An Exceptional Villa Overlooking The Gulf Of Poets, Liguria (Italy)

Set above Lerici with sweeping views over the Gulf of Poets, this elegant property offers approximately 385 sq m (approx. 4,144 sq ft) of accommodation across three levels, surrounded by 5,376 sq m (approx. 57,867 sq ft) of private grounds. A striking floor-to-ceiling window frames the sea views from the main reception room. The interconnected sitting room, dining room and study open onto a covered portico and sea-facing terraces, creating a natural flow between indoor and outdoor living. A spacious kitchen with Carrara marble finishes and a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom complete this floor. The lower floor accommodates four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The entire upper floor is dedicated to the principal suite, with its own panoramic terrace, an internal lift connecting it to the main living floor and a separate external entrance. Terracotta and parquet flooring, bespoke cabinetry, contemporary design pieces and antiques give the interiors a warm, individual character. A laundry room and additional storage serve the practical needs of the house. The terraced gardens follow the hillside, with mature Mediterranean planting, natural rock and traditional dry-stone walls. Covered terraces, a barbecue area, and a vegetable garden provide inviting spaces for everyday outdoor living, while carefully placed lighting brings the grounds to life after sunset. On the western side of the house, the 11 x 5 (approx. 36 x 16.4 ft) meter swimming pool sits on a generous sun terrace overlooking the Gulf and the Castle of Lerici, enjoying the afternoon and evening light. Automatic gates, an alarm system and video surveillance complement parking for seven cars, including one covered space, with a substantial cellar beneath. A welcoming coastal home, equally suited to family gatherings, entertaining and quieter stays throughout the year. Location The Gulf of Poets has long attracted writers and artists, with Percy Bysshe Shelley, Mary Shelley and Lord Byron among the names associated with this stretch of the Italian Riviera. Its historic seaside villages, sheltered coves and Mediterranean hillsides retain much of that enduring appeal. Portovenere lies across the Gulf, with the Cinque Terre further along the coast, both offering opportunities to explore by boat. Close to the Tuscan border, the property is also well placed for the Versilia coast, with Forte dei Marmi approximately 40 minutes away by car. Connections Pisa International Airport is approximately 70 km (approx. 43 miles) away. La Spezia Centrale railway station provides onward connections to major Italian cities, while the A12 motorway at Sarzana offers convenient access along the Ligurian coast and into Tuscany.