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Villa Jonio: Mediterranean luxury overlooking the sea

Published 17-11-2025

There is a point in Calabria where the Mediterranean becomes more intense, the sky seems to descend over the sea and the scent of orange trees mingles with that of saltiness. It is here, in the hills of Rossano Calabro, that Villa Jonio stands, a historic mansion that dominates the landscape from above like a silent queen.

A place suspended between past and future, between the charm of an ancient noble residence and the potential of a new chapter, all to be written.

Less than twenty minutes from the beaches of the Ionian Sea, the property appears as a small private hamlet, gathered around the main villa and surrounded by a park of more than one hectare. Here the wind carries the scent of the sea and the silence holds stories, traditions, family memories and great summer seasons.

Villa Jonio is a 19th-century “casino di villeggiatura”: an important, scenic building, built on several levels and characterized by period architectural elements that immediately define its personality.

It is not simply a house: it is a world, a place to live, interpret and transform.

A historic home that tells of Mediterranean elegance

With its 1,597 m² in total, the villa expresses the idea of a grand summer residence that noble families in Calabria used to build to escape the coastal heat and host friends, parties and private moments. Each floor retains a special character, a trace of time and a rare potential for transformation.

The charm of the ground floor: scenic threshold and flavor of yesteryear

The entrance porch, paved in stone and embellished with a perfectly preserved cast-iron stationery, welcomes guests with the solemnity of an important residence.

Through the large doorway one enters a suspended world: a spacious entrance hall, a bright living room, a spacious kitchen and a living room that seems born for conviviality.

A reading room and bathroom complete the level, paving the way for potential private as well as receptive use.

The first floor: rooms, terraces and period decorations

A majestic marble staircase leads to the upper floor.

Here, the master bedroom opens onto a private terrace, overlooking the park and landscape. The other four rooms feature beautiful period elements: ornate wallpaper, frescoed ceilings, original floors.

These are authentic spaces, in need of restoration but with great charm, perfect for creating spacious, light-filled suites.

The second floor: generous spaces and possibilities for development

A further level offers five rooms, three of which already have en-suite bathrooms.

Here the atmosphere is that of a large Mediterranean country house: grit floors, ceramics, vintage patterned wallpaper. It is the floor that lends itself most to transformation into independent suites, walk-in closets, spaces dedicated to high-end hospitality.

The attic: a last horizon to be enhanced

The attic floor is a partially habitable attic, reached by a terracotta staircase.

A perfect space to create attic rooms, private ateliers or relaxation areas for guests.

A Mediterranean park designed to welcome and enchant

The villa is set in more than 10,000 m² of parkland, a place full of scenic nooks and shady areas, often used for weddings, ceremonies and events.

On the sides of the property, a grove of conifers adds coolness and privacy, while the large open garden, dotted with ornamental trees and flat spaces, lends itself to:

event set-ups
scenic pathways
lounge areas
panoramic swimming pool (feasible by design)
elegant relaxation areas overlooking the Ionian countryside

The park is one of the real strengths of the residence: a natural environment already prepared for exclusive hospitality.

A receptive potential of great value

Villa Jonio is one of those rare properties that combine great history and great prospects.

The breadth of the interior spaces, the variety of floors, the presence of the park and the proximity to the sea make it ideal for:

charming boutique hotel
country relais overlooking the sea
location for high-profile weddings and events
private representative villa
residence for large families with separate space requirements

The need for renovation is not a limitation, but an opportunity: it allows the villa to be shaped according to a modern design while keeping its historical soul intact.

Villa Jonio is a dwelling that does not just exist: it invites, suggests, inspires. Every stone, every overlook, every floor tells a story that deserves to be heard and carried into the future. One only has to cross the courtyard or look out from the terrace to understand that one is in front of a rare place, where Mediterranean identity is intertwined with the architectural grace of the great historic residences of Southern Italy.

Today the villa looks to tomorrow with the same quiet charisma with which it has traversed time. It requires care, vision and sensitivity: three ingredients that can transform this property into an extraordinary private residence or a charming hospitality destination capable of welcoming guests from all over the world.

The park already prepared for events, the proximity to the sea and the architectural scale of the villa make up a combination that is difficult to find elsewhere.

Those who choose Villa Jonio choose much more than a property: they choose a project, an idea of beauty, a privileged relationship with the Mediterranean. It is one of those properties waiting for the right buyer, someone capable of interpreting its character and returning it to its rightful role – that of a grand, charming residence overlooking one of Italy's most fascinating seas.

A home that knows how to excite, and that has everything to shine again.