Located above the picturesque village of Praiano a mere 9 kilometers from Positano, Gioia is a completely renovated house offering unforgettable views over the coast line. Gioia deploys on three levels and what is really stunning is the lower level with its infinity pool overlooking the blue sea, Positano and the famous Faraglioni of the island of Capri at a distance. Gioia is in fact composed of two areas that can be independent of each other as both have their own kitchen and dining area and tables. The house is furnished in elegant style typical of the Amalfi Coast and there is air conditioning throughout.
Gioa ( Joy ) offers the perfect balance for a wonderful, relaxing vacation. One can enjoy the peace of a Mediterranean-style small town villa while being within reach of two of the most beautiful and exciting seaside destinations in Italy, with shops, sites, cultural events and restaurants.
Perched along the coastline, it enjoys a 180 degree view of the Mediterranean, with the Island of Capri and its world famous faraglioni on the horizon and the magical town of Positano to the right.
Begun as a 16th century olive oil mill that was completely renovated into a fabulous home. While the structure and some its characteristic features such as the cupola ceilings, the arches and even a good-luck stone on top of the upstairs master bedroom were kept intact, modern and sophisticated features were added to the house, such as a wired home electronic system that includes DSL Internet access, a stereo system that piped into all rooms, including the bathrooms; and an extremely quiet central air conditioning system, with a dual system for heating in the winter, It makes it a year round vacation retreat.
The bathrooms and the kitchens have beautifully appointed handcrafted features, such as travertine marble sinks and old Neapolitan tile backsplashes, and modern appliances of the highest standard.
All bedrooms have en suite baths, two kitchens and two outdoor terraces. On yet a third level there is a magnificent infinity pool that makes you feel as if you could swim into the sea in front of you. A fourth terrace has a wonderful shaded lemon tree pergola, where you can sit and have a drink or rest on a lounge chair in peace and seclusion.


The upstairs area (approx 120 square meters ) sleeps 4 with two bedrooms and two bathrooms The downstairs area (approx 65 sqm) sleeps 2 with a large bedroom and bathroom (plus a Guest WC .)
UPPER FLOOR
From the entrance on the street level you enter into a terrace above the property. An external staircase with 20 steps takes you to a large terracotta tile terrace with a breathtaking view of the sea. The terrace is decorated with large terracotta vases with a variety of flowers and plants and furnished with a set of wicker furniture (a two-seat sofa, two chairs and a coffee table) and a number of canvas foldable deck-chairs. It is shaded by a very large natural linen market umbrella and a Spanish-style canvas canopy of the same color. At night the terrace is softly illuminated by in-ground lighting hidden behind the terracotta vases and Moroccan style candles lanterns hanging above a outdoor table (for 8) made with a patchwork of Vietri tiles.
Through two large glass arched doors you enter into the living area, two wide rooms (ca 50 sqm) with cupola ceilings, a picture window that looks out to the sea and a fireplace. It is simply and elegantly furnished with a white sofa, a round glass & metal coffee table and a set of wicker furniture (a two-seat sofa and two chairs).Mbr> Off the open space outside the living area is the kitchen, with a large single glass panel door facing the sea, the eat-in-kitchen has a wooden table that sits 6-8, an extra-spacious travertine sink, a backsplash of antique Neapolitan tiles, wooden and tile countertops, an American-size stainless steel refrigerator, a semiprofessional stove, an electric oven and a quiet dishwasher. The kitchen also has various size espresso machines and a Melita coffee maker.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
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The master bedroom gets its light and view from a large single glass panel door facing the sea and is furnished with a 19th century cast iron queen-size canopy bed. The wall opposite the bed has built in closets and a desk equipped with a computer with 24x7 access to the Internet, a printer and a fax machine. The bathroom has walls painted in the Venetian spatula style and a handmade Vietri tile floor. It has a shower, bidet and sink set on a travertine countertop.
The second bedroom is a small ( 140 Square Feet), but lovely with two twin size beds that can be joined to form a king sized bed. The wall opposite the bed has built-in closets with drawers. To compensate for its size, the bedroom opens into a spacious second bathroom with hand painted ochre Venetian plaster walls and a Vietri tiled floor. There is a shower, bathtub, bidet and sink set into a travertine countertop.
LOWER FLOOR
Approximately 20 external steps down will lead you to the lower terrace. Under a bougainvillea pergola shaded by canvas and cotton curtains, a large handmade outdoor table of Vietri tiles allows you to eat or drink in front of the exquisite view of Positano and the Mediterranean Sea.
In front of the terrace is a beautiful grass lawn kept green all year round by a sprinkler system that runs in the evening. To the right is a huge, hand-made terracotta vase, which sits next to an old pomegranate tree.
The master bedroom of the looks out at the sea through an all glass arched wall. There is a queen size bed and a built-in closet with drawers. The bathroom , which adjoins the room, is hand painted hand-made Venetian spatula technique and has a Vietri tiled floor. There is a bathtub, shower, bidet and sink set into a travertine countertop.
Next to the master bedroom (with its own access to the terrace and a magical view of the sea through a glass wall), the living room (ca 40 sqm) is furnished with two white sofas. A large wood dining table separates the living area from the kitchen area, which has a travertine marble sink, dishwasher, retro-style refrigerator and a handmade Vietri tile backsplash.
GARDEN
Hidden on the side and below the lawn is a vegetable garden on which the gardener grows tomatoes, potatoes (for which Praiano is famous), eggplant, herbs and delicious wild arugula. When in season all of this produce will be available to you.
POOL AREA
Going down another 20 steps and to the right is the fruit-lined (lemon, plum and apricot) path to the pool area. At the pool, sitting under the pergola, looking out at the sea, with Capri on the horizon and Positano to the right, you will feel like you are in your own private paradise. Three elegant steel lounge chaises and six foldable deck chairs allow you to stay under the sun or rest in the shade while enjoying the sensational view. In the pool, the infinity side toward the sea gives the startling feeling of being able to swim straight into the sea.
A few steps past an outdoor shower, hidden behind stones and a bougainvillea-covered iron cupola, is the fourth terrace. This too faces the sea, Capri and Positano and is shaded by lemon trees. Under the pergola of lemon trees is a hand-made round ceramic table and four iron chairs. It's a perfect spot for drinks at sunset.

Terrace, 2 Living Rooms, 2 Dining Rooms, 2 Kitchens

2 Double Bedrooms with en suite Bathrooms
1 Twin/King Bedroom with en suite Bathroom

1 Bathroom with Shower
1 Half Bath
2 Bathrooms with Shower and Tub

Stove, Oven, Private Barbecue, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Only, Phone, High Speed Internet Access, Satellite TV with English Speaking Channels, DVD,

Private Inground Pool, 5 x 10 meters, Air Conditioning, Views, Midweek Linen and Towel Change
PAID PARKING
DISTANCE TO PARKING: 0.5km

 

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LOCATION NEAREST AIRPORT: Naples, 50km CITIES AND TOWNS: Nearest shop 5 min walk, Positano 12km, Amalfi 20 min. walk, Ravello 30 min. walk, Sorrento 40 min. walk, Salerno 45km, Naples 50km NOTES Children under 10 years of age not permitted for safety reasons.