Lake Como, Luxury villa in Italy, Bellagio, Secluded beach, Waterskiing, Golf, 18th century restored house, Antique furnishings, Boat mooring, Breathtaking views, Cook service, Drawing room with fireplace, Fully staffed, Boat trips, Ideal for families with teenagers, Lakeside setting, Peaceful and quiet, Terrace with stunning views, Waterfront location

Villa Lucertola, nr Bellagio, Lake Como, Italy (Sleeps 11)

HIGHLIGHTS

• On Lake Como
• Waterskiing 
• 18th century restored family home 
• Laser dinghies available for experienced sailors only
• No children accepted under 7 years    

Built in 1898 by an English family, when the only access to this rocky and wooded promentory on the lake was by boat, Lucertola looks across to the famous Villa Balbianello and enjoys some of the clearest and cleanest water in the lake. Nothing much has changed here since the days of Verdi, Bellini, Shelley and Wordsworth when Lake Como gave so much inspiration to many musicians, poets and artists.

 
Completely private, Lucertola is reached from the road down a path of 184 steps with grottoes along the way! Iron studded wooden doors open into a very fine entrance hall leading to the elegant drawing room, where a large fireplace, antique furniture and plenty of books combine to make this a very comfortable and homely room. From here one can enjoy al fresco dining on the large covered terrace and enjoy the stunning views across the lake. A spacious dining room with ample seating also enjoys a terrace and lovely lake views.

Upstairs, bedrooms and bathrooms are on two floors, with each room benefiting from spectacular views and lots of cupboard space. The upstairs study is ideal for anyone wishing to read or work and the top floor is great fun for teenagers - bright colours in the bedrooms and a large bathroom with ochre washed walls and antique floor tiles.

Outside, there is a small lawn for sunbathing and steps lead down to swimming off the rocks in front of the house. There is also a boat harbour and a path leads round to a small pebble beach. In the other direction, the private cliff walk leads past a Madonna to a delightful grassed area where one can enjoy a cool sundowner!

With a resident couple (in the attached apartment) to provide all meals, the use of a rowing boat and laser in the harbour, waterskiing, walking, golf and all the delightful villas and gardens to visit around Lake Como, there is plenty to do in the area. Alternatively, many guests prefer to stay put to relish the experience of Lucertola itself and the magical nostalgia and beauty of this tranquil lake.
 

2010 PRICE from: 
All seasons £5,205 per week