An exquisite private Lake Como estate set in an incomparable lakefront paradise near Lenno!

Situated in matchless beauty on the Punta di Lavedo where the famous Villa del Balbianello is also majestically positioned, Villa Cassinella enjoys an exquisite and unique setting. Villa Casinella/Meriviglia pool Built in the 1880’s and having recently completed a two year restoration project, Villa Cassinella stands alone as one of the most distinguished & luxurious Villas on Lake Como today. Providing guests with the utmost in Italian refinement, modern technology, a dedicated concierge service and the utmost of privacy – being accessible only by private boat or helicopter.

Discerning guests approach the Villa from a stone landing platform with steps leading from the water’s edge and leading through the marvellous and highly manicured landscaped lakeside gardens. They feature finely trimmed and tapered cypress trees and a stone water fountain, which leads to a flight of stone steps, taking guests to the Villa’s formal stone entrance.

A grand entrance hall welcomes guests and features original inlaid honey coloured Sienese marble floor, original working fireplace and an elegant stone staircase with a stylised wrought iron hand rail which twists and turns effortlessly to the floors above. The formal drawing room is approached from the hallway and provides sumptuous seating for up to 16 people and features an exquisite original beamed ceiling, beautiful parquet flooring and an original marble fireplace. Situated adjacently to the formal dining room is a luxurious bathroom as well as a butler’s pantry which leads to the Villa’s fully-equipped kitchen and laundry facilities.

The Bedroom Suites

The Bedroom suites to the first floor comprise the Master Suite, the Lilac Suite, the Blue Bedroom and the Terrace Bedroom. The sumptuous ‘Master Suite’ provides guests with a luxurious king-size bed, original fireplace, parquet flooring and a private balcony overlooking the lake and beautiful gardens. A studio with antique writing desk and working fax machine also features in the suite as well as a luxurious marble en-suite bathroom with a spacious shower and sunflower head, a double sink vanity area and views overlooking the Villa’s courtyard and upper terrace.

The ‘Lilac Suite’ provides guests with a queen-size bed, an antique writing desk, parquet flooring throughout with views overlooking the lake and gardens and access to a luxurious marble en-suite bathroom with shower.

The ‘Blue Bedroom’ features a king-size bed which can be separated if desired, with a fireplace, marble en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower and views over the pretty courtyard to enjoy.

The ‘Terrace Bedroom’ situated opposite the ‘Blue Bedroom’ also provides a king-size bed which can be separated if required as well as original stone flooring, a marble en-suite bathroom with shower and double sink vanity area and a wonderful lake view balcony. To the second floor of Villa Cassinella, an informal sitting room with fireplace and wooden flooring accommodating up to 8 people, is situated as well as a bathroom.

The second floor also provides a further Bedroom Suite ideal for accommodating children and hired help and comprises of a King-size Bedroom, a Twin Bedroom and an En-suite marble Bathroom with Shower. The ‘Terrace House’ Within the landscaped grounds a detached character property of the same style and age of Villa Cassinella and known as the ‘Terrace House’ is situated.

To the ground floor, a luxurious lake view sitting room with Sat TV with access to 1500 channels and a well stocked library of movies and DVD’s is situated. Stairs lead to the first floor of the ‘Terrace House’ which provides guests with a second sitting room, a Kitchen with breakfast bar and garden access and access via an external stairway to two loft floor double bedrooms with king-size beds (which can be separated if required); one provides access to a large shared balcony and the second provides an en-suite bathroom with luxurious bathtub and handheld shower.

The Estate Grounds Outdoors guests can fully enjoy the 3 hectares of wonderful lake view gardens which feature a breathtaking and highly romantic Loggia which will ensure many unforgettable ‘al-fresco’ dining experiences. There are a series of idyllic terraces, perfect for relaxation and contemplation, as well as many winding pathways which lead through the manicured ground. Let your senses explore the jasmine blossom, climbing wisteria, colourful azaleas, clipped boxwood hedges, the famous Cypress trees and the wonderful plane tree expertly trimmed in the manner of Villa Balbianello. Villa Cassinella is centrally situated on the breathtaking Lake Como, just 20km north of the cosmopolitan city of Como, so is can be conveniently accessed. A country path takes guests into the pretty nearby village of Lenno, if they prefer to walk and a private boat service forms the only method of transport to and from the Villa.

