Overview
Welcome to the Palazzo on beautiful Lake Como. Relax in one of the finest luxury Italian villas "a five-star" property that sits over Lake Como. Our property is on 7 acres of beautiful and formal gardens that start high up in the village of Moltrasio and runs to just above the Lake's shore.
The gardens are some of Lake Como's finest. There is an ornate Tuscan Garden, Olive Tree Grove, Fruit Orchard, Kitchen Garden, Rose Garden, Cutting Garden and a spectacular Swimming Terrace
For those who enjoy boating, waterskiing or just swimming in the Lake, the Palazzo enjoys a lovely marina with its own private dock.
Draw inspiration from the scenery, architecture and furnishings at Palazzo . The historically designated eight-bedroom home was built in the 18th century and was later home to the opera composer Vincenzo Bellini. The Palazzo's breathtaking views of Lake Como and lush grounds are matched in splendor by its carefully designed and lavishly decorated interiors.
The Palazzo, redisigned by the famous architect Felice Soavi has been frescoed by Andrea Appiani and from 1829 to 1833 has been The residence of the famous composer Vincenzo Bellini who composed here La Sonnambula.
The ceilings on the public rooms as well as the bedrooms are ornately decorated and painted. The floors are a beautiful mixture of Cotto Lombardo, Seminato, and dark antique wood.The Palazzo is filled with beautiful paintings, sculptures, rugs, tapestries and Venetian chandeliers.
Perfect for large parties, the property is surrounded by spectacular Italian-style gardens that include a large swimming-pool with unobstructed views of the lake.
The Estate is made up of a main villa, 2.787 sqm in size and a guest house, 250 sqm in size, located in a separated area and completely independent from the main villa. The entire property was painstakingly restored and renovated in 2002 with detailed attention given to every room and feature.
Accommodation
Among the most spectacular of the luxury Italian villas, Palazzo has eight stunning suites. The suites are large averaging 1300 square feet and all have beautiful and large bathrooms.
The suites are filled with antiques, rugs and chandeliers that have been passed down over centuries. Most of the chandeliers are antique Venetian and most of the suites' ceilings are originally and ornately decorated. The floors are original Lombardy Cotto or antique wood covered by beautiful, Persian rugs.
The public rooms are the most spectacular of any of the luxury Italian villas on Lake Como. Escape to the Music Room where Bellini wrote his most famous operas--Sonnambula and Norma. The exquisite dining room contains one of Andrea Appiani's most important frescoes. The bar cinema is overlooked by a ten foot high ornately carved 400 year old fireplace. For more casual dining, try the Tuscan Dining Room with comfortable and lovely country Tuscan furniture.
With their eleven working fountains, the Palazzo's grounds alone are a work of art. Stroll down to the private dock on Lake Como, or up to the pool terrace, which is surrounded by citrus trees, a greenhouse and a 12th-century bell tower. There are outdoor sitting and dining areas with gorgeous views of the lake and mountains, as well as a gym and a playground for children. In the evenings, make cocktails at the bar, gather in the home theater or music and billiards rooms, and send the kids to the two playrooms. For comfort and convenience, the property has a fireplace, a wine cooler, computer and Wi-Fi access.
Soaring ceilings, symmetrical layouts and elaborate moldings and frescoes make the interiors of Palazzo stately and traditional. In the double-height music room, an antique piano and tufted sofas sit under pale peach walls and a second-floor gallery. Other sitting rooms feature a marble fireplace and mahogany bar, and fresh flowers from the estate's garden provide a finishing touch. The formal dining room has a beautiful ceiling fresco by Andrea Appiani, while a second Tuscan-inspired dining room is the place for more casual meals. Despite the well-preserved elegance of the rest of the home, the fully equipped kitchen has state-of-the-art appliances.
Palazoo has four bedrooms with king beds, three bedrooms with queen beds and one bedroom with a twin bed; all have en-suite bathrooms. As in the common living areas, many of the bedrooms have rich paneling, sumptuous drapes and bedding and Murano chandeliers, and the bathrooms are clad in more paneling, wallpaper or marble.
