Location: Varenna, Lake Como, Lombardy, Italy, Europe
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 2-4)
A very luxurious apartment in the grounds of the historic Villa Capoana. Villa Capoana was constructed in the year 1605 for the Duke of Mount Marciano in the locality of Fonte Uga in Fiumelatte. It was home to noble families for many generations until, just recently, a part of it was reconstructed. In renovating , the construction company has ensured the preservation of the monumental fountain and garden area, a highlight of the historic villa and now showpiece of the condominium, thus retaining the beauty of the area.
This newly constructed apartment offers top quality fixtures and fittings throughout. The interior furnishings of the apartment are beautifully done, from the bleached-oak parquet floor to the elegant painted suede finish walls. It is fitted with all modern appliances to facilitate La Dolce Vita: A full kitchen allows you to cook your favorite Italian dishes, using fresh herbs available in the garden area. A built –in tile bath tub, big enough for two, lets you relax together in style. There is a flat wide screen TV with skycable and DVD player in the living area, framed by two large sliding glass doors to access the spectacular terrace, giving picture-postcard views of the lake throughout the apartment. You can enjoy the heat of the sun on this front terrace while preparing a barbeque on the outdoor grill, or stay cool in the garden behind. A special feature of this apartment is that it has direct access to the amazing monumental fountain which runs down from the mountain. You can sit here in the private garden sipping wine, or dining in the shade of the cypress and palm trees while watching the water run through the fountain down to the lake, only a few meters below. The apartment has an underfloor heating system which keeps it warm during the colder season and centralized air-conditioning with individually controlled zones to keep it cool in the summer. It also has a private garage with automatic remote control doors. The property is accessed by elevator with private keys. Fiumelatte train station is also very near the apartment.
This apartment is connected by (lockable) internal doors to Della Fontana Loft apartment. The two apartments can be rented together to create a unique 4- bathroom luxury complex sleeping up to 12. Alternatively, the Dolce Vita apartment can be rented as a one bedroom/one bathroom apartment without the studio bedroom and at a reduced price.
The apartment is in the village of Fiumelatte, part of the beautiful town of Varenna, just 1 km away on the Eastern shore of Lake Como. The property has been designed to take full advantage of the lakes premier view of the 'Golden Triangle' (Bellagio, Menaggio and Varenna).
Varenna is home to Italy's shortest river, the Fiumelatte. Only 250 meters long, it rushes, frothy and milky-white (hence the name) down the rockface and crashes into the lake from the end of March to the end of October each year. And then it stops - just like that. Leonardo da Vinci climbed down to find out where the water came from (without success!), as recorded in his Codice Atlantico notebook.
Varenna is one of the most picturesque towns on the lake, its steep winding alleys lined with charming homes, flowering balconies and lace-curtained windows. Just above it is the ancient Castle of Vezio where Theodolinda, Queen of the Lombards, is said to have died in the 7th century. Two famed villas to visit here are Villa Cipressi, with terraced gardens cascading right down to the shores, and Villa Monastero, a true showcase.
Skiing in the area is bountiful with resorts such as Madesimo 1.15hr to the north and the local ski resort of Piani di Bobbio, only 40 mins away. The International jet-set resort of St. Moritz is just 1.5 hours by car.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Elevator
- Beds
- King Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Lake View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Hiking
Rate Details (In Euros)
Low Season ... Nov 01, 2008-Apr 24, 2009 .. €1100/week.
Mid Season ... Apr 25, 2009-Jun 26, 2009 .. €1350/week
High Season ... Jun 27, 2009-Sep 04, 2009 .. €2000/week
Mid Season ... Sep 05, 2009-Oct 30, 2009 .. €1350/week
Low Season ... Oct 31, 2009-Dec 31, 2009 .. €1100/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
- Large sun terrace - Varenna, Italy Rental
- Dining Room with Lake View - Varenna, Italy Rental
- Spectacular Kitchen - Varenna, Italy Rental
- Master Bedroom with Garden View
- View from Terrace
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