Villa Astor Luxury Private Estate in Italy Set in Historic Botanical Garden

A historic estate perched on top of a cliff on the Sorrentino coast, Villa Astor is one of the finest private residences in Europe. The property is built within the grounds of an ancient Roman villa and set amidst an elaborate botanical garden, designed by one-time resident and the world’s richest man, William Waldorf Astor. As stated by a plaque outside its majestic gates, it was also once home to Benedetto Croce, one of Italy’s most revered philosophers.

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Villa Astor comprises six luxury bedrooms, accommodating up to twelve guests. Additional accommodation is available for eight guests in the Torre (extra cost). With a maximum capacity of twenty guests, this luxury private estate in Italy is ideal for special events of up to seventy guests, including weddings, corporate events, and photoshoots.

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Spread over two hectares, four levels, and 12,000 square feet of living space, Villa Astor is a veritable museum that boasts 145 archaeological items—many of which were originally excavated from Pompeii. The botanical garden, covering 5 acres, is home to a botanical collection of over 1000 species of plants and is considered among the finest in Europe.

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Entering the property via the main entrance, guests are greeted by marble floors and columns, two living rooms, and an exceptional library. The six luxury suites, designed by Jacques Garcia, are found on the first and second floors and all have private balconies with garden or sea views, with the grand master suite affording a walk-in dressing room and boudoir.

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This luxury private estate in Italy also features a glass-covered portico, suitable for dinners and parties, a music room, dining area, lounge, fully-equipped kitchen, and state-of-the-art wellness facilities in the basement. A stunning roof terrace provides an informal entertaining area and uninterrupted views of Sorrento and the Gulf of Naples.

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With its exclusive location on the Amalfi coast, Villa Astor offers direct private access to the Mediterranean Sea, including a natural grotto carved into the cliff. Guests can enjoy the views of the neighboring bays, go for a dip in the calm sea, or take a boat ride from the private “pontile” and head to Ischia or Capri.

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Villa Astor is located just 50km from Naples and Naples International Airport. For private aviation, Salerno Airport is 70km away. EliteLyfe’s concierge service is reflective of the standards of service offered at Villa Astor, including luxury transfers to and from the airport, ensuring an exclusive experience from the moment you arrive.

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A historic luxury private estate in Italy, Villa Astor has been named as a dream vacation home by many luxury travel publications such as Town & Country, Forbes, Bloomberg, and The Telegraph. From the sumptuous marble bathrooms to the vast and rare collection of Roman artifacts, staying at Villa Astor is to be among history’s and the world’s most noble.