The vacation villa is located on a large, unfenced property on a hillside surrounded by meadows, forests, mountains, and Lake Mezzola, only about 15 minutes from Lake Como. The garden is terraced with stone walls surrounding the house.
There is another house about 200 m above, but otherwise you can enjoy peace and quiet with no immediate neighbors. To the side of the house, there is a covered terrace with a long wooden table. The garden also features a beautiful antique stone table that seats eight people and a Weber charcoal grill for cozy BBQ evenings.
The property is located directly above the lake, and a path leads you down to a small beach in about 5-10 minutes.
The garden offers plenty of space to relax in a deck chair, play, and run around. For children, there is also a climbing frame with a swing and slide.
The house is in a modern Italian country house style with lots of stone and wood elements and warm terracotta floors. The bathrooms are bright and friendly.
You enter the natural stone villa on the mountain side through the front door.
On the ground floor, there is a living and dining room with a modern, fully equipped country kitchen and a large dining table, as well as access to the covered terrace with a large wooden table with enough space for the whole family. At the other end of the room, there is a cozy fireplace and couch area, as well as a smart TV with international channels and access to Netflix, Amazon Prime, and music.
On the upper floor, a small hallway connects the bedrooms and bathroom. Bedroom 1 has a double bed, wardrobe, and chest of drawers and access to a small wooden balcony with stunning lake and mountain views. Bedroom 2 is a four-bed room with a double bed, bunk bed, and chest of drawers, and also has lake and mountain views. The bathroom has a shower/bathtub, sink, toilet, and bidet.
On the lake side of the attic is bedroom 4, another double bedroom with a fantastic view of Lake Mezzola and the surrounding nature. To the side is bedroom 3, a small twin room with bunk beds and a spacious bathroom with a brick open shower, sink, toilet, and bidet.
The original vaulted cellar is accessible via the staircase or the garden and is lit by an atmospheric mix of floor lighting and candles. Equipped with a large wood-burning stove and a rustic oak table for 10 people, this place is unique and especially suitable for cozy evenings of celebration.
Below the property, accessible via a path about a 5-minute walk away, is a small beach. Here you can swim, go sailing, canoeing, and more. It is also ideal for excursions from Lake Mezzola via the Mera River to Lake Como in an idyllic natural setting. Gera Lario is about a 20-minute drive away, and the route is also easy to cover by mountain bike. In Ger Lario on Lake Como, you will find beautiful flat pebble beaches and excellent surfing and kitesurfing opportunities, including a surf school with equipment rental.
From your vacation spot in Albonico, you can go hiking, mountain biking, and walking.
The villa is also ideal for winter vacations. The ski resorts of Val Malenco, Madesimo, and St. Moritz are also within easy reach for day trips.
This 150-year-old villa on Lake Como is perfect for families, groups or romantic getaways. It boasts traditional features such as beamed ceilings, a wood-burning stove and terracotta tile floors. The surrounding private garden and extensive woods offer stunning views and access to Lake Mezzola. The charmingly renovated villa combines modern technology with traditional materials to create a comfortable and relaxing holiday home. Underfloor heating ensures cosiness, while broadband WiFi is available throughout the house and on the terrace.
The natural stone villa is also well suited for winter. Underfloor heating and the cosy fireplace in the living room provide comfort and warmth.
The caretaker, Patrizia, lives with her family about 500 metres away on a small farm where they make homemade jams, juices, honey and more.
Sorico: Former fishing village with a few restaurants. The village is located on the Boschetto headland with Colico to the east and Gera Lario/Sorico to the west. A green, sun-drenched region far away from the hustle and bustle, part of the Pian di Spagna nature reserve.
- Highlights: Beautiful tranquility and nature in the Pian di Spagna plain between Lake Como and Lake Mezzola and along the Mera River
- Infrastructure: Train connection from Colico, large supermarket with shopping center near Colico, small grocery stores, restaurants, weekly market in Colico and Gera Lario
- Entertainment options: Boat trips from Colico to the middle of the lake, sports and excursions in nature
- Sports: Swimming, cycling, mountain biking, walking, jogging, walking, sailing, surfing, kiting, canoeing/kayaking, rowing, horse riding, tennis, golf (near Sondrio), fishing
- Local mountain: Good hiking opportunities in Colico (Monte Legnone, altitude: 2,609 m) and Gera Lario (Monte la Motta, altitude: 1,515 m)
There is parking for vehicles approx. 100 m above the house at the end of the road. The direct access road is a gravel road that is very steep in the last few meters to the house and therefore only suitable for 4x4 vehicles. It is then about a 3-minute walk to the house. There is parking space for about 3 vehicles.
The following services can be booked additionally:
- Pet €10 per day
The following costs are to be paid on site:
- Tourist tax €1 per person/day from 10 years of age from March to October
Total area approx. 1,185 m² - Interior approx. 165 m² - Terrace approx. 20 m² - Exterior approx. 1,000 m²
CIR: 013216-CNI-00050
CIN: IT013216C257HY9WEE
