Villa Nascosta

A Lake Como Architectural Escape

Stately cypress trees stair step up the lush slope from Lake Como’s shimmering shoreline to this modern villa. Created to blend into its wooded surroundings, the villa’s terraces offer front-row seats to the famous lake. This a place where life slows down, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the tranquility of Lake Como and its surrounding hills.

The architectural vision of renowned architect Arturo Montanelli, it's a celebration of its lakeside setting, harmonizing contemporary elegance and organic simplicity. Art is part of the fabric of the villa and includes contributions by acclaimed artist Velasco Vitali, whose work ranges from evocative paintings to striking sculptures, exploring human connection and contemporary culture.

Open-plan and contemporary, with a “simplicity is the finest luxury” ambiance, the home offers luxurious comfort, with living space for up 12 guests. Guests are invited to enjoy a cup of the finest Italian coffee on the sunlit terrace, to cool off in the generously sized infinity pool that blends into its lakefront backdrop, or gather on the terrace for an evening under a canopy of stars.

Layout

The home has six bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, three kitchens, and three living rooms, with an in-home elevator and fireplace.

Outdoor features include a panoramic pool terrace, a state-of-the-art gym and wellness space with a sauna and Turkish bath, a meditation space, and ample parking for up to three cars.

Services included

Housekeeping every other day for four hours is included, linen change and courtesy service is every three days, and concierge service is available 24/7. Also included are welcome shopping, pool towels, Bluetooth audio and wifi, and final housekeeping.

Additional services available

Services available at additional cost include daily cleaning, breakfast buffet, private chef and waiter, wine list, cooking class, airport transportation, private driver, private helicopter, private tour guide, boat rental and boat tours, babysitting, laundry service, activities and excursions, wellness experiences, yoga and pilates classes.

Around

Nestled in nature only a short distance from Lake Como’s best-known towns, the villa offers both seclusion and accessibility. Spend your days exploring quaint villages like Bellagio and Varenna, cruising the lake’s serene waters or unwinding in the villa’s tranquil embrace.

Italy’s Lake Como needs little introduction, the sparkling, upscale area in Northern Italy’s Lombardy region celebrated for its dramatic scenery, its celebrity residents, and its Renaissance-era architecture in its namesake town of Como. The 146-square-kilometer lake offers natural beauty and a glam ambiance as well as charming, authentic Italian country villages climbing into the hills above its shores, ringed by rugged mountains ideal for hiking.

Opulent villas line its shores, some open to the public, others visible from the comfort of a boat on the deep blue water. Many of the villas' gardens are astoundingly lush and manicured, including the gardens at Villa Serbelloni, Villa Carlotta and Villa Melzi. The funicular ride in Brunate takes passengers to a panoramic viewpoint, and the Isola Comacina is the lake’s sole island, known for its Roman ruins. A 10-kilometer greenway surrounds the lake, an easy walking trail suitable for all levels, while the steeper Il Sentiero del Viandante attracts more advanced hikers.

Location

Lake Como, Lombardy, Italy. Nearest airports: Milan (Malpensa, Bergamo and Linate 65-85km)

Best time to visit

April to October