Description

This superb and most impressive waterfront residence in Laglio stands out for its bright emerald green colour. It was built at the end of the 19th century with 300 metres of the property directly on the lake shore. It stands in a well-planted park with secular trees, grottoes and statues which surround the property. The property comes with 900m2 of living space which is composed of the following: A large entrance leads to a bright living room with lake views, which accesses the terrace with breathtaking panoramic views of the lake and the surrounding mountains. From the living room you can reach a cosy sitting room with fireplace and a large dining room, a kitchen equipped with every comfort, a guest bathroom, a utility room and a hallway. The upper floors need to be renovated; there is already a project for installing a lift. On the first floor there are 6 bedrooms, of which the master bedroom has a lake front balcony, 3 bathrooms and a terrace. On the second floor there are another 4 bedrooms, 2 of which have a terrace and 2 bathrooms. There is a utility room and storage room in the attic. The ground floor has been partially renovated keeping the neoclassical style with inlaid marble, stucco, and Doric columns and it is furnished with pieces dating back to the 900's. The property also includes a 280-m2 guest or staff house with independent access and a small private port, a greenhouse, boat moorings and 3 docks offering space for different types of boats. By way of a walkway you reach a cave and a separate independent property, consisting of a ground floor with garage, courtyard and a cellar made of rock (240m2 total), and on the first floor and attic there is the caretaker's accommodation (170m2). There is ample space for parking at the property's entrance. Location Description Laglio, a picturesque coastal town famous for hosting Villa Oleandra - the home of George Clooney - is located in the first basin of Lake Como and is among the most exclusive and most popular towns on Lake Como. Along the lakeside of Laglio there are excellent restaurants that offer traditional Italian cuisine, pontoons for mooring boats and a beach. The exclusive Hotel Villa d'Este in Cernobbio is located only 7 km. Away, Switzerland is only10 km. away. The city of Como is 8 km away, while Milan is 40 km. The Malpensa airport is reachable in just 40 minutes. The most famous ski resorts in the Italian and Swiss Alps can be reached in less than a two-hour drive. This property is featured on our Lake Como Property page.