A luxury detached villa with beautiful garden and great views
Villa · Italy — Other, Italy
€2,950,000
The Basics
Overview
Our Analysis
A high-spec architect-designed villa positioned in the prestigious hills above Menaggio, offering a sophisticated retreat for those prioritizing privacy and golf proximity over immediate lakefront access. While the property demonstrates significant design merit and substantial grounds, the six-figure price point doesn't include a swimming pool, and any future installation faces complex environmental hurdles. It is realistically for a buyer seeking a refined, turnkey secondary residence in a quiet residential pocket, willing to trade walkable amenities for panoramic tranquility.
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Price & Market
The Property
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The Verdict
Suited for
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Financials
What It Costs to Own
Estimated monthly and upfront costs based on your buyer profile
Upfront
~€1,702,150
Monthly
~€12,175 /mo
Location & Daily Life
Location
Menaggio, Lago di Como
Living here
What daily life looks like in this area
Life centers around the car; while Croce is a quiet enclave, all social life, dining, and ferry connections require descending to the Menaggio lakefront.
Nearby services
Soil & gardening
Risks & Compliance
In a nutshell
Urban zone
No PLU zone found
Governed by national rules (RNU)
Renovation constraint
Data incomplete
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Nearby development
No AU zones nearby
No expansion zone found within ~800m
What this means
Building or extension
No digitized PLU. National rules (RNU) apply, typically restrictive for new builds
Exterior renovation
Data incomplete, confirm with the mairie before works
Surrounding development
No AU development zone found nearby
Planning layers found
No additional planning layers recorded.
Legal considerations
Next Steps
Questions to ask
- Has a preliminary feasibility study been done for the pool by a local technician?
- Is the glass pergola registered as living space or a removable structure?
- What is the current annual budget for the 5,000m² garden maintenance?
Documents to request
- Planimetria Catastale (current floor plans)
- Attestato di Prestazione Energetica (APE)
- Certificato di Agibilità (Habitation certificate)
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Characteristics
General
- Property type
- Villa/Farmhouse
- Status
- Available
Location & Views
- Lakeview
- Yes
- Panoramic View
- Yes
Interior Features
- Layout Ground Floor
- Large hall with a service bathroom, a walk-in wardrobe, two bedrooms and a utility room.
- Layout Upper Floor
- Double living room with dining room, large living area with fireplace.
- Kitchen
- Modern open-plan, fully equipped
- Master Bedroom
- With walk-in wardrobe, large bathroom, lake and mountain views, private terrace.
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Double glazing
- Yes
- Laundry
- Yes
- Data network
- Yes
- Storage room
- Yes
- Accessory room
- Large accessory room with adjoining technical room
Exterior Features
- Garden
- Beautifully landscaped, finely planted and cared for, approximately 5,000 m²
- Terrace
- Surrounds the house, private terrace off master bedroom
- Pergola
- Unique glass pergola equipped with air conditioning and a fitted mini kitchen
- Outdoor tables
- Yes
- Veranda
- Yes
- Swimming Pool (potential)
- Possibility of building a swimming pool after approval
Parking & Security
- Garage
- Double garage with adjoining space
- Outdoor Parking
- Two outdoor parking spaces
- Security
- Burglar alarm, Video intercom
- Access
- Electric car access gate, Pedestrian passage
Utilities
- Air conditioning
- Yes (in glass pergola)