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Villa Lario, with its spacious and brightly decorated interiors, is the ideal holiday home for large parties. It is a two-storey villa right on the shore of Lake Como, with each floor covering 300 sq mt.
Accommodation
On the ground floor we find a living room with three comfortable sofas, satellite TV and DVD and the internet corner (ADSL line, PC, Printer, Fax and Scanner). The wall facing the lake has large French doors opening to the spacious panoramic terrace (350 sq mt!!). This floor also features a fully appointed kitchen, a large dining room with table for 14 people, and a games room for children. On this floor there are also two half bathrooms.
Upstairs are five double bedrooms, each with bathroom. Two of the rooms (the blue and the green bedrooms) each have an adjoining single bedroom while the pale green double bedroom has direct access to a balcony with outdoor table and chairs. On this floor the owner recently added a twin bedroom which is very small and which we think is suitable for children, nannies or staff.
All double bedrooms have air-conditioning. Single rooms are not air-conditioned.
Outside: The property (2500 sq mt) is right on the shore of the lake, a few meters from the beach (public beach). On the large terrace (45 meters x 8 meters) there is a new swimming pool (5x3) which can be heated if required. Behind the house is a parking area where six cars can easily be parked.
Behind Villa Lario is the Museum of the Ancient Boats of the Lakes, on its left is a small boat yard, on the right is the beach, while the lakeside road is behind the museum.
The nearest village (with all shops) is about 600 meters from the property.
Please note that a pedestrian path runs along the shore between the lake and the property. For this reason privacy on the terrace could be limited especially during July and August. We're not talking thousands, but the lakefront has public access. This is, therefore. not an isolated and private property.
Amenities: Parking for 6 cars, Satellite TV, DVD player, CD Player, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Dryer, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Toaster, Microwave, Iron and Ironing Board, Patio Furniture. Daily housekeeping 2 to 4 hours (depending on the number of the guests), Internet Adsl, PC, Fax, Printer and Scanner. Swimming pool, ping pong.
Activities: Swimming, boating, sailing, windsurfing, hiking, golfing (Golf club Menaggio), flying, horse-back riding.
Things to do
Visit the Museum of "La Raccolta della Barca Lariana" just 50 m behind the villa: The museum features over 600 boats that played an important part in the nautical history of the lake from the 19th century to today. Among them is a Venetian gondola from the last century, which was built on Lake Como, and a Cisco, which is a typical English sailing boat also from the last century.
Places to visit: Bellagio known as the 'pearl of the lake' thanks to its position between the two arms of the lake and the mediaeval village of Varenna, Tremezzo with the neo-classical Villa Carlotta (one of the most beautiful villas of the lake with its botanic garden and artistic masterpieces), the 16th century Villa Balbianello in Nesso, Menaggio, Varenna (Villa Monastero) and Como with its important historical buildings.
Sport: The nearest golf course, tennis court and equestrian club are 10 km away in Menaggio. The Lake of Como and in particular the northern zone of the lake is renowned in all of Europe as an excellent sailing area - this is the windiest area of the lake and the most unspoilt; the Breva, a temperate breeze of the Lake of Como, blows during the afternoons, guaranteeing enjoyment for sailing, windsurfing or kitesurfing. The area offers numerous alpine destinations and several trekking and mountain bike trails.
Shopping: The main factory outlet shops (Armani factory shop, Fox town, Ferragamo, Versace, Etro, Gucci, Mantero, Lario) are within 10-30 minutes from Como.
Nearest airport: Milan Malpensa at 90 kilometres, Nearest beach: 1 meter, Nearest ferry port: Menaggio at 10 kilometres, Nearest highway intersection: Lugano at 35 kilometres.
Car is necessary.
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