Villa Sofia is a prestigious historical villa located on the shores on Lake Como just few minutes drive from Bellagio named as “the Jewel town of Lake Como”. This villa is a wonderful base on Lake Como is the perfect place to stay, enjoy and understand just why Lake Como has the class and respect that it deserves.
Location
The Villa is located on the lakeshore surrounded by a beautiful extensive park with elegant swimming pool, overlooked by centuries old trees. Around the pool you have the sunbathing area where you can relax with a glass of chilled white wine enjoying the perfect climate of Lake Como. The friendly, unobtrusive owner whose own residence, which he uses only at weekends and holidays when he escapes from the city, is located on the far side of the park and driveway with its own independent parking area and garden.
General Description
The fantastic location of the property, guarantees not only the perfect base for those who wish to get out and about and explore the area beyond Lake Como i.e. Como, Lecco, Bergamo, Milano, Lugano which are all within a convenient easy 60 minutes drive from the property. While, for those who prefer ‘messing about on the water’ the only problem is deciding whether to take the public boat to visit the many towns and villages which surround the lake or enjoy the lake with your own private boat and English Speaking manager. Near the villa just few minutes walk you have one of the best typical trattoria’s of the area but the best news is that we have a very good chef service ready to come into the property and prepare a special meal for you and if you want to pick up some Italian cooking techniques and secrets this is the perfect opportunity for that too.
The Accommodations in the villa, which dates back to the end of the 19th century are located on two floors.
The Ground Floor, to which you can drive up to the main doorway, boasts the most elegant entrance with the marble fireplace, frescoed ceilings, chandeliers and wonderfully spacious living/dining area giving you a taste of what’s in store. The lakeside terrace is easily accessed from many parts of this room. Also on this floor we have the one of the two only modern touches to the property, the kitchen which is so well equipped that even the most discerning gourmet chef will not be disappointed. The other modern touch being the Television offering a range of satellite channels. Three half bathrooms (toilet and sink only) and the well equipped laundry room which boasts both washing and drying machine not to mention ironing facilities are also to be found on this floor. For those who prefer Eating Al Fresco – the BBQ just a stone’s throw from the kitchen will for sure, be a favourite place for you.
The First Floor is easily reached by the elevator or the stairway – you choose. Here you will find seven bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. You can choose you room depending on whether you prefer one of the three twin bedded or one of the four queen bedded rooms, and of course you have a choice too with the bathrooms: Bathtub or shower. For those who wish to catch up on some reading or keep in touch with the folks back home, the first floor study, which boasts a beautiful lake view terrace, not to mention Fast Line Internet Connection is the place for you.
Facilities and services included
Remote-controlled gate opening onto the private driveway
Private Parking for 5 cars
Gardening service once a week
BBQ and outside dining area overlooking the Lake
Pool cleaning/maintenance
Swimming pool that can be heated on request
Sunbathing area with sun loungers, small tables and outdoor shower
Towels for the pool
A/C in every room
Winter Heating
Electricity
Microwave
Electric oven
Coffee machine
Kettle
Toaster
American fridge and freezer
Dishwasher
Sat TV
CD player
Telephone for incoming and out going calls
Wireless ADSL internet connection (bring your own laptop)
Laundry room with washing and drying machine
Ironing facilities
Elevator
Hairdryer in each bathroom
Complimentary Sample Amenities in each bathroom – soap, bath foam, shampoo, body lotion and shower cap
Bathroom towels with mid week change
Linen
Daily Maid Service (except Sunday) with 2 changes of bathroom towels and 1 change of linens during the week
Final Cleaning
English speaking manager on call available 24/7
Additional services on request
Additional hours of maid service
Food delivery service
Private Chef
Baby sitter
Baby cot and high chair
