Ulivi Estate - Porto Rafael

One-of-a kind waterfront Estate in Porto Rafael

The Ulivi Estate is a unique and rare waterfront oasis of calm in the quiet hamlet of Porto Rafael, a short drive to glamorous Porto Cervo. Commanding nearly 7.4 acres (3 hectares) of beautiful grounds leading down to a private sandy beach, this magnificent two-villa estate offers ultimate privacy and multiple outdoor spaces showcasing picturesque views of the famed Archipelago de La Maddalena Islands and the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

The highlight of the home is its location and celebrated architecture by renowned Architect Michele Busiri Vici. The Ulivi Estate is one with its natural surroundings including gardens bursting with colour, expansive lawns, pristine pink sand beaches, verdant hillsides of Mediterranean maquis shrubland, and alluring natural sculptures of granite rock formations. And, of course, the sea.

The estate's chic white adobe facade, draped in cascades of bright purple bougainvillea and topped with terracotta roof tiles, is a stunning palette against the cerulean sea beyond. Comprising of two residences — the main manor offers six bedrooms and five full baths, while the guest house includes four en suite bedrooms. The property was built in harmony with its Mediterranean surroundings and boasts a concealed, private setting overlooking the beautiful Islands of La Maddalena, Santo Stefano, Spargi and Budelli. The impressive grounds lead down to a private sandy beach shaded by olive and oleander groves.

THE PROPERTIES AND GROUNDS

The main residence is a white-stucco villa built in 1969 by renowned Architect Michele Busiri Vici to reflect the surrounding natural beauty. The villa, spanning 480 sq metres, boasts superb open-plan living spaces with spectacular sea views over the archipelago and a sublime master suite with a terrace surrounded by striking granite rock formations and native flora with private access to the beach.

The home's white interiors are a perfect backdrop for colourful art and the open floor plan invites indoor/outdoor living. The second-floor primary suite opens to a large roof deck, an ideal vantage point to watch the sailboats below or admire the majestic rock formations and also offers direct access to the secluded sandy beach.

The outdoor spaces are exquisite and include a grotto with a fireplace and pizza oven shaded by a pergola appointed with lush grapevines. Another large patio off the living room is also under a pergola with vines and overlooks an expansive lawn with mature trees and the sea beyond.

The 185 sq metre guest house matches the main house in colour and shape. It is also secluded and completely out of view from the rest of the estate but still positioned to take in the beautiful sea vistas from multiple outdoor spaces. The villa features four en suite bedrooms and several pergolas with amazing coastal outlooks. The direct stone path that leads to your personal beach (within 50 metres) is something very unique on the northeast coast of Sardinia.

The property also benefits from having its own well water sourced from a 143 metre deep well.

The Ulivi Estate is among the largest properties of Porto Rafael, boasting a rare pieds dans l'eau position. It is neat, secluded, hidden in the landscape, fascinating for its simplicity, and its sinuous white lines. It is a retreat of peace and serenity designed to accommodate families and their guests who choose Porto Rafael for its unique refined, simple and authentic lifestyle, different from any other place in Sardinia.

AN UNRIVALLED LOCATION

The Ulivi Estate is just steps from a sheltered beach and minutes from the yacht club of Porto Rafael and the upscale boutiques and charming cafés of the Piazzetta. Exclusivity, privacy, and serenity are the hallmarks of Porto Rafael, a beautiful coastal village on the northeast coast of Sardinia, framed by pristine sand beaches, verdant hillsides of Mediterranean maquis shrubland, alluring natural sculptures of granite rock formations and superlative views of La Maddalena, Caprera, Santo Stefano, and Lavezzi Islands.

Conceived in the early '60s by a Spanish nobleman, Count Rafael Neville de Berlanga, the two vital points of Porto Rafael are the Yachting Club and the Piazzetta, since ever the meeting places of conviviality. Porto Rafael stands out for its smaller size, sophistication, and safety. It is managed by a proactive Consortium that closely looks after its members, and the area is patrolled by guards. A strategic location close to La Maddalena Islands, Palau, and Porto Cervo.


KEY FEATURES

2 Independent Villas by Architect Busiri Vici
A landscaped 26.000 smq Garden
Main Villa (1969) - Total Area of about 480 Sqm
Guest Villa (2008) - Total Area of about 185 Sqm
10 Bedrooms + 9 Bathrooms
A Secluded Private Beach
Spectacular sea views
Multiple outdoor possibilities for entertaining
Indoor and Outdoor Fireplaces and Ovens
Productive Olive Trees