Property 10778

Location and Surrounding Area

Magnificent Property 10778 sits in a coveted location overlooking the Bay of Naples, Mount Vesuvius and the islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida. The nearby village of Massa Lubrense is a fabled beauty spot nestled at the far end of the Sorrento peninsular, a hidden gem only frequented by locals and the occasional savvy traveler. With its strategic location, this five-bedroom villa is the perfect place for a stylish break on one of the most famous stretches of coastline in the Mediterranean.

Set in the hills just below the ridge that divides Sorrento from the sheer southern coastline lies the village of Sant'Agata Sui Due Golfi, named for its domination of the gulfs of both Naples and Salerno. To the west and south-west of Sorrento is a hilly hinterland, the sprawling Massa Lubrense, and a wild stretch of coast that developers have left untouched. The Massa Lubrense is home to hamlets and ancient look-out towers, a reminder of repeated invasions over the centuries, surrounded by citrus and olive groves.

The center of Sorrento is laid out on a Roman grid of narrow lanes lined with restaurants serving pasta and shops selling lemon-themed souvenirs.But away from the well-worn paths are little-explored nooks and crannies. The vaulted Sedile Dominova is a working-men's club where old-timers while away afternoons playing cards. Then there are traditional greengrocers and haberdashers huddled behind wooden shop fronts, the medieval palaces, the courtyard of Palazzo Correale, and artisan workshops.

If Sorrento gets too much, the laid-back town of Vico Equense, which stands on a sheer tufa cliff just along the coast, makes an attractive base. Beach bums tend to head for the small pockets of sand tucked into coves at Marina di Vico and Marina d'Aequa, walkers tackle the old footpath to Positano, clinging to the cliffs on the Amalfi coastline, and culture hounds hop on the Circumvesuviana train to march around the ancient sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, destroyed by the eruption of the Vesuvius.

The sight of Positano from a distance is breathtaking. Color is everywhere, reflecting on the tranquil sea, the silvery pebbled beach and the gleaming Majolica-domed church of Santa Maria Assunta. The houses built up from the waterside, accessible to one another via an endless array of steep stairs, boast pale sorbet colors. In summer, when the serried ranks of sunbeds fill up quickly, take a boat to explore the many small coves up and down the coast.

Property 10778 is 61 km from Naples Capodichino International Airport and 288 km from Rome Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi is 2 km from the villa, Massa Lubrense is 5 km, Nerano is 8 km, Sorrento is 11 km, Vico Equense is 20 km, Positano is 20 km, Pompeii is 35 km, Conca dei Marini is 30 km, Amalfi is 34 km, Maiori is 39 km, Ravello is 40 km, Herculaneum is 50 km.

The Property

Located in the green hills of Massa Lubrense, just a stone’s throw from Sorrento, Property 10778 features a furnished panoramic terrace with pool gazing straight out to the sea. Originally an old farmhouse, the villa boasts an exquisite blend of period charm and modern comfort. Offering an impressive sense of comfort and natural light, Property 10778 can accommodate ten guests featuring five double bedrooms with en-suite bathroom spread over three floors.

Offering a peaceful atmosphere and breathtaking views over the sea, the villa boasts an exclusive terrace with a swimming pool and a paved poolside area equipped with comfortable sun loungers inviting guests to sit back and unwind while enjoying the charming panorama. On the terrace, under the shade of a pergola, you will find a large table for al fresco dining and lounge areas with comfortable sofas and armchairs for relaxing and socializing. There is also an original water well that fed water to the house up until 2008.

Flooded with natural light, the villa features far-reaching sea views from the terraces, balconies and arched windows. The property is laid out over three floors, with two double bedrooms with en-suite bathroom with shower on the ground floor, two double bedrooms complete with en-suite bathroom with shower on the first floor, and a delightful attic with a double bedroom, en-suite bathroom with shower, and kitchen on the second floor. The attic features its own spacious balcony with sunbeds.

Both ground floor and first floor have a living room, a dining room and a modern fully-equipped kitchen featuring all the amenities you might need during your stay. The rooms feature 18^th-century terracotta flooring and decorative faience tiling by the artists Giustiniani, Del Vecchio and Delle Donne. The large terrace on the ground floor is fully furnished and has a barbecue if you feel inspired to grill up some local delicacies to be eaten al fresco under the stars as you gaze out over the water.