Lake Como
Villa Balbiano
6 BEDROOMS, 7 BATHROOMS
Situated between Il Dosso di Lavedo and the Comacine Island, Villa Balbiano is one of the most important historical properties on the shores of Lake Como.
The history of Villa Balbiano can be traced back to mid 16th century and is strongly linked to the noble Giovio family who used it as their residence. At the end of 16th century, the Villa was sold to Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio, who redesigned the original palazzo after the drawings of Pellegrino Tibaldi. A century later, in 1787, Cardinal Angelo Maria Durini, politician and patron of the arts, acquired the Villa. Enlarged and embellished, Villa Balbiano was used to host a gallant and frivolous society where festivals, banquets and dances followed one by another relentlessly.
Villa Balbiano has recently been renovated by the famous French designer Jacques Garcia. Occupying over 2ha, it remains one of largest properties around Lake Como. The Villa also boasts the important historical details such as spectacular 17th century frescoes by the Recchi Brothers and Agostino Silva.
Villa Details:
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Entrance hall featuring original frescoed walls and ceilings
Winter Garden
Living room with original frescoes
Sitting room with fireplace and frescoes
Library with frescoed ceiling
Indoor pool
Indoor pool with view of the garden & lake
Dining room
Kitchenette with dining table
Fully equipped main kitchen
Guest bathroom with shower
Gym
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Lounge with lake view
Music room with Steinway grand piano
Kitchenette
Master bedroom suite with Lake & Garden views Featuring: king size bed, living room with TV, ensuite bathroom with shower.
Guest suite featuring: king size bed, terrace, walk-in wardrobe, en-suite bathroom with bath tub & shower.
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Double bedroom featuring: TV, wardrobe, en-suite with bath tub and shower
Double bedroom featuring: en-suite with bath tub & shower
Double bedroom featuring: en-suite with shower
Double bedroom featuring: en suite with bath tub and shower
Kitchenette.
Specifications:
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✓ Absolute Lake frontage
✓ Spectacular views
✓ Fireplace
✓ Parking
✓ Safe-deposit
✓ Air conditioning in all rooms
✓ Pets subject to approval
✓ No smoking
✓ Garden
✓ Outdoor pool
✓ Indoor pool
✓ Gym
✓ Private boat mooring
✓ Boathouse
✓ Elevator
✓ Helipad
✓ Al fresco dining area
✓ Out-door lounge area
✓ Flatscreen TVs
✓ Satellite/cable TV
✓ DVD player
✓ Hi-Fi in all rooms
✓ Wi-Fi
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✓ All linen, towels and utilities
✓ Daily cleaning
✓ Professional chef
✓ Private butler
✓ Luxury bath products
✓ Flower bouquet upon arrival
✓ Wifi internet access
✓ Personal concierge service
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Nearest Airport:
Lugano (Lug) for commercial and private flights
Milan Malpensa (MPX);
Milan Linate (LIN)
Airport
75 minutes by car (MPX, LIN)
45 minutes by car (LUG)
Town & City
30 minutes by car or boat (Como, Lugano)
75 minutes by car (Milano)
Golf Course:
10 minutes by car (Menaggio e Cadenabbia Golf Club)
Located absolute Lake front
