MAsseria
Ragusa
WELCOME TO THE
SICILIAN DREAM
Masseria Ragusa is a 1600 sqm historic farmhouse set on 21 hectares of agricultural land. The property includes around 500 mature olive and carob trees, all well maintained and regularly cultivated.
WHO WE ARE
Studio IR was founded by two friends, one Sicilian by heritage, the other by love for the island. One brings a background in architecture and design, having worked in Tokyo and Paris with the world renowned studio Kengo Kuma. The other has a background in business and entrepreneurship, having built the pan European vintage enterprise Vinokilo, rooted in social and environmental impact and the storytelling of vintage clothes across Europe’s cultural capitals.
At Studio IR, our mission is to acquire, restore, and revive decayed historic properties across Sicily, honoring the past through traditional materials, local artisans, and regenerative practices, while giving historic spaces new meaning for the future. Our work is guided by five pillars: Heritage , preserving Sicily’s stories, craftsmanship, and architectural spirit. Artistry, celebrating creativity through design, restoration, and collaboration with local makers. Sanctuary, creating spaces of calm, beauty, and belonging. Connection, fostering encounters between cultures, people, and ideas to weave community. And Food Culture, honoring Sicilian culinary traditions as a language of heritage, hospitality, and joy. Through this approach, Studio IR creates not just homes, but a living brand and legacy, spaces that inspire, connect, and celebrate the rich cultural tapestry of Sicily.
How
we
roll
Masseria Ragusa is positioned as a high end sanctuary for hospitality, events and retreats, designed for guests seeking meaningful, soulful experiences. The property will generate diversified income through accommodation, weddings, events and curated retreat programming. Our investment model focuses on the acquisition, restoration, operation and strategic sale of each heritage estate, with each property held and operated for five years post restoration to stabilise revenues and drive value appreciation before exit. Our approach to Masseria Ragusa combines thoughtful architectural restoration with strong operational planning, using traditional materials, local craftsmanship and carefully curated design to elevate both the guest experience and long term asset value. This project is not only a preservation effort but a structured investment opportunity, supported by our complementary backgrounds in architecture and business, allowing us to blend creativity with disciplined strategy while respecting the history of the house and the family that has cared for it.
The grand vision
Our vision is to acquire, restore, and revive Masseria Ragusa. Masseria means Sicilian Farmhouse. We honor its past through traditional materials, local artisans, and thoughtful restoration, while giving its history new meaning for the future.
We see Masseria Ragusa as a living sanctuary, a place where heritage, artistry, and Sicilian culture come together. Through events and curated stays, it can become a home for artists, writers, and travelers who seek authenticity and beauty.
For us, this is more than a project. It is about continuity, about carrying a story forward with care and integrity. Our two backgrounds in architecture and in business allow us to blend creativity with structure, emotion with strategy. And above all, we want to listen to the house, to its history, and to the family that has cared for it.
Why this is special
This Masseria is exceptional because it offers something truly rare: serenity, unbroken Mediterranean views, absolute tranquility, golden sunsets, and a landscape shaped by more than 500 olive trees, the essence of southern Sicily. The estate will be restored with a 100 percent Sicilian design vision, led by a local architect who will give the property a voice, a story, and a soul rooted in its territory. As a co owner, you will enjoy meaningful privileges: around 30 days of free annual stays, preferential rates for additional rooms, access to co creation sessions and roundtable gatherings, as well as the opportunity to host retreats, gatherings or weddings on your own property. You will also receive invitations to private vernissages, retreats, and curated cultural events. Most importantly, it is stress free ownership. We handle all due diligence, legal processes, renovation, construction, and full operational management, from maintenance to hospitality. This is a place you can enjoy deeply while also participating in a thoughtful, design led investment that blends lifestyle, culture, and long term financial upside. It is your personal foothold in Sicily, shared with people you like, at a moment when the island is on the rise.