One of the most iconic scenes in 007’s Casino Royale comes in the final moments of the film, when James Bond tracks Mr. White to the edge of Lake Como, where a turreted villa rises above the water like something between a castle and a stage set.

One of the largest properties in Menaggio, with 1,050 feet of private lake frontage, Villa Olivetta is a Victorian outlier among the Italianate and Liberty-style estates that define Lake Como, built in the late 19th century by London-born engineer Herman Mylius.

Lake Como has long ranked among the most prestigious real estate markets in the world, defined by its grand waterfront properties—yet there are few comparable to the scale of this restored 19th century silk mill in Brienno.

Between Como and Bellagio, opposite George Clooney’s Villa Oleandra, this secluded lakeside retreat captures the spirit of la Dolce Vita, sold complete with bespoke furnishings and customized Riva Aquariva Super.

This sleek villa designed by Milan architect Annalisa Mauri brings rare contemporary minimalism to the Como hills, where modern architecture is in short supply and international demand keeps rising.

One of the largest properties in Menaggio, with 1,050 feet of private lake frontage, Villa Olivetta is a Victorian outlier among the Italianate and Liberty-style estates that define Lake Como, built in the late 19th century by London-born engineer Herman Mylius.

The Italian villa is set in 2.5 acres of private parkland in an elevated position in Cernobbio, and offers spectacular lake views across to the city of Como.

One of the most prestigious properties on the market in Lake Como, the Art Nouveau-style villa is nestled in nearly 4 acres of manicured grounds on the western leg of Lake Como, almost directly across from Bellagio. 

Offering 180 degree views over Lake Como, the waterfront mansion boasts a coveted location near the towns of Cernobbio and Moltrasio, just 9km from the city of Como.

Villa Molli sleeps up to 12 guests in 6 bedrooms, set in the upper hillside of the village of Sala Comacina on the western shores of Lake Como.