This splendid private villa has spectacular sea views of the Gulf of San Terenzo in Lerici, Liguria. This fabulous property was built in 1962 by famous Russian architect André Svetchine, who built many celebrities’ villas along the Riviera including Christian Dior’s villa.
The villa is conveniently situated on the hills above Lerici, with dramatic views that look out over the seaside, the Gulf of Poets and the picturesque Castle of Lerici. It is within walking distance of local beaches and the town centre with local shops and facilities. The luxury private marina of Porto Lotti is also only a few minutes’ drive away.
Inside, the luxury property boasts large, bright rooms, most of which enjoy spectacular sea views and all of which have high-quality finishings. The ground floor features a large entrance hall with a wonderful staircase, a spacious garage, a functional utility room and an elevator that provides access to the first floor. There is a bathroom, a tiled kitchen with fitted cabinets, a dining room and a living room with an open fireplace and doors opening onto a magnificent conservatory where you can relax and enjoy the stunning views.
There is also a self-contained studio apartment comprising a bedroom, bathroom and kitchen which would make an ideal space for your staff or guests.
The other bedrooms are on the first floor and can be reached either by the internal lift or with the staircase. This level consists of a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom/shower room and private living area, plus three more bedrooms and two more bathrooms.
A cosy study on the second floor offers extra living space that could even be used as a spare bedroom. All the bathrooms have been recently refurbished and feature luxury fittings and finishings. Outside, the villa has a landscaped Italian garden planted with lavender and olive trees surrounding the panoramic terrace with its elegant fountain. All this is for sale now for 4.6 million euro.
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