A place of extraordinary beauty, tranquility and elegance, Villa Cypress is a secluded private estate on the western shore of romantic Lake Como. Set amongst spacious, perfectly manicured gardens, the estate consists of the stunning main Villa, a pool house with cinema and gym and the enchanting Terrace House. Unquestionably one of the world’s finest and most exclusive retreats, Villa Cypress is a truly exceptional destination where up to 17 guests can relax and enjoy unsurpassed levels of style and luxury and for the comfort of each guest Villa Cypress provides a full staff to take care of every possible request. A perfect blend of world-class amenities with classic Italian design and exquisite attention to every last detail is evident throughout.

The property consists of 30,000 square meters of garden area on which sits four houses, a tennis court, a heated swimming pool, gym and cinema.  The estate comprises three houses plus staff quarters. There is an all weather floodlit tennis court with viewing platform and a superb L shaped 3.5 x 12 x 8 meter heated infinity pool with waterfall. Beside the pool are two separate sunbathing areas.

For dining outside there are many options, dinner can be taken beside the lake or perhaps breakfast on the beautiful shady terrace to the rear of the main house overlooking the gardens and cloistered seating area. The entire property has undergone extensive renovation and has been decorated and furnished to the highest standard.

The main villa is exquisite, with marble and parquet flooring, a sweeping staircase and a clever blend of modern and period pieces creating an elegant, comfortable and welcoming home. From the spacious entrance hall you enter the drawing room with comfortable sofas and feature fireplace. From here you can access the front and rear terraces and admire the superb lake views. There is an elegant formal dining room which can seat up to twenty guests. Leading off the dining room is the butlers pantry, the domain of Stephen you personal butler and from here stairs lead down to the semi professional kitchen where chef will create mouth watering meals during your stay and is happy to provide cooking lessons or perhaps a pizza evening for children.

On the first floor there are four bedrooms, the master with private office/study and en-suite bathroom and three further double bedrooms with en-suite bathroom. The bed linen is of the finest quality and most are 2 meter beds. The linen and towels are changed daily and bathroom toiletries are from Chopard. Every detail has been thought of and everything shows impeccable taste. On the top floor there is a media room with film and CD library, this is run from a computer system and linked to the plasma screen televisions and DVD players that you will find in all rooms and there are also I-Pod docks throughout the property and music in all areas. Also on the first floor you will find a family suite with double bedroom and single bedroom, private sitting room and shower room and there is an additional shower room also on this floor.

Villa two, located adjacent to the main villa, beside the pool deck, contains a fully equipped gym with TechnoGym equipment, a service kitchen for the pool, showers and cloakrooms, a full home cinema with Kaleidoscope hard drive facility, and a Playstation game system.

At the far end of the estate is a two bedroom guest cottage, again beautifully decorated, where there are two double bedrooms (king or twin) with en-suite bathroom, a sitting room and kitchen/ breakfast room. The partially covered private terrace has an outside dining area and comfortable seating and again you have the wonderful lake views.

Summary:

• Drawing room with stunning lake views
• Dining room to seat up to 24 people with courtyard views
• Library /Studio with lake views
• Large foyer with old Siena marble and grand ornamental staircase
• All bedrooms en-suite bathrooms
• All bedrooms and bathrooms are fully air-conditioned with independent heat/cool control
• All bedrooms in the main villa have plasma televisions, DVD players, satellite television, and access to over 200 movies and approximately 700 music CDs, all available through remote control for each bedroom on Kaleidoscope hard drive system
• All rooms have a telephone, with access to outgoing/incoming calls and intercom facilities
• The garden is the most famous on the lake for its extremely tall cypress trees and large lawn areas. There are many places around the garden for sitting and relaxing both in sun and shade
• Various outdoor dining possibilities
• Elegant covered patio area for dining with outdoor cooking facilities
• Water skiing and sailing is readily available on the lake with notice and subject to lake conditions
• All houses are situated alongside the lake
• On the second floor of the Main House, there is also a library room with lake views, comfortable sofas, books, television, fireplace and a separate bathroom with shower.

Staff:

The Villa staff consists of a Butler, International Chef, Head Housekeeper, three full time cleaners, two Gardener’s, a concierge and a House Manager. Staff speaks Italian, English, Portuguese, Russian and French.  There is separate staff housing on the premises next to the boat house.

Darsena: There is a separate boat house which also houses property staff.

Access: The Villa is only accessible by boat with a short ride of approximately 3 minutes, providing a five-star service in a totally private and secluded environment.

• Two self drive boats ( each of 6 seater) and 2 canoes are offered on a  complimentary basis for the clients during their stay.

Villa Cypress represents the pinnacle of luxury on Lake Como, sharing the Punto di Lavedo with the historic Villa Balbianello, the Villa without doubt bestows guests with unique and unmatched views of Italy’s most mesmerizing lake within a private and exclusive setting. Having undergone a complete restoration, the Villa provides a first class blend of modern convenience and amenities that is surrounded by natural beauty and furnished with the highest quality Italian antique furniture, fine art and objects chosen from across Europe.

Nestled on the waters’ edge of Como’s western shore is this unique estate which is only accessible by boat so affording complete privacy. The estate comprises 3 hectars of superb gardens with manicured lawns, towering sculpted cypress trees and an array of plants and shrubs. There are walkways throughout the grounds and many comfortable seating areas scattered throughout, ideal for a quiet read of for simply enjoying the superb lake views.  This fully staffed private estate offers the very heights of luxury and privacy in an outstanding location.

Lake Como, famed for its rich history also provides its visitors with the opportunity to undertake a wide variety of activities suitable for any age.

• Water Sports
• Paragliding
• City & Shopping Tours
• Captained Riva Hire
• Mountain Climbing
• Self Drive Boat Hire
• Hiking & Nature Trails
• Canoeing/Kayaking
• Vine Yard Tours & Tasting
• Mountain Biking
• Helicopter Day Trips
• Boat Tours