A piece of history is on the market in this glorious 18th century villa, built in the style of the Vesuvian properties of the ‘Golden Mile’. Expect the charming combination of elegance and historical splendour with comfortable living accommodation that celebrates the beautiful natural surroundings.
Situated in the town of Nocera Superiore, close to the Amalfi coast and the Pompei Archaeological Park, this elegant, historic property retains much of the splendid internal structure and furnishings that would have entranced those who visited in its heyday – and will continue to do so now.
A unique feature of the villa is the ‘English garden’ directly behind the main building which was created by the students of Graefer, the architect of the English garden of Caserta. The garden has centuries-old trees, small lanes, flower beds, groves, gazebos and seats covered with ancient majolica. It leads up to a coffee house at the bottom of the garden for taking your mid-morning beverage encased in nature.
The villa itself is a spacious property and covers two levels as well as a separate old stable and cellar. The ground floor of the main house presents what would have been deemed the ‘representation area’: a continuous walkway of rooms and halls, many with ornate fireplaces and floors covered with ancient majolica.
There are stunning frescoes on the vaulted ceilings and coeval furnishings to give a real sense of stepping back in time.
The most striking and grand of the ground floor rooms is the magnificent red hall, complete with a bronze chandelier.
All rooms provide options for entertaining, lounging, resting, working and dining, whether as a family or with many guests. There is also a large kitchen that retains many original features, with important additions to suit our modern lives.
On the second floor you will find a family chapel and seven gloriously-appointed bedrooms and bathrooms that have been modernised enough to meet the needs of the contemporary residents.
The outbuildings provide fascinating insights into the ways in which life would have been lived in the 18th century, with yet more historical features to intrigue owners and guests alike.
In addition to the elegance and historical fascination of this villa, part of the appeal is the location of the property; it is perfectly placed to explore some of the most important and inspiring parts of Italy. It is, for example, just 12km from Pompeii. It is also well-placed for accessing Naples (34km) and popular places such as Vietri sul Mare (12km), Amalfi (32km), Salerno (15km) and Paestum (62km).
Source: Right Move
7 bedroom villa for sale in Campania, Salerno, Italy (rightmove.co.uk)
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