Villa Owners Enjoy Lavish Amenities at Sicily’s Verdura Resort
More than a decade ago, Rocco Forte Hotels opened Verdura Resort on the southwest coast of Sicily, extending the brand’s portfolio of five-star urban properties to the history-rich Mediterranean island, emphasising health and wellness with an extraordinary spa, superb cuisine featuring produce from the resort’s own organic garden, and a pair of acclaimed golf courses.
Now comes an opportunity to own one of Rocco Forte’s first branded residences, stylishly luxurious homes that combine privacy with the comfort and amenities of a world-class hotel. Rocco Forte Private Villas, Verdura Resort are designed with contemporary architecture, open floor plans, gourmet kitchens, sea-facing patios and balconies, and generous expanses of glass that reveal breathtaking views of the sunlit Sicilian countryside. Already completed are 20 elegant three- or four-bedroom villas, each surrounded by lush gardens and with a private swimming pool. In the planning stage are 47 larger residences—with four to seven bedrooms on expansive lots—that will allow each owner to personalize furnishings and fittings.
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Ownership of the villas, which includes property management, a dedicated villa concierge, and round-the-clock security, is stress- free, allowing you to take advantage of the many top-flight amenities of Verdura Resort, which are all available to residents.
There are 10 restaurants and bars for a variety of dishes, moods, and times of day, all presided over by celebrity chef Fulvio Pierangelini. Begin with breakfast at Buongiorno and a view of golden sunlight over the sea. To enjoy the fruits of that sea, head to Amare, where seafood is the highlight of the menu and the water is virtually at your feet. Sicilian-inspired fare and local decor are the order of the day at Liolà, with its own ocean-view terrace, while Ondina offers a casual poolside meal. And for romantic dinners with Mediterranean flavors, there’s Zagara.
Health and wellness have long been a signature distinction of Rocco Forte Hotels, and the Irene Forte Spa at Verdura Resort is a state-of-the-art facility arranged around an open courtyard and surrounded by palms and the orange groves that supply some of the organic botanicals and ingredients featured on the spa menu of facials and body treatments. This is a place to relax and rejuvenate with four thalassotherapy pools, an indoor lap pool, 11 treatment rooms, plus a gym, saunas, and a steam room. Classes and personal training are also available.
Golfers will want to spend their day at the two 18-hole championship links-style courses, designed by Kyle Phillips that blend with the landscape, showcase ocean views, and challenge players of every level. Beginners can hone their game at the 9-hole, par-3 course—also a Phillips creation—or they can take advantage of the professional instruction at the property’s golf academy.
Verdura Resort encompasses a plethora of other sports facilities, from an outdoor pool and beach club to a tennis academy, running and cycling trails, basketball and volleyball courts, and an award-winning kids’ club—as well as cultural activities that feature culinary workshops and classes. If your desire is simply to relax and enjoy il dolce far niente—doing a bit of nothing—there’s always the tranquil and inviting stretch of white-sand beach.
Beyond the resort, easy excursions take you to the spectacular ancient temples at Agrigento and Selinunte, as well as other historical sites, where the rich history of Sicily is on display.
All this and more awaits owners of the private residential villas at Verdura. Notes Sir Rocco Forte, CEO & Chairman of Rocco Forte Hotels, “The launch of our first branded residences in Sicily is an exciting expansion for [us] into the real estate market. We are proud to offer this unique opportunity, allowing our residents to immerse themselves in the essence of Sicily while enjoying the outstanding facilities at Verdura Resort and the service we have become renowned for.”
For more information, email sales@roccoforteprivatevillas.com
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