LOCATION  

Villa Bianca, a nice mixture between modern and rare, is situated approximately a two minute walk from the town’s main Duomo, and guests can arrive by either walking a combination of 50 steps and then enjoying a small private lift down to the entrance gate or, for the health conscious, walk the entire 153 steps to the main, gated entrance. Arrival by sea is also possible. Situated right along the coastline, the property enjoys a private entrance by sea, up a flight of 202 steps that take you from the beach to the villa’s pool deck. In fact, to get to the villa, via the Duomo of Praiano and the main Amalfi Coast road, all you need to do is follow signs to the beach.  

HIGHLIGHTS & VILLA LAYOUT

Main villa – Lower Level 

• Panoramic Terrace Small study
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Living room
• Small study
• Half bath
• 1 Bedrooms with King size bed, with shared bathroom
• 1 Bedroom with Queen size bed with shared bathroom

Main villa – Upper Level 

• 2 Master Bedrooms with King size bed, en-suite bathroom
• Panoramic Living Room
• 1 double bedroom with King size bed and private bathroom

Attic Level

• 1 double bedrooms with King size bed suitable for children or teenagers
• Private bathroom

Pool Suite

• 1 Double bedroom with King size bed and en-suite bathroom

Tower Suite 

• The top floor enjoys a Queen size double bed, sofa and fireplace, while the bottom floor houses the bathroom

Beach House

• Double bedroom with King size bed, en-suite bathroom, fireplace and beach side terrace

OUTDOOR FEATURES

• Swimming pool
• Hot tub
• Al fresco dining with seating for up to 16 guests
• Panoramic Terraces
• Extensive Garden
• Vegetable garden
• Sun loungers
• Sun beds
• Outdoor furniture
• Exercise area with small gym equipment
• Massage beds
• Pizza oven
• Wooden barbecue

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

With over 10,000 square feet of living space, this spectacular property went through a very recent and arduous renovation period after being purchased 15 years ago, by its present owner. After a full year of renovation, this property now offers vacationers a small piece of paradise along the Amalfi Coast. Located in Praiano, the property was owned by a noble Neapolitan Princess, who built the first structure of the villa at the beginning of the 1900’s. After being sold to a Chilean consulate, it then changed hands into a pair of famous designers, who owned the property from the 1980’s through recent.  It was at this time that the villa underwent a conformation to elite destination, hosting many international figures, celebrities and dignitaries alike.  The property still enjoys some of the original décor pieces from ancestors of its first owner. 

Main villa – Lower level

Entrance into the property is through a portion of the private garden into a small study where a laptop lay at guests’ disposal (wireless Internet throughout).  The format of the property allows for guests to flow from the rooms out onto the large, panoramic terraces that surround the property.  The entrance study leads, straight ahead, into the large kitchen, where two, large wooden dining tables for 12 guests sit below large chandeliers.  The new kitchen is fully equipped with a 6-range stovetop, oven, microwave, American coffee pot, and many more accessories all at guests’ disposal.  The living room, also situated off of the entrance study, is a large, modern double living room with white décor, 17-foot high ceilings, and access directly onto the large, panoramic terrace.  The terrace enjoys large, white sofas, a day bed, fireplace, and décor pieces (silver candelabra, small vases, etc.) situated throughout.  The living room also has air conditioning (as does the rest of the house).The living room leads you down a corridor, which takes you to the first two bedrooms.  The bedroom at the end of the corridor is a large, double bedroom with air conditioning, a fireplace, and direct access out onto the terrace.  The second bedroom is a double bedroom with access out onto the large, panoramic terrace, however. These two bedrooms share a large bathroom, that enjoys a shower.  

Main villa – Upper level

The second floor of the house, found up two flights of steps (30 total steps) off of the entrance study, consists of two master bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom, and a large, triple panoramic living room, all enjoying vast amounts of natural light.  Suite Bianca has modern, white décor and large, panoramic windows opening onto the Sea and the unparalleled Amalfi Coast.  The queen size double bedroom enjoys a small, internal sitting room with several chairs and a small breakfast table, fireplace, flat screen TV, dresser, closet, and several bedside lamp tables, while fresh flowers perfume throughout.  The en-suite master bathroom enjoys a panoramic bathtub overlooking the coastline, with showerhead and separate bidet and toilet area.  The bathroom enjoys white, ceramic tile floors and lots of light.  The master bedroom, also found on the second floor, boasts a separate sitting room with day bed (which can be used as a single bed) and access to a small terrace.  It flows into the master bedroom with King size double bed, 42-inch TV, fireplace, electric curtains, and large, panoramic windows overlooking the Sea.  The large, en-suite bathroom enjoys an ancillary make-up room, and bathroom with shower. The large living room found on the second floor also enjoys a large fireplace, an L-shaped sofa with coffee table, large, panoramic windows with views out to the Island of Capri and the town of Positano.  The living room also enjoys entrance out to a small breakfast terrace with a ceramic table and chairs.  One additional double bedroom with Kign size bed and access onto a magnificent terrace with more stunning seaside views. This rooms has a fabulous private bath where no detail has been spared.

