Dating from the 1700s, this magnificent Baroque style Palazzo is totally unique and one of the loveliest properties we have seen for rent anywhere! It is situated high in Positano, about 10 – 15 minutes walk up from the town and beach and has the most wonderful views over the town, the dramatic coastline and the sea. Decorated by the best craftsmen at the time, the property has been wonderfully preserved and still features the marvellous lacquered doors, painted ceilings and original stucco works. The property was bought in 1926 by the artist Edward Ghillhausen, also a member of the Bauhaus, a German philosophical movement for artists, who lived here until 2000 and frequently entertained writers and artists, including Picasso, Steinbeck and Alberto Moravia. He also offered hospitality to a group of German refugees, who took refuge in Positano from 1939 to 1945 to avoid the Nazi invasion. The current owners have restored the palazzo to all its former glory and more! With the most incredible eye for detail and exquisite taste, they have created a haven of relaxation, combined with enormous beauty, and a true sense of the property’s history and culture.
The property is on five levels, with an enchanting garden at the highest level, planted with citrus trees and figs, and with a gazebo for relaxing in the shade. The next level down houses the two guest bedrooms, then down from here are the two exceptional master bedrooms, with panelled, frescoed ceilings and decorated and furnished in an opulent, Baroque style, with enormous paintings, columns, mirrors and silks. The entrance level features a large terrace, furnished for sitting and dining outdoors, and with a long hydro-massage tub. Also on this level are the large and beautiful kitchen, with stone archways, and tiled with ancient majolica tiles. A lower level houses an exceptionally luxurious spa, with a heated pool (8 x 3.5m), with fountain, contra flow jet and jets for lumbar and cervical massages. there is also a Turkish bath, sauna, showers and a massage room, and a relaxation lounge with sofas and a large plasma TV. A changing area is suppled with large bath towels, batrobes and slippers. On the opposite side of the pool lies the villa's decorative, consecrated Catholic chapel.
The amenities here are numerous, including top quality embroidered linen and towels (changed daily), silver cutlery, air conditioning throughout, plasma screen TV and indoor and outdoor music in all rooms. ADSL and Wi-Fi internet access are also available. Breakfast is served each morning with juice squeezed from the property’s own lemon and orange trees, homemade marmalade and home baked pastries. Other services can be provided on request at extra charge and include professional private chef and butler, babysitting, boat services, guided excursions to Pompei, Amalfi, Ravello, Capri, or small private concerts with typical Neapolitan ‘mandolino’ and songs. We can also arrange airport transfers by limousine or by helicopter to S. Agata (20 kms from Positano).
Please note that there are reduced prices for use of just the two main bedrooms at this property. An extra bed can be put in each bedroom, so the offer will apply for groups of up to 6 people, using just two bedrooms.
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Entrance Level
Entrance into internal courtyard, opening to large terrace. Living room and dining room, both opening to terrace. Kitchen with dining area, also opening to terrace. Kitchen equipment includes grill, oven, large fridge, microwave, dishwasher and pizza and bread oven.
Upper Level
2 master bedroom suites, both with spacious sitting areas, and opening to private balcony. Both have en-suite bathrooms with showers. Both are decorated in an elegant Baroque style, wtih warm colours, antique furniture and rich, quality textiles.
Top Level
2 double bedroom suites with queen-size beds, sharing a bathroom (shower)
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