5 bedrooms villa, 220 m²

Cernobbio, Como (province)

Lake Como

On the prestigious Cernobbio hill, overlooking the spectacular panorama of Lake Como and just a short distance from its shores, restaurants, shops, and the famous Villa d'Este, BHHS Palazzo Estate offers the "Antico Mulino," constructed from characteristic exposed local stone.

The mill is divided into two sections, a larger one on the left and a smaller one on the right, which likely housed the millstone powered by the stream, used to grind wheat, corn, and chestnuts.

The property, accessible by car, is set in approximately 3,000 square meters of terraced garden planted with fruit trees and typical lakeside plants, and is surrounded by grassy terraces bordered by dry-stone walls.

The stream that flows from Buco della Volpe flows through the property, giving this home a truly unique feel, exuding a romantic atmosphere of times gone by.

In one section of the stream, a natural pool offers a refreshing dip.

The "The Mill House" project, curated by the MAD COMO Architecture Studio, represents the transformation of a historic mill located on the hills of Rovenna, above Cernobbio, into a modern luxury villa for an exclusive international clientele.


Immersed in nature and carved into the rocky landscape of Lake Como, the project stems from the desire to preserve the authentic soul of the original building while reinterpreting it through a contemporary, essential, and material architectural language.

The mill's historic stone interacts with iconic materials such as Corten steel, glass, and reflective surfaces, creating a harmonious relationship between architecture and landscape.

The project goes beyond the concept of a simple renovation: The Mill House represents a high-profile real estate project, characterized by a strong architectural identity and a strategic positioning in the international luxury market.

The property is conceived as a private retreat immersed in the silence of nature, enhanced by exclusive amenities such as the panoramic rooftop pool, private indoor spa, high-end living spaces, spaces integrated into the natural rock, and large windows that interact with the landscape.

The living experience combines authenticity, design, and uniqueness in a single property destined to become a contemporary benchmark for luxury living on Lake Como.

The Mill House is more than just a villa. It is a place where memory, material, and landscape blend together in timeless architecture.

Rovenna represents one of the most authentic and private areas above Cernobbio.

The dominant position, surrounded by woods, stone, and historic paths, allows you to experience Lake Como from a private and contemporary perspective, far from mass tourism yet just minutes from the area's main international destinations.

Its proximity to Cernobbio, Villa d'Este, Como, Switzerland, and Milan makes The Mill House an extremely attractive property both as a private residence and as a prestigious real estate investment.

The project revolves around three fundamental elements:
Stone The mill's historical memory is preserved through the restoration of the original structures and the building's authentic materiality.
Water A symbolic element of the old mill, reinterpreted through reflections, surfaces, and continuous dialogues between interior and exterior.
Rock The new volumes are integrated into the landscape through interventions sculpted into the natural rock, creating exclusive and hidden spaces.

The architecture is characterized by clean lines, essential volumes, and natural materials, with a contemporary approach yet deeply connected to the context.

Please note that some of the photographs shown are renderings of the project and show how the unit could be completed.

The asking price refers to the turnkey delivery of the property.

Over time, this particular and unique residence has inspired several historical quotations by the Como scholar Paolo Giovio in his work Paulii Iovii Descriptio Larii Lacus, written in 1537 and published in Venice in 1559: "Just above Cernobbio, on the gentle slopes of the very high Mount Bisbino, one can see Piazza, Rovenna, and Toldino, which enjoy sparse but excellent-quality wheat crops." And again in 1795, Giambattista Giovio wrote in his work Como and the Lario: "Wheat is harvested here, with grains so beautiful and large that it is readily cooked in soup like farre and barley."

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