Italian Lair For Sale in Astounding Coastal Location

This Remarkable Italian Lair is For Sale with Carratelli Luxury Homes.  Price on Application.

Not every lair has to sprawl across thousands of square meters. Sometimes the most dramatic statements come in compact, fortress-like form. Rising directly from the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, this ancient stone tower in Praiano is one such example — an extraordinary historic watchtower reimagined as a private villa, commanding both sea and sky with absolute authority.

A Fortress by the Sea

Originally constructed in 1564 under the order of the Spanish viceroy, the tower blends medieval circular walls with a later quadrangular extension, creating a hybrid silhouette of defense and habitation. Restored with sensitivity, it retains its thick stone walls, domed vaults, and terraces once meant for sentries scanning the horizon. Today, it remains unmistakably martial in presence, but softened by gardens, terraces, and access to the sea.

Lair Qualities

• Clifftop Command: Set on its own rocky outcrop, with 360° views over the Mediterranean.
• Sea Access: A private stone staircase leads directly down to the water, where a secluded platform offers the perfect staging point for swimming or boat arrival.
• Helicopter Potential: A paved forecourt at the tower’s entrance doubles as a landing area, reinforcing its cinematic presence.
• Privacy with Proximity: Though it feels like a world apart, the center of Praiano is just 500 meters away, with Amalfi, Positano, and Capri all within easy reach.

Living the Tower Life

Inside, the property is set over two levels: four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and interiors that are simple but authentic — whitewashed walls and essential furnishings that allow the architecture to dominate. 

The outdoor spaces, however, are where the lair narrative fully unfolds. Over 6,400 sq ft of terraced gardens and rock-cut paths descend toward the sea. Two broad terraces serve as stages for dining, relaxation, and solarium-style lounging. A pergola and barbecue tucked into the stone create an amphitheater-like effect, while the upper terrace delivers unbroken views of sunsets over Capri and the endless Mediterranean horizon.

History Meets Cinematic Drama

Once part of a chain of defensive towers protecting the Amalfi Coast from invaders, this residence has always been about command and control. Today, it is easy to imagine other scripts playing out:

• A figure standing on the parapet, surveying the coastline with quiet authority.
• A rendezvous staged at twilight on the terrace, the sea glimmering below.
• A boat pulling in discreetly to the private platform, its passengers climbing the stone steps into the fortress above.

Cinematic and Unforgettable

The tower's architecture, location, and access combine to create a rare property that is both fortress and home, lair and retreat. For the buyer seeking a residence that is iconic, cinematic, and absolutely singular, this Amalfi tower is as rare an opportunity as the cliffs it crowns.