18th Century Amalfi Coast Villa With Vast Sea Views

Italy’s Amalfi Coast has long been a highly sought-after destination for the European traveler looking to experience the height of classic luxury coupled with outstanding natural beauty. This Amalfi Coast vacation rental allows you party to reside in traditional elegance while immersing themselves in the lush splendor of a Mediterranean paradise.

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Villa Affresco has an enviable location on the hillside above Positano in southern Italy. This large retreat overlooks the picturesque whitewashed town with a backdrop of mountains which fall down to the sea. The numerous terraces and patios provide a variety of lounging and dining areas with sweeping panoramic views of the coast. The main patio has a pool, a bar, and a full bathroom with outdoor showers. The gardens are lined with mature olive trees and have a barbecue grill.

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This stately and prestigious residence dates back to the 1700’s and, while fully updated to function as a modern home, has maintained its traditional charm throughout. Villa Affresco features historic design elements which include ornate architectural flair, hand-painted “fresco” ceilings, and stylish antique furniture. 

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The villa expands over four stories with 8,073 sq ft of space. The ground floor hosts the day-to-day living areas, including the main lounge, a formal dining room, and a professional kitchen, all with direct access to the terraces. Villa Affresco is characterized by spacious rooms with high ceilings which give it an air of grandeur. The living room features eye-catching Louis XVI furniture.

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Villa Affresco is a large Amalfi Coast vacation rental which offers accommodation for up to 15 guests in its eight spacious bedrooms. The four main bedroom suites on the upper level feature spectacular hand-painted ceilings which perfect that feeling of stately elegance. All of these bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms with tubs and benefit from direct access to the upper-level terrace. Three of them have views of the sea. The bathrooms feature stylish fixtures and fittings and colorful traditional tiling.

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The lower level of this Amalfi Coast vacation rental has a separate entrance and hosts two bedrooms. This private section of the house captures lovely panoramic sea views. Guests can step out directly onto the terraces and gardens. The lower level of Villa Affresco also has a romantic “Romeo & Juliet” balcony.

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This full-service Amalfi Coast vacation rental villa comes with a complete range of staff which includes an English-speaking concierge and daily housemaids. The villa can be pre-stocked with selected food and drink items. A professional chef or a babysitter can be supplied upon request.