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Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate

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Lake Como, Italy

Bidding Started On:

October 30, 2018 at 11:00 AM EDT


SOLD | Listed for €100M

Description

Steeped in architectural and cultural history, the Villa Passalacqua is a national Italian monument. Standing proudly atop the village of Moltrasio and extending all the way down to the lake’s shore, this exquisite villa dates back to the 18th century and has played host to some of the world’s most brilliant minds in art, music, literature, and politics, including Napoleon Bonaparte, Vincenzo Bellini and Winston Churchill. Live like Italian royalty while indulging your appetite for peace in nature with multiple impeccably designed reception rooms, featuring beautiful frescoes painted by famous neoclassical artist Andrea Appiani; nine bedroom suites with carved ceilings, rare and valuable floors, and stunning bathrooms; and a swimming terrace surrounded by lemon and olive trees, and situated next to a beautiful 200-year old greenhouse. From the expansive and beautifully spaced rooms for entertaining to the elaborately decorated and frescoed ceilings, this incomparable estate is the perfect backdrop for hosting both large soirees and intimate affairs. Rich in culture and natural beauty, this luxurious property shines with the resplendence of old-world charm and sings with the legacy of the artists who once walked its hallowed halls. This rare opportunity to become a part of Villa Passalacqua’s pedigreed history will not last long. Whether using the villa to host important exhibitions, functions and parties, or as your own personal lakeside escape, your next adventure begins at Villa Passalacqua. ​ Ricca di storia culturale e architettonica, Villa Passalacqua è un monumento nazionale italiano. Questa magnifica villa settecentesca, che si erge fiera sulle alture del paese di Moltrasio e si estende sino alle sponde del lago, ha ospitato alcune delle menti più brillanti del mondo nei campi dell'arte, musica, letteratura e politica, tra cui Napoleone Bonaparte, Vincenzo Bellini e Winston Churchill. Al suo interno si respira la vera atmosfera aristocratica italiana e si è immersi nella tranquillità della natura. Le innumerevoli sale ricevimenti, dal design impeccabile, sono arricchite dai bellissimi affreschi realizzati dal famoso artista neoclassico Andrea Appiani. Le 9 suite vantano soffitti intagliati, pregiati pavimenti di inestimabile valore e bagni straordinari. La villa gode inoltre di una terrazza con piscina circondata da limoni e ulivi, e si affaccia su una fantastica serra bisecolare. Grazie alle stanze dedicate all'intrattenimento, ampie e distribuite a regola d'arte, e ai soffitti ornati da decorazioni e affreschi raffinati, questa tenuta senza eguali è lo scenario ideale sia per grandi serate, che per eventi più intimi. Scrigno di cultura e bellezze naturali, questa proprietà di lusso si fa eco del fascino del vecchio mondo e narra l'eredità degli artisti che ne hanno varcato le maestose sale. Questa rara opportunità di entrare a far parte della storia illustre di Villa Passalacqua non durerà a lungo. Destinabile a sede di importanti mostre, funzioni ed eventi o a rifugio personale sul lago, Villa Passalacqua è la scelta ideale.


Property Features

€100,000 Bidder Deposit Required

Total Built

4,365 sqm (46,984 sqf), with 873 sqm (9,397 sqf) to be restored

Villa Passalacqua

2,462 sqm (26,500 sqf)

Villa Passalacqua Attic

320 sqm (3,444 sqf)

Pus Palaz (property on the back)

1,129 sqm (12,152 sqf)

Villa Bellini

454 sqm (4,886 sqf)

Swimming Pool area

75 sqm (807 sqf)

Greenhouse Area

75 sqm (807 sqf)

Greenhouse Area near the swimming pool

106 sqm (1,141 sqf)

Total Land

4.28 acres (1.735 hectares) (17,354 sqm) of formal gardens, including private dock and marina

1,530 sqm (16,469 sqf) of astonishing brick built cellars and underground tunnels lining the main house to the private dock

