Amalfi, Luxury, Villa, Sea, Beach, Italy, Positano

Carpetanus Nautilus, Amalfi Coast, Italy

A magnificent villa perched on the cliffs of Positano with its own quay and sun-bathing terraces by the sea. This very special property is superbly furnished and decorated throughout with original artworks, antiques and hand-painted tile floors.

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This luxury sea front villa is only 1km from the centre of Positano and one of the finest in the area. Surrounded by gardens, Carpetanus Nautilus is in a private, tranquil situation suspended above the water with superb views out to sea and down the coast to the town.

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The owner - a well known artist - has furnished the property with a combination of antique and contemporary pieces and there are many original works of art throughout the villa. Hand-painted tile floors and walls in ‘stucco veneziano’ and are complemented by air-conditioning in bedrooms and every modern convenience for guests’ comfort.

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Each of the upper bedrooms has a private roof terrace or balcony and all of the sitting, living and dining rooms - including the terraces - command the most beautiful views. This truly is a magnificent villa.

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Villas Information

PRICE:
On application

Sleeps:
8

The Service
Maid Service • Beach towels provided • Cook service (on application) • Massage (on application)

The Accommodation
Entrance The entrance is approached by either private steps (190 steps) or a small pathway (30 steps) Upper level Master bedroom with bathroom and roof terrace en suite • Double bedroom with bathroom and roof terrace en suite • Double bedroom with bathroom and balcony en suite Lower level Double bedroom with bathroom en suite • Single bedroom with bathroom en suite and separate entrance • WC • Living and sitting rooms in open-plan and leading to the main terrace through French windows • Main terrace with pergola • Dining room open to the main terrace and al fresco dining area • Al fresco dining terrace • Large kitchen & pantry • Laundry • Breakfast courtyard • Gym area

General
Sea approach From the terrace private steps lead to the sea. The steps pass the garden terraces, sunbathing & swimming terraces on the way. Gardens Small ‘cave’ bar • WC • Sitting area & barbecue Air-conditioning in bedrooms • Sat TV, HiFi, ADSL, telephone • 3 Fridges, oven, microwave & dishwasher • Gym with weights, bike & step machine • Table tennis • Sea leisure equipmentSunbathing & swimming level Sitting area with pergola • Shower • Diving platform & swimming ladder • Boat landing (water taxi day and night, boat rental & water skiing can all be easily arranged)

Transport
Airports in Genova 36kms, Pisa 150kms, Milan 175kms & Turin 205kms • Train station in Santa Margherita Ligure

Local Interest
Positano 1km (10mins walk or 5mins by boat) • Boat hire & water ski • Santa Margherita Ligure 5.5kms • Rapallo 9kms • Sestri Levante 35kms Nearest shops / restaurants / bars in Positano


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