Villa Imperiale Estate consists of two spectacular villas: Villa Front Lake and Villa Batell. Front Lake & Villa Batell are two, independent historical houses located directly on Lake Como and protected by the privacy of ‘Clos de Mur’ park.  Properties can be rented separately or together for large groups, events, or maximum privacy. Villa Front Lake is the main building of the Two Villas in Blevio, a period luxuriant estate dated 18th century and located on a seven acres land on the eastern shore of Lake Como. The property benefits of amazing view onto Como on the left, on Cernobbio and famous Villa D’Este; at right the view extends onto Torno, Lezzeno just before beautiful Bellagio, also known as the pearl of the lake. Villas have been fully renovated and decorated with style and offer all standards of modern comfort (air conditioning & heat in all rooms ensured by local geothermic heat pump), automatic louvers in all rooms, Wi-Fi, Digital Satellite. The Main Entrance area onto the property, by car, is though a large, private electric-coded gate.  Entrance through the gate brings you down a long, twisting gravel road through the entirety of the properties enormous garden, filled with vast varieties of floral and beautifully tall trees. This magnificently renovated property can be accessed either by helicopter, seaplane, boat, or car.  The internals are full of light, color, and the most modern amenities and the property boasts an enormous amount of outdoor space and terraces, capped off by the large and spectacular lake side pool deck, all of which allow guests to enjoy a truly memorable stay.

Ground Floor

The property’s main villa, Front Lake, enjoys 7 bedrooms and 8 baths.  Entrance into the villa brings you though a large, high ceiling and marble floor foyer with a full bathroom with shower and couch.  The open format takes you, straight ahead, into the panoramic living room, with various seating areas, beautiful paintings, Murano glass chandeliers, an antique piano, and large, panoramic glass windows looking out onto the lake.  To the left of the living room is a large, panoramic dining room with lake views.  There is also an elevator, which goes between all floors. At the entrance to Front Lake lies a large garden dining area with gazebo for 16 and sun-lounge chairs for relaxation.  There are many garden paths taking you through the property, filled with waterfalls, fountains, sunbathing and relaxation stations, and a private entrance to the boat pier. The dining room boasts a table, which can seat up to 20, placed beneath a large, Murano glass chandelier.  There is a fireplace, antique utensil chest, large paintings, and lamps.  To the right of the living room is a tearoom with panoramic lake views, a fireplace, couches & chairs, large sculptures, and paintings. The super-equipped kitchen, found to the right of the foyer and bordering the tearoom, enjoys a large refrigerator/freezer, 6-range stovetop, 3 ovens, a dishwasher, ice-maker, fireplace, and small wooden dining table for 6.  There is also a large, flat screen TV that displays the video camera angels spread throughout the garden.

First Floor

The first floor of the apartment is up a flight of 20 stone/marble steps.  Entrance is into a sitting room foyer, off which 3 bedrooms branch out.  The floor is all parquet wood and all bedrooms enjoy en-suite facilities.  The first bedroom is a double with lovely lake views and fireplace, built-in closet, high ceilings, and en-suite with bath.  The second is a large double with lake views, Murano glass mirrors, and en-suite facilities with separate bath & shower.  The 3rd is a double with lake views from the side and en-suite with bath.  A panoramic lake-view living room lies in the middle and boasts a large TV, antique fixtures, several couches, and large windows. Please note the First Floor can offer three configurations of exclusivity:

1. The First Floor can benefit from an exclusive use as the Second Floor is Independently accessible thanks to the elevator and it is fully equipped (incl. kitchen). Guests could separate their living areas from their staff or children.
2. Lakeview Deluxe Double Room Suite: can be created linking both Lakeview bedrooms directly with the central living room. Couple could benefit from two bedrooms and bathrooms with an exclusive private living room.
3. Lakeview Junior Suite: A Junior Suite can be offered with an exclusive use of the central living room for the North Lakeview bedroom. Main host could enhance his own privacy towards his guests.

Second Floor

The top floor, up a flight of 20 steps, brings you into a foyer with a round, dining table for 6.  The open format leads right into the kitchen with small refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, 4-range stovetop, Tuscan tile floors, and a panoramic living/library room with closeable sunroof, great lake views, a TV, several couches & chairs, and a daybed.  In fact, all 4 bedrooms have closeable sunroof windows overhead. The first bedroom is a twin, which can become a double/king, antique dresser & closet, and en-suite with bath and great panoramic lake views.  The second is a French double with antique dresser and closet and great lake views.  It has en-suite facilities with a shower.  The 3rd bedroom is a twin, which can become a double/king, with en-suite facilities with shower, and the 4th is a twin, which can become a double/king, with antique dresser and closet and partial lake views, and en-suite facilities with bath.

The Swimming Pool

Private swimming pool is 12 meters long x 6 m wide x 1.80 m (100 sq. m. / 1076.39 sq. feet) depth is equipped with a table, chairs, sun umbrellas, deck chairs and sun loungers. Access to the property and private parking: Once you get to the parking (shared with Villa Batell) lot of the property, the estate provides guests with a small, electric golf cart for easier access to the property that is situated at the end of a winding road. Underground parking available with direct access to the Villa’s four floor elevator. (Access to the property: please note can be also accessed either by helicopter, seaplane, boat, or car).  

