House of Gucci

Villa Balbiano, located on Lake Como’s western shore, is a 16th-century masterpiece originally built by Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio and later expanded by Cardinal Angelo Maria Durini. It became a hub for grand festivals and boasts award-winning gardens, a private pier, boathouse, and swimming pools. The interiors feature antique furnishings and stunning 17th-century frescoes.

Recently renovated by Jacques Garcia, the villa accommodates up to 28 guests in 6 luxury suites and 8 additional bedrooms. Featured in the film “House of Gucci,” Villa Balbiano is one of Lake Como’s most glamorous estates.

GROUND FLOOR

The palatial interior contains 6460 sq. ft, over three floors recently fully renovated by the French decorator Jacques Garcia. The main entrance leads to the magnificent lobby decorated with original frescoes, surrounded by a dining room, a library, a winter garden and three salons. All these rooms have marble floors and original frescoes on the walls and ceilings. Adjacent are the services rooms: the kitchen and a covered terrace with working fireplace for outdoor dining.

SUITES
Suite 1: Double bedroom, en suite marble bathroom with shower and bathtub, TV
Suite 2: Double bedroom, en suite marble bathroom with shower, Safe, TV
Suite 3: Double bedroom, en suite marble bathroom with shower and bathtub, TV
Suite 4: Double bedroom, en suite marble bathroom with shower and bathtub, TV
Suite 5: Double bedroom, en suite marble bathroom with shower, Lounge area, TV
Suite 6: Master double bedroom, en suite bathroom with shower and bathtub, Terrace

FIRST FLOOR

On the first floor, the lake view gallery leads to the studio, the master suite and the guest suite surrounds the Cathedral ceiling Central Salon.

SECOND FLOOR
A further marble staircase leads to the second-floor accommodations, comprising four luxurious bedrooms ensuite with their marble bathrooms, overlooking the Cathedral ceiling Central Salon. All the rooms are beautifully furnished with antiques. A boat can be rented and parked in the private dockyard to enjoy the charms of the lake.

MAIN PALACE
Completely renovated this part of the property sleeps up to 8 people in 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms:

Bedroom 1: Double bedroom, shared access to bathroom (shower) with bedroom 2, TV
Bedroom 2: Double bedroom, shared access to bathroom (shower) with bedroom 1, TV
Bedroom 3: Double bedroom, shared access to bathroom (shower) with bedroom 4, TV
Bedroom 4: Double bedroom, shared access to bathroom (shower) with bedroom 3, TV

VILLINO
This lovely independent house is located in the back part of the garden. It sleeps up to 8 people, in 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms:

Bedroom 1: Double bedroom, en suite bathroom with shower and bathtub
Bedroom 2: Double bedroom, en suite bathroom with shower and bathtub
Bedroom 3: Double bedroom, en suite bathroom with shower
Bedroom 4: Double bedroom, en suite bathroom with shower
Please note that this house is simpler than the other accommodations.