Overlooking the Portofino Natural Park and the Ligurian Sea, this mansion is surrounded by Italian nature. … [+]
Many grand mansions boast park-like settings, but this Genoese villa is literally one.
Dating back to 1813, the renovated neoclassical Italian mansion is located in the Portofino Regional Natural Park, a protected coastal area in northern Italy along a Mediterranean inlet called the Ligurian Sea. Perched on a hill that separates the villages of Portofino and Camogli, this villa offers views of the Gulf of Tigullio.
Overlooking the Gulf of Tigullio, the salmon exterior of this estate … [+]
Once a small fishing village, Portofino is now a picturesque destination for jet-setter yachts. Colorful houses line the shore. Boutiques, restaurants and art galleries surround the main square.
Portofino, Italy’s most exclusive fishing village on the Ligurian coast.
The understated Camogli remains a more authentic representation of the old Italian Riviera, filled with colorful palazzi, wine bars and seaside eateries.
The villas are surrounded by formal gardens, lawns and mature trees. Stone blocks mark the corners of the peach-coloured façade, while contrasting dark green shutters flank the windows.
The estate’s striking front view reveals peach colored walls and dark green shutters. … [+]
Mixing historic and contemporary styles, this home offers 450 square meters (approximately 4,800 square feet) of modern living space. You can see the sunset from the large terrace in front of the living room. A dining room, sophisticated kitchen, and powder room complete the ground floor.
A view of the park just behind the dining room door.
The primary suite with dressing room, bathroom and balcony is located upstairs. There is also a study and another bedroom. Above it are two more bedrooms with private bathrooms.
One of the home’s bright and airy bedrooms with spectacular views of the bay.
On the top floor is another bedroom with a dressing room and bathroom for a total of 5 bedrooms. A staircase leads to a roof terrace with views all the way to Genoa.
Below the house is a swimming pool with a spacious deck offering panoramic views of the bay and coastline. His 20-square-meter (215-square-foot) building near the pool can be used as a yoga studio.
Viewed from above, the pool reveals lush trees surrounding the terrace.
A separate 45-square-meter (484-square-foot) residence with living room, kitchen, and bedroom may be guest or staff accommodation. There is underground access to the main house.
Jacopo Del Maestro, Managing Director of Building Heritage, is a listing agent for properties located about a 15-minute drive from the Rapallo highway.
The terrace is a quiet place to relax and unwind.
He envisions a family purchasing a vacation home for use “all year round, or as a seasonal retreat from the stress of the city.” The weather, he says, is “excellent in the spring and fall, and the summer is great with night breezes.”
Situated above the bay, the airflow throughout the house creates a pleasant breeze in a calm atmosphere. … [+]
Asking prices are available upon request and can be negotiated to include furniture.
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