Villa Amici

Description

The modern part of Amici combines majestically with timeless frescoes, wood panels, terraces, and sixteenth-century fireplaces. The highlight of the villa is the piano where Gioachino Rossini wrote the Opera ‘Tancredi’ in 1813, which still remained at the same spot where he once sat. Within the garden of 18 waterfront acres, the main house offers two wonderful lounges decorated with sumptuous frescoed ceilings.

There are 10 luxurious fully modern bedrooms, spacious and equipped with all the comforts, which are divided among four large suites. Two additional stand alone villas are located near the main villa. Each suite features a satellite TV, internet connection, and a safe, moreover, every suite is also equipped with a private kitchen and laundry room.

The spa and the vast gardens offer intimacy and space, coupled with the five-star service Hotels services of a luxury property.

Amici is located on the southeast shore of Lake Como, in the town of Torno, only 8 kilometers/5 miles from the main town of Como. The villa can be reached by helicopter or by a private boat of the property; a Riva motorboat (the Italian Ferrari of the water, a true icon, also famous from movies of the 60s and 70s). The on-property helipad provides easy access to Milan and other main airports. The villa is only on 60 kilometers/37,5 miles distance from Milan Malpensa Airport. Amici is also accessible by car and offers a spacious parking space.

MAIN HOUSE – SLEEPS 19

FIRST FLOOR

main entrance, reception hall, 2 guest bathrooms suitable for disabled people, living room Rossini which houses the original piano used by the composer to create the Tancredi opera, incredible lake views and original mosaic pavement, second living room with fireplace, sofas, and exit to the spectacular loggia and central court, with the celebrated Amici water-source and stunning lake views. Napoleon’s billiard room, with the original billiard played by Napoleon Bonaparte, fireplace, exit to a furnished terrace with tables, meeting room. Fully equipped professional kitchen.

SECOND FLOOR

Suite Casa Belgiojoso 377 m2 living room with TV and views over the lake, the loggia, and mountains, fully equipped kitchen, table seating 6, guest bathroom (without window). This suite has an internal window that allows watching water falling from the spring to the lake. It also has a small private berth granting access to the villa in total privacy.

Bedroom 1: double bedroom (king size bed) equipped with TV. Bathroom with shower.

Bedroom 2: double bedroom (king size bed), TV, en suite bathroom with walk-in closet, bathtub and shower (+ extra hand held shower). Bedroom 2 has private stairs leading to the dock.

Suite Casa Wagram 205 m2 living room, fully equipped kitchen with dining area.

Bedroom 3: double bedroom (king size bed) with en suite bathroom with tub (+ hand held shower), double sinks, and walk-in wardrobe. From suite Casa Wagram is possible to reach the dock. third floor suite Casa Anguissola 370 m2 – 2 levels living room with TV and lake views, dining room with wine cellar, guest bathroom, fully equipped kitchen with breakfast table, and lake views.

Bedroom 4: double bedroom (king size bed) equipped with TV, en suite bathroom with tub (+ extra hand held) and separate shower (+extra hand held).

Bedroom 5: double bedroom (king size bed) equipped with TV with en suite bathroom with tub (+ extra hand held) and separate shower (+extra hand held). Bedroom 5 has a limited view over the lake. 22 steps up to the mansard

Bedroom 6: twin bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, en suite bathroom with shower (+ extra hand held). suite Casa Visconti 304 m2 – 2 levels living room with TV and lake views, guest bathroom, fully equipped kitchen with breakfast table and lake view, dining area.

Bedroom 7: double bedroom (king size bed) equipped with TV, garden view, en suite bathroom with tub (+ extra hand held) and separate shower (+extra hand held).

Bedroom 8: double bedroom (king size bed) equipped with TV, garden view, en suite bathroom with tub (+ extra hand held) and separate shower (+extra hand held). 22 steps up to the mansard

Bedroom 9: twin bedroom sharing the bathroom with bedroom n. 10.

Bedroom 10: single bedroom sharing the bathroom with bedroom n. 9. Bathroom with 2 sinks, shower (+ extra hand held).

CASA SHELLEY – SLEEPS 6

GROUND FLOOR
entrance, walk-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 11: lakefront double bedroom (king size bed) with en suite bathroom with shower and double sink.

FIRST FLOOR

Bedroom 12: double bedroom (king size bed).

Bedroom 13: double bedroom (king size bed).

Bedrooms 12 and 13 do share a bathroom with shower and double sink.

SECOND FLOOR

living room with fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, dining room, laundry room, and guest bathroom.

CASA DEI PLINI – SLEEPS 8

GROUND FLOOR

Bedroom 14: lakefront double bedroom (king size bed) with walk-in wardrobe, en suite bathroom with bath tub and shower, double sink.

Bedroom 15: lakefront double bedroom (king size bed) with walk-in wardrobe, en suite bathroom with bath tub and shower. Wine cellar. first floor kitchen and dining room, laundry room, guest bathroom. Living room, guest bathroom.

SECOND FLOOR

Bedroom 16: double bedroom (king size bed) with en suite bathroom with bath tub and shower.

Bedroom 17: double bedroom (king size bed) with en suite bathroom with bath tub and shower, double sink.

OUTDOOR

18 acres of private garden and forest, SPA building with swimming pool, bar and guest bathroom, private boat dock, and helicopter landing pad