Located in the center of Sorrento, this property stands on the top of a promontory with a sheer drop off into the sea. The property faces towards Naples and Mount Vesuvius.

The villa is built in an elegant and luxurious neoclassical style on four levels and enjoys 270-degree sea views, while the entire Western, Eastern, and Southern sides are surrounded by a large, private garden (considered one of Italy’s most impressive private gardens) with more than 700 species of plants, flowers, and trees up to 60 feet high.

One of the property’s centerpieces is the statue of the seated woman from the Byzantine era, dating back to the 5th century B.C. It is one of the oldest and most precious archaeological pieces on-site. Many archaeological remains, fragments, vases, and statues which so beautifully décor the villa are the originals which were found in the Imperial Villa of Agrippa Postumus.

Ground floor:
The entrance to the neo-classical residence is very soft. A private driveway leads through the garden right down to the entrance door. The elegant hall, lined entirely in marble and white columns, is adorned with important marble fragments and Roman statues. This hall offers a ½ bath with black floor tiles. An elegant lounge facing the sea with 3 French doors lead out onto a terrace. The lounge has parquet floors, 4 sofas and 4 sofa beds, white armchairs, glass topped table, TV and DVD. The study has parquet floors and French doors leading out onto a terrace.

The terrace offers incredible views out over the Gulf of Naples with the majestic volcano, Mount Vesuvious, lying directly in front of you on the opposite side of the Sea. Views are truly spectacular on days when the sun plays with the colors of the deep blue sea as the sky lines the top of the volcano. The marble floored terrace, adorned with beautiful potted cactus plants, has a glass-topped table with the capital Roman columns as a base. One table seats 8 guests and the other two tables each seat 6-8 guests. (In case of an event or important dinner, the terrace can be arranged to accommodate up to 50 people).

Along the other area of the first floor of the villa lies the kitchen and dining rooms. The spectacular, large kitchen is divided into two areas and with vaulted ceilings, and is tiled entirely with black and white tiles. It features a large semi-round cooking station with 6 stovetops and a sink. The kitchen has several facilities which allow for preparation of everything from snacks and light meals to full meals or gala dinners. It features a double sink, double ovens, large refrigerator with freezer, ice cream and sorbet maker, toaster, microwave oven and meat-slicer. A small marble table with 2 chairs serves as a spot to drink a morning cup of coffee. The kitchen leads to a terrace, which is an extension of the main kitchen, as it offers external cooking and dining facilities including a brick oven (ideal for pizzas, homemade bread, and meats) and a ceramic tile table with 4 iron chairs.

The dining area consists of two, separate dining rooms (one formal, one informal). Both are elegant and portray the style found throughout – Waterford crystal chandeliers, antique furniture, and marble columns. The informal dining room leads directly into the kitchen, on one side, and to the external dining terrace, on the other.

First Floor:
The first floor, up 23 steps from the main entrance hall, is where the first of 7 main bedrooms are found. The bedrooms are located on the first, second, and third floors, all up a large, majestic marble staircase decorated with lovely period paintings. Large windows face both the garden and the sea from the floors above.
The first bedroom features a ceramic tile floor and double bed, large mirror, small fireplace, and 2 French windows facing the garden. There is a large, marble bathroom with double sink and French windows. The first floor also features a second living room with 5 large comfortable armchairs, a glass topped table, and 3 French doors leading out onto a lovely balcony facing the sea.

Second Floor:
The second floor is up 23 steps from the main entrance hall with it’s bedrooms located along a corridor. One double bedroom has a large antique wooden wardrobe and window with sea views overlooking Mt. Vesuvius. The bedroom features en-suite bathroom with bathtub. A second bedroom has twin beds, wardrobe and window with both sea and garden views. This room has a marble bathroom with small tub and tiled with mosaic mirror.

Third Floor:
This floor has a double bedroom with 2 French doors leading onto a terrace and a window looking out onto both the garden and the sea. This floor features a Fireplace, small table with 2 chairs and chandelier, a large marble bathroom with double sink and a second double bedroom with parquet floors. This room has 2 windows with garden view and bath with marble tub. A third double bedroom with iron bed has 2 armchairs, 2 bed side tables, 2 windows with sea view, wardrobe with mirror, and tiled bath with bathtub. Finishing up the third floor is a twin bedroom with bathroom equipped with Jacuzzi tub/shower and double sink.

Basement Floor:
This floor is reachable by an external staircase of 21 steps off the main terrace and enjoys one large lounge and serves as a passage way to the direct sea access. This room has large vaulted windows facing the sea, a sofa, foosball, and table tennis.

Accommodations:
• Bedrooms: 8
• Bathrooms: 8.5
Access: The villa can be reached by car or by boat

Features:
Kitchen: 2 ovens, refrigerator with freezer, ice cream and sorbet maker, toaster, microwave oven, meat slicer, brick oven. Heating and A/C in all bedrooms/bathrooms, DVD, TV, Pool, Private boat dock and sea access.

Staff:
A team of experienced staff is available six days a week (and included in the rental price). The staff is comprised of 2 gardeners, Chef (groceries are extra) and one/two housekeepers. Daily continental breakfast is included. Towels and beach towels are changed every 3 days and bed linens once a week.

Parking: The Villa has a car park on its grounds right in front of the main entrance.

Contact:

Hotel Bellevue Syrene,
P.zza della Vittoria 5, 80067 – Sorrento Italy
Ph: +39 081 87 81 024 – Fax: +39 081 87 83 963
P.Iva: 01238451213 - info@bellevue.it