Cignoin Lake Como, Italy

The Cigno estate, comprising two distinct villas, Maria and Serena, is positioned directly on the tranquil shores of Lake Como in Blevio. This expansive property offers unobstructed lake views from its seven acres of private gardens and woods, providing a refined retreat for up to 28 guests.

Accessed via a quarter-mile gated road, the estate's extensive grounds feature a flood-lit landscaped park. Each villa boasts its own private heated swimming pool and a private embark dock, allowing direct access to the lake. Guests also have the use of one 20-knot speedboat and one 6-knot slow boat per villa, each accommodating up to 13 guests; fuel for these boats is not included. Ample underground private parking is available. A private gate within the park leads directly to the nearest village, a charming locale with a harbor square, a 17th-century church, and a garden with a pergola, reachable by a six-minute walk.

Both Villa Maria and Villa Serena have been meticulously restored and luxuriously furnished, featuring magnificent frescoes, fine Italian linens, and antiques from the owner's collection. They are fully air-conditioned and heated throughout.

Villa Maria presents an elegant courtyard level with a frescoed entrance hall, a music room, a living room, and a separate dining room, both equipped with wood-burning fireplaces. A large, fully-equipped kitchen serves this level. The first floor includes an additional sitting/TV room that opens onto a terrace with panoramic views. A further living room and a bar/kitchenette are located on the second floor.

Villa Serena features a garden level with a frescoed entrance hall, a reading room complete with a TV, fireplace, and library. The roof floor is crowned by a frescoed cupola with a central balcony. On the lakeshore level, guests will find an entrance, a fully-equipped kitchen, a frescoed salon, and a dining room with a double fireplace, offering direct access to a lakeshore terrace. A laundry room is also available.

The estate collectively offers 14 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms, accommodating up to 28 guests.

Villa Maria provides eight bedrooms and seven bathrooms.

• The first floor includes two queen bedrooms with lake views and en-suite bathrooms (tub and shower), and one queen and one twin bedroom with park views sharing a bathroom (tub and overhead shower).
• The second floor features two king/twin bedrooms with lake views, each with an en-suite bathroom (tub and overhead shower), one king/twin bedroom with a courtyard view and an en-suite bathroom (shower), and one bedroom with a French bed (1.40 m wide) and an en-suite bathroom (shower).

Villa Serena offers six bedrooms and six bathrooms.

• The garden level comprises a king/twin bedroom and a queen bedroom, both with lake views, balconies, and en-suite bathrooms (tub), alongside another queen bedroom with a private bathroom (tub).
• The roof level includes two king/twin bedrooms with lake views and en-suite bathrooms (tub), and one king/twin bedroom with a garden view and an en-suite bathroom (tub).

Beyond the private pools and docks, Villa Maria includes a private wellness area with an equipped gym, sauna, and Turkish bath, along with an elevator and a grand piano. Both villas are equipped with Wi-Fi, smart TVs, and dishwashers. The estate is fully staffed, with each villa benefiting from a dedicated butler and chef for six days a week, from 8:30 am to 10:00 pm (with a 3.5-hour afternoon rest). Daily housekeeping for four hours by two maids, mid-week bed linen changes, and daily bath linen changes are included. Garden and pool maintenance are also provided. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner services are offered, with the cost of food and beverages being extra. Children aged eight and older are welcome; those under eight are accepted with a nanny or dedicated group member.