A delightful residence of times past near Naples — Property 86892

A delightful residence of times past near Naples

Villa della Marchesa sits on a fenced property in the centre of the historical village of Lauro, 34 km east of Naples. The exceptionally big house measures 1000 sqm living space ! And was originally a convent transformed in the XVIII century into a residential country house. The interior of the villa has been completely renovated down to the last detail while maintaining its original charm and character. Every stone was picked up, dusted off and put back where it belonged. The villa and its garden are classified by the Italian Ministry of Fine Arts. Ground floor: a reception hall, two large drawing rooms, a small private chapel, a large fully-equipped old country style kitchen, three powder rooms, a laundry. First floor: two living rooms, a music room, a formal dining room, a library and five bedrooms, each one with bathroom, a kitchen and a large terrace.

Location Lauro Nola < Naples Province < Campania < Italy

Lauro Nola < Naples Province < Campania < Italy

 marks the location of this property in Nola

Availability for the villa in Italy

Last updated on:

Wednesday, 13 August 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

Normal availability

Beginning April until end of November

Rental rates for the villa in Italy

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Notes to the rental rates

• Refundable security deposit, heating, wood for fireplace, telephone, mandatory house cleaning to be paid in euros on the premises: Refundable security deposit: EUR 1500.
  Heating (if required): metered. Please be aware that central heating is expensive in Italy and that it is available only in the upper floor. Wood for fireplace: please check prices on the premises, fireplace can be lightened only by the staff. Telephone: metered. Mandatory house cleaning service (2 hours per day, also on Sundays, for bedroom and bathroom cleaning): EUR 200 set price per week year-round, to be paid in cash upon arrival.
  
• Bed, bath and kitchen linens changed on Saturdays, water, electricity, gas, final cleaning, pool cleaning service, garden maintenance all included in the price.
  
• Extra services available on request (domestic help, meal on your first evening, cook, first shopping, breakfast), to be specified when booking and to be paid in cash in euros on the premises at the end of each working day:
  Extra domestic help (house cleaning, washing and ironing): EUR 14 per hour from Monday to Saturday / on Sundays and holidays: EUR 24 per hour.
  Typical meal on your first evening, after a long trip: EUR 30 per person.
  Cook for dinner during the week: EUR 20 - 30 per person.
  First shopping: EUR 120 (expenses for a few basics and shopping time included).
  Daily breakfast service: coffee, tea, milk, orange juice, mineral water, bread, butter, fresh brioche, jam, honey, muesli, yogurt and boiled egg EUR 10 per person.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the villa in Italy

Historic ambience, character and charme

This is a place to start a voyage back to past epochs, into other worlds. You will find a shimmering century-old marble floor in the reception hall, ancient (handmade!) maiolica tile floors or traditional Neapolitan 'cotto' in the living rooms, one spacious room leads to the next..., halls and drawings rooms follow each other..., fine round arches decorate the ceilings, vases decorate the marble fireplaces, Murrina glass shines above the long table in the dining room, paintings adorn many a room and a concert grand piano awaits gifted hands in the large drawing room... The villa is completely and consistently furnished with antiques, and relaxing in one of the many sofas you wish to drift back to the past.

Classified by the Ministry of Fine Arts

You may know that comparable houses have, almost without exception, all been converted into residences or hotels, which are now presented in an anonymous style; the flair of the old palaces has often vanished in the course of modernisation. Unlike this trend, the property offered here has always been owned by the family, it is privately run and has retained its authentic atmosphere: Villa della Marchesa remains unchanged, from tip to toe (on nearly 1000 sqm floor area!) the furnishing is original, a place where you can experience how life might have been in the 18th century. Here you'll enjoy the friendly atmosphere of a private family residence and all the comforts which make it agreeable for a larger group to stay together in one house. The villa is well-equipped and is has staff for work in the house and garden.

What to do in the region?

The small town of Lauro (approx. 3500 inhabitants) has three Cappuccino bars, a bank, a grocery shop, a small supermarket, a butcher, two pizzerias, two restaurants, and a few agritouristic restaurants just outside the town, a hairdresser (also available a hairdressing service at home), a chemistry and a post office. There is a fruit, vegetable and houseware market once a week. Although a car is necessary in the region there are some public transports: a bus stop is at walking distance, and the bus will take you to the centre of Naples (approx. 4 times per day during July and August, approx. 10 times per day during other months/no bus service on Sundays). From there you get the ferry to the islands of Ischia and Capri. The most beautiful beaches can be found at the Amalfi coast which can be reached by car in less than one hour. Several beach resorts can be reached also by train.