Waterfront Villa with Private Dock on Lake Garda Hits the Market
Sirmione has always felt slightly apart — a slender peninsula reaching into Lake Garda, dotted with Roman ruins, cypress trees, and the occasional Belle Époque villa. Near its tip, this newly listed waterfront home — offered through Italy Sotheby’s International Realty (price upon application) — spans nearly two acres of private parkland, with a dock that extends into the stillest part of the lake.
Set behind gates, the property comprises a main villa, a lakeside annex with guest accommodation, a gatekeeper’s house, and a greenhouse, with a pool and tennis court tucked discreetly into the grounds. The house is defined by a wide loggia facing the water, its symmetrical lines softened by climbing greenery and mature trees. Inside, expansive reception rooms frame lake views and open onto terraces, while private quarters above are connected by an elevator. The lower level holds service rooms and cellars, echoing the old-world rhythm of Italian lake houses designed for long summers and visiting guests.
The estate feels entirely self-contained — every path and perspective eventually leading back to the water, the defining element of life here and the reason such properties have become so coveted.
The garden extends all the way to the lake, culminating in a wrought-iron cancello sul lago — the kind of ceremonial gate seen in the great villas of Como and Garda, opening directly onto the water. The dock beyond is held under long-term concession — a detail that quietly separates true lakefront properties from the rest, granting official authorization for private use of the shoreline.
The listing arrives as Lake Garda quietly outpaces other European second-home markets, buoyed by a shift in how the wealthy are choosing to live. Since Italy’s flat-tax regime was introduced in 2017, a growing number of international buyers have made the move permanent, drawn by both lifestyle and fiscal appeal. Milan, less than two hours away, has evolved into a discreet global hub for finance, fashion, and design — and Garda has naturally become its waterfront counterpart.
Unlike the theatrical drama of Como or the old-world grandeur of Maggiore, Garda’s appeal lies in its balance. The southern and southwestern shores — from Sirmione to Salò — offer privacy without isolation, heritage without pretense, and direct access to the lake that’s now nearly impossible to replicate. For buyers seeking both stability and escape, this stretch of water represents the new Italian ideal: lived-in, understated, and designed for longevity.
This villa, with its private dock and generous grounds, fits neatly into that current. It isn’t a showpiece but a place meant to be lived in — where mornings begin on the loggia, light moves slowly across the water, and the horizon feels close enough to touch.
All photos courtesy of the listing agency.
