This beautiful, historic building was completely restored in late 2006, after an intense period of renovation during which original frescoes, dating back to 1715, were discovered.  The property has been very carefully renovated by master craftsmen, whose patient work has restored it to its ancient splendor, bringing to light the original frescoes, which were presumed to be lost forever. This very detailed, luxury apartment boasts two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with original handmade, ceramic tile floors from Pompei, marble bath tubs, and the latest in high tech amenities.  The magnificent 18th century doors decorated with delicate arabesques and the frescoes showing country scenes of the time seem to take us back through the ages, but all modern comforts have been included in the apartment, discreetly placed so as not to disturb the regal atmosphere.  From the precious tiles in original decorated ceramic from the 1700s with flowery patterns and religious subjects, to the old neoclassical bathtub made from a single marble block, to the old fireplace, which is exclusively ornamental: everything blends in perfectly.  The mix between Moroccan classical and modern Italian motifs resonate throughout, immediately from the apartments entrance through a large set of wooden double doors into the living room offering 15-foot-high ceilings.  In fact, the entire apartment boasts tall ceilings throughout and an open-air format that guarantees lots of air, cool breezes, and natural sunlight. The living room, with its handmade, terracotta ceramic tile floors, boasts a Cleopatra style daybed and day chair and a 45-inch flat screen high definition TV (some international channels included in the cable package). The open-air format allows the living room to flow, from one side, to the beautifully styled external terrace, to a master bedroom straight ahead, or to the large kitchen and dining room, to its left. The kitchen, also enjoying 17-foot ceilings, has a beautiful ceramic tile floor, marble showpiece fireplace, cast-iron dining room table for 6, five range stovetop, microwave, large refrigerator and freezer, dishwasher, American coffee pot and a closet where you will find the 6 disk CD player with stereo and volume control for each room of the apartment.  There is also an electronic safe. The first bedroom, located next to the kitchen, boasts a double Baldachin bed (mattress: 180 x 200 cm), with a large, antique dresser, closet, 2 antique clothing chests and a marvelous en-suite bathroom with a large, ceramic shower and marble sink. The second bedroom, situated between the first bedroom and the terrace, is very detailed with frescoes surrounding the top trim of the walls, a double bed (mattress: 180 x 200 cm), a large, built-in closet, an antique dresser, and several bedside lamp tables.  This bedroom enjoys direct access out onto the panoramic terrace.  The second bedroom also enjoys its own bathroom (not en-suite), located next to the kitchen, with a spectacular, marble bathtub and separate toilet and bidet area. The comfortable, external terrace is designed with handmade ceramic tiles throughout, both on the floors and on the sides of the terrace walls, which blend nicely with the view of Positano.  It enjoys a round, ceramic countered tabletop dining table with four, cast iron chairs.  The terrace also boasts four, chaise lounge chairs for sunbathing or relaxing, a small marble sink, an external shower, and an ancillary kitchen unit with two small burners and a very small table grill.  The terrace enjoys wonderful views of both Positano and the Mediterranean and in the morning, at the rising of the sun the view is almost surreal.

Access & Parking:

You will not need a car to stay at La Ceramica. If you do have one, you will be able to park it along the public roads (the actual distance might vary depending on the availability of parking spaces) or in a private parking lot (where a space can be reserved) or in a public parking lot (where a space cannot be reserved).  

FEATURES & AMENITIES

• Private terrace with a view of the sea 30 square meters (320 square feet) large
• External shower
• kitchenettes
• Air conditioning throughout (even in the bathrooms)
• Heating
• WI-FI Internet access
• TV
• Kitchen: five-burner gas cooker, an electric oven, a large refrigerator with freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave oven, an Italian-style coffee-maker and a toaster.
• Fireplace
• Hairdryer
• Laundry room

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL RATE (STAFF SERVICE):

• The rental price includes: linens; towels
• Utilities: water and gas

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

• Internet Wi Fi
• Final cleaning EUR 250.00
• Electricity according to consumption
• Breakfast
• Porter service
• Parking
• City tax to be paid in cash at check-in
• Grocery service/villa pre-stocking + cost of food
• Cleaning/Maid service
• Laundry/ironing service
• Available upon request: baby bed
• Note: it is not allowed to organize chef services and events in this property.

HIGHLIGHTS & VILLA LAYOUT:

• Living room
• Kitchen
• Bedroom 1: Queen size bed, window view of sea, air conditioning/heating unit, En-suite bathroom, made of lucid majolica tiles and large fully-enclosed shower and a hairdryer.
• Bedroom 2: Queen size bed, access to the terrace through a French door, Air conditioning/heating unit.
• Bathroom with bathtub with fixed shower head and a hairdryer (access from the living room)
• Laundry room

OUTDOOR FEATURES:

• Private Terrace – 30 square meters (320 square feet) large
• External shower
• kitchenettes