Excellent 3 Bed Apartment for Sale In Vico Equense Sorrento Peninsula Naples Italy
€400,000€2,667/m²
Vico Equense, Naples, Italy
3
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2
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150 m²
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150 m²
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About this place
Excellent 3 Bed Apartment for Sale In Vico Equense Sorrento Peninsula Naples Italy
Esales Property ID: es5555074
80069 Vico Equense,
Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy
Exceptional Coastal Opportunity: 3-Bedroom Apartment with Sea Views
Discover an incredible investment opportunity in the heart of the Sorrento Peninsula. Situated along the scenic Via Raffaele Bosco in the picturesque coastal town of Vico Equense, this expansive first-floor apartment stands as a brilliant blank canvas. Offering a rare blend of generous spatial proportions, traditional Italian architecture, and captivating Mediterranean sea views from its private balcony, this property is primed for transformation. Whether your vision is to design an upscale, high-yield Airbnb holiday rental or to craft a bespoke permanent residence in one of Italy’s most desirable coastal enclaves, this property holds immense potential.
Property Overview & Layout
Spanning a comprehensive layout of 7 rooms in total, the property offers an abundance of space that is rarely found in modern builds. The interior footprint is intelligently distributed to optimize both communal living and private retreat, providing the ultimate flexibility for future renovations.
* Accommodation: The apartment features 3 substantial bedrooms, each offering excellent dimensions, natural light, and the adaptability to be configured as luxury double suites or twin rooms for guest accommodation.
* Bathrooms: 2 well-positioned bathrooms serve the property, a vital asset for large families or multi-guest holiday bookings, ensuring smooth daily operations without compromise.
* Living Space: Delivered unfurnished, the remaining rooms provide large, open volumes perfect for creating an expansive open-plan lounge, a formal dining room, and a gourmet kitchen tailored precisely to your taste.
Highlights & Key Features
* First-Floor Sea Views: Step out onto your private balcony to experience the true essence of the Neapolitan coast. Enjoy your morning espresso or an evening glass of local wine while taking in stunning vistas of the azure waters of the Gulf of Naples.
* Renovation Potential: The property is presented in a condition that needs some modernization. This allows savvy investors or homebuyers to skip paying a premium for someone else’s style, giving you the freedom to introduce contemporary finishes, premium fixtures, and custom layouts that maximize equity growth.
* Unfurnished Flexibility: Without any existing furniture or heavy installations to clear, you can begin your design project immediately.
The Perfect Investment: Airbnb or Permanent Residence?
Vico Equense is rapidly growing in global popularity, operating as a sophisticated, more authentic alternative to the chaotic tourist centers of neighboring Sorrento and Positano.
For the investor, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom configuration represents the 'sweet spot' for holiday rentals. Large groups and families consistently seek premium multi-room options on the peninsula, ensuring a high occupancy rate and exceptional nightly premiums.
For the homebuyer, the property offers a peaceful, authentic lifestyle wrapped in deep culinary traditions (including the birthplace of Pizza a Metro) and tight-knit community warmth, all while remaining an easy commute from central Naples.
Location & Connectivity
Perfectly positioned on the lower slopes of the Sorrento Peninsula, the property balances cliffside serenity with seamless transit links.
* Beaches & Culture: You are just minutes away from the historic center of Vico Equense, the iconic Church of Santissima Annunziata, and the sun-drenched shores of Marina di Vico and Marina di Equa.
* Regional Transit: The local Circumvesuviana train line provides quick, scenic access to the world-famous archaeological ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum, as well as downtown Sorrento.
* Airport Proximity: International travel is effortless. The nearest major hub is Naples International Airport (NAP), located approximately 40 kilometers to the north. The airport is highly accessible in under an hour via a direct express shuttle bus, private taxi transfers, or the regional rail link.
Price & Viewings: Available upon request. Don’t miss this chance to secure a piece of the legendary Italian coastline and mold it into your dream coastal sanctuary.
ABOUT THE AREA
Nestled between the crystalline waters of the Gulf of Naples and the rugged peaks of the Lattari Mountains, Vico Equense serves as the spectacular gateway to the Sorrento Peninsula. This charming Italian town clings dramatically to tufa cliffs, offering panoramic views of Mount Vesuvius that rival its more famous neighbors, Sorrento and Positano. Unlike those bustling tourist hotspots, Vico Equense maintains an authentic, laid-back Italian atmosphere where the pace of life slows down to match the gentle rhythm of the Mediterranean Sea.
Rich in history and culture, the town’s urban landscape is anchored by the striking Church of Santissima Annunziata, a rare Gothic-Baroque masterpiece built directly on a cliff edge overlooking the sea. Wandering through its narrow, cobblestone streets reveals a vibrant community proud of its deep culinary heritage. Vico Equense is famously celebrated as the birthplace of Pizza a Metro (pizza by the meter) and is highly regarded for its artisanal Provolone del Monaco cheese, making it a certified paradise for food lovers looking to experience genuine Campanian flavors.
Beyond its town center, Vico Equense unfolds into a diverse landscape of scenic marine hamlets, secluded beaches like Marina di Vico and Marina di Equa, and fertile hillsides dotted with olive groves. Nature enthusiasts can escape the coastal heat by taking a cable car or winding drive up to Mount Faito, the peninsula’s highest peak, which offers shaded beech forests and breathtaking vistas spanning from Capri all the way to Naples. This seamless blend of sun-drenched coastlines and alpine retreats provides a remarkably well-rounded Mediterranean experience.
Traveling to this coastal sanctuary is highly accessible, making it an ideal base for exploring the wider Campania region, including the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum. The nearest airport is Naples International Airport (NAP), located approximately 40 kilometers (about 25 miles) to the north. From the airport, visitors can easily reach Vico Equense in just under an hour via a direct shuttle bus service (such as the Curreri Bus), private car transfers, or by taking the scenic Circumvesuviana train line from central Naples.
MAiN FEATURES:
* 150m2 of living space
* 3 Bedroom
* 2 Bathrooms
* Stunning Views
* Close to essential amenities such as supermarkets and pharmacies
* Close to many excellent bars and restaurants
* Great base from which to discover other fantastic areas of Italy
* Many excellent sports facilities, walking and cycling areas nearby
* Rental Potential through Airbnb and Booking.com
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Where you’ll be
Vico Equense, Naples, Italy
Location is approximate — exact address is confirmed by the agent.
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Get a codice fiscale
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Make a proposta d'acquisto
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Due diligence
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Sign the compromesso (preliminare)
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Final searches by the notaio
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Sign the rogito (atto di compravendita)
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Registration
Notaio registers the deed with the tax authority and land registry within 30 days.
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