Main villa – The Attic

A recently added double guest room, also facing the Sea, features terrace access and a private bathroom.

Pool Suite

The pool suite has entrance through its small kitchen (with small refrigerator, sink, and two range stovetop) into the double bedroom with dresser.  The pool suite also enjoys a picture en-suite bathroom with shower idea for a relaxing bath, while overlooking the sea side.

Tower Suite

The Medieval tower Suite is located off of the pool deck, and entrance is either directly from the garden or up a flight of 20 steps to the tower.  The tower dependence is located on two floors.  The bottom floor houses the full bathroom with shower, while the top floor enjoys a double bed, sofa, and a working fireplace, as well as panoramic views.  On the sea faced terrace next to the tower is a wellness area with 2 massage beds.

Beach House 

The beachfront house is found down the long path of steps that leads from the villa’s pool deck down to the beach.  It is necessary to walk 164 steps from the pool deck to get to the beach apartment; however, it could very well be worth the walk.  Although the unit has a couch, which pulls out to the double bed, it enjoys a fireplace, a lovely, beachside terrace and en-suite bathroom with shower.  

The Garden & Orto

The gardens of the property cover about 33,000 square feet and boast a large, panoramic terrace at the front of the house, with a large, glass dining table and seating for 8, overlooking the Amalfi Coast and Positano.  This terrace bleeds onto a second, panoramic terrace with large lounge chairs, small sofas, and coffee tables. The gardens and terraces, filled with various species of floral and plants, thread all over the property. Villa Bianca has its own organic garden, which includes a variety of tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, courgette, basil, and many other herbs that are used by Villa Bianca’s house chef, to prepare incredible, fresh homemade meals. The gardens also include fresh fruit such as lemons, figs, oranges, limes, pears and other fruit.

 Swimming pool & Beach access

The pool deck, with the light-bulb shaped pool and 6 chaise lounge chairs with umbrellas covering for shade and small coffee tables flanked by another round, ceramic table and cast-iron chairs for six.  The pool deck leads into the tower dependence, which enjoys a large terrace area to its side.  Moreover, the villa features a six person Jacuzzi, a small gym, sauna, and a massage table).  The gardens finish behind the house with a large pizza oven and wine cellar (available to guests; payment on site).  Villa Bianca has access to crystal blue waters and beach area that can be enjoyed by its fortunate guests. The last unit is located 38 steps up from the beach, where there is a public bathing facility and a nice, seaside restaurant.  Guests can rent umbrellas and beach lounge chairs and food can also be delivered from the restaurant and brought up to the villa. Swimming pool is                 10 mts long x 7 mts wide x 3.20 mts deep.

Access & Parking  

Parking space in public parking area available, upon an extra charge to be paid locally  

FEATURES & AMENITIES

• Welcome cocktail on arrival is included
• Wine Cellar (wines available for purchase on site)
• Ipod attachment in living room
• Satellite TV throughout.  Each bedroom boasts stereo with CD player.  DVD in living room.  Laptop given in study.
• All bedrooms have King size beds except two bedroom which have Queen size beds
• Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and Espresso machine
• Games room
• Pool table
• Sat-TV
• Fireplaces
• Closed circuit video surveillance

STAFF INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL RATE

The staff is made up of local residents which ensures an authentic Amalfi Coast experience

• English speaking concierge
• Two housekeepers who work from 07:30am until when they are finished cleaning the property Gardener who works in the mornings (from 8am until noonish); available also for laundry service
• Chef

Butler who is in charge of the staff and is there to serve guests.  He assists with cleaning, the daily preparation of the property, and serving guests.  If guests have lunch in the villa, the waiter remains through lunch service.  If guests dine in the villa, the waiter returns for dinner service.

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL RATE

• Daily linen changes
• Wi-fi
• Air condition
• Heating
• Safe box available in all bedrooms
• Laundry service included in rental price
• Bathroom amenities; slippers & robes
• Porter service
• Food & Beverages for all meals, included a selection of Italian wines.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL RATE, ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES (TO BE PAID IN EUROS DIRECT ON THE PREMISES) AND AVAILABLE ON REQUEST, IF DESIRED

• Extra maid service/hour
• Champagne, alcohols , wines not selected from the house, etc.
• Events

EVENTS

Villa Bianca is ideal for exclusive dinner parties for up to 50 people. Events are completely customizable to your preferences and needs. Villa Bianca can personalize fireworks for a special occasion such as wedding, birthday party or anniversary.

LOCATION AND DISTANCE

• 1.5 km to Praiano
• 8.8 km to Positano
• 11 km to Amalfi
• 15 km to Furore
• 17 km to Ravello
• 41 km to Pompeii
• 62 km to Vesuvius
• 67 km to Naples International Airport (NAP)
• 4 minute walk to Lido One Fire Beach
• 8 minute drive to Marina di Praia beach
• 10 min drive to Arienzo beach
• 9.7 km to Positano beach: