Overview

A 3 year renovation, finished in 2009, has restored the full artful splendor of 1772 while adding modern conveniences such as air conditioning, elevator, a full gym, yoga studio, hi-speed internet access, and more.

One of the famous "Seven Sisters of Como", La Gallietta is filled with frescoes (such as the one displayed below by Andrea Appiani, Italy's most famous neo-classical artist) and is the subject of a novel written in 1856 by French author Nathalie Comtesse.

Few villas match Galliettas' opulence and perhaps none can offer the proximity to the center of Como. Whether basking in the luxury of this 19,000 sq. ft mansion, strolling to the medieval center of Como, or boating from the backyard on one of Europe's most beautiful lakes- your best ideals of vacation life in Italy are realized here.

Accommodations

Villa Gallietta

Villa Gallietta comfortably accommodates 14 guests with 7 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms, with additional accommodations for 7 in our luxury apartments.

First Floor (Ground)

• Grand foyer with a 30 ft. fresco ceiling and spiral marble staircase
• 1,000 sq. ft gym - yoga / dance / cardio / weight studio
• Large cantina / game room & wine cellar
• Video conference room

Second Floor

• Main formal sala - 700 sq. ft. with original fresco & mosaic floor
• Casual living room - original fresco & mosaic floor
• Formal dining room - renovated fresco & mosaic floor
• Casual dining room- original fresco
• Kitchen
• Guest bedroom and bath

Third Floor

• Master suite & bath (1100 sq. ft)
• Guest suite 1 & bath
• Guest suite 2 & bath
• Children's suite & bath (800 sq. ft)

4th Floor

• Guest suite 3 & bath

Garden

• Lakeside garden is approximately 70 yards long by 20 yards wide
• Swimming pool 15 yards by 5 yards
• Back gate opens onto the famous "Passeggiata Villa Olmo" on the water
• 5 steps descend from the backyard into the boathouse and the lake
• Entire garden is surrounded by stone walls and hedges, 10 ft. in height for optimal privacy

Rustic Apartment

On the same property, but with a private entrance and courtyard from a different street than the villa, the Rustic Apartment is available and can be part of Villa Gallietta.

• 140 sq. mts (1500 sq. feet)
• 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
• Full kitchen
• Full living room
• Complete renovation finished in 2008 with a rustic style including exposed roof timbers, stone work, and antique floors
• Fully air conditioned
• Hi-speed internet/Wi-Fi
• Washing machine
• 70 meters from lake's edge