5 bedrooms villa, 900 m²

Canzo, Como (province)

Lake Como

Near Erba, just a few kilometers from Como and Bellagio, stands this magnificent villa built in the early 1900s, superbly restored using materials of absolute value and immersed in a large private park which has also been recently beautified.
The property is accessed by way of a scenic driveway, which enjoys absolute privacy as well as a remarkable view over the Corni di Canzo
The villa is arranged on three levels with bright and well-maintained rooms that feature finishes and furnishings of absolute excellence.
The floor at ground level, which includes a vast tavern with kitchen, a guest bathroom, a large wardrobe and the utility room, opens onto a huge portico that looks directly onto the park and is ideal for large receptions and special occasions.
On the first floor there is a large kitchen equipped with custom-made furnishings and professional electrical appliances, a large living room, an elegant dining room, a bedroom with en suite bathroom and a guest toilet.
On the second floor, accessed via a majestic staircase, there are three bedrooms, each with en suite bathrooms, a study and a lovely terrace.
The property includes a spectacular swimming pool surrounded by stone walls and bronze statues, a pool house made of stone with exposed beams, a large garage and a large wing dedicated to the service personnel.
The town of Canzo enjoys a central position in the so-called Lariano Triangle and is a well-known tourist and holiday destination for many noble Milanese families.
Practically equidistant from Como, Lecco and Bellagio, easily reachable in just over 30 minutes by car, it is also located about an hour from the Malpensa airport and 5 minutes from Erba. Erba is a lively town with all the features of a modern city with regards to services, the presence of numerous shopping centers, cinemas, restaurants, nightclubs and boasts numerous scenic and cultural attractions.
Dominated by the characteristic mountain with two cusps, precisely called Corni di Canzo, in the nearby vicinity to the delight of lovers of cycling you will find the iconic ascent of the Sormano wall, whose summit also includes the Astronomical Observatory of Sormano, the sanctuary of the Madonna del Ghisallo with its magnificent panorama of the Bellagio promontory, and the Museum of the Fallen of Motociclismo. In the very center of the town of Canzo you will find an excellent example of neoclassical architecture represented by the Theater with semicircular orchestra and the theater offers a rich calendar of performances and concerts of classical music.
A short distance away is also the natural plateau of the Piani del Tivano, a true paradise for those who practice outdoor activities, both in the summer with wonderful trekking and mountain bike routes, and in winter with the presence of paths for cross-country skiing and toboggans.
There are also characteristic agritourisms in the area that offer traditional local cuisine and rustic mountain huts where you can taste the typical local products.