Villa Benzi is a luxurious neo-classical home sitting directly on the shore of Italy’s much-loved Lake Como. Situated in the charming medieval village of Torno and within easy reach of Como and Bellagio, this home is the perfect place to spend your holiday.
This 19th-century villa has been beautifully maintained and is packed with antiques, original features and sumptuous Italian décor. Inside and out, the house truly encompasses the glamour and style of Lake Como. The villa also offers all of the modern conveniences you may need, including Wi-Fi, air-conditioning and satellite TVs.
The communal areas in the villa are extensive; there are two living rooms filled with comfortable seating and a vast dining room where you can host special dinners with your party. There is even a games room, ideal for the kids.
There are seven bedrooms in the main villa, many with en-suite bathrooms and panoramic views of the lake. The bedrooms on the first and second floors can be accessed via the Carrara marble staircase or the handy elevator. The villa's dependence has been recently renovated with the addition of a new bedroom for a total of eight across the property. Located on the right side of the villa slightly elevated is is arranged over two levels. The upper floor houses a small double bedroom. The lower floor has a compact bathroom and a small living area with direct pool access.
Heading outdoors onto the terrace you will be in awe at the panoramic views of the lake. The garden has many spots where you can eat al-fresco or just relax while taking in the scenery. There is also a lovely heated pool with an optional hydromassage function!
If you ever want to leave the villa then the historic village of Torno is just minutes inland from the house. Here you will find several bars, cafes, restaurants and a small supermarket.
A settlement since pre-Roman times and constructed mainly in the medieval period, the village also has some stunning buildings such as Santa Tecla church and pretty streets to wander around. If you fancy a walk, head up to the wooded mountain hamlet of Montepiatto which is just 2km away but feels like another world and offers some of the best views of the lake.
The villa is well located for exploring the lake and the surrounding towns; Como city is just 8km away, this a great city for shopping and visiting the many museums, but you can also take ferries to other places such as Bellagio, known as the pearl of Lake Como. It can also be reached by car and the drive is around 30km.
