Location and Surrounding Area. Located in the village of Viggiù, just a stone’s throw from Como, this eight-bedroom villa is the perfect place for an elegant Italian break in one of the most evocative corners in Northern Italy. The villa is also just a few kilometers from Milan. Milan is a historic city, with a spectacular cathedral and enough ancient churches and galleries to keep you busy for a week, but there are also multiple bars and cafés to relax in, and the contemporary aspects of the place represent the cutting edge of Italy’s fashion and design industry.
The villa is a stone’s throw from Lugano, the largest town in the holiday region of Ticino and a town of parks and flowers, villas and sacred buildings. With Mediterranean flair, Lugano offers all the advantages of a world-class city. Lugano is surrounded by numerous mountains offering splendid viewpoints. The traffic-free historic center, the buildings in Italianate Lombardy style, the exclusive museums, the mountains, lake and a packed calendar of events invite visitors to see the sights and soak up the atmosphere.
The villa is also just a stone’s throw from Lenno, nestling by a little bay in the lake. The village boasts a beautiful 11th-century church, restored in the 16th century, with a baptistery nearby. From here, head for the grand Villa Balbianello. Do not miss the view of the lake from the balcony and allow a few hours to explore the rooms, in particular the Expeditions Museum, which has memorabilia from Guido Monzino’s travels. Take a walk around the gardens and enjoy the wonderful views from the trails.
The villa is also a few kilometers from Menaggio, the most important center of the western coast of Lake Como. Thanks to its central position, Menaggio is the ideal starting point for any type of excursion: by boat, you can access the sumptuous villas of the lake, while on foot or by mountain bike you can discover the paths of Parco Val Sanagra. Golf lovers can enjoy an exclusive 18-hole course founded in 1907, and those who prefer sports can rent a kayak while enjoying the outstanding views of the surrounding nature.
Shaped like an upside-down Y, the lake is littered with villages, including exquisite Bellagio and Varenna. Where the southern and western shores converge is the lake's main town, Como, an elegant, prosperous Italian city. Among the area's siren calls are extraordinarily sumptuous villas, often graced with paradisiacal gardens. The mountainous terrain means that opportunities for taking bird's-eye views of the lake and its towns are numerous.
Just 50 km northeast of Milan, yet much closer to the mountains in look and feel, Bergamo comprises two distinct parts: Bergamo Bassa, the city center on the plain, and medieval Bergamo Alta, 100 meters above. Bergamo Bassa is a harmonious mixture of medieval cobbled quarters blending into late nineteenth and early twentieth-century town planning, while Bergamo Alta is one of northern Italy’s most charming urban centers, with strollable lanes and a lively, easygoing pace of life.
Property 1651263688 is 53 km from Milano Malpensa Airport, 87 km from Milano Linate Airport and 113 km from Milan Bergamo Airport. Property 1651263688 is 14 km from Varese, 28 km from Lugano, 42 km from Lenno, 50 km from Menaggio, 51 km from Bellagio, 56 km from Arona, 70 km from Milan, 80 km from Stresa, 112 km from Bergamo, 143 km from Piacenza, 158 km from Brescia, 199 km from Parma, 221 km from Verona, 248 km from Mantua, 299 km from Padua, and 332 km from Venice.
The Property. Immersed in a beautiful garden, Property 1651263688 is located in the picturesque village of Viggiù. Surrounded by a large park of 4.5 hectares, this elegant villa provides the perfect retreat for those seeking complete privacy and relaxation in one of the most evocative corners in Northern Italy. Built in 1870 by a noble family from Milan, the villa has been transformed into a boutique hotel. Property 1651263688 can accommodate sixteen guests (plus two kids) in eight bedrooms (six double and two twin rooms) spread over four floors.
Surrounded by a private park, this magnificent property boasts a generous courtyard with a large fountain. The villa is spread over three floors and the interiors are elegantly furnished with antiques, carpets, statues and rich textiles. Accessed from the courtyard, the ground floor features elegant rooms full of charm: an elegant reception, a lounge area with comfortable sofas and armchairs, a generous dining area with a crystal chandelier and a grand piano, and an open-plan living and dining area flooded with natural light.
On the ground floor you will also find a well-equipped kitchen with all the amenities you might need during your stay and a guest bathroom. Property 1651263688 features a precious collection of nearly one hundred paintings collected throughout the years, which create a bright interior space that emanates a feeling of nobility and restrained grandeur. The collection is mainly about Soviet painters of St. Petersburg, such as Natalia Goncharova, Felix Volosenkov, Vyacheslav Mikhailov and Valery Lukka, to name a few.
On the first floor, you will find a double bedroom featuring a private living room with a leather-topped antique desk, and a small terrace overlooking the courtyard. On the same floor you will find a generous double bedroom with balcony, a third double bedroom, a twin room with large flat-screen TV, and another twin room. The first floor also features two bathrooms with bathtub, which are accessed from the corridor, and a convenient room with sink, microwave, kettle, coffee machine and wine cabinet.
Offering a suggestively dark and rustic atmosphere, the second floor features a generous open-plan double bedroom featuring en-suite bathroom with shower and exclusive floor tub, a lounge area, a dining area and a kitchenette with microwave, kettle, small fridge and wine cabinet. On the same floor you will find a living room with comfortable sofa bed, a bed on a mezzanine level and flat-screen TV, and a generous bathroom with an exceptional rainfall shower right in the center that will make you feel like in a SPA.
On the second floor you will also find a double bedroom with flat-screen TV and a small en-suite bathroom with shower. This room is accessed by a short flight of steps. On the third floor, you will find a gorgeous terrace surrounded by high columns. This exceptional terrace inside the tower offers a 360-degree view over the surrounding area. On the underground floor, you will find the last double bedroom, which is complete with bathroom with shower, a private jacuzzi with chromotherapy, and an outdoor terrace.
In the upper part of the park, you will find the property’s ranch with the villa’s horses, where guests can experience trekking in the surroundings. Behind the ranch you will also find the chicken house, where a family of chickens live and produce fresh eggs every day. A family of Saanen and Tibetan goats can be found on the eastern side of the property, while in the upper part of the park you will find wildlife such as deers, wild boars, pheasants and other birds.
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