Whether nestled among the pines, right at the water’s edge or in some other incredibly bucolic setting, the properties on and around Lake Como have a decidedly selective feel to them.
Rustic ease
This farmhouse could hardly be closer to the lake, and is also home to a peaceful herd of alpacas that live on the surrounding grassland. Its 150-seater restaurant makes it a welcoming place for a spot of agrotourism, while the guesthouse itself houses eight bedrooms.
Price: €5,000,000
Pink and green
Pisogne
A 400 sq.m (4,306 sq ft) apartment in a beautiful pink residence facing the Villa d'Este. Complete with beautiful living room opening onto a terrace overlooking the lake and boasting two bedrooms, an office and a bathroom. And if all of that isn’t enough to win you over, how about an incredibly charming wrought iron staircase to boot?
Price: €2,500,000
Monumental Beauty
Agregno
Nestled against the charming town of Agregno, this spacious 890 sq.m (9,580 sq ft) villa towers over the riverbank. This exciting property comprises 7 bedrooms, as well as a garden complete with swimming pool and guesthouse, and walls adorned with meticulous panelling and pop mosaics.
Price: €3,500,000
Villa Vietti
Stresa
Award-winning architect Luigi Vietti designed the exterior of this fantastic villa. Jet-black pillars, suspended marble staircase and a wooded garden are just some of the features that give the 1,440 sq.m (15,500 sq ft), 8-bedroom property a real sense of luxury.
Price upon request
Italian Luxury
Como
Designer Gianfranco Ferre created the stunning interior of this 900 sq.m (9,688 sq ft) villa, illuminated by marble fireplaces, elaborate woodwork and embroidered textiles. This 28-room property facing the lake also boasts a gym complete with Turkish baths and a jacuzzi.
Price: €3,900,000
A villa fit for royalty
Varese
An Art Nouveau dream commissioned by the ancient Roman Colonna family, the Villa Smeralda features Renaissance-style ceilings, integrated sculptures, an indoor swimming pool and stone balustrades reminiscent of a time when the Dukes of Lombardy dominated the area.
Price upon request
Lakeside light
Como
This superb apartment in the centre of Como boasts a terrace overlooking the bay, a spacious living room and four bedrooms spread over two storeys. Not to mention heated floors and sophisticated furnishings for a welcome sense of comfort.
Price: €2,200,000
At one with nature
Agregno
A family cocoon on the lake. This delightful 100 sq.m (1,076 sq ft) property comprises a living room with open kitchen, two bedrooms and a panoramic terrace, along with a communal garden with swimming pool.
Price: €300,000
A little piece of paradise
La Spezia
The ochre and green façade of the Ligurian ‘Villa Berta’ faces out to sea, while a pergola and an array of Mediterranean shrubs decorate the garden. Its three storeys hug the hillside on which it is built, visible from the balconies off the 4 bedrooms.
Price: €3,000,000
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