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ITALY – Sardinia
Meet the director
Meeting with Michele BRACALE, Director of BARNES Porto Cervo.
Could you please introduce yourself and tell us how your office has been created?
Domenico Bracale and myself, Michele Bracale, are the two managers of BARNES Porto Cervo, and we were born and raised in the tourism sector, thanks to the hotel and restaurants that our family has owned in Sardinia for more than 30 years. We subsequently entered the real estate world and have dealt with sales and rentals in the luxury sector, in Italy and mainly in Sardinia, gaining great experience and achieving great success. We then made our entrance into the world of BARNES, which we have been and still are excited about. Our goal is to apply our professionalism, our knowledge and skills and our experience for a good and intelligent development of BARNES in Sardinia and Costa Smeralda.
How is your office structured and what areas do you cover today?
Our office is structured as follows: Domenico and myself, Michele, are the managers and we take care of the main sales and rentals. Our staff is made up of two marketing managers, two brokers and a network of professionals, such as geomats, architects, engineers, lawyers and accountants, who collaborate in the sales process.
We cover the entire island of Sardinia and especially the area of the famous Costa Smeralda.
What types of services do you offer?

Our office focuses on sales and rentals. We follow the sales process from start to finish, handling the request and its processing, the organization of visits and showings, the negotiation and mediation: professional and complete assistance both during the sales process and later, with the taking over of the property management or the formulation of a rental plan, in the case of an investment property.
Regarding rentals, we can count on a further solid and great network of professionals such as chefs with important curriculums, butlers, housekeepers, maintenance workers, gardeners, etc … and we offer all types of high-level services such as luxury car rental and yachts, concierge, wellness treatments, finding sports equipment, unique experiences, organizing events, in order to ensure a perfect holiday in one of the most beautiful destinations in the world.
For a foreigner investor, why would you recommend Sardinia and what products or location would you suggest?
You choose Sardinia and the Costa Smeralda for their unique and special beauty and because buying a property here is a safe investment that will pay off. The places we recommend most are: Porto Cervo, Porto Rotondo, Puntaldia, Alghero, Stintino, Villasimius and Chia.
For holidays, the highest quality offered by our team combined with the uniqueness and extraordinary beauty of the landscapes will be what you are looking for if you are a lover of luxury, comfort and the sea.

Villa Caramel | Porto Cervo
Villa • 5 bedrooms (10 beds) • 5 baths
Price on request
Villa Caramel is located in the coveted Piccolo Pevero bay of Porto Cervo, directly on the beach. This property boasts 4+1 elegantly designed bedrooms and 4+1 bathrooms, providing ample space and comfort for up to 10 guests.
The villa is appointed with high-end finishes, including granite, stone, wood, and marble, which seamlessly blend with the Costa Smeralda style. Recently renovated, the villa features a spacious living room with a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen and a furnished terrace, perfect for enjoying the stunning sea views, as well as a refreshing swimming pool, laundry facilities, and an internal parking space.
This property is the ultimate luxury beachfront villa with its landscaped garden which provides direct access to the beach.

Villa L’Ulivo | Porto Cervo
Villa • 7 bedrooms (12 beds) • 7 baths
Price on request
The villa’s main floor boasts a spacious living and dining area, perfect for entertaining and relaxing, as well as a fully-equipped modern kitchen. Expansive panoramic terraces provide ample space for outdoor dining and lounging.
The top level of the villa is dedicated to the luxurious master bedroom suite, complete with a walk-in closet, private bathroom, and exclusive terrace, offering the utmost in comfort and privacy. At the lower pool level, you’ll find a state-of-the-art home theater, a fully-equipped fitness room, a rejuvenating hammam, and a cozy French bed bedroom with an accompanying bathroom and laundry room.
The manicured garden includes an impressive 18-meter swimming pool and a custom-built jacuzzi.

Villa Art of a Kind | Portisco
Villa • 450 m² • 7 bedrooms
Price on request (Sale and Rental)
Modern villa, surrounded by a one-hectare park that reaches the sea. Art and beauty are the masters, with a unique and unmistakable architecture, curated by the famous Italian architect Ferdinando Fagnola, which provides the beautiful surrounding landscape the most innovative design.
The garden and the exteriors are cared for down to the smallest detail, with a counter-current swimming pool overlooking the sea. The interiors enlivened by art, with a 2,000 sq. ft. lounge overlooking the external panorama and a designer fireplace.
The villa is located at the gates of the Costa Smeralda, in a strategic position between Porto Cervo, and its jet set, and all the services of the nearby Olbia (port, airport, etc.).

Villa H2O | Puntaldia
Villa • 7 bedrooms • 7 bathrooms
Price on request
Villa H2O is the most exclusive property in Puntaldia and one of the most prestigious on the north-eastern coast of Sardinia with its impressive 7 hectares of park bordering a small and intimate bay adjacent to Lu Impostu beach. The beach can be reached with golf carts made available to circulate within the huge park.
Over ten thousands sq. ft. of living space, with stunning sea views from the main areas. 7 bedrooms, including 5 master bedrooms with bathroom inside the main building, and 2 outbuildings with respective bedroom and bathroom.
The property includes:
Tennis court, Mini golf, spa (hammam, swimming pool, jacuzzi), gym, helipad, botanical garden, vegetable garden, modern sculptures located throughout the park and in the interior spaces, cinema, and 3 swimming pools (2 with saline water).
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