Villa Luna
Property # 8438

Location: on the eastern shore of Lago di Como, on the edge of the village Pognana Lario, 12 km from Como.

Villa Luna is a free-standing villa from the turn of the last century. It is situated along with several other house in Pognana Lario, above the lake. Pognana is a small village and the pretty house with its around 1000 m2 garden offers a great deal of privacy and quiet. To reach Villa Luna, you will need to park your car on the road above and walk down an approx. 200 m path with flights of steps. The lake is then a further 100 m down the path. (The steps are quite steep and of cobbled stone, therefore not suitable for elderly guests). Once at the shore you will find a small, romantic harbor and langing stage for ferries.

A gate with two lion-crowned pillars invites one into the property. At the edge of the property, a small stream burbles down to the lake. The villa has three floors. A plaque shows that the house was built in 1909. It has been plastered in pale pink with red shutters. A pink oleander grows at the entrance to the house.
The furnishings in this art nouveau house are comfortable and simple. There are several pieces of antique furniture but don’t expect luxury - that is provided by the wonderful view of the lake and the peaceful location. The sitting room walls are painted white and the floor is antique: red, gray and white hexagonal tiles, typical for the area. On the upper floor, well-polished wooden floors gleam. The dining room with its long wooden table in front of the open fireplace is particularly cozy. There are original lamps from the 1920s and typical antique wardrobes in several of the bedrooms. The bedrooms look towards the lake and have magnificent views of the same. Some rooms have a balcony.

Villa Luna is a cozy house with a nostalgic, romantic atmosphere. It is a place where time has stood still and where one is reminded of one’s childhood... The house is built on a rock and there is a typical small grotto in which wine and cheese used to be kept fresh.
There is also a pretty garden with seats where the guests can enjoy outdoor meals under a pergola, a sunny patio, a vegetable garden with lettuce, tomatoes and parsley. The garden has a palm, a fig tree, rose beds, bay bushes, rosemary and neat lawns. The fairy-tale view of the lake is particularly magical. Villa Luna has a great deal of charm but enjoys guests who appreciate the special flair of this house: the atmosphere reminds one of days long gone - as everything was so much simple and more poetic ...

Ground floor:
1 living room, 1 dining area, 1 kitchen, 1 bathroom (shower) on mezzanine.

1. floor:
2 double rooms, 1 bathroom (shower) on mezzanine.

2. floor:
1 double room.
(On this floor one extra double room is available at an extra charge).

Ocean View
Garden View
Deck or Patio
Dishwasher
Washer/Dryer
CD Player
Stereo
Fax
BBQ
Ceiling Fans
Golf
TV (regional channels)
Telephone
Sunny terrace with view of lake
Garden and little grotto
Reserved parking for 2 cars on the street above

Touring Ideas:
Restaurant, bar, grocery 400 m
Como 12 km
Bellaggio 18 km
Milan 52 km

Airports approx. distance/time:
Switzerland/Lugano Agno 50 km/1 hr
Milano Malpensa 75 km/1 hr 10 min
Milano Linate 80 km/1 hr 10 min
Milano Orio al Serio 130 km/2 hrs

Sports:
Sailing, waterskiing, windsurfing, trekking trails nearby
Tennis court, open-air swimming pool, boat rental 1 km
Golf club Villa d'Este 33 km