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Charming Boutique Villa Between Milan and Lake Como, golf and gourmet

Charming Boutique Villa Between Milan and Lake Como, golf and gourmet

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View of the pool, outdoor dining portico, garden and terrace from bedroom 1
View of the side of the house with the portico, ideal for outdoor dining
Taking a stroll in the large park with its huge old trees
swimming pool: 20mt x 8mt
View of the house from the rear park

Overview of Charming Boutique Villa Between Milan and Lake Como, golf and gourmet

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 11500 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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Barzanò (LC), Lombardia
  • Popular LocationAutodromo Nazionale Monza22 min drive
  • Popular LocationMonza Circuit23 min drive
  • Popular LocationLeolandia34 min drive
  • AirportMilan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)65 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Charming Boutique Villa Between Milan and Lake Como, golf and gourmet

Numero CIR 097006-CNI-00001
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We would like our guests to know that we have taken all the necessary steps to be a safe and clean environment. We are following the guidelines provided by the WHO and CDC, along with our own Regional Regulations issued by Regione Lombardia.
We want our structure to be accessible but make sure it stays clean. It’s a collective effort in which every one of us is involved, from our staff to our guests.
In case anyone would like further information on the matter, we redirect you to the World Health Organisation website and the Regione Lombardia general business regulations.
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Immersed in 5 hectares of rolling green lawn and trees, the Villa has 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms (including 2 half bathrooms). Recent renovations have brought the parquet and marble floors to their original 19th c. lustre, and at the same time have added important creature comforts such as a new gourmet kitchen, air-conditioning, marble bathrooms and high-speed internet. Importantly, the owners are available to help you plan your northern Italian visit with bespoke itinerary suggestions and reservations help. Stays of 6 days or more include a mid-week cleaning service.

The large, comfortable Villa, spread over two floors and 500 square metres, is appointed with tasteful furnishings, comfortable beds and pillows and beautiful detailing throughout. The Villa makes up the lion's share of the building; 2 smaller flats used by family and the caretaker have separate entrances.

An adjacent lodge, private to our Villa guests, has ping-pong and foosball tables, in addition to croquet, badminton and bocce sets to play on the adjoining lawn. The property is located on a hill overlooking the surrounding towns and countryside. The locality is called “Poggio Verde” which means Green Hill.

Our recently refurbished swimming pool is a pure pleasure for lap swimmers and children. Shared with family members, it measures an ample 20 meters by 8 meters.

This lovely Italian country villa is ideally located for visitors wishing to explore northern Italy, from Milan just 50 minutes to the south to Bellagio & Lake Como in the foothills of the Alps just minutes to the north.

Outstanding northern Italian dining and things to see and do - culture and recreational - surround our home. At Poggio Verde we take special care of our guests, booking them into our favorite nearby trattorias, farm-to-tables, or Michelin restaurants, suggesting itineraries and facilitating their stay however we can, both before in the planning stages of their visit, as well as during their stay. We are well connected to surrounding service providers and we can arrange extras such as chef services, cooking lessons, a driver and extra cleaning at guests’ request. Please see further details on ilpoggioverde com.

(There is the possibility of 6 additional bedrooms, in an adjacent part of the building; these are not available during the summer months; see the Poggiò Verde Residenza on HomeAway.)

Our goal as your hosts is to make your stay at Poggio Verde as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. We know the area very well and are happy to put this knowledge at your disposal. We are standing by to assist you, even before you come, so that your stay fully lives up to your expectations.

Property manager

Gretchen Romig Crosti

Languages

English, French, Italian
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
Absolutely no gatherings allowed.

Pets

Pets allowed
Small dogs allowed. Please send detailed req

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A €500 cleaning fee will be charged for smoke use
No smoking.
The swimming pool is being shared by several other families.
Dogs must be pre-approved and may not enter the pool area

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Absolutely no gatherings allowed.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 097006-CNI-00001

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Barzano

Located in Barzano, this villa is in a rural area. Villa Sommi Picenardi and Villa Cassoli Pellegrini are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Parco Brughiera Briantea and Oasi LIPU. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Autodromo Nazionale Monza or Monza Circuit. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Barzanò (LC), Lombardia

