Il Palazzetto
This Art Nouveau building combines crisp design and Mediterranean warmth in one of Sicily’s loveliest towns
Il Palazzetto is a townhouse with a difference. Soaring ceilings, repeated arches, soft light and lots of space characterise this art deco-influenced villa for six in Noto, in Sicily’s southeast corner.
The unique building blends historic charm with contemporary comfort. Inside, the airy rooms are chic and minimal, making the most of the refined architecture. An enfilade of three rooms includes the kitchen, living and dining spaces, with doors out to the courtyard, while the spacious ensuite bedrooms are large, calm refuges, all with AC.
The property’s crowning glory is the outside space spread across a vast roof terrace. Here, the heated pool has three different depths to suit every guest. There’s a lovely big wooden dining table under an awning, an outdoor kitchen, beautiful bamboo loungers for soaking up the Sicilian sun and an outdoor shower, plus soft Mediterranean planting. Best of all are the views of the Chiesa del Crocifisso and the ancient rooftops of this pretty town.
Noto is delightful, and bars, restaurants and piazzas are just a stroll from the front door, as well as beautiful Baroque churches glistening in the sun. Il Palazzetto is 8km from the nearest beach, the Lido di Noto, or head to the wilder shores inside the Vendicari Nature Reserve. Like the property itself, you’ll marvel at the incredible beauty.
