Wonderful Historical Villa With A Panoramic View Of Lake Como

In the splendid scenery of Lake Como, in the enchanting village of Tremezzo, this historical Gothic-style panoramic villa measuring 930 sqm is for sale, immersed in an enchanting 5,000-sqm garden, overlooking the lake with a view that ranges from Bellagio to Balbianello.

In 1870 the property where the villa stands was acquired by the Visconti family, in particular by Count Galeazzo Visconti who operated on behalf of his wife, Countess Maria Luisa Morelli di Popolo. The villa in its current form was built by renowned architect Giuseppe Balzaretti, known in the nineteenth century for his important projects of villas and gardens, in the English-Gothic style. This magnificent stately villa became the spring and summer home of the Visconti family, who gave prestige to the town, frequented in those years by the most important members of the aristocracy and of European and American culture.

Its wrought iron entrance gate opens onto an enchanting leafy park measuring 5,000 sqm, where we find a variety of trees and plants including camellias, azaleas, rhododendrons, citrus fruits, tall palms and cork oaks, nestled between panoramic terraces and romantic paths where you can get lost and admire the countless views, always different, that the lake offers.

This luxury property covers a total internal surface area of 930 sqm and is made up of a main villa and a convenient annex. The main villa is spread over four levels, measures 700 sqm, and is characterized by a romantic veranda at the main entrance. The entrance, adorned with images painted on ancient Chinese silk, features a majestic wooden staircase and a frescoed ceiling with bucolic references, as well as an artistic window with coloured glass. The mezzanine floor has a circular plan that revolves around the central staircase and is composed of a large reception room, with direct access to the garden through splendid French windows overlooking the lake. The area is divided into distinct spaces, and embellished with a fireplace in white Carrara marble, ceilings with relief friezes that recall the jungle and wooden floors inlaid with geometric designs. The lounge is connected to a precious winter garden with a central table, the perfect place to relax in the morning, overlooking the lake, and to a bright study with a black marble fireplace enriched with floral frescoes and hunting scenes. The mezzanine floor also houses a spacious kitchen, a guest bathroom and a splendid dining room. The sleeping area is on the upper floor and has four elegant bedrooms, each with a private balcony, three overlooking Lake Como, and two bathrooms. The villa is completed by an attic floor with four spacious rooms and a bathroom, including a big billiard room and a basement consisting of a four-room tavern with a wood-burning oven, a leisure area and a bathroom.

Outside there is the three-storey 230-sqm annex. On the lower floor, there is a big garage, while the floors house two independent apartments consisting of a living area with a kitchen, two double bedrooms and a bathroom.

The jewel in the crown of the villa is the access to the private dock with boat shelter and external pier from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the lake.

This charming villa for sale by Lake Como is the place where tranquility, history and beauty are combined, creating a magical combination where you can spend your time in the elegance and know-how of Italian culture.