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Villa Asia
Positano
Amalfi Coast
EXTERNAL DESCRIPTION
Villa Asia is a two level villa built in the 19th century , located in one of
the most beautiful spots of the town. This house is especially attractive for
its
spaciousness and proximity to the lively center of Positano.
At Villa Asia guests will fully enjoy the pleasure of a stay into a charming and
authentic ancient house of the Amalfi Coast..
The spacious interiors have high vaulted ceilings and thick stone walls, which
is characteristic of the ancient buildings of the area.
The interiors have been recently restored , and furnished with taste and charm
with antiques ( some very precious consequently the villa is not suitable for
children
under 12 years of age) quality pieces , prints , ceramics and paintings.
Designed to make your stay as comfortable as possible, the many modern amenities
include
independently-controlled central heating and air-conditioning a phone for both
incoming and outgoing calls , satellite TV, clothes washer, dishwasher , WI-FI,
etc.
The villa features three different terraces with commanding view over the bay
and the town of Positano. The terraces are beautiful planted with bougainvillea,
roses
and other local ornamental plants. Beside the villa is a delightful garden
planted with seasonal vegetables, if in season the produce is available to
guests.
Situated high up in town, naturally there are steps to climb ( approx. 83.) but
for those seeking space, privacy, comfort and above all wide panoramic views of
the sea
and of the village , the climb is worth .
Parking may be tricky here but there is no need for a car as restaurants, bars,
boutiques and all immediate necessities are close at hand and a short walk or
bus ride
downhill leads to the town center and to the two beaches.However, if you do have a car, paid garages ( to be booked in advance) are in
the neighbourhood . Additional charge about 20 euros per day must be paied locally.
INTERNAL DESCRIPTION
Accommodation is spread across two levels.
The main entrance leads on a large panoramic terrace, part of which, shaded by a
pergola, is suitable for dining with a wood table for 6-10 people.
Three large rooms of the ground floor have direct access to the large panoramic
terrace through glass doors and wood shutters. There is a spacious double
bedroom with
en-suite bathroom with shower and separate dressing area, a warm and spacious
living room comfortably furnished with a three seater sofa , two armchairs and
an open
fireplace, a dining room with a round dining table and a flat screen satellite
TV.
The dining room has direct access to the kitchen which is fully equipped with
gas stovetop, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and an additional window
overlooking
the water. From the kitchen, through a glass door, you enter a panoramic side
terrace bordering the garden cultivated with seasonal vegetables; the terrace is
suitable
for dining with a table for 6/8 people shaded by a sun umbrella.
An internal staircase of 18 stairs leads from the dining room to the second
floor. The second floor contains a small corridor which gives access to two
double
bedrooms. At the end of corridor is a large bathroom with shower.
The two double bedrooms have thick curtains, large wardrobes, antique furniture
and
direct access to a balcony plenty big enough for lounging and eating out. The
balcony is shaded by a pergola with a bamboo roof and enjoys wonderful views of
the sea
and of the village.
AMENITIES
Satellite TV , WI-FI, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, air-conditioning (
bedrooms only) , CD/DVD player, toaster, cooker (4 gas rings), ironing
facilities,
hairdryers
ACCESS
Villa Asia will be reached from the street level going up an external stairway
which consists of approximately 83 steps.
DISTANCES
The entrance of the house is only a short walk away from the one-way internal
road housing local traffic and Positano's inner transport system only.Shops, restaurants and cafés can be found along the internal road , within 100
meters from the house. At the same distance is a pay parking garage (where a
space can
be reserved in advance) and a bus stop for the local yellow-bus that circulates
around Positano and takes to the pedestrian area downtown ( bus ticket is 1,50
euros
per person per each trip) .
The pedestrian area can also be reached on foot through the old, typical ramps
of stairs and romantic lanes which characterize Positano ; the local bus will
take
guests back up from the centre down below.
From the pedestrian area , the main beach of Positano, called Spiaggia Grande,
can only be reached on foot in 5/6 minutes by following a charming downhill
alley closed
to traffic, which will take to the beach in approximately 600 meters. This alley
is full of colourful shops and boutiques, where guests will be able to shop for
fashion and local hand-made goods.
