Italy, Capri
Mediterranean sea
A unique property on the border of the oldest site on Capri, the splendid Certosa S. Giacomo
100m²
of area
1000m²
outdoors
4
bedrooms
1
bathroom
3km
from sea
On the border of the oldest site on Capri, the splendid Certosa S. Giacomo, a Carthusian monastery, founded in 1363, here is a property that is unique for its characteristics. Close to a small valley that acts as a green backdrop to the street of the hotels, there is a private path leading to several villas. Immersed in the total peace of this protected area due to the presence of the Charterhouse, the old rustic, now in a state of neglect, overlooks the green of a garden on two levels. The structure, built on the valley, has an upper floor accessible from the first path. The ground floor instead looks towards the lower crag perfectly suitable as a garden where you can still find numerous trees and a rich vegetation. The silence and the presence of trees in the background make the image of this building almost unreal, an image that is hard to connect to the lively Via Camerelle and its numerous tourists which is only a 5-minute walk away. A careful renovation could recover the hundred sqm of living space and bring back the outside storage that must be restored with a conservative perspective in mind. The presence of the garden on both sides and on the front of the building, a rarity for a property in the center of Capri, gives good privacy as well as the feeling of being in a place out of time.
Capri is the most famous island in the Gulf of Naples, close to the Amalfi Coast, which is only 30 minutes away. Admired by the great emperors, such as Augusto and Tiberio, thanks to its pleasant climate and fascinating territory, the island stretches for just over 10 sq.km. Mediterranean temperatures favour the production of oil, the famous limoncello, as well as the presence of extraordinary essences, which make the island a place of beauty in all seasons. Capri is rich in architectural monuments, left by those who chose it as a permanent residence. From the Roman Villa Jovis, passing through the Certosa, to the noble residences of the last two hundred years: Villa Lysis and the writers’ villas, such as the panoramic property of Munthe and the ingenius residence belonging to Malaparte. The road built by Krupp is the most well-known among those with a sea view on the island. In Anacapri there are beautiful routes: nature is uncontami-nated; silence and privacy are very important for those who live there. The village preserves the most authentic island spirit, with local handicrafts and quiet streets. From here you can reach the Blue Grotto, a naturalistic miracle that charms all visitors by its colour and magic. Other walks lead to the ‘Small fortress route’ and to the chair-lift of Monte Solaro. The beaches are beautiful, free or managed and equipped, in Marina Grande as well as in Marina Piccola. A lunch at Fontelina turns into a dip at the Faraglioni and a trip to the Punta Carena lighthouse allows you to admire incredible dives and the most beautiful sunset. ‘La Dolce vita’, however, happens in Capri, where the trend-setters meet at any time of day or night. The Piazzetta hosts the glamour of the people, who, since the 50s with Sophia Loren, have never stopped having fun there.
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