4 bedrooms villa, 400 m²

Varenna, Lecco (province)

Lake Como

In the enchanting locality of Varenna, with a wonderful view on Lake Como, we offer for sale a splendid early 20th century villa that belonged to the famous artist and designer Piero Fornasetti. The villa underwent extensive renovation in the 1950s, so as to make it the most striking testimony to his unmistakable style, of which it retains many distinctive elements, both inside and outside. For this reason, it is featured in various books and magazines of architecture and design as an example of its art.
The architecture is characterised by the simple lines of the façade and the spacious interior gives it personality and uniqueness. The property was enlarged and entirely renovated in 2021 and has 2 living levels as follows: on the ground floor we find a large entrance hall and living room with fireplace and dining area, large kitchen, study room, storage room, bathroom and porch overlooking the magnificent garden; on the first floor we find the master room with bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, two spacious bedrooms, bathroom and balcony.
The villa is surrounded by a large park with tall trees, of almost two hectares, on which it is possible to build a dependance.
The villa is accessed via a communal road that can be passable a small car.
Adjacent to the entrance is a small guest/caretaker's house, about 40 sqm, consisting of a single room with entrance and bathroom, also renovated in 2021, it has a panoramic terrace on the roof, with a spectacular view over the entire lake, all the way to the tip of Balbianello.
A garage outside the villa, 1 minute away, completes the property.
Varenna is a historical municipality on Lake Como's eastern shore.
The city of Lecco is the nearest bigger city. It's a comfortable 26-minute drive (21 km) away. Como itself is 51 km away.
The Lombardic metropolis Milan with its international airports Malpensa and Linate is 84 km away (1.5 hours by car). Lugano – with its regional airport – in Switzerland can be reached in an hour and 45 minutes (89 km). Lovers of winter sports can drive to the famous St. Moritz (Switzerland), Madesimo, Bormio and Livigno (Italy) in 2 to 3 hours.
Whilst the lake provides a plethora of possibilities for lovers of water sports, the back-country invites you to walk and wander, to trek and ride your bike or mountain bike. Como's shipping company offers comfortable year-round connections to other famous and picturesque locations on the lake, such as Bellagio.