GLORIOUS VILLA OF LAKE COMO

14 guests|1 bedroom|7 bathrooms

This beautiful villa was once a family-run, boat-building yard and has now been converted into an incredibly hip, contemporary home on the lakefront with private mooring and a small boat for guests. Lake Como has been an elite destination since the times of the Roman Empire, and its glamorous inhabitants, deep blue water, wooded hillsides, and dramatic Alpine backdrop keep the visitors coming. The villa is conveniently located between Bellagio, Menaggio, and Varenna, perfect for exploring the wonders that Lake Como offers. The romantic gem of Bellagio is just a short hop across the water. It is known locally as La Perla del Lago (the pearl of the lake) for its outstanding beauty, quality restaurants, local trattorias, chic shopping, and of course, the famous Italian homemade gelato ice cream. Como's larger, celebrity-studded town is 30 km down the lake and contains numerous churches, works of art, museums, theatres, palaces, and public gardens. For the walkers, there is a funicular that runs up to the village of Brunate, 700 meters above Como. It is the starting point for some spectacular walking tracks and has superb Alps views. Como is famous for its silk, and you can either see the complete silk-making processes or sit in the lively piazzas and watch the world go by. Como also hosts various international speed boat races and becomes a magnet for the rich and famous. There is plenty to do on the waters of Lake Como. A whole host of water sports are available, and it's easy to spend an entire day sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, water skiing, and kite surfing. There are water skiing schools in Lezzeno, a hydro-plane school for pilots in Como, and three sailing schools in Dervio. Villa Du Lac is about an hour's drive from Milan Malpensa international airport and an hour and a half from Bergamo and Milan Linate international airports. Bellagio is only a couple of kilometers across the lake, and Como is about 30 km from the villa. Villa Du Lac sleeps up to 14 guests in an abundant luxurious space. This ex-boatyard covers 1,900 m2 and features stylish interiors, a heated lakeside swimming pool, a spa, a grand piano, and various outdoor relaxing and dining areas with superb views across the water. There are three double suites and four double bedrooms, all with air conditioning and spacious en suite bathrooms. One of the doubles is on the ground floor, four are on the first floor, and the remaining two doubles are on the second floor. One of the second-floor bedrooms also contains a double sofa bed for children or unexpected guests, and the other bedroom on the second floor has a private terrace. The living spaces are exceptional, with a panoramic sitting room and dining area. The professional-standard kitchen features a breakfast bar with breathtaking views across Lake Como. You can even keep an eye on the splashing in the swimming pool from the breakfast bar. The villa also offers a splendid spa with a massage room, sauna and steam room, gym facilities, a library, an office/studio space, and even a wine cellar. While spending time in the villa, you get to enjoy nature and the villa's beautiful surroundings at the various decked terraces. There are comfortable, furnished lounge areas either in the sun or the shade, an outdoor fireplace, perfect for cozy conversations under a starlit sky, and a barbecue to ensure that everyone is happy. There is also private mooring if you wish to rent a boat for the duration of your stay.