12 bedrooms villa, 2140 m²

Albavilla, Como (province)

Lake Como

Historic villa with centuries-old grounds and outbuildings
In the municipality of Albavilla, in the hamlet of Carcano, we are offering a charming 18th-century villa with extensive centuries-old grounds, a caretaker’s house and a gatehouse. The property comprises an L-shaped building situated on the highest point of the large plot. The property features imposing façades, mainly facing east, south and west, with views over the park, which make use of the sloping terrain to maximise natural light. The property is spread over several levels: a basement housing the service areas and vaulted cellars; a ground floor featuring reception rooms, living areas and kitchens; a first floor housing the sleeping quarters comprising 8 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a second floor comprising a further 2 bedrooms and a bathroom, with service rooms and two attics, and a third floor where the turret dating back to the 13th century is situated. In the lower part of the park stands the gatehouse, featuring eclectic neo-Rococo styling, with the monumental gate forming the main entrance to the villa. Adjacent to the main villa is a former stable, converted into a large garage, a former caretaker’s house and three greenhouses situated within the park grounds. The gatehouse and the large caretaker’s house are in need of complete restoration. We invite you to visit this exclusive property to savour the charm of the period villas found in Brianza. The municipality of Albavilla lies at the foot of the Lariano triangle between Como and Lecco. The area stretches from Lake Alserio (260 m) to the summit of Mount Bolettone (1320 m) and is one of the most beautiful in the Brianza region. The municipality of Albavilla includes the districts (Frazioni) of Carcano, Corogna, Vill'Albese, Molena and Saruggia. This interesting property is located in the district of Carcano. The provincial capital Como with its attractions is approx. 12 km / approx. 29 minutes away by car, the city of Lecco approx. 22 km / approx. 28 minutes. The Lombard metropolis Milan, with its international airports Malpensa and Linate, can be reached comfortably in approx. 64 minutes by car (ca. 56 km), while the Swiss city Lugano, with its regional airport, is even closer (ca. 55 minutes by car, 47 km). Interesting for winter sports enthusiasts: the relative proximity of the ski resorts of St. Moritz (CH), Madesimo, Bormio and Livigno (Ital.), which can be reached in about 2.5–3.5 hours by car. Lake Como offers water sports enthusiasts many possibilities, while the countryside invites you to go hiking, trekking and mountain biking. The Como shipping company offers convenient year-round connections to the other popular and charming towns around the lake, such as the famous town of Bellagio.