Villa Thalia

The villa is roughly 45 minutes from Malpensa airport (Milan) or Agno in Lugano. The property is located in an extremely strategic position that allows guests to use all means of public transportation with ease and meander around Como on foot.

On the water yet only a five-minute lakeside stroll from Como's central piazza, Villa Oleandra is one of Lake Como's most unique and historic Luxury Villas. Entrance into the property is off of the main coastal road, through a large, electric gate controlled by a surveillance camera. The parking area is ample and there is also a three car, covered garage. Entrance into the main villa is into a large marble foyer with a beautiful, wrap-around marble staircase, and a large chandelier hanging from a 40-foot hand-painted fresco ceiling. The rear end of the foyer enters into a space that leads to a gym and workout area equipped with a parquet floor, yoga balls and mats, free weights, an elliptical machine, a stationary bike, & a full bathroom with shower.

18 marble steps up from the main foyer leads to the first floor where the main living room is located. The living room boasts marble floors, high ceilings, antique furniture, a large chandelier, and direct access out onto the back garden, giving views out onto the lake. The back garden also has a gate that leads out onto a lakefront boardwalk. To the left of the living room is a formal dining room with a long rectangular dining table for 10 and to the right of the living room is a sitting & tea room with a marble fireplace, couches & chairs, and large 85' flat screen, DVD, and views out onto the back garden. The first floor also holds a two-room kitchen the first is an informal dining & breakfast room with a dining table for 8 and beautiful cabinetry which originates from an Italian delicatessen. The kitchen, which is an extension of the dining room, is a modern space with a six-range stovetop, a convection oven, a large refrigerator/freezer, blender, microwave, and espresso machine. The kitchen looks out over the main entrance of the villa. The first floor is completed by a twin bedroom with an external Half-Bath. There is also a fully functioning, 8-person modern elevator taking guests between all bedroom floors.

The second floor is found up a flight of 30 marble steps from the first. The second-floor hosts five bedrooms. The first is a large double with parquet floors and an En-suite bathroom with a bathtub. The second is a large double with parquet floors and a marble en-suite bathroom with a shower box. The third is the master suite with a queen-size bed and parquet floors and an enormous En-suite, fully marble bathroom with separate bathtub and shower facilities and a double marble sink. The fourth bedroom is a pink queen double with parquet floors looking out over the back garden and the fifth is a pink French double as well, best for young adults or children as per the style of furniture. The fourth and fifth bedrooms share a bathroom with a large shower and double sink.

Two beautiful Guest Suites with queen double beds on the top floor of the villa each with a separate bathroom and gorgeous hardwood floors. Note: New frescoes have been added in several bedrooms by a local artist. The main villa enjoys central air conditioning, an eight-person elevator, a video-conference room, and on-site staff in separate quarters on the property.

The Garden's back gate opens onto the famous "Passeggiata Villa Olmo" on the water. The lakeside garden is approximately 70 yards long by 20 yards wide. Please note that five Stairsteps descend from the backyard into our boathouse and the lake and the entire garden is surrounded by stone walls and hedges 10ft in height for optimal privacy.

Easy access from the main road. The villa has a private parking area within the entrance gate with space for up to three cars.