Experience excellent sun exposure and a view of Lake Como and surrounding mountains in this grand historic villa in a quiet position in Tremezzo. The mansion was built at the beginning of the 18th century and boasts many original features. It is set on three floors plus a basement and has a total surface of approx. 900 sqm.
From a beautiful pebble terrace, one enters the impressive and bright entrance hall with a typical Lombard cotto floor. The ground floor is composed of three grand living rooms with open fireplaces, a dining room, a large eat-in kitchen with a fireplace and pantry, a study, and two bathrooms. This floor is characterized by period details such as splendid frescoed ceilings, antique wooden and Venetian marble floors, original doors, and fireplaces. The bathroom walls are covered with shiny stucco, an ancient material used in Pompeii.
A granite staircase leads to the first floor with a spacious corridor providing access to a lakefront balcony. This floor accommodates four generously-sized bedrooms with a lake view and amazing frescoed ceilings, a single bedroom, and two bathrooms. The second floor consists of two flats, also accessible from the garden. The basement floor hosts technical and storage rooms and a wine cellar. The property includes a caretaker’s flat of approx. 100 sqm, in need of total renovation.
The villa was renovated by Pietro Lingeri, a renowned Italian rationalist architect. Mr. Lingeri also enlarged the villa to provide it with five additional bathrooms without touching the frescoed ceilings. The villa is set in an elegant and mature garden of approx. 3,500 sqm with paths and shaded areas. The property is located 100m back from the lake and enjoys a secluded and quiet location, guaranteeing a high level of privacy.
POSITION
The Tremezzina region, situated on the western shore of picturesque Lake Como, holds a prestigious position among the 10 most beautiful places globally. Just 30 km from the Swiss border/Lugano, Como, and the Milano-Malpensa airport highway, it provides easy access to Menaggio and Bellagio, reachable by car or ferry. Within a 5-minute walk, the centers of Mezzegra and Tremezzo offer a plethora of dining options, including restaurants, cafés, wine bars, a supermarket, an excellent bakery, and several ice cream parlors/pasticcerias. Notable attractions like Villa Balbianello and Villa Carlotta with its botanical gardens add to the allure. The region presents numerous leisure activities, from boat rental and water sports to hiking, golf, tennis, cycling, art & cooking classes, hotel spa treatments, fine dining, and private tours.
Highly coveted on Lake Como, this area stands out for its exceptional sun exposure, the undeniable charm of local architecture featuring authentic hamlets and elegant historic villas, and the wealth of local amenities and attractions.
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