FEATURES & AMENITIES (Front Lake)

• ADSL Internet
• Sky satellite TV, DVD, 36 inches large screen monitor (living room only)
• Full air-conditioning in ALL rooms (including all bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, etc.)
• Built-in furniture in First Floor bedrooms for guests’ laptops with Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections to the Villa’s printer
• 1911 Steinway model B blond wood grand piano in Ground Floor’s music room
• 6,500 ft2 underground space for direct access to both villas and interconnections to walk exit and path to swimming pool
• Underground parking with direct access to the Villa’s four floor elevator
• Landscaped terrace and park illuminated at night
• Open-air lunch/dinner pergola illuminated at night
• Path to the swimming pool area illuminated at night
• Landscaped swimming pool with lake panoramic view with 0.3-acre surface area, 160 ft wide, 26 guests, sun bath and sun protection
• Shared dock
• Independent village gate walk exit (village old church charming square & harbor, public waterfront park and public vaporetto embarkment dock access & gourmet restaurant.
• 7 Double bedrooms
• 7 En-suite bathrooms
• 7-acre park full of plants, flowers and trees
• Pergola and terraces
• Swimming pool (available from 01/06 to 01/10) and pool deck
• State of art kitchen
• Fireplaces
• Elevator
• Electronic gate
• Underground Parking
• Gourmet chef service

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL RATE (STAFF SERVICE FRONT LAKE)

• Butler & a gourmet cook team: 1 cook and 1 butlers and one person for outside ground (food cost not included)
• Daily cleaning service 7 days a week (2 maids)
• Bed linen are changed twice a week (2 changes per week) and bath linen are changed once a day (1 change per day)
• Full energy service included, incl. Villas’ heating & cooling, park illumination, etc.
• Electricity, water, heating, A/C, Wi-Fi internet
• Final cleaning
• Maintenance of the pool and garden
• ADSL Internet

Additional complimentary service. The following complimentary services are offered as part of the rental contract

• Speed Boat 20 knots 40 HP PAX 7 (upon request, advance notice required – gasoline to be paid by the guests)
• Slow motion 6 knots boat 5-HP outboard fisherman fiberglass 6.5 meters long PAX: 6. (upon request, advance notice required – gasoline to be paid by the guests)

Butler/Cook service Time schedule is as follows

• 7 days per week service (one day off for butler & cook or two half days off, at choice)
• Butler service from 830am to 10pm with 3 1/2 hours rest in the afternoon
• Cooking service from 830am to 10pm with 3 1/2 hours rest in the afternoon
• Breakfast starting time from 845am until 10am
• Lunch starting time from 1230pm until 2pm
• Dinner starting time from 730pm until 930pm

NOT INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL RATE AND ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES (TO BE PAID IN EUROS DIRECT ON THE PREMISES – FRONT LAKE)

• Tourist tax if requested
• Grocery delivery fee + cost of food
• Food and Beverage expenses
• Butler and cook extra hours
• Extra cleaning service
• Laundry/ironing service
• Gasoline (boat service)
• Telephone use charges extra
• All additional change in bed / bath linen will be done at an extra charge to be paid to the housekeeper every end of each week

HIGHLIGHTS & LAYOUT

The Villa is divided into 3 floors. Ground Floor

• Entrance hall from the courtyard with view on the lake
• Music room with grand piano facing directly the lake view and the balcony
• Living room with fireplace
• Dining room with fireplace
• Fully equipped modern kitchen
• Bathroom with shower

First Floor

• A central living room on the lakeside with fireplace facing the lake
• Bedroom 1: Queen size (1.9m / 6.3ft), lake view, En-suite marble bathroom
• Bedroom 2: Queen size (1.9m / 6.3ft), lake view, En-suite marble bathroom
• Bedroom 3: Queen size (1.9m / 6.3ft), garden view, En-suite marble bathroom

Second Floor

• Central living room with view on the lake
• 1 bar/kitchenette with view on the courtyard
• Bedroom 4: King Size Double, (1.7-1.9m / 5.6-6.3ft / twin-convertible) lake view, En-suite marble bathroom.
• Bedroom 5: King Size Double, (1.7-1.9m / 5.6-6.3ft / twin-convertible) lake view, Ensuite marble bathroom.
• Bedroom 6: King Size Double, (1.7-1.9m / 5.6-6.3ft / twin-convertible) garden view, Ensuite marble bathroom.
• Bedroom 7: French Size Double, (1.65m / 4.6ft) garden view, Ensuite marble bathroom.

OUTDOOR FEATURES

• Private Swimming Pool (01/06 – 01/10)
• Alfresco dining area
• Pergola
• Terrace
• Shared Parking are with Villa Batell
• Shared embankment dock with Villa Batell
• Sun loungers
• Sound system
• View of Lake Como
• Speed Boat 20 knots 40 HP PAX 7 (upon request, advance notice required – gasoline to be paid by the guests)
• Slow motion 6 knots boat 5-HP outboard fisherman fiberglass 6.5 meters long (upon request, advance notice required)
• Blevio Village Tennis Court (must be booked in advance)