Lakeside residence with guest house and private mooring on Lake Como’s Western Shore

A rare opportunity to acquire a distinguished lakeside property on the sought-after western shore of Lake Como. Built in the 1920s by a prominent industrialist, Villa Ester has remained in the same family ever since and still retains many original period features. The property includes a main villa, a separate guest house, a private boathouse with panoramic terrace, and a landscaped garden enriched by mature chestnut trees and rare botanical specimens. Its direct lake frontage occupies one of the most desirable positions along the Lario. 

The Main Villa 
Offering approximately 300 sqm of living space across three floors, the main residence is characterised by its rounded reception room opening onto a lakeside terrace, a formal dining room and a spacious kitchen with breakfast area on the ground floor. The first floor accommodates three bedrooms, two bathrooms and several terraces with lake or southern exposure. A further guest room with en-suite bathroom is located at the top of the small viewing tower. 

Guest Accommodation and Ancillary Buildings
Set apart at the upper edge of the grounds, the former caretaker’s house benefits from its own private access. The building includes a garage at ground level and a self-contained apartment above. Unfinished rooms on the lower level offer potential for conversion into additional guest suites or a studio.

Private Mooring and Boathouse
One of the few private residences on Lake Como with its own marina, the property includes a well-maintained boathouse suitable for sailing or motor yachts, offering secure, year-round access to the water. Above the boathouse, a generous panoramic terrace provides sweeping views of the lake and surrounding hills.

Gardens and Parking
The approximately 2,000 sqm landscaped garden ensures privacy and a tranquil setting. Several on-site parking spaces and a double garage situated at the same level as the main villa complete the arrangement.

Location
Quietly set in a mature residential area, the property enjoys easy access to nearby towns on the lake’s western shore. The villages of Bellagio and the picturesque island of Isola Comacina are visible from the property.

Condition
The buildings are well preserved, though sympathetic refurbishment is recommended in order to meet contemporary standards while preserving the architectural integrity of the property.