Fully Restored Villa for Sale in Cernobbio, Lake Como, Steps From Villa d'Este
Buy property on Lake Como, Italy: fully restored villa in Cernobbio, close to Villa d'Este, with a 2,300 m² garden. Price on request, Best Como.
Status: For sale Location: Cernobbio, Lake Como, Italy Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 Interior: 485 m² (about 5,220 ft²) Garden: 2,300 m² (about 0.57 acres) Built: 1830–1860 | Condition:completely restored Energy class: F, 294.59 kwh/mq anno Features: Wine cellar, orangery, garage, hamam bathrooms, fireplace, potential for a private pool. Price: on request
A few minutes' walk from the gates of Villa d'Este, in Cernobbio, a villa built in the mid-19th century stands in a landscaped garden of 2,300 square metres. The house has been fully restored and is now for sale through Best Como, price on request.
The villa has four levels, including a basement, and 485 square metres of interior space. Its position is the first thing to understand: the lake embankment is about 450 metres away and Villa d'Este about 550 metres, so both can be reached on foot.
Cernobbio and the western shore of the lake
Cernobbio sits at the southern end of Lake Como's western shore, about 5 km from the city of Como. Of the villages on the lake it is among the closest to both the city and the border: Lugano is about 30 km away and Milan Malpensa airport about 55 km.
The town is closely tied to the story of Como's grand lakeside houses. For centuries, aristocratic and wealthy families have built villas along this shore, choosing sites with lake views and room for gardens. Villa d'Este, the best-known of them, has received guests as a hotel since 1873.
A house of its time
The villa was built between 1830 and 1860, a period when Gothic Revival ideas reached the Italian lakes. Pointed forms and decorative detail, borrowed from medieval architecture, gave these country houses a romantic character that set them apart from the classical villas of the previous century.
The house has kept its soaring original ceilings, and the restoration preserved the historical details while adding modern installations. It is move-in ready, with independent heating.
Inside
The layout is simple to follow, from the cellar up.
Basement. An antique cantina serves as the wine cellar, alongside a laundry room and storage.
Ground floor. A kitchen and dining room open into one space with direct access to the garden. The grand living room has a fireplace, and there is a guest bathroom.
First floor. The master suite has a dressing room and a private bathroom. A study, two guest bedrooms and two further bathrooms complete the floor; each bathroom has a shower and there is a hamam.
Second floor. Two more guest rooms share a bathroom with a bath.
Outside the main rooms, the property has a garage, an orangery and storage.
The garden
The 2,300 m² garden surrounds the house and is the second reason the property stands out; gardens of this size are rare this close to the water and to the centre of Cernobbio. The grounds leave room for a private swimming pool, which a buyer could add; the project has already received landscape approval.
Life here
Living so close to Villa d'Este means more than a good address. The hotel's Sporting Club, a short walk from the house, accepts members on application. Its facilities include an indoor pool, a floating pool on the lake, sauna and Turkish bath, a gym, squash and tennis courts. Annual and winter memberships are offered, and existing members have priority at renewal. Details are on the Sporting Club membership page.
Beyond the club, the lakefront promenade is under 500 metres away, Como's old town is a short drive, and Switzerland is close enough for a day in Lugano. Malpensa is about an hour by car for international travel.
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About the Author
Hanna Fitsner is the co-owner of Best Como Immobiliare, a boutique agency specializing in luxury properties on Lake Como. She has lived in Italy for over 20 years and works between Como and Tremezzina. Looking to buy, sell or rent on Lake Como? Write to hanna@bestcomo.com for a private, no-obligation conversation.
