Exclusively listed with our agency - In the historic and renowned village of Brunate, on Lake Como, in a location of complete tranquillity and surrounded by greenery, BHHS Palazzo Estate is pleased to offer a distinctive, prestigious villa from the early 1900s with a terraced garden. The panoramic view is open and relaxing, extending over the province of Como, Lake Montorfano, and the area of Brianza up to Milan with its well-recognizable skyscrapers. The property, built at the beginning of the last century, disposes of a 335m2 villa on two floors, a private garden of approx. 2350m2, a garage and a warehouse. The villa ground floor is accessed from the entrance, which opens onto a characteristic glazed veranda with a lovely view which allows light to enter. Continuing, we find a living room with a historic fireplace, a kitchen, and a dining room, with a stove. This is suitable for hosting numerous guests. Additionally, there are a cellar, a bathroom, and a boiler room.On the first floor, reachable via a peculiar wooden staircase, we find 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with windows, 2 hallways, and 1 laundry room. The view from this level is magnificent over Lake Montorfano and Milan. On the mezzanine floor, there is a study, with direct access to the turret on the top floor. The garage and a well-kept garden, surrounding the property, complete the property.The finishes of the villa; the typical elements such as the fireplace, the stove, and the wooden furniture; and the materials used, such as parquet, make the villa extremely welcoming, with the characteristics of a real mountain property. This is despite being just a few minutes away from Como. The property is located at almost 1000 meters above sea level. It is the ideal location for those wishing to enjoy absolute peace and quiet, surrounded by greenery, and enjoy a splendid open view, between the city and the plain. A truly idyllic retreat just a few minutes from Brunate village centre and a dozen from Como and the lake.As public transportation, Brunate disposes of an excellent public transport system with buses and the famous funicular. This connects the quiet village with Como and its lakefront in less than 10 minutes. It also connects it with restaurants, shops and the services of the Viale Geno area. From here, you can also easily reach the Trenord Como – Milano Cadorna station and the boat dock on the lakefront, which connect Como to the main towns of the first part of Lake Como. On one side, Cernobbio, Moltrasio, Carate Urio and Argegno; on the other, Blevio, Torno, Faggeto Lario, up to Bellagio.From the property, you can reach the centre of Brunate in 10 minutes on foot. This is with all the related services, the well-known "Faro di Volta" Volta lighthouse, as well as numerous huts and paths for hiking enthusiasts. Finally, the historic centre of Como can be reached by car in less than 15 minutes, as well as the lakefront. 30 minutes for the highway.