The Private Villas Collections

This property sits in a stunning position just above Portofino's famous coastline. Lovely outdoor areas wrap around the estate with breath-taking Mediterranean vegetation. The private residence features a landscaped English garden with a unique view of the surrounding sea visited every year as part of most garden associations. The property is considered an Italian national monument, built in 1361, used to be a Monastery dedicated to San Girolamo. he famous town of Portofino nearby offers excellent fish restaurants and harbour, provides a perfect backdrop to this property, a grand villa with sumptuous interiors, perfectly shaped alfresco areas and spectacular views. The bedrooms are decorated in elegant style with white walls, contemporary fabrics in regimental style. The interiors include a large living room, several dining areas, an alfresco sea view dining terrace, a well-equipped kitchen, and a professional one for the staff. There are several outside areas, like the grand English garden, the wisteria alfresco path, the orchard, and other green spaces. The property's interior measures 850 square meters.

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The home design approached with research in the historical context results in an elegant, regal style: vaulted wood-beamed ceilings lend an airy feel to the rooms together with the wooden board floors. Elements of classic Italian architecture designed to enrich the abbey are combined with modern touches, like the bathroom in original tiles from 1950. Aesthetically, the house recalls traditional typologies and traditional materials, including slate, marble, oak, and stone locally sourced, together with marble in bathrooms. This is an opulent retreat with an elegant aura, blending traditional and modern Italian architecture. A National Monument: this property is classified as Bene Culturale Italiano, which can be translated as national monument of any sort, hence is under the protection and constant maintenance and restoration by the Italian government. Scaffoldings and, if necessary, a crane, are present in the estate with the aim of renovating the 2nd and 3rd floor of the historical building. The presence of the above-mentioned will not cause any trouble during the guest’s stay.