9 bedrooms villa, 700 m²

Tremezzina, Como (province)

Lake Como

Villa Luigia is a charming historical villa built at the beginning of the last century in Art Nouveau style; some of the prominent featured include the facade and balconies with decorated support beams, in addition to the numerous frescoes on the ceilings that recall landscapes of Lake Como and grapes, which have always been a symbol of prosperity.
The park surrounding the house features details reminiscent of early 20th-century art nouveau.
The property belonged, among others, to the Breda family, which is presumed to have named the villa in honour of their daughter Luigia Breda (1881 - 1956); the villa also belonged to the Italian state which had designated the Villa into a civic museum.
Today the property requires significant restoration to bring it back to its former glory, and some original features, such as the coloured stone flooring, are still present.
The villa is disposed on three levels connected by an internal staircase in addition to the basement level and also features a frontal garden where an infinity pool can be built. The rest of the garden surrounds the property and boasts a splendid view of Lake Como. A small outbuilding can be converted into a guest apartment at the rear of the property.
On the ground floor is the living area, divided into two large spaces dedicated to a large living room with kitchen, a study, a bathroom, and a terrace. The first floor consists of 4 bedrooms, a study, and a bathroom, while the second floor has an identical layout with 4 bedrooms, a bathroom and a living room. The current distribution can be easily modified to meet the requirements of a potential buyer. The property also includes several storage spaces, cellars and additional bathrooms.
This magnificent villa has the potential to become a one-of-a-kind property just 200 meters from the shore of Lake Como, in the heart of Tremezzina in the charming village of Mezzegra, known for its striking natural scenery and ancient frescoed palaces.
Already existent is an original structure to be able to build a large covered garage, on the street level.
The property is also ideal as a real estate investment in one of the most sought-after locations on Lake Como or as a magnificent vacation home close to the many amenities offered in the area, such as the ferry boats and Tremezzina lakefront promenade.
Tremezzina is one of the most famous and prestigious villages on Lake Como and houses some of the most beautiful villas around the lake. It is a well-known holiday resort, known for the elegant Gran Hotel Tremezzo and the historic Villa Carlotta, with its art collection and its magnificent botanical garden.
The territory of Tremezzina enjoys a micro-climate, which means the days are quite sunny and mild even in winter, so olive trees and lemon trees grow there. In this area you can visit the famous Villa Balbianello, Lenno, the Comacina Island, Menaggio and its famous Golf Club.
Its proximity and convenience in reaching the main infrastructures, such as the Malpensa airport, which is only an hour and a quarter drive away, the city of Milan, which is 70 km away, and the city of Lugano, in Switzerland, which is only half an hour's drive away, have allowed Tremezzina to become one of the most sought-after resorts on Lake Como. Tremezzina is located opposite the world-famous town of Bellagio, which can be reached in only 10 minutes by boat.
For winter sports enthusiasts, the proximity to the famous winter sports resorts of St. Moritz (CH), as well as Madesimo, Bormio and Livigno (Ital.), should be noted. These resorts can be reached in about 2-3 hours by car.