Like the palm trees standing around the pool, a slim statue looks out to sea from this modern villa near the southwest coast of Sicily. Set on nearly an acre of Mediterranean flora, with farms rolling over nearby hills, this newly renovated villa feels like a gallery tucked into a garden. It’s a short drive to beaches, nature reserves, and ancient architecture in the Valley of the Temples.

Watch sunlight and ships move across the sea from a sun-splashed terrace with plenty of loungers around a saltwater pool. Read in private in one of the gazebos, catch up around the outdoor sitting area, heat up the barbecue for an alfresco dinner, and finish the evening with a soak under the stars in the hot tub.

A wall of sliding glass doors leads from the terrace to a great room whose heritage is still evident in a tiled floor and beamed ceiling. Crisp white walls and a sleek, fully equipped kitchen are recent updates that set a modern tone for the space, which also features living and dining areas.

It’s a 3-kilometer drive from the villa down to a sandy beach, and a 11-kilometer trip to shopping and dining in the nearby town of Ribera. Plan a day trip to the ruins in the Valley of the Temples or one to visit the churches and archaeological museum in Agrigento, one of the oldest towns on Sicily.

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