Villa to restore in Moltrasio

A splendid villa awaiting restoration in a unique position in Moltrasio on Lake Como, distinguished by an exceptionally sunny aspect. The villa enjoys a wide, breathtaking panorama over the whole of the first basin of the lake and sits above the main thoroughfare, Via Regina Teodolinda.

Access is by way of a convenient private road serving four separate properties. The respective gardens ensure privacy and seclusion. The building follows a characteristically rectangular style and rises over four storeys above ground, with cellar, garage and attic. The main floor is the first floor: a generous cantilevered living room with dining area, framed by large windows and French doors overlooking the lake, together with a kitchen and bathrooms. From this level, both the living room and the kitchen give onto a wide paved outdoor area, ideal for lunches and dinners in the open air with a view over the lake.

The second floor holds two bedrooms, both with balconies, a large bathroom with tub and a dual aspect over garden and lake, and a hallway. The converted third floor holds three further generous bedrooms — one of them in the villa’s turret — and a bathroom, also within the roof space. The villa measures 290 m², including an existing garage.

The property lends itself to a project of renovation and personalisation according to the buyer’s requirements. A cavity runs around the building, isolating it from the rock of the mountain and the damp problems that come with it. The grounds extend over approximately 700 m², with terraced gardens, some paved and some planted, enclosed by the dry-stone walls characteristic of the area. The uppermost terrace is a level lawn — an ideal spot for a possible swimming pool.

Moltrasio, known as “the pearl of the Lario”, is characterised by a mild, sunny climate and idyllic glimpses of the lake. Ranked fourth among Italy’s most beautiful villages in the 2019 list compiled by the search engine Skyscanner.it, Moltrasio lies on the western shore of the romantic Lake Como.

Over time this small town has won over illustrious figures: the composer Vincenzo Bellini, a frequent visitor, Napoleon Bonaparte, Winston Churchill, and Gianni Versace, who bought Villa Fontanelle. Lush gardens and sumptuous villas are mirrored in the waters of the Lario, while beautiful historic churches adorn the upper part of the town.