Castle dating from 1579

An intriguing Castle built in 1579 with its dramatic medieval architecture set on 7700sq. mtrs of landscaped gardens. The castle is situated on the rural side of Malta. It boasts of nine bedrooms, three of which are in the turrets, three bathrooms and one shower. There is a vaulted dining room, a spacious sitting room and a more formal dining area through the magnificent entrance hall. The castle is approached through the arched portico in the boundary wall whilst a flagstone path beneath a canopy of bougainvillea takes you through another archway past a small fountain to the front door. The main hall on the ground floor is dominated by a stone table, which seats sixteen. Three ante rooms branch off the hall including a TV room, video room and cloak room. Following through one finds a large butler's pantry and a washroom, leading through the main kitchen which has an outside dining area. Adjoining the kitchen is the dining room with a low vaulted ceiling and a massive open fireplace. An ancient stone spiral staircase connects the Castle's three stories. On the first floor is the stunningly high ceiling sitting room laid out in the shape of the Greek cross, overlooked by charming minstrels galleries. On the other level is a double bedroom with adjacent dressing room and bathroom. Across the gallery the two bedrooms share a dressing room. The staircase continues to the battlements and four turrets, three of which are single bedrooms and the fourth a shower room, all sharing wonderful views of the Castle grounds. The walled garden has arbours, pergolas and an impressive avenue of cypresses reflecting the earthy mysticism that pervades Malta. A recently installed swimming pool can be enjoyed for much of the year. The ancient and the modern sit together in this Mediterranean haven, making a tranquil and luxurious place for a great family home.