Como Lake
A lakefront house of 1901 whose garden runs down to the water and a boat mooring, with mountain views on three sides.
The villa
A three storey house of 1901 on the shore of Lake Como, restored with mosaic and timber floors, Lombard terracotta upstairs and a wrought iron and marble staircase. The owner's antiques and pictures remain throughout.
Inside
A mosaic foyer leads to a dining room with fireplace and table for 12, a double living room opening onto the lake terrace, a professional kitchen and a second kitchen with wine cellar. The first floor has a study, a master with 1930s bath and balcony and three doubles. The top floor loft has a suite with Jacuzzi bath and rooms for children.
Outside
A lakefront terrace with a table for 12, reached through French windows from the dining and living rooms. A formal Italian garden runs to the water with a boat mooring, a six seat Jacuzzi on the lawn and a sheltered gazebo for reading.
Location
On the western shore of Lake Como, with day trips into Switzerland within reach. Milan Linate and Malpensa airports are each about 50 minutes by car. Parking for four cars, three covered.
At a glance
- 8 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
- Garden on the lake
- Terrace with table
- Equipped kitchen with professional equipment
- Jacuzzi
- Fireplace
- Air conditioning in all bedrooms
- Central heating
- Sat TV, DVD, Plasma video, internet connection and Hi-fi
- Parking for 4 cars
- A new pool will be ready from Summer 2014
Services and amenities
Good to know
- Your request is free. Choose your dates: we check with the owner and reply with availability and the full price, usually within one working day.
- Stays in high season usually run Saturday to Saturday. Shorter stays are sometimes possible, just ask.
- A 30% deposit confirms the booking; the balance is due 60 days before arrival.
- The exact address and arrival details are in your travel voucher, sent before you leave.
- Around the house we can arrange a chef, daily housekeeping, transfers, boats and experiences.
Full conditions: villa rental terms.
