Gallietta  New Listing

Property Description

Property Summary

Villa Gallietta stands as one of Lake Como's most unique and historic properties, positioned directly on the water yet only a 5-minute lakeside stroll from Como's central piazza in Italy. This distinguished villa forms part of the famous "Seven Sisters of Como" and accommodates 16 guests across 8 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. Built in 1772 and meticulously restored through a 3-year renovation completed in 2009, the property has regained its original artful splendor while seamlessly incorporating modern conveniences including air conditioning, an elevator, a full gym, a yoga studio, and high-speed internet WiFi throughout. The estate features a swimming pool measuring 5 by 11 meters and an expansive yard on the lakefront grounds. Villa Gallietta holds remarkable artistic and literary significance, filled with exquisite frescoes including works by Andrea Appiani, Italy's most famous neo-classical artist, and serving as the subject of a novel written in 1856 by French author Nathalie Comtesse. Staff reside on the property in a separate residence to ensure attentive service during your stay.

Outdoors

The outdoor spaces of Villa Gallietta showcase the property's privileged waterfront position along Lake Como's stunning shores. The swimming pool, measuring 5 by 11 meters, can be heated upon request to extend your enjoyment throughout the seasons. The extensive yard provides ample space for relaxation and outdoor activities while taking in the magnificent lake views that have captivated visitors for centuries. The lakeside setting allows you direct access to the water and offers the perfect backdrop for outdoor dining and leisurely moments in the Italian sunshine.

Other Information

Villa Gallietta offers comprehensive modern amenities including full air conditioning throughout the property and an elevator for convenient access between floors. The estate includes a fully equipped gym and dedicated yoga studio for wellness activities during your stay. An additional apartment is available on the same property upon request, sleeping 7 guests and measuring 140 square meters. This supplementary accommodation features 3 bedrooms comprising one double bedroom, one with a French bed, one with two single beds plus an additional single bed, along with 2 bathrooms, one equipped with a shower and one with a bathtub. The apartment presents rustic style interiors with exposed roof timbers, stonework, and antique floors, and includes a full kitchen, living room, air conditioning, high-speed internet WiFi, washing machine, and dryer.

Distances and Attractions

Villa Gallietta enjoys an exceptional location just a 5-minute walk along the lakeside from Como's central piazza, placing you within easy reach of the city's finest restaurants, boutique shops, and cultural attractions. The property's waterfront position provides immediate access to lake activities while maintaining proximity to the vibrant heart of Como, allowing you to experience both the tranquility of lakeside living and the convenience of urban amenities.

Interior Description

Unit Layout

The property features two distinct accommodations that can be rented individually or combined to host up to 23 guests across 11 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms. The main villa accommodates 16 guests with the possibility of 3 additional guests, distributed across 8 bedrooms, while the rustic apartment sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms. The main villa presents an impressive grand foyer on the ground floor with a 20-foot frescoed ceiling and a spiral marble staircase, along with a fitness room, a yoga and game room, and a reading room. The first floor sleeps 2 guests and showcases a main formal sala spanning 700 square feet with original frescoes and mosaic floors, a casual living room with frescoed and mosaic floors, a formal dining room with renovated frescoes and mosaic floor, a casual dining room with frescoes, a fully equipped kitchen with guest toilet, and a guest bedroom offering either twin or double bed configuration with an en-suite bathroom featuring a shower. The second floor sleeps 10 guests and includes a master suite with a king bed and bathroom with bathtub and shower spanning 1,100 square feet, a yellow suite with a king bed and sofa bed plus bathroom with bathtub, a white suite with a double bed and extra single bed plus bathroom with shower, a beige suite with a double bed and bathroom with shower spanning 800 square feet, and a green bedroom with a double bed and shared bathroom with shower. The third floor mansard level, fully renovated in 2017, sleeps 4 guests and features two elegant queen-size suites, each with an en-suite bathroom with shower, hardwood floors, and a sofa bed. The rustic apartment is located on the same property with a separate private entrance and courtyard accessible from a different street, offering 140 square meters or 1,500 square feet of living space with 3 bedrooms including one double, one with a French bed, and one with two single beds plus a single bed, along with 2 bathrooms, one with a shower and one with a bathtub, a fully equipped kitchen, and a living room showcasing rustic charm with exposed beams, stonework, and antique floors.

Amenities Included

You will find comprehensive climate control throughout the property with air conditioning and heat available to ensure comfort during your vacation in any season. The main villa second floor includes a full laundry with washing machine and dryer, while the rustic apartment, renovated in 2008, is fully equipped with air conditioning, washing machine, and dryer. Kitchen conveniences include a dishwasher in the fully equipped kitchens of both the main villa and the rustic apartment. Entertainment options are provided with television available for your leisure. The property boasts a private lakeside garden measuring approximately 70 by 20 yards, offering exclusive outdoor space surrounded by 10-foot-high stone walls and hedges for maximum privacy. A swimming pool measuring 15 by 5 meters is available and can be heated upon request for an additional charge. The rustic apartment features high-speed internet Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the space.

Other Information

Extra beds and sofa beds are available only upon request and require an additional charge, with rates to be confirmed directly with the owner. The main villa garden provides direct access to the water through five steps leading from the garden to the boathouse and lake, while a back gate opens directly onto the famous Passeggiata Villa Olmo lakeside promenade. Guests staying in the rustic apartment or the owners when in residence do not have access to the villa garden or pool unless the entire estate is rented by the same group, ensuring privacy and exclusive use for villa guests.

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CIN: IT013075B4Z2ECDS4T