The main Palazzo occupies three floors:
The Ground Floor is dedicated to the living and reception areas.
A splendid marble stair gives access to the first floor where is the large and frescoed living room with piano, the fitness room and 3 magnificent bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms.
On the second floor 5 additional bedrooms with bathrooms.
Beautiful floor tapestries cover the ancient Lombard terra-cotta and wood floors. Collection of prints and engravings decorate the walls, stylishly fabrics, upholstery, and drapery are found throughout while the windows provide beautiful view of the lake and the garden.
There are two pianos in the Palazzo. One is a perfectly restored antique Bluethner that once sat in the Leipzig Concert Hall. It rests in the Music Room which is a spectacular room with 30 ft. high ceilings, Albertolli frescoes and stunning views of the lake. The other piano is a player piano that plays jazz, modern and classical music on its own for lazy nights when no one feels like playing.
The Palazzo is children friendly. In the back garden next to the kitchen is a wonderful outdoor play area with beautiful wooden slide, swing set and rope climb.
The gardens of the Palazzo are considered some of the most historic and beautiful on Lake Como. Guests can cut their own flowers in the Cutting Garden or Rose Garden for fresh flowers in the Palazzo. There is also an extensive Vegetable Garden and Orchard so that the guests can enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables during their stay.
The Swimming Terrace is spectacular. The terrace is filled with lemon and Olive trees. The views of Lake Como are stunning from the Swimming Terrace which is the warmest part of the garden. Overlooking the swimming pool is Sant Agata's 12th century bell tower. There is also a beautiful 200 year old greenhouse on the terrace. There are 11 working fountains on the property that add cool freshness and sound to the hot summer afternoons.
The Palazzo property ends at the lake's shore. The dock area is beautiful. It is encased in antique Moltrasio stone both on the walls and on the steps leading to the water. The dock area is filled with roses, creeping jasmine and oleander.
Upon request and at an additional charge it is possible to rent a boat which can be moored at the dock of the Palazzo.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Bedroom 1
The suite has a 180 cm bed, a marble fireplace, views of Lake Como, and a bathroom with a shower and separate tub with a handheld shower.
Suite Laura is 1418 square feet and is the most spectacular suite in the Villa. It is positioned at the corner of the Palazzo with magnificent views of the lake to the north and the south. The entire suite is wood paneled and painted decoratively reflecting the Villa's eighteenth century origins. In the bedroom is a large grey marble fireplace that is original to the Palazzo. The bedroom is 612 square feet and the bathroom is 648 square feet. For the Signora is a delicate powder room of 158 square feet.
Bedroom 2
The suite has a sitting room, a bedroom with 180 cm bed, views of the lake and swimming pool, and a bathroom with a tub with a handheld shower.
Suite della Nonna faces the lake, with beautiful views of the lake and the swimming pool. This suite is 1026 square feet. The bedroom is 432 square feet. It has beautifully restored wooden floors, Zoffany wallpaper and important paintings and antiques. This suite has a beautiful and separate sitting room of 378 square feet and lovely bathroom of 216 square feet with antique Rotterdam WC and steel English bathtub.
Bedroom 3
The suite has a bedroom with a 180 cm bed and a bathroom with a shower and separate tub.
Suite Camilla has beautiful views of the mountains and of Moltrasio. Suite measures 943 square feet and contains a large bedroom of 643 square feet and a bathroom of 300 square feet. The bedroom has antique wooden floors and is decorated in Colefax and Fowler wallpaper. There is a four poster matrimonial bed in this bedroom with beautiful English and Italian antiques. The bathroom has a steel and porcelain antique English bathtub and skeleton shower encased in crystal glass.
Second Floor
Bedroom 4
The suite (3 pax) has two bedrooms and one bathroom with a tub. The first bedroom has a 180 cm bed and the second bedroom has a 90 cm bed.
Suite contains one large bedroom, one smaller bedroom, and a bathroom totalling 869 square feet. Suite faces the mountains and the village and has a double four poster bed, Zoffany wallpaper and a bathroom with a beautiful steel-covered antique English bathtub. The second bedroom, for one person, contains a decorative, original antique fireplace and ornate ceiling.
