Villa Augustea

Villa Augustea is located along the coastal road, 3 km from Amalfi town centre, one of the most enchanting spots of the Amalfi coast. Villa Augustea (250 metres squared indoors, 550 metres squared outdoors) boasts 6 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 13 guests. It comprises of a main house and a separate annex with 2 bedrooms (one double and one twin) each with its own en-suite bathroom and shower and a beautiful swimming pool.

The main entrance leads to a small lounge area with a door to a spacious bedroom. It is furnished with a double bed and a single sofa bed. It has an ensuite bathroom with Jacuzzi tub, TV, in built wooden robe, antique chest of drawers and sliding iron shutters, which open to the lovely balcony with blue printed tiles, sun loungers and sea view.

Surrounded by green olive groves, pine trees and many other Mediterranean plants all cascading down to the sea, Villa Augustea has ample terraces on three different levels covered by violet bougainvillea pergolas, with outdoor furniture, in built seating area, marble tables and garden seats. These all provide very comfortable areas for 'al fresco' meals. More paved terraces and gardens, with pink and red geraniums, are situated around the property; the swimming pool, set on the terrace at the third and lower level, is surrounded by a spacious terrace with terracotta floor, 12 sun loungers, 2 showers, shaded area with dining table and chairs for 12.

From the lounge area, a stone staircase (20 steps) take you down to the spacious dining/sitting room with seating for 12 and sliding iron shutters, which open to the terrace with in built seating, blue and yellow printed tiles, wicker chairs and sea views. On the left of the sitting room, a small corridor leads to 2 double bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom with shower. The larger bedroom has windows with sea view, the other has French doors opening to a side terrace. On the right of the sitting room is a fourth spacious bedroom with double bed, en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and windows with sea views.

The sitting room, with terracotta floors and attractive blue zodiacal puzzle tiles, has been furnished in elegant coastal style with a beautiful, precious crystal table with a marble base and ample and comfortable sofas and chairs. French windows open onto the terrace. The bedrooms, furnished in a modern and tasteful coastal fashion, open through French doors onto the terraces or balconies, where one can escape to relax and enjoy the views or sunbathe.

The dining room has a table seating for up to 14 people. It has a door opening to the kitchen and another door opening directly onto the terrace, which is equipped with a round ceramic table seating 14 people and a barbecue. The fully equipped kitchen has 8 gas rings, an American refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher and French window opening directly onto the terrace.

The annex has 2 bedrooms; one double with wrought iron bed head, the other with twin beds, both with TV, white and blue printed tiled floors, windows to the back of house and blue French doors opening to the terrace. Each bedroom has en-suite bathroom with shower and doors to the terrace. From this terrace, 19 steps lead up to the parking area and 15 steps lead down to the second level, (reachable also from the sitting room through an internal staircase of 12 steps) covered by a beautiful bougainvillea pergola, with outdoor furniture, dining table, 12 seats, garden seats, in built seating and outside lighting. 3 steps lead down to a further terrace with garden seats and rocking chairs surrounded by palms, green olive groves, pine trees and splendid views over the sea. A further 40 steps down, you can reach the third and lower level, which has comfortable and furnished outdoor spaces, swimming pool (8m x 4m), 2 showers, covered dining area for al fresco meals with table and chairs for 12 and beautiful views over the sea below.

The 2 nearest restaurants are situated at about 300 metres from the villa. All essentials (bars, shops, banks, and post office) are situated in Amalfi town centre. 400 steps, close to the villa, lead to a public beach with 2 restaurants, as well as umbrellas and sun loungers to rent. The bus stop marked SITA to Amalfi (15 mins) and Positano (35 mins) is on the main road. Ferries and hydrofoils depart daily from Amalfi to Capri (1½ h.), Positano (20 min.), Ischia (2½ h) and Salerno (1 h.). The services operate only during the Summer season. Access to the villa is via a remote-controlled gate situated at road level, opening onto the parking area with space for 2/3 medium sized cars). A car is advised.