La Collina Sul Mare

Location and Surrounding Area

Located near 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. The Sorrentine Peninsula juts into the sea like a pointing finger, its shores sprinkled with Italy’s most spectacular beaches, its bucolic interior molded by the limestone Monti Lattari. The ancient center of Sorrento is laid out on a Roman grid of narrow lanes, now 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, 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.

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.

There's a lot to be said for leaving the best until last, and for many Ravello is the jewel in the coastal crown. If Positano is the glamour-puss of the Amalfi Coast, Ravello is its refined, aristocratic cousin. Nestled high on a hill above the sea, Ravello is famous for its secluded villas, ravishing gardens, magnificent views and romantic sense of faded glory have inspired a steady stream of writers, artists and musicians since the days of the Grand Tour.

La Collina Sul Mare is 61 km from Naples Capodichino International Airport and 293 km from Rome Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. Sorrento is 9 km from the villa, Nerano is 10 km, Vico Equense is 20 km, Positano is 19 km, Conca dei Marini is 30 km, Amalfi is 30 km, Ravello is 33 km, Maiori is 35 km, Pompeii is 35 km, Herculaneum is 51 km, and Naples is 57 km. The villa is 1,5 km from the center of Sant’Agata Sui Due Golfi and Colli di Fontanelle, where all the necessary services can be easily found.

The Property

Immersed in a beautiful private park, La Collina Sul Mare boasts expansive panoramic views of the glittering bay of Naples, an exclusive wellness area and an exclusive rooftop terrace with panoramic pool, providing the ultimate retreat in one of the most evocative corners on the Amalfi Coast. With an impressive sense of comfort and space, this recently-restored villa can accommodate up to ten guests featuring five double bedrooms and four private bathrooms spread over three floors.

With spectacular views of the sea, the rooftop terrace of the villa boasts an exceptional panoramic pool (that can be heated on request) and a sundeck furnished with comfortable sofas for basking in the sun. Offering a tranquil atmosphere, the outdoor area is the perfect retreat to sunbathe or sip a cocktail while enjoying the sea breeze. Surrounded by a lush garden, the villa boasts a generous terrace with a spacious al fresco dining area and comfortable lounge areas for relaxing and socializing.

Accessed from large French doors opening onto the terrace, the ground floor houses a bright living room complete with a comfortable sofa, fireplace and flat-screen satellite TV. Decorated with a palette of soft natural tones, the ground floor of the villa also features a large dining room with wooden table and a fully-equipped kitchen. On the ground floor you will also find an exclusive wellness area complete with Turkish bath, showers with chromo therapy and a half bathroom.

Offering modern comfort and plenty of natural light, the ground floor features a comfortable double bedroom and a bathroom with shower, which is located just outside the room. Accessed by a short flight of steps, the first floor of the villa houses three bright double bedrooms with en-suite bathroom with shower, and a comfortable twin room complete with en-suite bathroom with shower. The bedroom on the ground floor can be easily accessed by people with disabilities.