 

 

 

 

With all the comforts to rival world-class hotels, the outdoor fun includes a luxuriously heated infinity swimming pool (12 x 8m), featuring night lights & 22 carat gold light reflecting tiles for an opulent finish. A teak sun deck surrounds the pool in this sunny yet private lake view position.

Within the 30,000 sqm of the estate’s gardens, there is also an outdoor floodlit tennis court with an all-weather artificial grass surface for you to enjoy. The beautifully manicured gardens of Villa Meraviglia are most famous for their extremely tall Cypress trees and large lawns.

 

 

 

 

A modern and very stylish entertainment suite with cinema & gym also features and provides guests with a state of the art Kaleidoscope entertainment system featuring a projection screen, plasma TV, iPod dock with speakers and a comfortable seating capacity for up to 12 persons.

A techno gym with lake views leads conveniently from the entertainment suite to the outdoors upper terrace with infinity pool. A service kitchen for the pool and sundeck area can be found here as well as a media office, day bar with pantry and a spa-style bathroom for use by the pool and gym guests.

 

 

 

 

From the hallway, a formal dining room, ideal for elegant banquets for up to 24 people is situated and features original beamed ceiling, a monumental stone fireplace and beautifully laid parquet flooring. French doors open out onto a covered lake and garden view dining terrace.

All the Villa’s rooms, so many with lovely Lake views; have been furnished to a luxurious and elegant standard and finished with handmade soft furnishing complementing effortlessly with fine antiques, original fine art pieces and European antiques and curiosities.

 

 

 

 

To the first floor of the Villa four king size bedroom suites are situated and to the second floor, a further studio suite with double bedroom and twin bedroom. All villa bedrooms provide en-suite facilities and have been expertly designed and furnished to the very finest quality.

They all feature handmade Vi-Spring mattresses, the finest Italian bed linen, satellite plasma TV with DVD & access to a library of over 200 films & 700 music CDs. A telephone for calls and intercom as well as an independent air cooling/heating system.

 

 

 

 

Within the 30,000 sqm of the estate’s gardens, there is an outdoor floodlit tennis court with an all-weather artificial grass surface for you to enjoy. The beautifully manicured gardens of Villa Cassinella are most famous for their extremely tall Cypress trees and large lawns.

Within the 30,000 sqm of the estate’s gardens, there is an outdoor floodlit tennis court with an all-weather artificial grass surface for you to enjoy. The beautifully manicured gardens of Villa Cassinella are most famous for their extremely tall Cypress trees and large lawns.

 

 

 

 

An enthusiastic chef who loves height & drama on the plate is just as happy to prepare Italian home cooking as he is to serve the finest Beluga caviar or lobster risotto. The staff of nine – a Butler, Chef, Head housekeeper/Manager, Full-time Cleaner, 2 Gardeners, House Manager are all extremely accommodating & serve with friendly hospitality.

Within the landscaped grounds, a detached character property of the same style and age of Villa Meraviglia and known as the ‘Terrace House’ is situated. To the ground floor a luxurious lake view sitting room with Sat TV and access to 1500 channels and a well-stocked library of movies and DVD’s for your enjoyment.

 

 

 

 

Meaningful luxury is definitely in the detail: triple-sheeted beds with Rivolta Carmignani’s finest Italian linens changed daily on the handmade Vi-Spring mattresses. Chocolates for the bedrooms are from Galler, Belgium and luxurious bathroom toiletries from Chopard, Switzerland.

Dining at Villa Meriviglia inside or out is a wonderful experience. Presented with Limoges china, accompanied by the full complement of seven styles of lead crystal stemware from Cristallerie de MontBronn in France together with the finest Italian cutlery.