Warm and spacious Villa Zucchero sits within lush, green gardens in an elevated position that overlooks peaceful Lake Como in the San Siro region. Its situation also provides clear views of the mountains beyond the lake, which offer fantastic hiking and cycling opportunities. The lake itself is just 400m away on foot, so you can be swimming in no time.

The villa has a welcoming feel throughout, with outside space that’s just as suited to socialising and unwinding as the traditional yet attractive interior. The tranquil lake and mountain views can be enjoyed both inside and out too. The garden’s beautiful glass conservatory with table and chairs gives you entry to the ground floor of Villa Zucchero.

Here you’ll find a large living room with an inviting and chilled-out atmosphere. The fully-fitted kitchen features a dining table for serving meals with ease, as well as giving direct access to the outside space. There’s also access to a basement, which is practically a self-contained apartment. It has its own living room and even a billiards table, along with a bedroom and a bathroom. Despite being on basement level, it also has direct garden access.

There are another three bedrooms at Villa Zucchero. All are restful spaces for drifting off and enjoying a great night’s sleep, with some also having tranquil lake and mountain views. One has its own en-suite bathroom with shower, with all bedrooms sharing use of the lovely family bathroom.

The villa has several outdoor seating areas for both relaxing and dining. The patio terrace is a great place to sit and soak up your picturesque surroundings. Savour pre-dinner drinks in the glass conservatory before moving into the pergola with impressive lake views for enjoying atmospheric meals. The lawn that surrounds the villa features a raised terrace with sun loungers and a private swimming pool. It’s from here that some of the most spectacular views over the lake can be enjoyed.

Villa Zucchero is the ideal base for experiencing what the San Siro area has to offer. You can walk down to the lake in just five minutes, with boat rental, sailing and windsurfing available in the region, whilst a nearby hamlet with a pizzeria is also a short walk away. If you’re feeling particularly active then you can follow hiking trails from the shore up into the mountains.

Many other villages and towns can be reached via ferry across Lake Como. Must-visit towns within easy reach include Menaggio, which has an extensive golf course and centuries of history to discover.Within five minutes of leaving Villa Zucchero you could be swimming in calm Lake Como. Also just a short walk away is a hamlet with a pizzeria and a bus stop for getting you out and about in the local area.

The immediate area has a timeless and traditional feel, with one of the area’s most impressive historical buildings just a five-minute walk away. The 14th-century church of is beautifully ornate and features fine paintings to its interior. Overlooking the town is also an imposing 13th-century castle.

On Lake Como, there’s the chance to hire sailing boats and try other watersports like waterskiing and windsurfing in the region.

Menaggio (6km) is a popular town to visit on Lake Como and also has a castle to its name. You can walk along the walls of this mostly-ruined castle to take in some great views over the lake. Children will love the Lido with its swimming pools, sandy beach, volleyball and plenty of other activities to try. There’s a large golf course on offer too.

Reach what is considered to be one of Europe’s most beautiful towns by driving to Griante (10km) and taking a 10-minute ferry ride over to Bellagio. The town is known for its stylish, grand buildings, with Villa Serbelloni Park having over 20 hectares of park and garden to stroll around. Also visit Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo (11km) which has a lovely botanical garden full of colourful plants and flowers. There’s also an extensive art collection in the villa-turned-museum.

Historic and cosmopolitan Como (42km) offers up a lakeside promenade, a museum that tells the story of the city’s silk industry and a fascinating 15th-century cathedral.The Villa

Villa Zucchero is a lakeside property boasting spectacular views over Lake Como. The villa is set across 3 floors and it can accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 bedrooms.

