For sale villa, lake Colonno CO

Located in Colonno, in a sunny spot overlooking the lake, this single-family home offers a rare combination for the area: a recently built home, truly livable outdoor spaces, panoramic views of Lake Como from multiple rooms, and a private two-car garage. Built about ten years ago and now in excellent condition, the property spans two living levels, in addition to a basement. The layout is clear and functional, designed to make the home comfortable both as a primary residence and as a retreat for short stays on Lake Como. The main floor houses the living area, consisting of a living room and open-concept kitchen in a single space. The French doors open directly onto the large terrace overlooking the lake, a generously sized space that expands the home’s usability during the warmer months. On the same level, there is also a guest bathroom and a bedroom with a private bathroom. The presence of a bedroom on the same floor as the living area makes the home particularly practical, especially for those who wish to avoid using the stairs on a daily basis. The upper level includes a second bedroom with an adjoining bathroom and a study, which can easily be used as an additional bedroom as needed. This level leads to a second spacious terrace, one of the property’s most striking features: from here, the view of the lake is particularly unobstructed, offering a sweeping panorama of the water and the surrounding mountains. The basement completes the home with a double garage, a highly practical feature in a lakeside village where having a private garage is a tangible advantage. The property is move-in ready, with a well-organized layout and ideally suited for those seeking a detached home set in an authentic Lake Como setting. The view, the orientation, the terraces, and the double garage make this a particularly attractive option on the Colonno real estate market. Colonno is one of the most authentic villages on the western shore of Lake Como. Nestled between the mountains and the water, it still retains the intimate layout of historic lakeside villages, with narrow alleys, stone passageways, unexpected vistas, and ancient homes that reflect a direct, daily connection to the lake. Its medieval origins are evident in the village’s compact layout, the simplicity of its architecture, and the quiet rhythm of its narrow streets—a world apart from the more ostentatious image of other towns along Lake Como. It is a discreet setting of great charm, particularly suited to those seeking an authentic place, well-integrated into the landscape and offering a more intimate experience of life on the lake. Colonno is the starting point of the Lake Como Greenway, one of the most picturesque walking trails in the area, which winds through villages, gardens, historic villas, and scenic stretches along the sunny Tremezzina. The trail allows you to explore the area at a leisurely pace, passing through ancient villages, lake views, terraced fields, churches, aristocratic mansions, and Mediterranean gardens, in a natural balance between alpine scenery and lakeside ambiance. Its location also makes it easy to reach some of the most famous towns in the central part of the lake, such as Tremezzina and Menaggio, with their restaurants, promenades, amenities, and water transport connections. Como, the provincial capital, is about 25 kilometers away, while Milan Malpensa International Airport and Lugano-Agno Airport are about an hour’s drive away. Colonno’s location also offers an appealing balance between lake and mountains: the major Alpine ski resorts, both in Italy and Switzerland, are about two hours away, while in just over two hours, the Ligurian Riviera opens up to a completely different landscape, featuring the sea, coastal villages, and Mediterranean scents.