Renovated Renaissance Noble Estate In Cernobbio

An elegant, finely renovated noble estate of Renaissance origin is for sale with a large park in Cernobbio, in an excellent position overlooking the entire first basin of Lake Como and Villa d'Este.

Situated in a private and quiet location, this estate is within walking distance of Villa d'Este, the lively town centre of Cernobbio and the lakeshore. Just a five-minute drive from Como and the motorways to Lugano and Milan, it is convenient to Swiss /American schools, shops and Italian and Swiss medical facilities. An exclusive destination par excellence, easy to reach due to its proximity to Milan, Cernobbio is a picturesque town among the most celebrated in the world for its countless scenic and natural wonders, equally appreciated for its renowned restaurants, exclusive hotels and elegant fashion boutiques. It isn't easy to describe the property's uniqueness, which, due to its strategic position above Villa D'Este, affords sweeping views of the lake and Alpine peaks, providing glimpses of rare beauty.

Once through the iron entrance gate, a splendid park opens up, completely gated equipped with a sophisticated maximum security system. The exterior corners of the house are adorned with beautiful decorative Lazzari and all the ironwork on the outside is original.

This elegant estate, built as a private home around 1896, when Villa d'Este became a Grand Hotel, it was built by one of the entrepreneurs as their private residence, it displays a sophisticated Liberty style. The recent renovation has skilfully retained some of the original details and enriched the interiors with refined materials of the highest quality and modern eco-friendly installations, including geothermal heating and cooling.

This prestigious property for sale offers 800 sqm of pure comfort, designed to make your home on the lake absolutely exclusive. All around, 4,000 sqm of parkland offers a breathtaking panoramic view with an orchard, a greenhouse, century-old plants, an Italian-style garden with fountains and enchanting spaces suitable for relaxing activities. A big, 3-car garage completes the property, as well as two parking spaces outside the main entrance gate. The estate also has a private pedestrian entrance with an iron gate.

The building is on three levels plus an attic floor and a turret. It is one large living unit that has been created with several independent entrances and accessory rooms on each floor so that, if desired, privacy and autonomy are also guaranteed for three separate living solutions. In total, there are seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms, a professional double kitchen with a cellar, two independent kitchens as well as laundry on the upper floors, terraces, balcones ,a veranda and an internal lift. Externally, there is a large beautiful glass greenhouse with a heating system, a bathroom with a shower , a separate room with a cooking stove.

The main entrance on the ground floor leads to a beautiful living room with Murano chandeliers, beautifully decorated ceilings in the style of the period, and floors adorned with the finest mosaic marble with inlaid pearl elements. To the left is the main living room with an original fireplace dating from around 1500, and to the right is the dining room with fireplace leading to the professional kitchen. Both of these rooms have direct access to the gardens and views of the lake. Off the main hall there is also a spectacular guest bathroom with fine marble details. All of the fireplaces in the residence have dual functionality with wood or gas, depending on preference. The custom-built kitchen, fully equipped with high-end professional appliances, has direct and independent access to the outdoor dining and barbecue area. A second kitchen/larder, also professionally equipped, is adjacent to a laundry room, a large sink and a utility room with its own bathroom. Adjacent to the kitchen is a gated staircase leads to the basement cellar with a distinctive floor of reclaimed Tuscan wine barrels and beautiful stone-clad vaulted ceilings that feature an ancient stone basement. The mechanical room is also located on this same level. The second kitchen/larder is accessed via an independent staircase to the exquisite veranda with automatic glass doors that opens completely to the park outside and the large patio with wonderful lake views. Through a large mirrored glass entrance that conceals a large wardrobe and a storage room, as well as a guest bathroom.

The first floor, reached by stairs, lift and with independent entrance from the outside, comprises an entrance hall separated by marvellous antique automated stained glass doors, which lead to a large private lounge that has two private master suites, both with en suite bathrooms and walk-in wardrobes.

Going up to the second floor, also reached by an independent entrance from the garden, we find a reception area that creates two separate living spaces. The first consists of a living room with a fireplace, two panoramic terraces, two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, and a guest bathroom. This space also has a full kitchen and a laundry room.

The third floor, in the attic, can be reached by a staircase and offers an independent flat comprising a living room with a panoramic terrace, a fireplace, a complete kitchen with a laundry, two bedrooms and a bathroom.

In the adjacent turret there is a soundproofed music room from which, by climbing a spiral staircase, one can access a terrace with an unparalleled and spectacular 360° view of the lake, Villa d'Este and its gardens, and the surrounding area.

This property for sale is an elegant period estate that has been completely renovated, a jewel of rare beauty considering its panoramic position in one of the most renowned lake settings in the province of Como and its precious finishes that combine luxury and modernity.