A Restored Liberty Villa Near Lake Garda with a Dedicated Wellness Wing

Located just five kilometres (a ten-minute drive) from the shores of Lake Garda and Desenzano del Garda, the region’s most cosmopolitan resort town, this villa sits within easy reach of Milan (just over an hour via the A4 Autostrada or direct train), Verona (40 minutes east), and Brescia city (30 minutes west). Increasingly favoured by Milanese and international buyers alike, this southern stretch of Lake Garda has become one of Italy’s most coveted residential enclaves—valued for its mild microclimate, wine estates, and year-round rhythm.

Amid rolling hills and olive groves, a meticulously restored early-20th-century Liberty villa—Italy’s interpretation of the Art Nouveau movement—stands as a showcase of historic grandeur and contemporary wellbeing. Listed for €3,500,000 with Italy Sotheby’s International Realty, the residence is set within a centuries-old park of mature trees, flowering gardens, and a private ornamental lake, blending architectural heritage with resort-level amenities.

An entire wing is devoted to a dedicated wellness suite featuring an indoor infinity pool, whirlpool, sauna, solarium shower, and gym—complemented by a south-facing outdoor pool on the landscaped grounds.

The villa spans 3,100 square metres (33,400 sq ft) across four levels, with interiors inspired by Gabriele D’Annunzio—Italy’s famed poet, novelist, and cultural icon of the early 1900s. A pioneer of Italian Art Nouveau, known locally as Stile Liberty, D’Annunzio transformed beauty into a philosophy, treating architecture and daily life as expressions of art. His own residence on Lake Garda, the celebrated Vittoriale degli Italiani, remains a monument to this decadent, theatrical aesthetic. Here, his influence lives on in frescoed salons, monumental fireplaces, stained glass, and precious marble restored with meticulous care.

A grand staircase and elevator connect the formal rooms to nine bedrooms and fourteen bathrooms, along with two independent apartments and a contemporary open-plan penthouse. Additional spaces include representative offices, a panoramic terrace, and a dépendance, underscoring the estate’s flexibility for private or professional use.

All photos courtesy of the listing agency.