Bedroom 5
The suite ( 4 pax) has two sitting rooms, three bedrooms, a sauna, and one bathroom with a shower and separate tub with a handheld shower. The first bedroom has a 2 twin beds 90 cm each, the second bedroom has a 90 cm bed, and the third bedroom has a 90 cm bed.
This is a beautiful suite with two sitting rooms, a large bedroom, two smaller bedrooms, a sauna for two and a bathroom with a steam shower for a total of 2,592 square feet. The suite features beautifully carved ceilings of musical instruments. The lovely views are of the lake and swimming pool. The sauna and bathroom contain a beautiful fireplace, antique English bathtub and a steam shower. This suite is the envy of the Palazzo.
Bedroom 6
The suite ( 2 pax) has views of Lake Como, a 180 cm bed and a bathroom with a shower and Jacuzzi tub.
This Suite is nicely situated in the corner of the second floor. The suite contains a large bedroom and bathroom totalling 1,224 square feet. The bedroom enjoys enviable views of the lake to the north and the south and totals 576 square feet. The bedroom is exceptional with an ornately painted wrought iron queen sized bed. Like the other suites, this Suite is filled with antiques and beautiful art. The bathroom is fit for a king and queen and totals 648 square feet. It features Lombardy cotta floors, Siena marble tops, a shower and a large jacuzzi bathtub.
Bedroom 7
The suite (2 pax) has a 180 cm bed and a bathroom with a tub with a handheld shower.
The Suite, like the other lake-facing bedrooms, has stunning views and beautifully decorated ceilings and doors. The Suite is 837 square feet and has a matrimonial antique brass bed with Lombardy cotta floors. The suite's bathroom is outfitted with Philip Starck bathtub, washbasin and toilet.
Bedroom 8
The suite ( 2 pax) has a sitting room with a desk, fireplace, and views of the mountains, one bedroom, and a bathroom with a tub with a handheld shower. The bedroom has a 180 cm bed.
Suite Sonnambula has a large bedroom and equally large sitting room that face the mountains and the village of Moltrasio. Together with the bathroom, this suite totals 1,578 square feet. The sitting room has a marble fireplace and antique writing desk. The bedroom has a beautiful antique Pugliese matrimonial bed and rich antique furniture. The bathroom is 444 square feet and contains Philip Starck designer bathtub, washbasin, and toilet. The bathroom features fabulous views of Lake Como.
Living & Dining Areas
Ground Floor
The Ground Floor is dedicated to the living and reception areas.
A large entry room with marble stair, a formal large
frescoed dining room, a Tuscan family dining room with TV, drawing room,
two kitchens each with large refrigerators and BBQ, a billiard room,
Cinema room, wine room, study room with telephone, fax, Internet access
and computer facilities, satellite TV. One bathroom with marble bathtub
and 2 guest bathrooms.
The
Dining Room is an oval shaped room with 16 marble columns. The most
important fresco in the Palazzo sits above the dining room table. It is a
fresco by Andrea Appiani who was Europe's foremost neoclassical artist
at the turn of the 19th century. The Tuscan Dining Room is more casual
and filled with period Tuscan furniture. Here there is a separate
sitting area with marble fireplace and television for relaxing and
enjoying the views.
In the same level there are two beautiful fully
equipped professional kitchens. The Kitchen is large and airy with
subzero refrigerators and wine coolers, Viking and Gaggeneau ovens,
grills and ranges, 4 disposals, 2 dish washers, a vegetable and fish
steamer and a fryer. The counter tops are made of Verona marble and the
cabinetry is richly decorated, hand-carved wood. The most prominent
feature of the kitchen is two 8 foot high stone fireplaces that are
original to the Villa and bear the family emblem.
