4 bedrooms historic apartment, 400 m²

Tremezzina, Como (province)

Lake Como

HISTORIC LUXURY APARTMENT

We're delighted to introduce you to this truly extraordinary palace in the elegant historical hamlet of Mezzegra, Tremezzina (central Lake Como): the iconic Palazzo Brentano.

Mezzegra is one of the most authentic and traditional districts ("borgo") of Lake Como: living at Palazzo Brentano means you're truly part of a community, surrounded by friendly Italian local families.

Dating back to the seventeenth-century, this prestigious palace belonged to one of the most influential families of Lake Como, the Brentano one: a group of merchants who emigrated to Northern Europe during the Spanish occupation of Lombardy, and then came back to the lake; with the income of their successful trades, they decided to enrich the village of Mezzegra with the stunning palaces we can still see today in all their majestic, unparalleled beauty. 

Today, Palazzo Brentano still retains all its elegant charme and part of its building (2 floors) is currently used as a city hall, where the renown Italian painter Giulio Quaglio's ceiling frescos can be seen in all their magnificence.

The property for sale shares with the Brentano Residence (a deluxe residence just in front of the palace) an enviable pool, park, and tennis field.

The palace is located at the end of a dead-end alley, meaning that you won't hear any noise from the street.

The fil rouge of the whole property is the amazing wealth of original features that clearly tell the noble story of this palace: the incredible vaulted ceilings, the elegant arched doors, the moldings, the marble floors, the shutters and ancient doors, the exposed stones and bricks, the huge marble fireplaces - to mention but a few.

The ground floor opens to a large manicured garden "all'italiana" with terrific lake view. The use of this garden is exclusive.

At this level we find a bright entrance hall, a light-filled living room with period fireplace and stone floor, a kitchen with contemporary island, dining area, a bedroom, a bathroom with tub and shower, a romantic master bedroom with bleached hardwood floor and window overlooking the garden, and an en-suite bathroom. 

In the elegant hallway that leads to other rooms we find a truly unique fountain made with local original stone, that really looks like the stylistic signature of the house.

A sunny living area, a bathroom with shower, another one with Jacuzzi, and two large double bedrooms complete the level, together with an additional open living room overlooking the garden area and the lake.
Outside, the covered veranda with original arches is just enviable, and it's perfect for year round enjoyment.  

From the ground floor level, an internal stone staircase leads to an incredibly cozy and stylish hobby room.
The level also includes a private sauna and a fully equipped gym.

From the ground floor you can directly access the perfectly maintained Italian garden with an amazing lake view and two entrances with wrought iron gates.

Here, a detail you can't miss out is definitely the fountain, made of the same stone as the internal one, proudly part of the Belle Arti heritage. 

To complete the property: a garage, one private parking spot and the full access to the pool, tennis yard, wellness & fitness area and gardens.

A wealth of precious design pieces (Philippe Starck, Kartell, Gervasoni, Paola Navona, Designers Guild, local designer Romeo Sozzi, Michele De Lucchi) and valuable handmade and antique furniture/artworks are included in the sale.

Palazzo Brentano offers a series of private convenient facilities/housekeeping daily services: 

pool service
cleaning of all common parts inside - outside the house /  walkways / gates
post/ parcel / delivery service 
concierge service / support for craftsmen ( including open/close )
guarding service of your apartment during your absence 
watering plants / park 
organization and observation garden service
house-guarding throughout the day

The palace also has its own first class EOLO internet and satellite service.

A direct car arrival in front of the private entrance, to load/unload, is possible.

Palazzo Brentano is conveniently located 5 minutes walking to the center and the harbour of Mezzegra where you'll find cafes, bakery, mini supermarket, wash salon, pizza services, car services, motor bike services.
Next to the palace you can find a charming top class restaurant with a lovely panoramic terrace.

Mezzegra, in Tremezzina, boasts a surprising amount of valuable period dwellings.

Tremezzina, on the western bank of Lake Como, is among the most sought-after venues of the area thanks to its excellent sun exposure, the undeniable elegance of local architecture, and the wealth of local amenities.