Luxury 19th-century Villa With Park And Tennis Court In Como

A short distance from Como and its famous lake, in the centre of the Lariano Triangle between Lake Segrino and Lake Pusiano, this extraordinary, 750-sqm historical villa built at the end of the 19th century is for sale. Set on 9,000 sqm of grounds rich in history and tradition, this property spans three floors, plus a basement, and features six bedrooms and charming reception rooms. The park, laid out in terraces with multiple areas designated for lawns, a rose garden, a vegetable garden, and a tennis court, also features a lemon house, a greenhouse, and a charming chalet-style annexe. During a skilful restoration, its beautifully crafted period finishes were preserved, including frescoed ceilings, original parquet flooring, marble floors and fireplaces, maintaining the aristocratic charm that characterised the holiday residences of the Milanese nobility of the time. The villa also boasts fascinating unique architectural features, such as the ancient ice house and the underground passages once used by staff.

Longone al Segrino is a charming municipality in the province of Como, nestled in a basin between morainic hills that preserves precious traces of its millennial history. Several archaeological finds attest that the origins of the town date back to Celtic times, while other finds testify to a subsequent Roman settlement. The town is located in the heart of the Triangolo Lariano, one of the most fascinating areas of Lombardy, characterised by a gentle and varied landscape of crystal-clear lakes, centuries-old woods and terraced hills. Lake Segrino and Lake Pusiano create a particularly favourable microclimate, where unspoilt nature blends harmoniously with the signs of human presence.

The villa, built at the end of the 19th century, is a masterful example of the residential architecture of the time, when Milanese patrician families commissioned architects to design holiday residences that combined elegance, functionality and respect for the surrounding landscape. The complex is spread over three floors plus a basement, for a total of 750 sqm distributed with skilful balance between reception areas, private areas and service areas. The main reception floor welcomes guests with a large frescoed entrance hall leading to the main rooms. The dining room is embellished with a marble fireplace and frescoed ceilings that create an atmosphere of solemn elegance, while the sitting room and living room with a stone fireplace offer more intimate spaces for everyday life. The spacious kitchen with frescoed ceilings and the service terrace complete the living area, together with the ironing room and the service bathroom. A distinctive feature of the main floor is the large patio protected by motorised awnings, accessible from the dining room, the lounge and the living room, which offers an enchanting view of the park and constitutes a natural extension of the interior spaces towards the outside. The first floor is entirely dedicated to the sleeping area and houses the master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and three large bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, ensuring comfort and privacy for all occupants. The second floor has two further bedrooms, a bathroom, a wardrobe room and two large attics offering space for storage or possible future uses.

The basement reveals the historic charm of the property through spaces steeped in memory and functionality. A large recreational room is the convivial heart of the lower level, while the technical rooms, laundry room, boiler room and cellar provide all the necessary services. An element of extraordinary charm is the fascinating underground passageway leading to the ancient ice house, a testament to pre-industrial preservation techniques. Another underground passage leads to the winter garden, a space once used by the service staff to transport and store the produce from the vegetable garden in the cellars, creating a system of functional connections that made the villa completely self-sufficient. At the entrance to the park is the charming chalet-style annexe, consisting of two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchenette and a bathroom. The basement of the annexe houses a laundry room, and for about thirty years, this space was used as a honey production workshop, adding a further element of rural charm to the property.

The 9,000-sqm park is the real jewel of this historic property. Located in a sunny position and richly planted, it is laid out in terraces, creating a varied and scenic landscape that makes the most of the morphological characteristics of the land. The multiple areas have been designed with skilful variety: large lawns for relaxation and outdoor activities, a rose garden offering spectacular seasonal blooms, a vegetable garden for growing fresh produce and a tennis court for sporting activities. The park also features a lemon house and a greenhouse, characteristic elements of historic Lombard residences. In addition to their original function, these spaces can now be used for a variety of purposes, from specialised gardening to leisure activities.

This historic villa for sale is an extraordinary opportunity for those seeking a prestigious estate rich in charm and history, immersed in the tranquillity of the Larian landscape but strategically close to Como and the main transport links. The presence of the annexe offers multiple possibilities for use, from guest accommodation to the creation of independent spaces for family members or service staff. Its 9,000-sqm park with its terraces, rose garden, vegetable garden and tennis court guarantees an exclusive lifestyle in contact with nature, while unique historical features such as the ancient ice house and underground passages give the property a distinctive and unique character. The villa is ideal both as a main residence for families seeking spacious and prestigious accommodation and as a high-end holiday home, offering the privacy and elegance that only a skilfully restored historic property can guarantee.