Property steeped in history on the Amalfi Coast

This extraordinary property is not merely a place: it is a journey back in time, a precious fragment of history that the Amalfi Coast has been able to welcome back thanks to the vision and care of its owners. A rare gem, restored to the community as an architectural treasure that has survived the centuries.

Access, easier than at other properties in the area, is via just twenty steps leading up an ancient stone path along Via Maestra dei Villaggi, one of Amalfi’s most iconic and evocative scenic routes, which starts at and passes through the village of Tovere. From here, the property opens out onto three terraces with various fruit trees and olive groves, immersed in the tranquillity and radiant light of the coast. On the middle level stands a building of approximately 110 square metres, a structure that preserves the charm of the Middle Ages intact and whose layout is mainly spread over two levels, comprising a spacious entrance hall adorned with charming antique furniture, a fitted kitchen and two bedrooms situated in different parts of the house, both with en-suite bathrooms.

As noted by the renowned art historian Prof. G. Fiengo in his celebrated work Case a volta della Costa di Amalfi, this building is a perfect example of local historical architecture and an authentic part of Amalfi’s cultural heritage. Dating back to the 11th century, the building was originally constructed as a hermit’s chapel: a place of contemplation, silence and spirituality, suspended between sky and sea. The recent conservation restoration has faithfully preserved every original feature. The exposed stone façade, the pointed cross vaults, the lime plasterwork that adorns the interiors, the splendid extradosed roof vaults: every detail tells a thousand-year-old story, recreating an authentic and unique atmosphere. Here, time seems to slow down, leaving room for contemplation and beauty.

This property is truly one of a kind: a sanctuary steeped in spirituality, an architectural masterpiece that spans the centuries, and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for those who wish to own not just a home, but a cultural legacy nestled in the heart of the Amalfi Coast.