A seven-bedroom luxury residence at the Aga Khan’s Costa Smeralda Resort in Sardinia is on the market for £10.6 million.
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The villa has the exclusive Yacht Club Costa Smeralda nearby. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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The villa overlooks the Mediterranean at Liscia di Vacca. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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The star of the 9,687 square feet Villa Amoras home is a swimming pool that passes underneath the entire house. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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The villa has open-plan living and a dining room of 1,500 square feet. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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There are views of the La Maddalena archipelago and at times snow-capped mountains of Corsica. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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The Milan-based architect Luca Scacchetti designed the villa along the lines of the rural houses of the local Gallura region. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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Villa Amoras comprises several buildings that surround a courtyard around a part of the pool. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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The Turin-based luxury furniture maker Poltrona Frau has customised the furniture. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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The buyers can build a spa and two further suites on the grounds of the villa. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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The villa has air conditioning, heating, wireless internet, satellite TV, an alarm system, fitness area and covered parking spaces. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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An outdoor kitchen and covered dining area combine to create a pleasant outdoor evening. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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Prince Karim Aga Khan IV developed Costa Smeralda towards the end of the 1950s. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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The listing agent is London-based Beauchamp Estates. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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The kitchen is spacious and fully equipped with a large storage space and central island. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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The ceilings are vaulted. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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The home has a master bedroom suite and three more en-suite bedrooms with walk-in wardrobes. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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The bedrooms let in plenty of light. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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One of the bathrooms. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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An overview of the property which has room for expansion. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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The villa has the exclusive Yacht Club Costa Smeralda nearby. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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The villa overlooks the Mediterranean at Liscia di Vacca. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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The star of the 9,687 square feet Villa Amoras home is a swimming pool that passes underneath the entire house. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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The villa has open-plan living and a dining room of 1,500 square feet. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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There are views of the La Maddalena archipelago and at times snow-capped mountains of Corsica. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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The Milan-based architect Luca Scacchetti designed the villa along the lines of the rural houses of the local Gallura region. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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Villa Amoras comprises several buildings that surround a courtyard around a part of the pool. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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The Turin-based luxury furniture maker Poltrona Frau has customised the furniture. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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The buyers can build a spa and two further suites on the grounds of the villa. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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The villa has air conditioning, heating, wireless internet, satellite TV, an alarm system, fitness area and covered parking spaces. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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An outdoor kitchen and covered dining area combine to create a pleasant outdoor evening. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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Prince Karim Aga Khan IV developed Costa Smeralda towards the end of the 1950s. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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The listing agent is London-based Beauchamp Estates. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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The kitchen is spacious and fully equipped with a large storage space and central island. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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The ceilings are vaulted. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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The home has a master bedroom suite and three more en-suite bedrooms with walk-in wardrobes. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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The bedrooms let in plenty of light. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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One of the bathrooms. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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An overview of the property which has room for expansion. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
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The villa has the exclusive Yacht Club Costa Smeralda nearby. Courtesy Beauchamp Estates
James Bond-esque villa with underfloor swimming pool going for Dh60m – in pictures
Liz Claus
06 August, 2015
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