_Holiday home of the week: Three bedroom villa in Sardinia's glossy Porto Cervo
Three bedroom villa for sale in Porto Cervo, Sardinia
Asking Price: £848,464.58
Headquarters for Italy's paparazzi during the summer months, Porto Cervo is Sardinia's most exclusive resort, offering holidaymakers a glamorous getaway famous for its translucent waters, mega yachts, luxury hotels, glossy nightlife and beautiful people.
A retreat built in the 1960's as Sardinia's answer to billionaire's playground Monaco, Porto Cervo has matured into one of the world's most exclusive resorts but the set up that initially drew the celebrities here remains the same - the area's dazzling coastline.
In Sardinia's north east, Costa Smerelda - or Emerald Coast - is a narrow but long strip of coast framed by rugged green hills, lush vegetation, beautiful inlets, white powder beaches and aquamarine sea.
Summer is the key season and much of the international elite holidays on one of the many mega boats flecking the azure waters surrounding the harbour and the breathtaking bay of Cala di Volpe.
But there are those who prefer to put down roots instead of anchors and, of course, the real estate surrounding Porto Cervo caters for holiday home owners that value both privacy and prestige.
Clustered around Porto Cervo and dotting the landscape from the coast to the hills are some of Sardinia's most spectacular villas.
On the market through Knight Frank is this three bedroom modern bungalow set in an secure gated estate with private garden and terrace with hillside views.
There is direct access to a shared pool set in a groomed Mediterranean-style garden with typical Sardinian vegetation.
The villa has been built 'Costa Smeralda style' using a range of materials including wood, ceramics and tiles. This holiday home is wonderfully light with wonderful exposed beams and terracotta floors with direct access to a private patio and small garden perfect for al-fresco dining or cooling off on hot days.
Porto Cervo marina/Yacht Club is within walking distance (1.7 km)
The property can be enjoyed as a private holiday home or rented out of season. Warm weather extends to September and early October with the crowds largely gone and when the area's hype can truly be enjoyed.
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