SUMMARY:
Villa Serendipità is a Belle Epoque villa, protected as a historical monument, located in the most exclusive area of Lake Garda. Situated on its own granite foundation, the property enjoys panoramic views of Lake Garda, the mountains and Gardone Riviera. Restaurants and local shops are within a 5-minute walk. The 150 sqm villa, 40 sqm detached cottage and 1,500 sqm garden provide peaceful, luxurious accommodation for up to eight guests. The fully equipped study is perfect for a workation.
THE SPACE:
The first floor of the villa consists of a living and dining room with lake views, a newly renovated modern kitchen and a guest bathroom. The second floor has three well-furnished bedrooms, also with spectacular lake views. Two bedrooms have queensize beds (1.6 x 2m) and one has a double bed (1.4 x 2m). All bedrooms have air conditioning. Two full bathrooms are on the second floor, the small bathroom with shower is newly renovated.
The separate air-conditioned cottage in the garden offers on the first floor a double bedroom suite with separate living room and full bathroom. The ground floor, also air-conditioned, offers a large and fully equipped study with kitchen pantry, bathroom, desk, internet, printer and monitor as well as fitness equipment (stepper).
The garden offers a 180° view of the lake and Gardone Riviera. Cypress, palm, olive, cedar and other trees provide shade. The terrace with an exquisite Italian marble table seats 8 and offers morning sun and afternoon shade. The wicker garden furniture and lounge chairs provide comfortable seating to enjoy the panoramic lake views and the delightful scent of flowers. The highlight of the garden is the lakeside end of the garden where you can enjoy the sunset and cocktails with friends and family. In the garden you will find a newly created garden shower.
The villa is newly renovated and furnished. Careful treatment of the listed villa is our top priority and so our renovations have preserved the historic character of the villa. We consider it a special family home and welcome guests who appreciate its unique charm.
The nearby lake and mountains offer many opportunities for outdoor activities such as swimming, walking, hiking, boating, kite and wind surfing, and mountain biking. Villa Serendipità does not have a pool, but a public beach is a 10 minute walk (800m) away. A private beach club with an entrance fee is 1.3 km away. We provide portable loungers and beach chairs for the beach. The villa is a 3-minute walk from the Vittoriale Degli Italiani and a 10-minute walk from the Botanical Gardens.
In 2023, the Gardone Riviera restaurant Lido 84 was ranked as the 7th best restaurant in the WORLD (No. 1 in Italy)! (theworlds50best).
In detail, the villa offers
OUTDOORS:
- Breathtaking views over the lake and the village of Gardone;
- Beautiful and well-kept garden with sunbeds;
- Luxuriously furnished terrace with marble table and chairs for 8 people.
BEDROOMS:
- 4 bedrooms with beds for 7 people, all bedrooms are air-conditioned;
- Bedroom 1: Double bedroom on the 2nd floor of the villa with 1.6 x 2m double bed, lake view;
- Bedroom 2: Double bedroom on the 2nd floor of the villa with 1.6 x 2m double bed, lake view;
- Bedroom 3: Room on the 2nd floor of the villa with 1.4 x 2m double bed;
- Bedroom 4: Double room in the cottage with 1.6 x 2m double bed, view of garden and lake.
BATHROOMS AND TOILETS:
- Bathroom 1, 2nd floor of villa, serves bedrooms 1 to 3 and has bath, sink, bidet and toilet;
- Bathroom 2, 2nd floor of the villa, newly renovated, serves bedrooms 1 to 3 and has shower and toilet;
- Guest cloakroom on the ground floor with toilet and washbasin;
- Bathroom 3, in the cottage, serving bedroom 4, with shower, toilet and bidet.
LIVING ROOM/KITCHEN:
- Completely renovated kitchen with dishwasher, gas stove, electric oven, refrigerator with freezer, coffee maker and kettle; equipped with dishes, glasses, cutlery and pots;
- Dining room for 8 people;
- Living room has a large modern 3 seater sofa, a 2 seater Chester sofa and armchair, flat screen HD TV with internet and satellite connection (including Netflix), network stereo with internet connection and large speakers;
- Separate cottage in the garden with additional bedroom, bathroom and living room; living room with additional seating and flat screen TV with DVD player and stereo system.
HOLIDAY OFFICE:
- Kitchen Pantry
- Bathroom;
- 2 desks;
- Internet;
- External monitors;
- Printer;
- Fitness Stepper.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
- WLAN (villa, cottage and parts of the garden);
- Parking for up to 4 cars;
- Washing machine in the basement;
- Starter set of cleaning supplies (garbage bags, dishwasher detergent, washing powder, sponges, dishcloths);
- High quality hotel linens for all beds and high quality towels;
- Additional cleaning and linen change upon request.
GUEST ACCESS:
Parking for several cars is available on the property. Guests have full use of the villa, cottage and gardens.
Our English speaking house manager will be there to welcome you. Upon your arrival and throughout your stay, we will be available to answer any questions you may have.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
Gardone Riviera was the playground of the rich and powerful in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was also the home of poet and playwright Gabriele d'Annunzio, whose Il Vittoriale estate attracts visitors from all over the world. Gardone is known for its unusually mild microclimate, beautiful gardens, quaint winding streets and houses, and top restaurants. It is a popular year-round vacation destination. For the fourth consecutive year, Gardone Riviera has been awarded the Blue Flag by FEE, the European Foundation for the Environment. Since 2010, Gardone Riviera can boast this visible symbol for its water quality, its respect for nature and its commitment to environmental protection.
GETTING AROUND:
Desenzano train station: 25 km (with bus connection to Gardone)
Verona airport: 60 km
Bergamo airport (Ryanair, bmi, LH): 90 km
Airport Malpensa (Milan): 170 km
Airport Linate (Milan): 125 km
Highway A4, exit Desenzano del Garda: 25 km
Salo: 6 km, 15 minutes by car.
LEGAL NOTICES:
- Codice Struttura: T01587
- Codice Identificativo di Riferimento (CIR): 017074-CNI-00047
