Valentina

A 3 year renovation finished in 2009 has restored the full artful splendor of 1772, while adding modern conveniences such as air conditioning, an elevator, a full gym, a yoga studio, hi-speed internet, and more.

One of the famous "Seven Sisters of Como", Villa Valentina is filled with frescoes such as the one displayed below by Andrea Appiani, Italy's most famous neo-classical artist and is the subject of a novel written in 1856 by French author Nathalie Comtesse.

Few villas match Valentina's' opulence and perhaps none can offer the proximity to the center of Como. Whether basking in the luxury of this 15,000 sq. ft mansion, strolling to the medieval center of Como, or boating from the backyard on one of Europe's most beautiful lakes- your best ideals of vacation life in Italy are realized here.

Accommodations

Villa Valentina

Comfortably accommodates 14 guests with 7 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms and if desired you can rent
2 additional apartments each offering 3 bedrooms, all located within the same property. This villa has 12,000 sq.ft of space.

1st Floor (Ground)

• Grand foyer with a 30 ft. fresco ceiling and spiral marble staircase
• 1,000 sq. ft gym - yoga / dance / cardio / weight studio
• Large cantina / game room & wine cellar
• Video conference room

2nd Floor

• Main formal sala - 700 sq. ft. with original fresco & mosaic floor
• Casual living room - original fresco & mosaic floor
• Formal dining room - renovated fresco & mosaic floor
• Casual dining room- original fresco
• Kitchen
• Guest bedroom and bath

3rd Floor

• Master suite & bath (1100 sq. ft)
• Guest suite 1 & bath
• Guest suite 2 & bath
• Children's suite & bath (800 sq. ft)
• Guest bedroom
• Full laundry facilities

4th Floor

• Guest suite 3 & bath (1100 sq. ft)

Garden

• Lakeside garden is approximately 70 yards long by 20 yards wide
• Swimming pool
• Back gate opens onto the famous "Passeggiata Villa Olmo" on the water
• 5 steps descend from the backyard into the boathouse and the lake
• Entire garden is surrounded by stone walls and hedges, 10 ft. in height for optimal privacy

1st Apartment

On the same property, but with a private entrance and courtyard from a different street than the villa and can be part of Villa Valentina

• 140 sq. mts (1500 sq. feet)
• 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
• Full kitchen
• Full living room
• Complete renovation finished in 2008 with a rustic style including exposed roof timbers, stone work, and antique floors
• Fully air conditioned
• Hi-speed internet/Wi-Fi
• Washing machine
• 70 meters from lake's edge

2nd Apartment

Located on the same property, the decor of this apartment is modeled after the art and feel of main villa and is available with Villa Valentina

• 140 sq. meter (1600 sq feet)
• 3 bedrooms, a full-sized pull out sofa and 2 bathrooms
• Full kitchen
• Living room
• Washing machine
• Complete renovation finished in 2009 with a luxury style similar to the Main Villa
• Fully air conditioned
• Hi-speed internet
• W-Fi
• Satellite T.V.
• Original mosaic marble floors
• Marble fireplaces
• Vaulted ceilings with beautiful frescoes and stunning furnishing
• Water view
• 50 meters from lake's edge

Bedroom Details

• Level 1
• Bedroom 1 - Queen Bed with shower and A/C
• Level 2
• Bedroom 2 - Master with queen bed, en-suite bathroom with bathtub & shower, A/C , safe and ceiling fan
• Bedroom 3 - Queen bed, en-suite bathroom with shower and A/C
• Bedroom 4 - Queen bed, en-suite bathroom with shower and A/C
• Bedroom 5 - Queen bed, en-suite bathroom with tub and shower, A/C
• Bedroom 6 - Queen bedroom, en-suite bathroom with shower and A/C
• Level 3
• Bedroom 7 - Queen bedroom, en-suite bathroom with shower and A/C. This bedrooms is great for families with staff.
• Single beds can be set up in place of queen beds on request
• 1st Apartment
• Bedrooms 8 - Queen bedroom
• Bedrooms 9 & 10 - 2 Single beds or queen + sofa sleeper
• 2nd Apartment
• Bedrooms 11& 12 - Queen bedrooms
• Bedroom 13 - 2 Single beds or queen + sleeper sofa

Bathroom Details

• 7 Full bathrooms
• 2 Half baths

Amenities

• 8 person elevator serves all 4 floors
• Beach towels (20)
• Beach umbrellas (3)
• Blender
• Booster seat
• Cable & Satellite
• Central air conditioning
• Clothing dryer
• Coffee grinder
• Coffee maker
• Computer (5)
• Dishwasher
• DVD player
• Fax machine
• Fireplace (5)
• Food processor
• High chair
• Home theater
• Infant Crib
• iPod docking station (2)
• Juicer
• Microwave
• Play Pen
• Table-top grill
• Telephone
• Tennis equipment
• Toaster
• Toaster oven
• TV (4)
• Washing machine & dryer

Beach Details

• Nearest beach is Lido Villa Olmo, just a 3 minute walk from the property

Pool Details

• Lakeside swimming pool - 35 feet long and 6 feet deep
• Pool is open from May 1-October 15, 2014
• Pool can be heated and at an additional cost

Staff and Services

• Staff on property in a separate residence
• Housekeeper is available Monday-Saturday from 9am-1pm (English speaking)
• Butler is available Monday-Saturday from 9am-6pm (English speaking)
• Manager on duty, Monday-Friday from 10am-4pm (English speaking)

Staff and Services (at additional cost)

• Cook is available Monday-Saturday from 8am-9pm at €40 per hour (English speaking)
• Driver on call from Monday-Saturday at €40 per hour (English speaking)

Location Details

• Closest airport is Malpensa - 45 minutes from the property
• Como is a short walk from the property
• Tennis courts are a 5 minute walk - Tennis Como
• Golf course is a 20 minute drive from the property at Monticello / villa d'este
• Nearest grocery store is an 8 minute walk in Carrefour
• Train station is a 15 minute walk

Villa Notes

• 3 day beds available at an additional cost
• Golf Clubs available for rent at €30