Located at the top of Capo Vaticano, a few minutes drive to the stunning Calabrian coastline, and designed by renowned architect L. Giffone of London. The development is set among 18 acres of luscious greenery and features a communal pool (10 x 15m). The site is named after the 18th century “Casale” located on its grounds that has been restored to its original glory adding further charm and exclusivity to this development. Capo Vaticano is the area starting just south of Tropea and approx. 70km from the main airport of Lamezia Terme. Capo Vaticano stretches over lush hills covered with orange trees and olive groves and features a lighthouse perched high over the cliffs from where Sicily and the Aeolian Islands can be seen. Its coastline is beautiful; here you find bays with white sandy beaches, alternating with impressive rock formations. The location is peaceful and a perfect oasis for people looking for a relaxing holiday, yet within a short drive to some of Calabria’s most scenic destinations including Capo Vaticano, Tropea and Pizzo. Relax from the comfort of your sun loungers on your large private terraced area, which has a full view of the swimming pool, ensuring the safety of young children, and assuring your peace of mind.
The Apartment (Full disabled access; wheelchair accessible; ramps and widened doorways) This recently constructed private residence within its own 3 acres of private grounds offers interior designed accommodation which is fully air-conditioned (a must in high summer). This ground floor apartment of approx. 150mq, is furnished and equipped to a very high standard with 4 large private outdoor terraces (one covered), and benefits from stunning panoramic 360° sea and countryside views offering as much space as a luxury villa. There is a stylish open plan kitchen with integrated appliances to include washing machine, dishwasher, fridge freezer, oven, gas hob, microwave, kettle and toaster. The spacious living room and 3 double bedrooms (double bed in each room, leather double sofa bed in living room) all benefit from flat screen televisions with built in DVD to include Sky / many English satellite channels. There are 2 bathrooms / shower room (one en suite).
Located in the Ricadi-Capo Vaticano area known as the prestigious "Coast of the Gods" area, the well-known coastal town Tropea is only 15 minutes’ drive by car and the beautiful beaches of the Capo Vaticano region are only 5-10 minutes away. Shops, restaurants, banks etc are in the village of Ricadi and the village of Spilinga are less than 5 minutes by car in either direction as well as a newly built large shopping centre with over 60 shops.
PROPERTY FEATURES:
· Panoramic Mediterranean View · Mountain View · Spacious · Designer Furnishings · Disabled Access · Wheelchair Accessible · Communal Swimming Pool · Air Conditioning · Fully Equipped Kitchen · Flat Screen TV / DVD in all rooms · Microwave · Dishwasher · Pots and Pans, Utensils · Oven · Refrigerator with freezer section · Washing Machine · Poolside View · Dining Table · Bath · Shower · BBQ · Communal BBQ · Patio · 4 x Private Terraces (one covered terrace) · Parking Available · Linen Included
Tropea – approx. 10 – 15 mins drive away) is situated on one of the most stunning coastlines in the world, and it is no wonder this coast is called “La Costa degli Dei” - the Coast of the Gods. Many regard Tropea as Calabria's jewel, the most picturesque of its towns. Tropea pulls off a rare trick by managing to be both unspoilt and fashionable, becoming one of the most sought-after places in Calabria. The city, dating back to the 17th century, is perched on a natural rock formation cliff 50 metres above sea level, overlooking the turquoise waters. The old town is the architectural and historical centre of this region with impressive churches, mansions, town houses, beautiful piazzas, great shopping and the church of Santa Maria dell’Isola built on a crag of land jutting out to sea. Wandering along the