Lake Como Villa — Private Dock, Infinity Pool, & Custom Riva Speedboat
On the market with Exclusive RE — Christie's International Real Estate, Villa Matilda merges architectural precision with lakeside seclusion, perched on the eastern shores of Lake Como, between Como and Bellagio, directly facing George Clooney's Villa Oleandra.
Featured by AD Italia in 2024, the estate pairs contemporary interiors by Filippo Fiora and Federico Sigali of Studio 13.1 with a rare pieds dans l’eau setting — a private waterfront retreat accessible directly from the lake or via a discreet hillside path hidden from view.
Located in Pognana Lario — a secluded village known for its cobbled streets, intimate hamlet ambiance, and enduring sense of privacy — the villa enjoys a rare combination of tranquility and proximity to Como’s historic center and Bellagio’s storied charm. The eastern shore’s sunlit orientation and unspoiled vistas have long made it one of the most desirable stretches of Lake Como, with prime waterfront properties holding their value in a market driven by global demand for discreet luxury retreats.
Designed as a personal commission by the now-former owners, the brief to the architects was clear: create a villa that balanced beauty with function — a contemporary home built for both privacy and year-round living. The main villa spans approximately 260 sqm (2,800 sq ft) arranged over two floors, with three bedrooms and light-filled interiors that balance contemporary elegance with understated detail. The restored lemon house serves as a guest annex, bringing the total to six bedrooms across the estate. An elevator discreetly links all three levels, connecting the living areas with the underground private dock.
With its main entrance from the lake and only a discreet hillside path connecting to the road above, Villa Matilda feels every bit the secluded lakeside retreat it was designed to be. Outside, a heated infinity pool blurs into the lake’s horizon, set within a contemporary garden layered with classical elements — statues, clipped box hedges, and a restored lemon house converted into a guest annex.
Villa Matilda is offered fully furnished and complete with a customized Riva Aquariva Super — a collector’s speedboat crafted by Italy’s legendary Riva shipyard. The Aquariva Super remains a symbol of la Dolce Vita, once favored by icons like Sophia Loren and Alain Delon on the lakes and rivieras of Italy.
Villa Matilda stands among the rare few Lake Como properties that combine direct water access, privacy, and architectural pedigree — a turnkey estate that captures the understated luxury of the Italian Dolce Vita.
Price is disclosed upon application with the listing agency.
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