Lower ground floor

- Living area with satellite TV, pool table and windows opening onto the garden

- Twin bedroom (beds can be joined)

- Bathroom with bathtub and shower

Ground floor

- Kitchen with dining area with seats for 6 guests

- Living room with stove

- Utility room with washing machine

Mezzanine level

- Double bedroom

First floor

- Twin bedroom

- Bathroom with shower and Jacuzzi bathtub

- Bedroom with queen-size bed and en-suite bathroom with shower (a few steps lead to the shower)

Exterior

- 1000 m2 garden

- Conservatory with seats for 8 people, perfect for dining al fresco

- Sun loungers

- Parasol

- Above-ground swimming pool (6 x 3,4 m; depth 1,15m)

- Parking spaces

- Terrace with sofas and parasol

- Swing

Within five minutes of leaving Villa Zucchero you could be swimming in calm Lake Como. Also just a short walk away is a hamlet with a pizzeria and a bus stop for getting you out and about in the local area.

The immediate area has a timeless and traditional feel, with one of the area’s most impressive historical buildings just a five-minute walk away. The 14th-century church of is beautifully ornate and features fine paintings to its interior. Overlooking the town is also an imposing 13th-century castle.

On Lake Como, there’s the chance to hire sailing boats and try other watersports like waterskiing and windsurfing in the region.

Menaggio (6km) is a popular town to visit on Lake Como and also has a castle to its name. You can walk along the walls of this mostly-ruined castle to take in some great views over the lake. Children will love the Lido with its swimming pools, sandy beach, volleyball and plenty of other activities to try. There’s a large golf course on offer too.

Reach what is considered to be one of Europe’s most beautiful towns by driving to Griante (10km) and taking a 10-minute ferry ride over to Bellagio. The town is known for its stylish, grand buildings, with Villa Serbelloni Park having over 20 hectares of park and garden to stroll around. Also visit Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo (11km) which has a lovely botanical garden full of colourful plants and flowers. There’s also an extensive art collection in the villa-turned-museum.

Historic and cosmopolitan Como (42km) offers up a lakeside promenade, a museum that tells the story of the city’s silk industry and a fascinating 15th-century cathedral.The Villa

Villa Zucchero is a lakeside property boasting spectacular views over Lake Como. The villa is set across 3 floors and it can accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 bedrooms.

Lower ground floor

- Living area with satellite TV, pool table and windows opening onto the garden

- Twin bedroom (beds can be joined)

- Bathroom with bathtub and shower

Ground floor

- Kitchen with dining area with seats for 6 guests

- Living room with stove

- Utility room with washing machine

Mezzanine level

- Double bedroom

First floor

- Twin bedroom

- Bathroom with shower and Jacuzzi bathtub

- Bedroom with queen-size bed and en-suite bathroom with shower (a few steps lead to the shower)

Exterior

- 1000 m2 garden

- Conservatory with seats for 8 people, perfect for dining al fresco

- Sun loungers

- Parasol

- Above-ground swimming pool (6 x 3,4 m; depth 1,15m)

- Parking spaces

- Terrace with sofas and parasol

- Swing

Within five minutes of leaving Villa Zucchero you could be swimming in calm Lake Como. Also just a short walk away is a hamlet with a pizzeria and a bus stop for getting you out and about in the local area.

The immediate area has a timeless and traditional feel, with one of the area’s most impressive historical buildings just a five-minute walk away. The 14th-century church of is beautifully ornate and features fine paintings to its interior. Overlooking the town is also an imposing 13th-century castle.

On Lake Como, there’s the chance to hire sailing boats and try other watersports like waterskiing and windsurfing in the region.

Menaggio (6km) is a popular town to visit on Lake Como and also has a castle to its name. You can walk along the walls of this mostly-ruined castle to take in some great views over the lake. Children will love the Lido with its swimming pools, sandy beach, volleyball and plenty of other activities to try. There’s a large golf course on offer too.

Reach what is considered to be one of Europe’s most beautiful towns by driving to Griante (10km) and taking a 10-minute ferry ride over to Bellagio. The town is known for its stylish, grand buildings, with Villa Serbelloni Park having over 20 hectares of park and garden to stroll around. Also visit Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo (11km) which has a lovely botanical garden full of colourful plants and flowers. There’s also an extensive art collection in the villa-turned-museum.

Historic and cosmopolitan Como (42km) offers up a lakeside promenade, a museum that tells the story of the city’s silk industry and a fascinating 15th-century cathedral.

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