Description
Situated in a privileged position in the municipality of Brunate, famous for the historic funicular railway that connects the village to the centre of the city of Como, this charming property consists of several buildings surrounded by a century-old park of approximately 1.2 hectares and boasts a panoramic view over the Lombardy plain and its lakes, the Apennine chain and the Alpine range.
The manor house, measuring approximately 500 square metres, was built towards the end of the 19th century for a Lombard noble family and is one of the first architectural masterpieces in Art Nouveau style.
The main entrance on the ground floor consists of a cloakroom, a large bathroom, two living rooms with a fireplace, a study, a bar and a panoramic veranda; the lower floor houses a large kitchen and a beautiful wine cellar.
The upper floor houses the sleeping area and consists of three bedrooms, all with en suite bathroom and wardrobe; the attic floor consists of a further two bedrooms with balconies, a bathroom and a wardrobe.
The property is completed by an annexe of approximately 320 square metres, a gatehouse of approximately 150 square metres, a restored old lemon house of approximately 70 square metres, a characteristic three-storey tower, a greenhouse with its vegetable garden, a rustic cottage with the possibility of residential recovery and a large garage.
In the sunniest part of the park is the relaxation area with a large solarium and a large heated natural stone swimming pool.
The centuries-old park, traversed by numerous pedestrian paths, is planted with fine plants and architecturally well designed with scenic lighting and numerous stone benches suitable for resting.
The property has undergone various renovations, including recent ones, and boasts fine finishes.
Brunate is a village located on the hill above the center of the city of Como, famous above all for the historic funicular that connects it quickly to the Larian capital of Como; The town is also famous for the numerous villas in eclectic and liberty style as well as for the numerous panoramic points from which you can admire, not only the first basin of Lake Como, but also the most important mountain peaks of both the Alps and the Apennines. The area is very well known by both cyclists and runners thanks to the numerous itinerary trails in the woods that depart from here; among the many it is worth mentioning the trail that connects Brunate to Bellagio.
In the town there are essential services such as a pharmacy, the post office and a bank in addition to the major shops. Thanks to the funicular, Como Nord Lago train station can be reached easily and without the car, which connects the Larian capital to the center of Milan and the airport of Milan Malpensa in about an hour, or the ferry boat landing to reach by boat the most important tourist destinations of Lake Como, such as Cernobbio, Tremezzina, Menaggio and Bellagio.