On the ground
floor are also two beautiful dens, with computers and internet
connections. One is fitted with mahogany cabinetry. There is also a
Billiard Room with a hand-carved English Snooker table. For nights when
the guests want to stay in, there is a cinema with a large screen and
cinema quality sound system. The cinema houses one of the Palazzo's most
incredible fireplaces and an exquisite mahogany bar. For many of the
guests, the favorite room is the Pizzeria. It is a large, casual room
with a massive fireplace and an antique brick pizza and foccaccia oven
that is original to the Palazzo.
A splendid marble stair gives
access to the first floor where is the large and frescoed living room
with piano, the fitness room and 3 magnificent bedrooms with ensuite
bathrooms
Comfort & Amenities
| Children | |||
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 Baby crib |
Baby equipment |
Game room |
High chair |
| Confort | |||
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Air-conditioning |
Bed linen |
Open Fire |
Pool towels |
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Sauna |
Toiletries |
Towels |
| Equipments | |||
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Blender |
Coffeemaker |
dishwasher |
Dryer |
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Full Kitchen |
Full Kitchen |
Hair dryer |
Iron/ironing board |
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Juicer |
Kitchenette |
Microwave |
Oven |
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Washer |
Wet bar |
Wine Refrigerator |
| High-Tech | |||
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CD player |
Cinema |
Computer |
DVD |
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DVD player |
Home Cinema |
Satellite TV |
Stereo |
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TV |
Wi-Fi access |
| Outdoor | |||
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Beach chair |
Beach umbrella |
Garden |
Outdoor dining |
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Outdoor furniture |
Parking |
Private parking |
| Security | |||
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Safe |
| Sport & leisure | |||
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Exercise Room |
Fitness center |
Pool table |
| Staff | |||
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Concierge |
Gardener |
Maid Service |
Pool Attendant |
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Villa Manager |
| Staff extra | |||
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Baby sitter |
Chef |
Coach |
Masseuse |
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Private chauffeur |
Security guard |
Skipper |
Yoga |
Staff & Services
One of the greatest advantages of staying in Il Palazzo is the personalised service provided by dedicated staff.
Il Palazzo staff have been professionally trained and will do their utmost to please with their warm and friendly hospitality.
Manager
Your manager and staff provide you with a dedicated and highly personalised concierge service during your stay.
Concierge
From your first phone call right through until you get back home we're on hand to help with all aspects of your trip. We can assist with standard services from spa treatments and restaurant reservations right through to more challenging and unique requests. You'll also have access to local support in your destination for on the spot help.
Housekeeping Staff
A discreet daily housekeeping service is provided at Il Palazzo (Monday to Saturday). There are luxury toiletries in all of the bathrooms as well as robes & slippers.
Change of linens and towels (every 3 days).
Pool Attendant
A full-time pool attendant ensure the pool look their best, without ever intruding on guests' privacy.
We have a separate apartment on the property where our property manager and gardener live (they are husband and wife).
All other services (for example, chef, waiters, chauffeur, concierge etc.) can be arranged at an additional charge to the Vacationer.
Pool
Swimming pool ( 15x6 )
Location
In the 1st Century BC, Romans took over a Gallic colony in the Lake Como Region. Since then Emporers, warriors, writers, musicians, artists and architects have left their mark on the area.
Of all the Italian lakes, Lake Como has the more recognized heritage of refined and graceful cities and villages, rich in architecture and history. This cultural abundance is coupled with breaktaking natural beauty, fresh mountain air, penetrating blue water, miles of splendid rolling hills and mountains to be explored or simply admired.
The region around Lake Como enjoys a tradition of art, architecture, sports, cuisine and shopping. From the Palazzo, it is a short distance to the internationally reknown cities, Milan and Lugano, with their elegant shops and restaurants. Italy's finest golf courses are a short drive from the Palazzo as well.
The real treasure of Lake Como lies in its quaint villages that dot the mountains surrounding the lake. A stroll through any of the ancient villages on Lake Como includes medieval and renaissance churches, charming caffes, winding alleys and striking views of the lake.
The Palazzo is perfectly positioned in terms of proximity to major cities in Italy, close to several airports near Lugano, Switzerland and Milan and close to some of the best shopping areas in Europe.
