Luxurious Early 20th-century Estate By Lake Como

This luxurious period estate for sale is in the exclusive town of Griante, at a stone's throw from the shores of Lake Como, opposite the famous town of Bellagio and with the Grigne mountains in the background.

Inserted in the splendid setting of a 1-hectare private park, reserved for the exclusive use of the property, this estate is enriched by the spaces of the centuries-old park of Villa Maria, jointly owned by the property: a green oasis of three hectares which borders the lake where there are, in addition to enchanting walkways among the centuries-old trees, a big swimming pool, a tennis court and a bowling green.

Extraordinarily fascinating in its very unique architecture, this villa is often mentioned in books and articles on the beauties of Lake Como: the structure, partly made up of a big greenhouse with an elegant Art Nouveau iron and glass structure, was built at the beginning of the 1900s on the basis of the model awarded at the 1900 Paris Exposition.

Completely renovated from 1985 to 1990 and transformed into a home with the authorization of the Superintendency for Cultural and Artistic Heritage, the property boasts in its 380 square meters of interiors high-quality materials and valuable furnishing accessories chosen with care, including carpets, furniture, objects of art, statues and antique lamps in perfect harmony with the unique architecture of the structure.

Arranged on one level, at a lower-ground floor with a cellar and a boiler room, it welcomes us into a first reception hall with a splendid frescoed wall and windows that are over eight meters high. This room leads to the dining room and living room, and then continues to a spacious billiard room with a hallway and bathroom. A wonderful corridor with a vaulted ceiling leads to the big kitchen and the four bedrooms, two of which have private bathrooms, while the remaining two share a big bathroom with a shower and a Jacuzzi.

Absolute privacy is guaranteed by a high hedge that surrounds the flat private park of about one hectare in the upper, sunnier and quieter area of the majestic park of Villa Maria, also bordered by a row of seven ancient vases on capitals. Inside, there is a beautiful oval-shaped fountain, with a vase in the center, ancient trophies and a bronze crocodile that lets water flow out of its mouth. The private park has four large parking spaces, two of which are sheltered by an iron gazebo with a glass roof.

The great exposure of the main facade to the south, to guarantee perfect natural lighting of the rooms even during the winter months, as well as the great privacy of this context, the uniqueness of the architecture and the luxury of the finishes are the strengths of this magnificent period estate in which to experience the magic of Lake Como.