Description
This is a fully staffed villa hosting up to 20 guests, in a private park on the banks of Lake Como with heated all season pool, gym, tennis court and staff accomodation. Built with grandeur in 1901 by an American Admiral, totally reconstructed in 2005 and sleekly refurbished in 2019. As the name suggests Villa Porta Felice is a place infused with happiness.
News 2024: outdoor swimming pool with sundeck, barbecue, and shaded dining area.
Today the villa is known as a gallery of design on the lake.
The interior designer’s creative style, which they term ‘evergreen’, features American and Italian works from 1950’s to 2000. Guests will be living with masterpieces from Lloyd wright, Philip Johnson and Van der Rohe. Furniture includes pieces by Cassina, Vitra and Moroso, many were made in Brianza the design district between Lake Como and Milan, which can be visited with the Design Experience. Artworks include significant sculptures by Bijan Bassirith, the most important Iranian artist and a leading light at the Venice Biennale.
The main house has 9 double bedrooms all flooded with sunlight, with two or three large windows overling the lake..and gardens ; All rooms are complemented by beautiful bathrooms in colors and a truly iconic style.
Rooms are set over four floors, all accessible with a private lift. A garden cottage with double bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette is now available. There is a staff cottage with three double rooms, hosting the resident staff, with space for guests ' staff.
Garden Floor : 100 sqm fully-equipped kitchen, large corridor to the pool with direct access to the garden, al-fresco breakfast terrace outside the kitchen, al-fresco dining under the pergola, 2 dining rooms, gym, indoor pool, changing room next to the fitness area equipped with hair dryer and towels, shower.
CIR 013252 - CIM 00056