• The house stretches over 10,000 square feet, while a languid tour of the estate reveals a medieval watchtower-turned-guest annex and an organic vegetable garden – both of which are included in the asking price of €42 million (Dh200m).
    The house stretches over 10,000 square feet, while a languid tour of the estate reveals a medieval watchtower-turned-guest annex and an organic vegetable garden – both of which are included in the asking price of €42 million (Dh200m).
  • To best serve your guests, the two-level interior features an elegant living room, bedroom and bathroom.
    To best serve your guests, the two-level interior features an elegant living room, bedroom and bathroom.
  • On the outside, the 12th-century watchtower, which was used to defend the land from pirates, retains its military-style facade – large stone walls and a sizeable basement that doubles as a cellar.
    On the outside, the 12th-century watchtower, which was used to defend the land from pirates, retains its military-style facade – large stone walls and a sizeable basement that doubles as a cellar.
  • On other parts of this six-acre property lie a beachfront apartment and a pool-deck guesthouse, each with luxurious bed and bath facilities.
    On other parts of this six-acre property lie a beachfront apartment and a pool-deck guesthouse, each with luxurious bed and bath facilities.
  • Before it was put up for sale, the at-once rustic and romantic space played host to an assortment of high-profile guests, from Hollywood royalty - including Julia Roberts, Ben Stiller and Barbra Streisand - to Napoleon’s brother-in-law – a former king of Naples.
    Before it was put up for sale, the at-once rustic and romantic space played host to an assortment of high-profile guests, from Hollywood royalty - including Julia Roberts, Ben Stiller and Barbra Streisand - to Napoleon’s brother-in-law – a former king of Naples.
  • The main house has four bedrooms and bathrooms, a lightbulb-shaped pool, mini-gym, expansive terraces and a formidable security system.
    The main house has four bedrooms and bathrooms, a lightbulb-shaped pool, mini-gym, expansive terraces and a formidable security system.
  • And if you’re wondering when to time your visit, turns out the warm summers and mild winters make this Mediterranean mansion liveable in all year round.
    And if you’re wondering when to time your visit, turns out the warm summers and mild winters make this Mediterranean mansion liveable in all year round.
  • A two-hour drive from Naples, the property is a two-minute walk from the main street of Praiano.
    A two-hour drive from Naples, the property is a two-minute walk from the main street of Praiano.

In pictures: Hot Property – Villa Lily, Praiano, Campania, Italy

Olive Obina

September 04, 2014

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Located on southern Italy’s breathtaking Amalfi Coast, this villa, which has hosted Hollywood stars for years, is now on the market - pirate watchtower and all. All photos Courtesy Milan Sotheby’s International Realty.

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