VILLA IL SOGNO - SORRENTO

6 Bedrooms

Location and Surrounding Area
Located near the very center of Sorrento, this six-bedroom villa is the perfect place for a stylish break on one of the most famous stretches of coastline in the Mediterranean. The Sorrentine Peninsula juts into the sea like a pointing finger, its rugged shores sprinkled with some of Italy’s most spectacular beaches, its bucolic interior molded by the limestone Monti Lattari. The center of Sorrento is laid out on a Roman grid of narrow lanes, now lined with restaurants serving pasta and shops selling lemon-themed souvenirs.

But away from the well-worn paths are little-explored nooks and crannies. The vaulted Sedile Dominova, once a meeting space for aristocracy, is now a working-men's club where old-timers while away afternoons playing cards. Then there are traditional greengrocers and haberdashers huddled behind wooden shop fronts, the medieval palaces along Via Pietà, the magnificent courtyard of Palazzo Correale, and artisan workshops producing the same wood intarsia for which the town became famous in the 18th century.

Set in the hills just below the ridge that divides Sorrento from the sheer southern coastline lies the village of Sant'Agata Sui Due Golfi, named for its domination of the gulfs of both Naples and Salerno. To the west and south-west of Sorrento is a hilly hinterland, the sprawling Massa Lubrense, and a wild stretch of coast that developers have left untouched. The Massa Lubrense is home to hamlets and ancient look-out towers, a reminder of repeated invasions over the centuries, surrounded by citrus and olive groves.

If Sorrento gets too much, the laid-back town of Vico Equense, which stands on a sheer tufa cliff just along the coast, makes an attractive base. Beach bums tend to head for the small pockets of sand tucked into coves at Marina di Vico and Marina d'Aequa, walkers tackle the old footpath to Positano, clinging to the cliffs on the Amalfi coastline, and culture hounds hop on the Circumvesuviana train to march around the ancient sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, destroyed by the eruption of the Vesuvius.

The sight of Positano from a distance is breathtaking. Color is everywhere, reflecting on the tranquil sea, the silvery pebbled beach and the gleaming Majolica-domed church of Santa Maria Assunta. The houses built up from the waterside, accessible to one another via an endless array of steep stairs, boast pale sorbet colors. In summer, when the serried ranks of sunbeds fill up quickly, take a boat to explore the many small coves up and down the coast.

The closest beach, within walking distance, is the Tonnarella beach, a small pebble beach. It is a 5-minute walk from the villa and then there is an elevator that takes you down to the beach: it is a private beach. Plus, there is Maya Beach, a beach club that's about a 10-minute drive away. The beach club also provides a free shuttle at certain times.

Villa Il Sogno is 53 km from Naples Capodichino International Airport and 281 km from Rome Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. The center of Sorrento, where restaurants, bars, shops and all the necessary services can be found, is about 1.5 km from the villa. Massa Lubrense is 5 km from the villa, Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi is 8 km, Vico Equense is 12 km, Nerano is 13 km, Positano is 19 km, Pompeii is 27 km, Conca dei Marini is 29 km, Amalfi is 33 km, Maiori is 39 km, Ravello is 39 km, Herculaneum is 42 km.

The Property
Located near the very heart of Sorrento, Villa Il Sogno boasts a furnished panoramic terrace gazing straight out to sea. Offering an impressive sense of comfort and elegance, this exclusive villa features stylish contemporary furnishings and abundance of natural light. Villa Il Sogno can accommodate up to twelve guests (plus twelve extra guests) featuring six double bedrooms with en-suite bathroom (and six double sofa beds) spread over two floors.

With breathtaking views of the sea, the outdoor area is the place to be. The villa boasts a panoramic terrace, pergola-shaded gym and pool overlooking the gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. Indoors, the six spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathroom are a haven of stylish calm, each with a living area and filled with modern, homely, details. A terrace or balcony offers a place to sit and contemplate the blue of the sea or the lush greens of the intimate garden. Here you will find an exclusive outdoor hot tub.

Overlooking the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Naples, Villa Il Sogno is an elegant oasis where you can relax, recharge and refresh. Flooded with natural light, the main floor, which is also the entrance floor, boasts: a suite with double bed, living room, balcony and en-suite bathroom; a suite with double bed, living room, terrace with sea views, and en-suite bathroom; a suite with double bed, living room, terrace with charming sea views, and en-suite bathroom.

On the lower floor, which is the terrace floor, you will find the main terrace with al fresco dining and sitting area inviting guests to unwind while enjoying the charming panorama. On this floor you can find a fully-equipped kitchen. On the same floor, offering charm and modern comfort, you will find: a double bedroom with living area and en-suite bathroom; a suite with double bed, living room, terrace with sea views and en-suite bathroom; a suite with double bed, living room, terrace with sea views and en-suite bathroom.

The ultimate indulgence can be found on the villa’s lower floor, where you will find an exclusive SPA area with two Jacuzzis, two saunas and room for beauty treatments. Sliding doors can be fully opened to invite in a playful sea breeze and the beauty of your surroundings as you pamper your body and mind. On this floor you will also find a well-equipped gym in the shade of a pergola, and two bathrooms. Fitness lovers will be able to keep up with their workout regimen without leaving the comfort of their own villa.