Historical Luxury Villa With A View On Marina Piccola In Capri

Nestled in one of the world’s most exclusive residential enclaves, this splendid luxury villa in Capri combines the island’s historic charm with the highest standards of prestige and privacy. Built in the 1940s and characterised by the typical Capri architectural style, this pristine and harmonious property spans an internal area of approximately 700 sqm, surrounded by 600 sqm of lush Mediterranean gardens abundant with olive trees, lemon trees and lavender. With a unique internal layout comprising 8 elegant apartments spread over 3 levels, featuring big windows, double glazing and panoramic terraces overlooking the sea at Marina Piccola, this extraordinary property boasts an excellent accommodation capacity of 16 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms in total. A perfect property both as a magnificent private residence for hosting large numbers of guests and as an ideal setting for sophisticated boutique hospitality services.

The property boasts a truly exclusive historical significance, having hosted the eminent philosopher Benedetto Croce in October 1943, at the invitation of Alberto Albertini, the long-standing editor of Italy’s leading daily newspaper, the *Corriere della Sera*, who was the villa’s owner at the time. During the most recent meticulous renovation, the property has fully preserved its original architectural lines, celebrating the tradition of Capri’s grand ‘dream homes’. The careful selection of fine materials has imbued the spaces with sophisticated elegance and contemporary comfort, where the purity of the white façades blends magnificently with the silvery green of the olive trees and the scent of roses.

The interior layout comprises eight elegant, self-contained apartments, each featuring spacious open-plan living areas and finely equipped kitchens or kitchenettes. The ground floor comprises the first three units, including a standout 104-sqm three-bedroom apartment with a spectacular terrace overlooking the sea, flanked by a second two-storey unit of 105 sqm featuring an internal patio, and a third 85-sqm two-bedroom unit. Each room is characterised by high-quality finishes and light-filled windows that capture the changing colours of the surrounding landscape.

Moving up to the first floor, the property houses three further flats, each offering views of both the garden and the sea. The second floor crowns the building with the final two spacious units, where high ceilings and spectacular terraces on the same level provide unobstructed views of the horizon. The 600-sqm terraced garden is designed as an intimate, fragrant retreat, where the upper terraces offer unobstructed views of Marina Piccola, while the lower areas provide natural privacy from prying eyes. The property is complemented by a convenient utility cellar and fully air-conditioned rooms.