PARADISE ON THE LAKE-THE ULTIMATE PRIVATE ESTATE-WATCH THE MAGIC UNFOLD | Villa in Torno

If you're looking to find a truly exclusive destination for your holiday or special event, this is the property for you. It is arguably the most prestigious waterfront property on Lake Como and has hosted a variety of illustrious guests through the ages.
the premier luxury residence located in the town of Torno, surrounded by peaceful views of Lake Como’s natural beauty, lush gardens, idyllic small towns and waterfalls to the east and west.
Exquisitely decorated with 21st century comforts mixed seamlessly with the timeless frescoes, boisieries, terrazzo floorings and fireplaces and excellent original architectural details that evoke the majesty of the Renaissance era. The original decor has been recently restored with great care and excellent craftsmanship: coffered ceilings, historical painted bands, stuccos, massive French doors facing the astonishing scenery of the Lake. The furniture is a mix of modern and traditional pieces blended in perfect harmony to ensure the highest standards of comfort. Also on this floor are the billiard room, formal dining room, and commercial kitchen (this last one can be used only by the staff).
The villa was built in 1573 around a famous freshwater spring with a curiously intermittent flow. The villa takes its name from Pliny the Elder and Pliny the Younger, who wrote descriptions of this peculiar water phenomena. The romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley wrote of the villa in 1818, “This lake exceeds anything I ever beheld in beauty […] But the finest scenery is that of the Villa pearl […] The scene from the colonnade is the most extraordinary, at once and the most lovely that eye ever beheld. Above you from among the clouds, as it were descends a waterfall of immense size, broken by the woody rocks into a thousand channels to the lake. On the other side is seen the blue extent of the lake and the mountains speckled with sails and spires“.
It is a joy to behold and offers spectacular views across the lake and surrounding mountains. The accommodation has recently been refurbished and whilst retaining all of the period features, today's guests can enjoy a level of supreme luxury. The restorations have created four stunning, self-contained suites in the main house and two independent houses in 18 acres of gorgeous lakefront gardens. The whole property sleeps up to 33 guests. There is even a building dedicated your wellbeing, which contains a superb infinity swimming pool giving one a blissful feeling of swimming in the lake. The spa centre also has a sauna, a steam bath and various emotional showers.
The main house has four suites.
Suite 1. This elegant suite sleeps four guests and is named after the Barbiano Belgiojoso family, who owned the villa in the 19th century. It has two double bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom and the other with a private bathroom. There is a kitchen containing everything you might need, a dining room and a spacious sitting room. The suite features a unique view of the waterfall from the Imperatrice spring into Lake Como and has its own private mooring.
Suite 2. This beautiful, first floor suite is named after the Viscount Borromeo family, who owned the property in the 18th century. It sleeps seven guests and has views over both Lake Como and the gardens. There are two double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and a twin room and a single room, which share the same bathroom. There is a splendid sitting room, a spacious kitchen and a dining room.
Suite3. This is the largest suite in the main house and sleeps six guests. It is located on the first floor and named after Count Anguissolo, who built the villa. It features two double bedrooms and a twin bedroom, each with a luxurious en suite bathroom. There is a kitchen, a dining room and a gorgeous sitting room. The suite also offers views of the lake, the central loggia and the spring.
Suite.4 This intimate suite sleeps two guests in a double bedroom and has 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room and divine sitting room. It is named after the beautiful Anne Berthier de Wagram, who lived for a while at the villa as a guest of Prince Emilio Barbiano Belgiojoso. It is located very close to the water and the gentle lapping of the water is guaranteed to cradle you to sleep.
Shelley House. This magnificent house right on the shores of the lake is named after Percy Bysshe Shelley and sleeps six guests. The house covers three floors and there is a large double bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor, two double bedrooms with a shared bathroom on the first floor and a sitting/dining room, modern kitchen and laundry room on the second floor. It is the closest house to the main villa and features unique, pictorial ornaments on the facades.
Plini House. This stunning house sits where the paths to the forest and the Tea House begin. It takes its name from Plini the Elder and Plini the Younger, both natives to Como. It sleeps eight guests in four, sumptuous double bedrooms, each with a private bathroom and a small terrace. There is also a sitting/dining room with a fireplace, a kitchen and a laundry room.

PARADISE ON THE LAKE-THE ULTIMATE PRIVATE ESTATE-WATCH THE MAGIC UNFOLD is located in Torno. PARADISE ON THE LAKE-THE ULTIMATE PRIVATE ESTATE-WATCH THE MAGIC UNFOLD provides accommodation, featuring Klimaanlage, Haustierfreundlich, Balkon/Terrasse, among other amenities. This Villa features Klimaanlage, Haustierfreundlich, Balkon/Terrasse, to make your stay a comfortable one.

PARADISE ON THE LAKE-THE ULTIMATE PRIVATE ESTATE-WATCH THE MAGIC UNFOLD has 17 Schlafzimmer , 16 Badezimmer, and max occupancy of 39 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Villa because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Villa, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Villa has a friendly neighborhood, and the Torno has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Villa in Torno, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.