Villa Riviera

Sorrento (Napoli), Campania

Location and Surrounding Area

Located near the heart of Sorrento, this elegant five-bedroom villa is the perfect place for a stylish break on one of the most famous stretches of coastline in the Mediterranean. With a spectacular cliff-top setting facing Mount Vesuvius across the Bay of Naples, it is no wonder Sorrento is a must-visit destination on everyone's bucket list. The ancient town center is laid out on a Roman grid of narrow lanes, now lined with exclusive restaurants serving gnocchi and shops selling lemon-themed souvenirs.

But away from the well-worn paths are little-explored nooks and crannies. The vaulted Sedile Dominova, once a meeting space for aristocracy, is now 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 along Via Pietà, the magnificent courtyard of Palazzo Correale, and artisan workshops producing the same wood intarsia for which the town became famous in the 18th century.

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.

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.

With a seeming maze of streets and staircases, Amalfi is a town best explored on foot. While Piazza Duomo and the main street are home to most of the town’s shops and restaurants, do spend some time wandering and exploring the quieter side streets, where you will find arched passageways, hidden gardens and tiny piazzas. Sitting high in the hills above Amalfi, Ravello is famous for its ravishing gardens and stupendous views, the best in the world according to former resident Gore Vidal.

Villa Riviera is 51 km from Naples and Naples Capodichino International Airport, and 279 km from Rome Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. The villa is 8 km from Massa Lubrense, 10 km from Vico Equense, 11 km from Sant'Agata Sui Due Golfi, 17 km from Positano, 25 km from Pompeii, 31 km from Amalfi, 37 km from Ravello, 41 km from Herculaneum. The villa is located near the center of Sorrento, where all the necessary services can be easily found.

The Property

Immersed in a beautiful garden, Villa Riviera provides the ultimate retreat for those seeking complete privacy and relaxation in one of the most evocative corners on the Amalfi Coast. This magnificent villa is just a short walking distance from the bustling city center and the main square of Sorrento, in the most exclusive residential area of the town. Offering an elegant atmosphere, Villa Riviera develops over different levels and can accommodate up to ten guests featuring five double bedrooms.

Surrounded by a lush garden, the villa boasts an exceptional swimming pool. Offering a calm atmosphere, the outdoor area also features a generous paved area furnished with comfortable sun loungers inviting guests to sit back and unwind, and a dining table and a barbecue for al fresco dining. Offering a tranquil atmosphere, the outdoor area, immersed in a beautiful garden, is a dream spot for relaxing and socializing in the midday sun with a good book and a cocktail.

Accessed from the garden, the entrance level boasts a lounge area, a study, a dining room and music rooms. Offering an elegant atmosphere, the entrance level also houses a rustic area with kitchen, dining room, lounge area. On the third level you will find a master bedroom with private bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and shower, two double bedrooms sharing a bathroom with bath, and two double bedrooms each with private bathroom with shower. The villa also features an exceptional gym.