Residenza Hortus, enchanting retreat with garden

Located near the Cathedral of San Giorgio in the historic center of Modica, Hortus is a charming 16th-century stone abode with fenced garden, terrace, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living, kitchen and wine cellar. It is the ideal retreat for aesthetes and travelers, a place of inspiration for poets and artists, an exclusive location for special occasions, where you can enjoy complete privacy whilst being in touch with the ancient soul of Sicily. The space Upon entering Residenza Hortus you will discover your own private oasis of nature, stone and silence. A major restoration has brought back to life this centuries old mediterranean abode, which comprises 3 refined bedrooms, 3 en-suite bathrooms, living area and kitchen with wine cave cellar. The lime and clay floors and plasters, the beds on a concrete base and the vaulted ceilings evoke elegant minimalistic atmospheres embellished by decorated local stones, antique Sicilian bedspreads and bespoke sculptured washbasins. The specific features of each suite refer to the three elements of Water, Air and Fire which complement the element of Earth of the garden. The living area is a charming space retaining features of the old structure, such as, carved on an architrave, the date of 1554 which identifies the year the property was built, at the time of the Spanish rule of Modica. The stylish kitchen island, with its stone archway, is a functional space where you can have breakfast or dinner in the winter. The underground cistern with its original plaster, which can be accessed from a striking staircase made of iron and glass, has been converted into a wine cellar with a selection of organic and natural wines. The garden and the terrace, with stunning view over the cathedral of San Giorgio, are places for meditation where one can enjoy the silence and reconnect with the earth. Sheltered by tall walls, you can relax in the stone hot tub, enjoy a massage under the pomegranate tree, have dinner or read in the shadows of the citrus trees. You will be entering a dimension that combines the silence of the hortus conclusus of the monasteries with the secret harmonies of the Arab gardens.Hortus, which is part of Anime a Sud collection, is a charming and exclusive retreat housed in a 16th century complex in front of the marvellous cathedral of S. Giorgio, in the heart of Modica, a masterpiece of the baroque Sicily. The property has 3 bedrooms and faces a secluded garden with fruit trees, living and dining area and jacuzzi, where to relax in total privacy. The refined bedrooms, each one with en-suite bathroom, feature lime stone, lava stone and black pitch stones, vaulted ceilings and highly comfortable beds with memory-foam mattresses and pillows. The Acqua suite has a round bed with tub, the Fuoco suite features a king-size bed with bio-fireplace, and the Aria suite, which is upstairs, is a romantic room with queen size bed with a wonderful terrace in front of the S. Giorgio cathedral. The property is also provided with a charming living room and a stylish fully-equipped kitchen with undeground wine cellar. By request we offer private chef, massages & treatments, chaffeur service, private guided tours, winery visits & wine tasting, sicilian cooking class, chocolate tasting, electrical bike rentals, airport transfers. Guest access - the property is always for the exclusive use of our guests - the whirlpool hot tub in the garden is open from April to October and is proposed as an extra service (50 euros/day) on advanced request. Between July and August the heating is normally switched off and the tub is available without any extra fee. - the access to the grotto connected to the property (to be restored in the future) is strictly forbidden Other things to note The property is located in the alleys of Modica close to the Cathedral of San Giorgio and parking is free nearby along the main road. The house can be reached on foot in about 5' (downhill from Corso Crispi without stairs or uphill from Corso San Giorgio with a flight of stairs) Registration Details IT088006B482CHK4KU