VILLA DEL MARE - POSITANO

4 Bedrooms

Location and Surrounding Area
Located near the heart of Positano, this elegant four-bedroom villa is the perfect place for an elegant break on one of the most celebrated and popular stretches of coastline in the Mediterranean. Deemed an outstanding example of a Mediterranean landscape by Unesco, the Amalfi Coast is one of Italy's most memorable destinations. Here, mountains plunge into the sea in a vertical scene of precipitous crags, cliff-clinging abodes and verdant woodland.

Deluxe and more than a little dashing, Positano is the Amalfi Coast's front-cover splash, with vertiginous houses tumbling down to the sea in a cascade of sun-bleached peach, pink and terracotta. No less photo-worthy are its steep streets and steps, flanked by wisteria-draped hotels, smart restaurants and fashionable retailers. Look beyond the facades and the fashion, and you will find reassuring signs of everyday reality: crumbling stucco and streaked paintwork.

Despite its mountainside setting, Praiano has always had a strong connection with the sea. Its ancient name likely derives from the Latin for “open sea” because the town sits on a cape along the Amalfi Coast. The town has long been known for fishing, including the production of nets, and later coral fishing. Evidence of the fishing tradition can be seen at the Marina di Praia beach, which is often covered with small wooden boats and heaps of fishing cages and nets.

Conca dei Marini is a pearl on the Amalfi Coast amongst scented lemon orchards and flamboyant flowers. Less renowned than the nearby Amalfi, Ravello and Positano, this tiny town has impeccably preserved the old charm of a fishing village, with white houses tucked into the rock, like precious stones in a sculpted setting. It first made headlines in 1962, as Jacqueline Kennedy, on holiday with her children in Ravello, would depart from Conca dei Marini’s port for waterskiing trips with the Agnelli family.

Thanks to its enviable geography between the eastern and western parts of the Mediterranean, Amalfi became politically and economically important to the Byzantine Empire, and a promoter of Christianity in northern Africa. Tucked between mountains and sea, Amalfi is a town best explored on foot. While Piazza Duomo and the main street are home to most shops and restaurants, spend some time exploring the quieter side streets, where you will find arched passageways, hidden gardens and tiny piazzas.

Maiori's wide stretch of beach that covers about a kilometer of coastline in fine and large-grain sand is the town's top attraction, making it a lively and popular destination. The Amalfi Coast does not have many sandy beaches: the coastline is instead home to countless tiny coves lined with rocks or small beaches with pebbles worn smooth by the waves. The main seafront beach was formed as a result of the catastrophic floods of 1954 which destroyed the historic center and is located next to the rebuilt modern center.

Property 10098 is 62 km from Naples Capodichino International Airport and 290 km from Rome Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. Positano is just 2 km from the villa, Praiano is 5 km, Conca dei Marini is 10 km, Amalfi is 13 km, Minori is 17 km, Maiori is 20 km, Ravello is 20 km, Vietri sul Mare is 35 km, Pompeii is 37 km, Herculaneum is 51 km. Please note that the two separate villa's entrances are situated on the Positano-Amalfi main road, one by a private staircase with 190 steps, and the other by a pathway with 30 steps.

The Property
Located near the heart of Positano and overlooking the crystal-clear waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, Property 10098 boasts the most sophisticated design, providing a perfect hideaway in one of the most celebrated destinations on the Amalfi Coast. Trapped between an infinite blue sky and azure sea, the setting of the villa provides breathtaking panoramas. Offering a tranquil atmosphere, Property 10098 can accommodate up to eight guests featuring four double bedrooms with en-suite bathroom.

With its antiques blended with contemporary style, this exceptional villa features a generous terrace with unparalleled sea views and its own access to the water below, private dock included. Perched on the cliff of Positano and nested in the heart of aromatic terraced gardens, the terrace of the villa offers a tranquil spot for sunbathing, afternoon cocktails, romantic dinners and stargazing. The terrace features a comfortable cushioned lounge area for relaxing and socializing.

From the living quarters, a private staircase, lit at night, leads to the sea below. You will also find two furnished sundecks with open-air rain-shower, guest bathroom and intercom to the kitchen. The villa also boasts a private sea level deck with diving and boat landing platform. Going down the steps, which are illuminated at night, to the sea under the shadow of bougainvillea pergolas, you cross the gardens where the quiet atmosphere is mixed with the scent of lemon trees.

Offering a peaceful atmosphere, Property 10098 is the ultimate private sanctuary on the Amalfi Coast. Other outdoor facilities are a bar with marble stone desk, set in front of a small cave, table tennis under the shade of a greenery pergola, sitting area with garden furniture, garden barbecue and hammock. The two separate villa's entrances are situated on the Positano-Amalfi main road, one by a private staircase with 190 steps, and the other by a pathway with 30 steps.

The villa boasts a spacious living room and a bright sitting room with vaulted ceilings, decorated in a light color palette and furnished with comfortable sofas, completed by large panoramic windows, fireplace and French doors leading to the terrace. The dining room, inspired by the Pompeian style with colorful walls of brightly-painted faux-marble, features a large marble table, terracotta statues and vases. The dining room opens onto the villa’s terrace.

Elegantly furnished with antique and contemporary pieces and featuring hand-painted tile floors, the villa boasts excellent modern art works throughout. The villa also features a fully-equipped kitchen featuring all the amenities you might need during your stay and a gym corner equipped with rowing machine, elliptical machine and free weights. Guests can choose from the villa’s exclusive selection of high-quality wines and champagnes displayed in the suggestive wine cellar.

Offering charm and modern comfort, the villa boasts four double bedrooms with en-suite bathroom. The four bedrooms are one of a kind, all furnished with style and rich in details. The hand-painted majolica tiles are different in each room and create a tranquil atmosphere. Three bedrooms features an exclusive furnished terrace with sea views. All bedrooms feature air conditioning and wireless Internet access. Please note that one additional bedroom is available on request.