Christian De Sica has a special connection with Capri. He first set foot there at the age of nine to visit his father Vittorio, who was making a film. Gulf of Napleswith Sophia Loren and Clark Gable. He immediately fell in love with the charm of this place, which would later become his. good retreat, a paradise where you can hide with your wife Silvia, contemplate the beauty of nature and recharge your batteries. Since then, the island of Capri has become the protagonist of the private life of the famous actor, comedian, showman Christian De Sica and his wife Silvia Verdone, where since 1996 they have settled in this magnificent villa that they have just sold with Lionard Luxury Real Estate.
Historic house on the island
The villa is part of the historical residence “I Quattro Venti”, one of those that contributed to the creation of the myth of Capri, designed and built by the American symbolist artist and poet Elihu Vedder between 1900 and 1903 on the slopes of Mount Solaro. Villa De Sica in the style of Capri was built in the studio of the artist Vedder. A fate that will continue with subsequent owners: sold to Earl Earl Brewster, the Four Winds Villa became the long-term residence of the writer D. H. Lawrence, who would work here to write his famous book, The Lady’s Lover. Chatterley”. The entire property would change hands again in the late thirties and would continue to be frequented by many artists, including Joseph Beuys (who dedicated one of his famous works to Capri) and Cy Twombly.
Two steps from the square
The villa has a unique view of Capri and at the same time the Gulf of Naples and Salerno. Surrounded by a splendid garden of citrus and olive trees, guaranteeing complete privacy, thanks to its strategic position it is easily accessible from the port and only ten minutes walk from the famous Piazzetta Capri. Completely renovated with quality materials and attention to detail, the villa occupies a total area of 250 square meters of internal space, harmoniously divided into two floors. The large panoramic living room is accessed from one of the two terraces overlooking the sea, unusually bright thanks to the high vaulted ceilings and large windows overlooking the greenery of the garden and the sea, with a kitchen and service area. . Part of the living area can also be used as a bedroom, and thanks to the retractable shading systems, it becomes a completely independent room with a bathroom and convenient wardrobes. On either side of the living room are two large terraces, perfectly equipped for a comfortable stay at any time of the day.
Magnificent terrace
Above, on the roof, there is another magnificent terrace. The sleeping area, connected inside by a comfortable staircase and accessible from the outside from the garden, includes two double bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. Adjacent, but independent of the villa, is an annex used as a spa area, with magnificent mosaics and a bathroom that could easily be converted into a guest space. There is another magnificent panoramic terrace on the roof. As of today, the connection is severed, but only for a moment. Because De Sica on Capri will forever remain part of the history of the island. And, perhaps, the son of the great Vittorio has already noticed another one.