucchese Floor Plan
2. VILLETTA LUCCHESE
FEATURES
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​80sqm of internal space
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200sqm of attached outdoor gardens
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Kitchen with modern fittings
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Living Room with traditional fireplace
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1 master bedroom
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1 twin bedroom
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1 bathroom
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Outdoor kitchen with traditional BBQ area
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Landscaped gardens with raised vegetable beds
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AC system
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Wi-Fi connectivity - StarLink connected
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Attached storage building
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Easy access to Kitchen Garden
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Built to stay cool in the summer months Villetta Lucchese is a 80 sqm 2 bedroom villa: a 2 minute walk from the main house.
The villa has a master bedroom, a twin bedroom, an open plan living room and kitchen with modern fittings and a bathroom with a large walk-in shower.
Surrounding the villa on all sides are beautiful Mediterranean gardens which give way to the fields of olive trees.
There is an outdoor kitchen and BBQ with entertainment area which take full advantage of the spectacular views across the valley.
VILLETTA LUCCHESE PHOTOS
VILLETTA LUCCHESE FLOOR PLAN
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
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A productive property with a ready to go hospitality business primed for expansion.
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The Tenuta Lucchese estate is extremely fertile and is productive all year round. The 500+ olive trees produce abundant D.O.P. extra virgin olive oil cultivated using only organic methods. The micro-climate of the valley produces a superior quality olive oil which can yield over a thousand litres per year: and has been sold to high end restaurants and hotels in Northern Europe as well as to visitors and tourists.
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The two houses can be used as guest houses and rentable villas on platforms such as AirBnB, Booking.com and other popular platforms to take advantage of the increasing number of global tourists to Sicily every year.
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The landscape and outdoor architecture is perfect for expanding the hospitality business and utilising more of the space to create guest experiences, event spaces and more properties.
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The fertile soils of the estate also create a variety of fruits, vegetables and nuts. ​
Current Utilisation
Operating Two Villas, Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Processed Agricultural Goods
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Vacation Rentals: 2 villas rented through websites - €40,000 - €60,000
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil: 1,000+ litres sold to guests and Northern Europe - €15,000 - €22,000
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Agricultural Goods: Nuts, fruits, vegetables processed - €4,000 - €9,000
Total: €59,000 - €91,000​​​
Expanded Utilisation
Expanding the Hospitality business, Creating High Value Events Space, Expanding Extra Virgin Olive Oil , Agricultural Goods, New Agriculture Products
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Expanded Hospitality: Additional buildings, glamping etc - €90,000 - €200,000​​
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Expanded production and new channels - €25,000 - €45,000
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Agricultural Goods: New products and crop types - €15,000 - €30,000
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Events and Alternative Use: Festivals, weddings, conferences, retreats - €40,000 - €80,000
Total: €170,000 - €355,000
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL PRODUCTION
SITE MAP
LOCATION
The Local Town and Surrounding Area
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SCIACCA, AG
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Pronounced 'shak-ka' is a charming town of approximately 40,000 inhabitantsand is where traditional Sicily can be found.
The town's mixed architecture tells of its rich history of various cultures and communities that have called this natural town harbour home.
Nowadays, Sciacca thrives on tourism and traditional industries as well as a rich tradition of artisans and craft.
Sciacca is a beautiful town with everything you might need close to hand. The town's center comprises various quarters added sequentially over Sciacca's long history. The central square and surrounding network of roads and alleys play home to bars and restaurants and pizzerias of many varieties giving foodies endless possibilities to explore local cuisine - some of the most healthy food in the world!
KEY FACTS
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40,000 inhabitants
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1 large hospital
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International chain supermarkets
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Tourism hotspot in Summer
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World famous Carnival in Spring
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Exceptional artesans and craftsman
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Beaches surrounding the town
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Sciacca is home to one of the Mediterranean's most incredible spectacles - The Carnival!
Dating back to Roman times this time-honoured tradition of carnival is one of Sciacca's most important cultural events. Thousands descend on the town for days of joyous celebration and frivolity.
Enormous animated floats are created to resemble comical or political figures and are paraded around the streets for days.
On the final night of the festival excitement reaches its peak with a huge fireworks display.
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ROCCA NADORE
Immediately across the valley from the Tenuta Lucchese estate there is the prominent 'Rocca Nadore" - a sheer rock face with a sloped top and home to the site of a Carthaginian settlement.
There now exists a large complex of interconnected stone ruins, interspersed with rare local flora. The keen historian or archaeologist will enjoy many hours of fascination exploring this ancient settlement.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SURROUNDING AREA
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Eraclea Minoa (30 minutes from Sciacca) - The 6km sandy beaches of Eraclea Minoa are gorgeous in their own right but the matching pine forest that stretches the length of the beach really adds something special to this unique landscape.
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Scala dei Turchi (45 minutes from Sciacca) - The ‘Scala dei Turchi’ or ‘Stair of the Turks’ is a natural rock formation in between two delightful beaches. It is a must see for any visitor to Sicily. Be sure to pack your snorkel and mask as there is some good sea life to see here.
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Valley of the Temples (1 hour from Sciacca) - This incredible site is just an hour from Sciacca and includes a series of remarkably preserved ancient Greek temples that date from pre-Roman times - some are over 2,500 years old. A perfect location for a day trip and a picnic with the family
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Monte Genuardo (1 hour from Sciacca) - The nature reserve of Monte Genuardo, just beyond the nearby town of Sambuca, is a beautiful example of Sicilian forest. The Pre-Roman Mediterranean was covered in woodland much like this.
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Marsala (1 hour 20 minutes from Sciacca) - Marsala is just 95km from Sciacca and is home to one of the world's most famous wines. Explore this ancient town whilst sampling this delicious fortified wine at the many restaurants.
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Capo San Vito (1.5 hours from Sciacca) - Possibly one of the most beautiful collection of beaches and bays on the whole island. 7km of unspoilt coastline including land and sea host many of Sicily’s endemic species of flora and fauna.