Palazzo is on Italy's most beautiful lake, ten minutes to the City of Como, less than a hour to the center of Milan and only twenty minutes to Lugano, Switzerland.
The Palazzo is situated in the heart of Moltrasio. They are only 1.5 miles from the Hotel Villa d'Este in Cernobbio and only a two minute walk from the public boats that take visitors to various points of interest up and down the lake.
While the villa has all the amenities of a boutique hotel and enough to entertain for weeks, it's also not far to nearby towns. You'll find Cadenabbia a 6.5-mile drive away, Bellagio, a 8.5-mile drive, Menaggio, a 9-mile drive, and Varenna, a 10-mile drive. Take a day trip to the Lake Como funicular railway, 14 miles from Villa Napoleon I, and for air travel, head to the Lugano airport, 30 miles away, or Malpensa Airport, 48 miles away.
Points of Interest:
- 10.6 km to town of Cadenabbia
- 14 km to city of Bellagio
- 14.5 km to city of Menaggio
- 16.3 km to city of Varenna
- 22 km to Funicular Railway
Airport:
- 48 km to Lugano Airport (LUG)
- 77.5 km to Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Activities
Il Palazzo's manager will have a wealth of information about nearby places of interest and will help arrange transport and make any bookings required.
The property is very close to the entertainment of lower Moltrasio, restaurants and marina and to upper Moltrasio where guests can taste fine delicacies and wander through the charming little shops, or visit the cathedral. Moltrasio is considered one of Lake Como's most beautiful and elegant villages.
Lake Como has been a popular retreat for aristocrats and wealthy people since Roman times, and a very popular tourist attraction with many artistic and cultural gems. It has many villas and palaces (such as Villa Olmo, Villa Serbelloni and Villa Carlotta). Many celebrities have or had homes on the shores of Lake Como and is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful lakes in Italy. Lake Como offers a wide range of activities, in close proximity to the resort: heated floating pool, golf, jogging, swimming, water skiing, sailing, canoeing, diving, trekking, cycling, bird watching, seaplane trips, private boat trips, excursions, tour, theatre, museums, casino.
Services included
Exclusive use of the Il Palazzo and all its facilities
Included:
- Daily housekeeping (Monday to Saturday)
- Change of linens and towels (every 3 days)
Additional Notes
Weddings
Palazzo is one of the most stunning properties in Italy to host a wedding. The setting couldn't be more magical overlooking beautiful Lake Como. The Palazzo's gardens are considered some of the most beautiful and historic on Lake Como. In addition to the gardens are remarkable public rooms in which to serve an exquisite wedding dinner, listen to a father's speech or dance the evening away.
For those wishing to stay in the Palazzo, the Palazzo has eight stunning suites. The suites are large averaging 1300 square feet and all have unique and gorgeous bathrooms. The suites have antiques, rugs and chandeliers that have been collected over hundreds of years. Many of the chandeliers are antique Venetian and most of the suites' ceilings are originally and ornately decorated. The floors are original Lombardy Cotto or antique wood covered by beautiful, Persian rugs.
Corporate Events
The Palazzo to host your Lake Como Corporate Event.
On 7 acres of formal gardens overlooking beautiful Lake Como, just 40 minutes from Malpensa International Airport is the Palazzo.
Year after year, the Palazzo is selected as a gorgeous and historical setting to entertain executives, clients, journalists, etc. Our property has been used to promote new products. For example, The Bentley Motor Company used the Palazzo and its gardens to launch its new convertible inviting the world's most influential auto journalists. In other cases, partners have used the Palazzo as a relaxing location for a year-end gathering, as in the case of the senior most MacKenzie Partners.
Among the most spectacular of the luxury Italian villas used for corporate events, Palazzo has eight stunning suites. The suites are large averaging 1300 square feet and all have beautiful and large bathrooms. The suites are filled with antiques, rugs and chandeliers that have been passed down over centuries. Most of the chandeliers are antique Venetian and most of the suites' ceilings are originally and ornately decorated. The floors are original Lombardy Cotto or antique wood covered by beautiful, Persian rugs.
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