VILLA IL BALBIANO,
Lake Como
On the shores of Lake Como, an exceptional palazzo, heritage of the 16th Century
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The former home of Cardinal Durini, a lover of Arts and letters
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An authentic place of delights covered of magnificent Baroque frescoes from the 17th Century
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Newly restored by the French decorator Jacques Garcia V i l l a
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A combination of extreme comfort & luxury
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6 luxury bedrooms on 2 floors
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6 luxury ensuite bathrooms
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An indoor endless pool
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6 luxury ensuite bathrooms An outdoor swimming pool facing the lake
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With a private access to the lake & a boat house
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The perfect wedding venue
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Capacity
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12 guests + 8 guests in the villino
2 master suites + 4 guest suites + 4 bedrooms in the Villino
Villa Il Balbiano is an exceptional and historical palazzo, the perfect venue for family vacation or weddings on breathtaking Lake Como.
The Villa was built by Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio at the end of the16th century, after the drawings of Pellegrino Tibaldi, and was enlarged and embellished by Cardinal Durini in the 18th century. In 1637, Marco Gallio, changed the layout of the grounds in order to obtain enough space to create the Italian garden. In 1787, the property was sold to Cardinal Angelo Maria Durini, papal nuncio, a lover of arts and letters, patron and collector. He made the Villa an authentic place of delight by enlarging the house and garden, erecting statues and fountains, and opening new avenues between hedges and pergolas.
The facade, with simple and sober lines, punctuated by gray stone ornamental carvings, is directly reflected in the water of Lake Como. All around stand statues and fountains. From the Strada Regina, a nymph flowered of blue iris leads to the path to the main house, lined with box hedges, where plane trees and cypresses grow.
In the late 18th century the Villa hosted a gallant and frivolous society where festivals, banquets and dances followed one another relentlessly. The lounges housed recitation meetings, concerts or literary discussions. Inside,the spectacular baroque frescoes by the Recchi brothers in the early 17th century can still be seen. In the lobby, Cardinal Durini installed its rich library, known to all scholars of the time. Nearby, where the river empties into Perlana’s lake, the pipe works commissioned by Durini to stem the flow of water can still be admired. V i l l a
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One of the largest property around the lake
The perfect wedding venue
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MAIN FEATURES . 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms with ensuite bathrooms . Master bed room with boudoir, bathroom, walk-in dressing room, private terrace, panoramic lake view . VIP Guest bedroom with bathroom, walk-in dressing room & panoramic garden view . 4 further bedrooms/bathrooms all individually designed . Interior lift giving access to all floors . Integrated audio/visual system in each bedroom . Safe – In in each bedroom . Fully equipped pro kitchen . Indoor endless swimming pool . Outdoor Swimming pool . Private access to the lake . Boat House . Gym equipped with latest Precor equipment . Massage room with shower
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. Secure parking area for ten cars . Reverse cycle air-conditioning/heating throughout . Fully integrated security system
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An independent Villino for 8 guests
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STAFF INCLUDED
SERVICES INCLUDED
. Villa Manager . 1 porter upon arrival & departure . 2 Housekeepers / Housemaids . 1 Chef covering breakfast, lunch & dinner . Food & Beverage at extra cost . 1 Butler covering breakfast, lunch & dinner
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. Welcome and Luggage services . Concierge Service . Daily Cleaning . Change of towels according to usage . Bed linen changed twice weekly . Cleaning of Client & Family laundry . Daily cleaning & maintenance of the swimming pool . Garden Upkeep . Final cleaning at the end of the stay . WIFI (internet connection) . All utility bills (excluding telephone)
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‘A LA CARTE’ SERVICES . Airport transfer & Taxi service . Traditional or Luxury Car rental . Driver / Chauffeur / Limousine service . Helicopter Transfer . 24/7 Security guards . Massage / Beauty Treatment / Hair Dresser . Personal Trainer (in villa Massage room & Fitness area) . Supply & Change of bed linen daily . Staff Villa Astor available for extra hours or duties upon client requests . Chef & Butler extra working hours upon request . Food & Beverage list prior to client arrival . Wine Cellar with International Wines selection . Dry cleaning charged at local cost
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LOCATION
Situated on the western shore of Lake Como, the Villa is in the town of Ossuccio, approximately 20kms north of the town of Como.
Because the lake’s Alpine ridge resists the northern winds and its great mass of water tends to reduce sudden drops in temperature, Lake Como is particularly renowned for its generally mild and moist climate which contributes to the lushness of its shore line. The lake’s winter climate is never very harsh, and the summer heat is hardly ever stifling because of this extensive vegetation. Also because of these unique climatic characteristics, the flora along the lakeside is varied, abundant and similar to Mediterranean vegetation: cypress and laurel trees, camellias, azaleas, rhododendrons, magnolias, and palm trees. In fact in some more wet and sheltered areas, tropical and sub-tropical vegetation can be found.
Very few other Italian localities offer such environmental variety. In a few kilometers one goes from the mountains to the lake, from alpine valleys to small hills.
A boat can be rented and parked in the private garage to enjoy the charms of the lake.
The major international airports around are Milan-Malpensa and Milan-Linate (both an hour drive away). For private aviation, the closest airport is Lugano in Switzerland (45 minutes away). V i l l a
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