Inside Christian De Sica’s villa in Capri

Christian De Sica’s villa is part of the historic residence “The Four Winds,” one of those that contributed to the myth of Capri, designed and built by the American symbolist painter and poet Elihu Vedder, between 1900 and 1903, on the slopes of Mount Solaro. 

The villa of the De Sica family, in Capri style, was built in what was once the artist studio of Vedder. A destiny that will continue with the subsequent owners: sold to Earl Brewster, the villa “The Four Winds” was a long-stay residence for the writer D. H. Lawrence who worked here on the drafting of his famous book: “Lady Chatterley’s Lover”. The entire property changed hands again at the end of the 1930s, and continued to be frequented by many artists, including Joseph Beuys (who has dedicated one of his famous works to Capri) and Cy Twombly.

The villa has a unique view of Capri and both of the Bay of Naples and the Gulf of Salerno.  Surrounded by garden with citrus, rose bushes, lavender olives trees, and palm trees, it is reachable from the port and, ten minutes walk from the famous Piazzetta di Capri.  The property has been completely renovated with over a total of 250 square meters of interiors.

Divided over two floors, this villa is in a high panoramic position, offering sweeping views of the horizon and the enchanting profile of Vesuvius.  Access to the large panoramic living room is from one of two terraces overlooking the sea, extraordinarily bright thanks to the high vaulted ceilings and large windows that open onto the green garden and the sea, completed by a kitchen and a bathroom.

Part of the living area can also be used as a bedroom.  Above, on the roof is a terrace offering panoramic views of Capri.  The sleeping area, connected internally by a staircase and externally accessible from the garden, includes two double bedrooms, each with an en suite bathroom.  There is also a guest area that can be used as a spa.  Owned by famous actor Christian De Sica and his wife Silvia Verdones since 1996, the villa is now for sale exclusively with Lionard Luxury Real Estate.