Restored 18th Century Villa on the Italian Riviera
Castello Canevaro is nestled in a landscaped park set dramatically on a cliff top overlooking the Ligurian Sea, with sweeping views over the Gulf of Tigullio to the west, and the peninsula of Sestri Levante to the east.
The region is renowned for its charming Riviera towns: Portofino, Rapallo, Santa Margherita Ligure, and Sestri Levante.
The property dates back to 1550, built as a Saracen watchtower for pirates in the gulf. The property was converted into a castello in the 17th century in the “Alessian" architectural style, referencing the 16th century architect Galeazzo Alessi.
In the 19th century, the castle was purchased by the mariner and Consul to the Kingdom of Sardinia, Guiseppe Canevaro, whose name the castello still bears. The castle passed to his son, the Duke of Castelvari and of Zoagli, and has remained in the same family to the present day.
Fully restored, the property offers 20 bedrooms across 11,843 square feet of interior space across 3 levels, with several terraces across the property, and one atop the ancient watchtower.
The 2 acre property has direct access to the sea and the Arenella beach.
Located in Zoagli, this property is located 12 km from Portofino, and a 40-minute drive from the Cinque Terre area.
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