The Villa
Because of its special location, the view that surrounds it and the unbroken string of distinguished guests, La Rondinaia is one of the most striking and original villas, not only on the Amalfi Coast but in Italy.
Located in Ravello, it is nestled in a park of incalculable beauty, embedded in rocks-hence the name of the Villa, which looks, indeed, like a swallow’s nest-and required real daring on the part of the builders. In the village there are still tales of masons tied to ropes, forced to work like tightrope walkers suspended in the void of a breathtaking overhang.
the PROPERTY
The Villa covers an area of about 950 meters and is surrounded by private grounds of 2.5 hectacres with serene paths leading through the trees. There are lemon trees, olive trees, pergolas with vines, a cobalt blue swimming pool, a pool house with sauna and panoramic views. The house has six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The interiors have vaulted ceilings, arched windows and doors and long tiled corridors leading to spacious rooms with fireplaces, balconies and terraces.
in EXCLUSIVE
Only the privileged few could access the villa, which was strictly guarded against prying eyes up until 2005. At this point, Gore Vidal found himself physically unable to continue living in such a varied and large space. La Rondinaia then passed to new owners who began a series of intense renovations of the building and the surrounding land, giving new life to the villa, no less prestigious or exclusive than la Rondinaia’s previous existence. The villa is still reserved for a limited select choice of guests who are able to appreciate the presence of the memories contained within the villa’s walls and the extraordinarily beautiful setting.
