The Villa overlooks the isle of Procida, the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. Built into the receding hillside, the home is on four levels. Each level has furnished terraces, most with sea views, flowers and lemon and orange trees. The swimming pool, built on the uppermost level, offers spectacular vistas. Guests are invited to gather vegetables from the garden on the side.
Entering the first level is like walking into a fairy tale. Antiques, a stone oven and a host of curios adorn the space. Behind an iron gate are priceless, handmade crèches dating back centuries. Both the huge dining hall, seating 22 guests, and the main kitchen on the ground level have been recently redone. While this professional kitchen is equipped with commercial appliances, only the stove top, oven and fridge are available for guest use. For safety reasons, the industrial dishwasher and other appliances are only used by the owner when meals are requested.
In contrast to the old world style of the ground level, the villa 's five separate entrance suites are furnished in a simple and uncomplicated manner. With the exception of the ground floor and one of the first floor bedrooms, all rooms have at least one screened window or door. Each suite enjoys its own living and dining area equipped with satellite television and kitchen facilities. Levels are connected only by external stairs.
The owner's son lives in a separate suite on level one. Acting as the groundskeeper and tending to the pool, he is also available for any assistance needed. For those preferring total privacy, he can move to his parents' house nearby. If requested when booking, they can arrange for maid service, meals and a pizza night centered around the pizza oven in the main dining hall. |
