Francis York

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1920s Villa Overlooking Lake Como

This property is listed with Cameron Avery of Prestige Properties Italy. Price is disclosed upon application with the listing agency

This striking 1920s villa in the hillside of Cernobbio on Lake Como, Italy, is set in 1.7 acres of lush, Mediterranean gardens. You can find a herb garden, olive trees, and an orchard on the estate, along with a tennis court and boccia court. 

The gated nouveau villa includes a large swimming pool with gazebo, an outdoor kitchen with pizza oven and bbq. A secondary entrance to the property can accommodate parking up to 20 cars, for when you’re hosting lavish parties at your Lake Como villa. 

With its stunning views over the eastern shore of Lake Como, along with its luxury amenities, the property has incredible potential for rental income in one of the most desirable destinations in Italy. The Italian town of Cernobbio on Lake Como is renowned for its restaurants and boutiques, weekly market, as well as the Grand Hotel Villa d'Este and the dreamy Villa Erba. 

The 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom property is spread across 3 levels, with an elevator, and features soaring ceilings, marble finishes, stunning parquet flooring, and French doors that open out to the various terraces. 

Recently restored and updated, the property features beautiful period detail with a grand art nouveau staircase, and even imported 17th century elements, seen in the front door and the master suite wall mural. 

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