Beautiful lake front villa Moltrasio Lake Como for sale

This beautiful villa, located on the western shore of Lake Como, and was built in the first half of the 19th century as a holiday home for a noble Lombard family. The layout of the villa is unusual and fascinating with its two hexagonal turrets, pointed arched windows from which stunning views of the lake and the ancient village of Torno on the opposite bank can be admired, and a double flight of stairs leading to the charming garden on the lake.

Thanks to its southern exposure, the villa is sun-flooded most of the day. The lovely garden is easy to maintain and boasts beautiful magnolias, an elegant red beech and exotic palm trees providing maximum privacy.

During the renovation of the villa from 2002 and onwards, the original details and decorations were restored; various types of flooring including inlaid parquet, Lombard terracotta, and Venetian terrazzo. Trompe-l'oeil and stucco provide antique charm and contribute to the romantic atmosphere. Lovely lounges in the turrets are perfect for receiving guests, relaxing with one’s favorite books or organizing musical soirees.

The villa is set on four floors totaling approx. 600 m2. In front of the entrance to the villa there is space for 4 cars. On the ground floor there is a tv room in the central part with access to the garden via an external staircase, two living rooms, a bathroom, a hallway, a storage room as well as two drawing rooms/studies in the towers.

The first floor is comprised of a living room with a terrace overlooking the garden, a library, a study in one tower, a reading room in the other tower, a guest room, a bathroom and a room prepared for a small kitchen.

The second floor accommodates three bedrooms, a laundry/ironing room, a bathroom and a further small room.

The villa is situated in one of the most prestigious areas of Lake Como, in the small, ancient and charming town of Moltrasio only 5 km from the exclusive town of Cernobbio. The property is easily reachable from the motorway connecting Milan and Switzerland, thus the location is very favorable from a logistical point of view. The infrastructure of the city of Como, the exclusive sporting club Villa D'Este, the motorway to the major airports in Northern Italy and Switzerland, as well as the location directly on the lake in the first basin make this property unique.

The boat landing is located a few meters from the property and it is possible to enjoy pleasant boat trips to the famous and charming resorts of Bellagio, Menaggio and Varenna.

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