93 sqm (1,001 sqf) caretaker’s apartment, garages, laundry and other rooms

Villa Passalacqua bedrooms

9 matrimonial beds; 2 sets of twin beds; 3 single beds; All have high, carved ceilings, antique floors, and spectacular bathrooms; Filled with antique furniture, Persian rugs, Venetian chandeliers, and beautiful art; Some bathrooms have Philippe Starck-designed wash basins, bathtubs, and W/Cs while other have antique French and English large trough bathtubs and ornate washtubs

Music Room

30ft high ceilings; Albertolli frescoes; Stunning views of lake

Large children’s playroom next to the music room

Small children’s playroom next to the kitchen

Kitchen

Subzero refrigerators; Wine coolers; Viking and Gaggeneau ovens, grills, and ranges; 4 disposals; 2 dishwashers, Vegetable and fish steamer; Fryer; Verona marble countertops; Richly decorated, hand-carved wooden cabinets; Two 8-foot high stone fireplaces, original to the villa, bear the Passalacqua family emblem

Dining room

16 marble columns; Fresco above the dining room table painted by Andrea Appiani, Europe’s foremost neoclassical artist at the turn of the 19th century

Tuscan dining room

Casual; Filled with period Tuscan furniture; Separate sitting area with marble fireplace; Television

Den

Computer and internet connection

Billiards room

Hand-carved English Snooker table

Cinema room

Large screen; Cinema quality sound system; Exquisite mahogany bar with fireplace

Exercise room

Stereo system; Television; Weights; Glidex; Stair stepper; Punching bag; Antique, decorative wood floors; Carved ceiling; Views of lake and the mountains

Interior details

Ceilings on public rooms and bedrooms are ornately decorated and painted

Gardens

Rose gardens; Stunning flowering plants; Different and beautiful themes to each of the terraces

Swimming terrace

Filled with lemon and olive trees; Incredible views of Lake Como; Santʼ Agataʼs 12th century bell tower overlooking the pool; 200-year-old greenhouse; 11 working fountains

Outdoor play area for children

Wooden slide, swing set, and rope climb

Dock area

Encased in antique Moltrasio stone both on the walls and on the steps leading to the water; Filled with roses, creeping jasmine and oleander

Villa Bellini bedrooms

4 European king-sized beds; 1 set of twin beds; 1 single bed; 4 bedrooms have ensuite baths; All have lake views

Villa Bellini décor

Fine antiques and elegant Italian designer furniture

Villa Bellini sitting room

Stereo; Fireplace overlooking the lake

Villa Bellini kitchen

Large, modern and airy; Elegant stainless steel appliances; Antique Tuscan eating table

Villa Bellini features

Cable TV; Mobile and fixed telephone; Computer and broadband internet connection

Fees & Commissions

Buyer's Premium

10%

Buyer shall pay to Concierge a “Buyer's Premium” in addition to the Purchase Price for the Property. The Buyer's Premium is not a real estate commission; it is the fee that Concierge charges to bidders for bringing the Property to auction.

Co-Broker Commission

3%

A commission/fee will be paid by the Seller, according to the terms of the Listing Agreement, to any properly registered Broker whose client is the successful Buyer at the Auction and whose client completes the purchase of the Property.

Location

Built on land originally owned by Pope Innocent XI, Villa Passalacqua was constructed by Count Andrea Luccini-Passalacqua in the 18th century, who hired famous Swiss architect Felice Soave and designer Giocondo Albertolli to make his vision of creating one of the largest villas on Lake Como come to life. In the years that followed, the villa would become a gathering place for some of Italy’s most prominent musicians, writers, poets, and artists. Vincenzo Bellini made Villa Passalacqua his home from 1829-1833, composing two of his most well-known operas, Norma and Sonnambula, in the villa’s music room. Other notable guests include Napoleon Bonaparte, Winston Churchill, alongside numerous current heads of state, world-class athletes, actors, artists and innovators making a difference in our world.

Map

Via Besana 59, Lake Como, CO 22010 , Italy

Contact

Project Managers, Auction Representatives

Bob Buttaro

David McCrimmon

Listing Agent

John Bracco

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Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
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Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate
Villa Passalacqua | Lake Como, Italy | Luxury Real Estate

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