Ferries and hydrofoils to Capri (20min), Naples (50 min), Amalfi (30 min) and
Salerno (1½h) leave from a pier to the right of the main beach.
The other villages of the coast are easily reached by blue buses marked SITA.
At about 1,5 km far from the house is the SITA bus stop which offers regular
service to and from Amalfi and Sorrento , every 45 minutes / 1 hour and can be
reached by
local mini buses .
Airports : Naples 70 Km, Rome ( Fiumicino) 330 Km
VILLA ASIA
Trattasi di villa duplex di circa
125 mq, sita in un edificio storico risalente al XIX secolo nel cuore di
Positano, a pochi minuti dalla spiaggia (600 mt) e in una bellissima zona
pedonale con una ricca scelta di negozi e ristoranti a portata di mano. Il
centro cittadino si raggiunge comodamente in autobus - la zona è ben servita dal
trasporto pubblico locale - o a piedi, percorrendo le belle stradine che si
arrampicano lungo la collina dove si concentrano i café ed i negozi di
artigianato. L’isola di Capri, Amalfi e Napoli sono collegate da un servizio di
aliscafo, mentre l’aeroporto di Napoli dista circa 70 km.
La villa, che ospita fino a 6 persone, si sviluppa su due piani. Al piano terra
si trova la zona giorno che comprende un grande salotto con camino, divano e
poltrone, una sala da pranzo con TV e una luminosa cucina abitabile fornita di
moderni elettrodomestici. Accanto alla zona giorno è sita anche la prima camera
da letto matrimoniale con bagno en suite (con doccia). Gli ospiti apprezzeranno
sicuramente la terrazza panoramica fronte mare con pergolato coperto nella parte
frontale della villa e il patio laterale con orto, a cui si giunge invece dalla
cucina.
La zona notte vera e propria si trova al piano superiore ed offre due camere da
letto matrimoniali riccamente arredate e illuminate direttamente dal grande
balcone, ed un bagno completo con doccia.
Tutte le stanze dispongono di aria condizionata.
Nota: dal momento che la villa si trova in posizione leggermente elevata, si
raggiunge salendo alcune scale.
Dotazioni aggiuntive:
- lavatrice
- lavastoviglie
- microonde
- tostapane
- TV satellitare
- lettore CD / lettore DVD
- Internet Wi Fi
- set da stiro
- asciugacapelli
- aria condizionata (fornita solamente nelle stanze da letto)
- riscaldamento (a pagamento)
- lenzuola e asciugamani
- cambio bi settimanale di biancheria
- servizio di pulizie giornaliero (sei giorni su sette)
- servizi su richiesta (a pagamento): consegna spesa a domicilio, servizio di
pulizie aggiuntivo, fornitura di biancheria aggiuntiva, baby sitter, culla,
servizio di pick up, facchino, parcheggio privato (raggiungibile a piedi)
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PERIODS
Peak Season: 28/06-30/08
High Season : 31/05-28/06, 30/08-27/09
Medium Season : 19/04-26/04, 03/05-31/05, 27/09-25/10, 20/12-03/01/2015
Low Season : 04/01-19/04, 26/04-03/05, 25/10-20/12
SERVICES
Services included: Electricity/air conditioning consumption , final cleaning ,
maid service 3 hours x 6 days a week, linen change twice per week ( on Saturday
and
Wednesday) gardening service, WI-FI
Heating = Euro 150,00 per week payable locally in cash
Services upon request by prior arrangement ( supplied and payable locally ):
grocery shopping and deliver ( (€ 30,00) additional maid service (€ 15,00 per
hour), extra linen (€ 20,00 per room), crib (€ 50,00 per week) , baby sitting (
E 15,00
per hour) porter service on request, wood for the fireplace is charged according
to usage, airport transfers ( please enquire for details and prices). For those
with
cars, a parking space is provided in a private parking lot, situated at 5
minutes walk from the property ((€ 20,00 per day per each car)
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