Elegant Villa With Garden And Lake Views Como City

Nestled on a small hillside above the city of Como, within an exclusive residential area, this distinguished Art Nouveau villa offers exceptional privacy, tranquillity, and refined living. Originally constructed in the early 20th century, the property has been meticulously renovated in 2021, combining historic charm with contemporary sophistication. It is offered partially furnished, with carefully curated interiors showcasing premium materials and impeccable taste. The villa enjoys a highly strategic yet comfortable location, just a five-minute drive from the heart of Como, while a picturesque pedestrian path leads directly to the renowned Villa Olmo. Immediate access to the lakefront promenade, ferry connections, boutique shopping, and fine dining enhances its appeal, while convenient links to Milan and Switzerland make it ideal for international living. Arranged across four levels and surrounded by a beautifully terraced landscaped private garden, the villa offers a harmonious blend of elegance and comfort. Entry is via a striking marble staircase with graceful balustrades, leading to a refined entrance hall that separates the elegant living room, featuring an original marblefireplace; from a spacious, fully equipped contemporary kitchen with dining area. From here, a charming covered terrace opens onto captivating views over the city and glimpses of the lake, creating an ideal setting for both relaxation and entertaining. The upper floor is accessed via a beautiful Liberty-style stone staircase with wrought iron detailing, and hosts two generously proportioned bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom. The principal bedroom enjoys access to a private balcony. An additional bathroom with both bathtub and shower completes this level. The top floor features a versatile attic space, ideal as a private lounge, studio, or leisure area. On the lower ground level, the property offers a spacious taverna, currently arranged as a guest bedroom with 2 single beds, with en-suite shower, alongside storage and technical rooms. The property is enhanced by a rare and exclusive oriental garden, an oasis of refined elegance and absolute tranquility. Completing the property is a spacious garage of about 20 sqm that is accessed directly from the road. This is a rare turnkey residence, perfectly suited for discerning buyers seeking an elegant home close to Como, or a high-quality investment opportunity with strong appeal for short-term luxury rentals. The city of Como, the capital of the province and the main town on Lake Como, offers its guests numerous activities such as museums, shops, restaurants, lounge bars, cinemas and theaters. The Lake Como navigation service offers all year round easy access to the other picturesque locations around the lake: Cernobbio, Menaggio, Tremezzo and the famous ”Perla del Lago”, Bellagio. The lake offers many opportunities for water sports enthusiasts, trekking and mountain bikers. Winter sports enthusiasts can easily reach the most popular ski resorts in St. Moritz (CH), Madesimo, Bormio and Livigno (Ital.) within less than 3 hours by car. The exclusive Hotel Villa d’Este in Cernobbio and Mandarin Oriental in Blevio are only a 10-minute drive away. Milan and the international airports of Malpensa and Linate can be reached in about 40 minutes, and the Swiss city of Lugano with its regional airport that offers daily connections to Zurich Airport can be reached in about 30 minutes by car.