Nestled in the heart of one of Lake Como’s prime locations, this exceptional villa in Carate Urio is a true sanctuary of style, comfort, and tranquility. Just five minutes north of the iconic Villa d’Este in Cernobbio, and only a short walk to the lakeside ferry, restaurants, and charming cafés, the property offers the perfect balance of privacy and accessibility. Recently renovated with meticulous attention to detail, the villa seamlessly combines classic Italian elegance with modern design and technology. High-quality finishes define every room, from the refined fishbone parquet floors to the sleek, fully equipped Boffi kitchen. The interiors are bathed in natural light and framed by breathtaking lake views. Set across three levels, the villa opens into a thoughtfully designed sleeping area on the ground floor entrance, featuring two spacious bedrooms with direct access to lake-view balconies, and a Italian style bathroom. Upstairs the first level offers two additional bedrooms suites each with its own bathroom, as well as a balcony with panoramic lake views. The bright main living area has large French doors that open directly to the garden and pool area. A contemporary gas fireplace adds a warm focal point to the living room, while the adjoining semi-open kitchen leads to a stunning covered patio, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining guests in all seasons. The property ensures modern comfort with all-new infrastructure, including upgraded heating and utility systems. One of the most captivating features of the property is the natural stone, heated infinity pool, thoughtfully integrated into the lush landscape. With optimal sun exposure throughout the day, this outdoor area is a true highlight, perfect for relaxation and entertaining alike. Public parking is available within walking distance, with a possibility to rent or buy parking spaces nearby. The villa offers easy access to Milan Malpensa Airport, in less than one hour. Whether you’re searching for a refined vacation home, a long-term escape, or a high-potential investment property with an established short-term rental model in place, this villa offers an extraordinary opportunity to enjoy the best of Lake Como that is discreet luxury, timeless design, and natural beauty in one of the region’s most prestigious settings. Carate Urio is a splendid village on the western shore of Lake Como, adjacent to Laglio, the village where George Clooney's villa is located, and to Cernobbio, home of the prestigious Grand Hotel Villa d'Este. Carate Urio is about a ten-minute drive from the Como Lake motorway exit, on the Milan - Lugano route. From here, both cities can be reached in about thirty minutes by car. The international airport of Milan Malpensa is about a thirty- minute drive while the city of Como is about ten minutes. The public bus service is very convenient with a stop next to the house for sale; thanks to the bus service the towns of Argegno, Menaggio and Como are easily reachable as well as the Como San Giovanni international railway station. Carate Urio is also well connected by ferryboat to Cernobbio, Como, Bellagio and Menaggio, thanks to the Navigazione Laghi transportation service.
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Details
Property Type
Villa
Condition
Completely restored/Habitable
Living area
285 m²
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Garden
500 m²
Terrace
45 m²
Energy Efficiency Rating
F338,78
Reference
Elegant Villa with Lake Views and pool in Carate Urio
Energy Efficiency Rating (Law 90/2013)
More efficient
A4
A3
A2
A1
B
C
D
E
F
G
Less efficient
What is the Energy Efficiency Rating?
The energy efficiency rating is a value expressed by letters ranging from A4 to G which indicates the energy quality and consumption of the building based on parameters such as the shape and climate zone in which it is located. The better the energy efficiency rating, the lower the energy consumption and cost of air-conditioning the building. Please note: buildings belonging to the same class can also have very different energy consumptions if the shape and climate zone are different.
What is the EPgl (Global Energy Performance index)?
The EPgl indicates how much energy is consumed so that the building or the building unit reaches comfort conditions, and is based on the energy services present and according to the type of property under standard use. The unit of measurement is kWh/m2 per year.
We recommend that you check with the advertiser if the energy efficiency rating of the property is updated to Law 90/2013.
Distance from:
Distances are calculated in a straight line
Airports
41.0 km - Milano MXP - Malpensa
47.0 km - Milano LIN - Linate
51.0 km - Milano BGY - Orio Al Serio
106.0 km - Verona VBS - Brescia Montechiari
Public transport
110 m - Bus stop
5.8 km - Train Station - Brunate
Highway exit
5.8 km - Raccordo di Brogeda
Hospital
6.6 km - Villa Aprica
Coast
162.2 km
Ski resort
4.0 km
What’s around this property
Shops
910 m - Convenience shop - Bottega del Gusto
1.4 km - Pastry shop - La Pliniana
1.4 km - Supermarket
2.7 km - Farm shop - Agriturismo Roccolo San Bernardo
Eating out
220 m - Restaurant
1.1 km - Cafe - Ceffeteria Aurora
1.3 km - Fast food restaurant - Pizzeria da asporto Primavera
1.5 km - Ice cream shop - Gelateria Le Giuggiole
Sports activities
740 m - Sport centre - Falesia di Carate - climbing
6.0 km - Gym - Kinesis Studio
10.0 km - Horse riding - Scuderia Ge
10.2 km - Golf club - Golf Villa D'Este
Schools
1.3 km - School
7.1 km - University - Università dell' Insubria
10.3 km - Higher education institution - ITIS Magistri Cumacini
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