A €15 Million Private Villa Steps from Villa d’Este on Lake Como Lists Ahead of Concorso d’Eleganza

Beds: 6  Baths: 5  Interior: 490 m² / 5,274 ft²  Land: 1,400 m² / 15,069 ft² / 0.14 ha / 0.35 acres

Amenities: Private villa in central Cernobbio, steps from Grand Hotel Villa d’Este, gated entrance with private driveway, outdoor swimming pool, Mediterranean garden with lemon, magnolia, olive, and jasmine, lake views from the first and second floors, private balconies, double living room with fireplace, formal dining room, professional kitchen, principal suite with private study, family room with library, panoramic hobby room with terrace, coffered ceilings with stucco work, boiserie, Moltrasio stone staircase, solid wood flooring, Verde Alpi marble, travertine, Carrara marble bathroom, Como silk textiles, chinoiserie, sculptures, colourful portraits, close to Harry’s Bar Cernobbio, the ferry terminal, Milan, Malpensa Airport, and Switzerland.

As Lake Como prepares for Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este and FuoriConcorso, this 6-bedroom residence comes to market ahead of one of Europe’s most visible collector-car weekends, drawing patrons, design-world figures, and international visitors to Cernobbio and the surrounding villas.

Every May, Lake Como becomes a gathering point for one of Europe’s most visible collector-car weekends, anchored by Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Cernobbio and accompanied by FuoriConcorso across the villas around the lake. This year, as the concours returns to Villa d’Este, a private villa steps from the hotel has come to market with Italy Sotheby’s International Realty for €15,000,000/ 

For visitors arriving in Cernobbio with a serious interest in Lake Como property, the timing is unusually direct. The six-bedroom residence occupies a position on Via Regina, around 20 metres from the entrance to Grand Hotel Villa d’Este, combining privacy, lake views, a swimming pool, and immediate proximity to one of the region’s defining addresses.

Villa d’Este is not simply a landmark nearby. The estate dates to the 16th century and remains one of Lake Como’s most recognisable grand hotels, long associated with international hospitality, private events, and the concours culture that brings collectors to Cernobbio each spring. To own a private residence beside it is a different proposition: access to the social and service infrastructure of one of Italy’s most storied hotels, while retaining the separation and privacy of a private home.

The villa spans approximately 490 m² / 5,274 ft², with six bedrooms and five bathrooms. It sits within approximately 1,400 m² / 15,069 ft² of grounds, equivalent to 0.14 hectares / 0.35 acres, planted with lemon, magnolia, olive, and jasmine. At the centre of the garden is an outdoor swimming pool, framed by Mediterranean planting and screened from the public-facing activity of Cernobbio.

Inside, the house is not arranged as a neutral international listing. Its character is more personal and more decorative, shaped by an artistic sensibility and a layered approach to interiors. Colourful portraits, drip-painting panoramas, chinoiserie, sculpture, and silk textiles sit alongside more traditional architectural details, including coffered ceilings with stucco work, boiserie, Moltrasio stone staircases, solid wood floors, and marbles including Verde Alpi, travertine, and Carrara.

The result is a villa with a distinct decorative identity rather than the neutral finish often seen in international trophy homes. Its interiors are expressive and personal, but the house retains the scale, materials, and formal structure expected of a Lake Como residence at this level.

The ground floor is designed for entertaining, with a double living room, fireplace, formal dining room, professional kitchen, and guest bathroom. On the first floor, the principal suite includes lake views and a private study, joined by two additional double bedrooms, a Carrara marble bathroom, and a family room with a library.

The second floor contains two further en-suite bedrooms and a panoramic hobby room opening to a terrace with views across Lake Como. According to the listing, lake views are available from both the first and second floors, while the rooms open to private balconies overlooking either the garden or the water.

Despite its central position, the residence is approached through a gated entrance with a private driveway, reinforcing the sense of privacy within one of Cernobbio’s most active and visible addresses.

Cernobbio’s appeal lies in its combination of polish, access, and year-round functionality. Unlike some of Lake Como’s more seasonal villages, it remains active beyond the summer months, with hotels, restaurants, ferry connections, and services that support both residents and visitors. The villa is a short walk from Harry’s Bar Cernobbio and the village centre, with Milan city centre and Milan Malpensa Airport each approximately 35 minutes away by car, according to the listing.

That accessibility matters for the top end of the market. For globally mobile buyers, Lake Como is not only a summer setting, but a European base within reach of Milan, Switzerland, and major international flight connections. Recent luxury-property data has also pointed to Lake Como as one of Italy’s strongest micro-markets for American buyer interest, particularly within the country’s waterfront trophy-home segment.

The timing gives the listing a particular relevance. For visitors already in Cernobbio for one of Europe’s most closely watched collector weekends, the appeal is not abstract: privacy, lake views, and a private address within steps of Villa d’Este.

All photographs courtesy of the listing agency. See more on Italy Sotheby’s International Realty.