Mezzegra Rental: Large & impressive house, remodelled and in a dream location with lake view — Property 500951

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A very luxurious house built in the 1650, completely refurbished to the highest standard, located on an elevated position overlooking the most beautiful part of Lake Como and the lovely town of Mezzegra. The house boasts an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, sauna area and tennis court (shared use), it has a beautiful landscaped, elegant private garden with seating area, from where it is possible to see one of the most beautiful places to visit on the lake. For example, Villa Balbianello, and the enchanting gardens of Villa Melzi. The house is on three floors: on the ground floor there is a large, comfortable living room, a kitchen with dining room, a double bedroom with private bathroom (with Jacuzzi), and a single bedroom plus a second bathroom with shower; all the rooms on this floor have Lake views. On the second floor there is a twin bedded room, a bathroom with shower and a little storage room.

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Further Details for the villa in Como-Lecco, Lombardy, Italy

General The natural landscape of the area offers lakes for water sports/swimming and majestic mountains for trekking/mountain biking and the views are spectacular! A day on the beach or a day in the city (Como or even Milan), visit part of the picturesque and romantic areas of Santa Maria Rezzonico, Menaggio, Porlezza (Lake Lugano 12 km), Varenna (15 min by boat), Bellaggio (8 min by boat), Lenno, Laglio (where George Clooney lives). On the west coast of the lake, where Tremezzo is situated, is very well known for its villas which you can visit. The most important one is in Tremezzo, it is called Villa Carlotto, built in 1750, now converted to a museum with fantastic botanic gardens. You have a different trip every day; next to relax in and around the apartment. Shopping is very good in Como or even in Menaggio, of course Como is a bigger city and offers more shops, but Menaggio is very pretty and has a great atmosphere as well. We can help you rent a bike and much more.

Out of Season In the pre and after-season and even in the winter the area is very beautiful, there is less tourism, but, to undertake still very much, the weather is very even and mild mostly. This area is very well to relax . Also in winter time we have nice sunny days....enjoy this. The Villa Charlotta is always beautiful and the lake has an especially romantic flair.

Trips Take the time to visit the beautiful historic buildings and botanical gardens around Lake Como - such as Villa Carlotta, extremely photogenic, featuring romantic statuary and lush gardens; Villa Ballbianello, a film location recently seen in Casino Royale, the latest James Bond movie. Italian National Trust property since 1988, the villa hosts a great collection of art, antique furniture & carpets. The gardens are also delightful and are open to visitors. In Varenna, a short ferry ride from Menaggio are two more stunning properties, Villa Monastero and Villa Cipressi - both have beautiful gardens that are open to the public between April - October. In Bellagio you can be taken on guided tours around Villa Serbelloni, aproperty owned by the Rockefella Foundation since 1959. The lakes of Como & Lugano offer the most scenic spots in all of Italy. Ferries carry passengers across there shimmering waters from town to town one of the main attractions of visiting the Lake.

Skiing Information: This region of Italy is not the best for skiing as you may imagine, despite its hills and local mountains. It does however have Skiing opportunities at local resorts for a day out. There is a small ski area on Mt. Lema which is not more than 10 km from Lugano, but you have to be lucky to have enough snow for skiing. In Ticino, the local Swiss Canton, the best places to ski are probably either San Bernardino (south of the pass of the same name) or Airolo (south of Gotthard pass). Both are reachable in about 1 hour by car across the Swiss border. There are direct trains to Airolo as well from Lugano and hence from Italian Stations. To S. Bernardino there is only a bus connection. For more snow try Andermatt (on the north side of Gotthard pass) which has normally good snow conditions and a good choice of runs. Moving back into Italy the nearest serious ski resorts St Moritz or Madesimo which are again over an hour and 1.5 hours drive, once you get the Lakeside.

Golf Information: There are Golf clubs around Lake Como: Cadenabbia & Menaggio Golf Club celebrating 100 years this year. Guests are always welcome, please call beforehand to check course rules. Golf Club Menaggio: (Menaggio Como) Tel. 0344/32103,

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