Property 10624 – Termini – Sorrrento Coast

6 Bedrooms – Pool

Beautifully restored ex-monastery with breathtaking views and a private swimming pool.

Location and Surrounding Area. Property 10624 is situated in arguably one of the most beautiful locations along the Sorrento peninsula. The hamlet of Termini is like the village that time forgot; still steeped in tradition and old-fashioned farming techniques yet only a ten minute drive from Nerano and Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi and less than half an hour from the hustle and bustle of Sorrento and Positano. You can almost reach out and touch the islands of Capri and Ischia as you take in the magnificent views from the terraces. The peace and quiet of the stunning scenery, dotted with citrus and olive groves, is guaranteed to recharge your batteries with a long-lasting sense of well-being.

Among the countless enchanting places to visit in the area, perhaps Ravello, Positano and Amalfi stand out for the first time visitor. Ravello, at 350 metres above sea level, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers both unforgettable architecture and scenic beauty. The 11th century Cathedral and Villa Cimbrone are magnificent and a summer music festival is held each in the year in the gardens of the 13th century Villa Rufolo. D.H. Lawrence wrote Lady Chatterley's Lover here and the town has been frequented over the years by the likes of Greta Garbo and Winston Churchill.

The delights of Positano, Sorrento and Amalfi have inspired artists, writers and lovers for centuries. The higgledy-piggledy, white-washed houses clustered up and down the winding steps and sophisticated shops and restaurants all combine to create an exceptionally chic atmosphere.

Naples international airport is only 65 km away, the island of Capri is half an hour by boat from Sorrento and the world famous archaeological site of Pompeii  is 40 km away. Positano is less than 30 km away along the breathtaking drive of the celebrated Amalfi Coast road, Amalfi is situated a little further on at 40 km and Ravello is 10 km up the hill from Amalfi.

Property 10624 is an ideal holiday home for a couple of families or group of friends wanting their own, independent quarters yet with the luxury of optional, shared living spaces.

The Property. This lovely old monastery has been elegantly renovated and refurbished in superb style. The original structure of the refectory and 14th century chapel has been maintained while the terracotta flooring, stucco designs, gildings and paintings have all been lovingly renovated by artists who have managed to recreate the feel of the ancient property but with all the comforts of modern conveniences. The bathrooms are tiled with the world-famous Vietri sul Mare ceramic and the silk curtains and furnishings are from the prestigious San Leucio silk mills. This attention to detail and the quality craftsmanship of the restoration has resulted in a truly superior villa.

The large swimming pool is carefully designed to create an area of immense beauty. The asymmetrical shape blends in perfectly with the far-reaching views and the poolside area is furnished with sun loungers, umbrellas and an outside shower. The floodlit space is absolutely magical at night with the lights twinkling on the water. The surrounding lawns and gardens also contain an organic, vegetable garden and plenty of fruit trees for fresh, summer snacks.

Property 10624 sleeps a total of up to nine guests in two, self-contained apartments; the main apartment on the second floor and the annex on the ground floor. The main entrance to the villa is on the first floor and the whole of this floor is given over to a series of gorgeous open-plan living areas with breathtaking views and access out onto the terrace. One of these living rooms was once the monastery's refectory and you'll also find the original cloister, complete with the ancient well and the old bell that was used to call the priests to the monastery. The cloister still contains beautiful old trees and sweetly-scented flowering plants. There is an extra guest bathroom on the first floor.

The main apartment. The main apartment is on the second floor of the villa and has its own independent entrance by way of a short flight of steps up from the first floor terrace. The apartment has air-conditioning and Wi-Fi throughout and offers two double bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom, a second bathroom, a sitting room, dining room and kitchen. The antique furniture is all of a very high standard. The second floor terrace can be accessed from one of the bedrooms, the living room and the kitchen. There is also an outdoor dining area on another pretty, porticoed terrace on the other side of the kitchen.

The annex. The annex is situated on the ground floor and houses one, stylishly decorated double bedroom, a sofa bed in the living room, 2 bathrooms. The living room has spectacular vaulted ceilings.