What's nearby

  • Autodromo Nazionale Monza - 22 min drive
  • Monza Circuit - 23 min drive
  • Piazza Cavour - 29 min drive
  • Como Cathedral - 29 min drive
  • Leolandia - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Besana Station - 8 min drive
  • Oggiono Station - 12 min drive
  • Linate Airport (LIN) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pasticceria Fumagalli - 20 min walk
  • Stramania - 19 min walk
  • Caffè Mattà - 6 min drive
  • Villa Patrizia - 6 min drive
  • Il Mastroianni - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Boutique Villa Between Milan and Lake Como, golf and gourmet have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Charming Boutique Villa Between Milan and Lake Como, golf and gourmet pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Boutique Villa Between Milan and Lake Como, golf and gourmet?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Boutique Villa Between Milan and Lake Como, golf and gourmet?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Boutique Villa Between Milan and Lake Como, golf and gourmet located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Sasso del Guidino Natural Monument, Villa Sommi Picenardi, and Runch di Ronchi Lorenzo Farm. Lago di Annone and Sartirana Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical setting, all wishes catered for
Cannot recommend the property highly enough. Stunning villa in a magical setting. We had an long list of wishes and every single one was catered for: * Screen and projector to watch sports * Private chef for 12 people * Trip to Bellaggio with a minibus The kitchen/portico area are amazing social places. We could have easily spent another 10 days at the property :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rami G.

a truly fantastic stay
Words cannot describe what a beautiful, unique, historic, charming place this is. We were two families with children ranging in age from 4 to 14, and each and everyone of us had a lovely time both a the villa and also in the activities around. Gretchen was very helpful providing us with some excellent recommendations in the vicinity.

10/10 Excellent

Cedric K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing time in lovely setting
Most enjoyable stay in exquisite environment
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property
We had a lovely stay at this beautiful home. The house is very spacious and grand, dating back to the 1400s. The property is gorgeous, including a great swimming pool and game room for the kids (ping ping, foosball and bocce). The host was extremely responsive and helpful both before and during our stay. She even arranged a private chef dinner for us one night, which was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gins V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
From the time we arrived until we reluctantly left, it was spectacular. Gretchen is a superb host who had an answer or suggestion for all our inquiries. From day trips, booked events, restaurants, and wine shops, everything was the best. The home is elegant with every amenity you would need. The property is well maintained - wonderful scents from the garden enticed us outside. The lap pool is spotless and was used daily. Chef Maria was the icing on the cake. Our last meal was fantastic. Maria is warm, the consummate professional, and the evidence is in her excellent food. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gretchen Romig Crosti

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I grew up in Kansas and met Luigi when the bank I worked for transferred me to Milan. The home has been in Luigi's family for generations. We used it a lot when our children were young but now that they are living abroad we are pleased that others might share and enjoy this beautiful place.
I love to cook and both Luigi and I enjoy sharing meals with friends, so when we decided to refurbish the kitchen, we joined 3 smaller spaces into one large gourmet kitchen and informal dining space, with plenty of space for sous-chefs and conversation groups, and all the utensils needed to facilitate a great meal.
Over the years the house has been used for innumerable family gatherings, musical evenings, holiday parties, charity tea parties and family weddings. We love having the opportunity to share the beauty of Poggio Verde with our three children, all of our extended families and with friends.

Why they chose this property

With a deed dated November 1897, our great uncle Carlo Bondonio became the owner of Poggio Verde 'Green Hill', an 8-hectare property consisting of a farmhouse, a house with a barn, and a country house. The date of construction of the country house is uncertain but parts of the old farmhouse likely date from the 1500s.
Photos from the early 1900s show that Poggio Verde was similar to its current appearance, but surrounded by oak forests and with a few cultivated fields.
At the beginning of 1900, uncle Carlo built two farmsteads for dairy cows and pigs. Milk and butter were produced under the Bondonio brand as well as silk cocoons and wine.
Uncle Carlo also installed two cannons. They fired when there was risk of hail and neighboring counties replied with the sound of bells. Any narrow escape was celebrated with copious libations.
When uncle Carlo died in 1936 his daughter Fanny inherited Poggio Verde. She used to spend summers here where her husband, Gabriele Santini, director of the Opera of Rome, prepared his concerts playing the 1905 Schiedmeier piano still in our living room. Many artists visited Poggio Verde, including Arturo Toscanini.
But with the outbreak of the war, Fanny took the decision to sell. Poggio Verde was then purchased in 1941 by her cousin and our grandfather Luigi, who had spent wonderful periods of his childhood in Poggio Verde.
When the World War II bombing began, the family moved to Poggio Verde. Here domestic life was quiet; farmers cultivated the land, kept cows, chickens, turkeys, geese, silkworms and made wine in the Tinera.
With the end of the war began the great transformation of Poggio Verde. A garden, a stone porch and an Italian garden were built. In the porch, grandfather Luigi, a passionate Latin scholar, had two stone plaques placed with quotes from Horace’s Satires. Like Horace, grandfather Luigi saw in Poggio Verde the fulfillment of his dreams and the hope of a peaceful old age among his affectionate family, friends and books.

What makes this property unique

Less than an hour from Milan yet immersed on a quiet green hill, this 18th c. villa gives visitors the pleasure of enjoying all the riches of the northern Italian countryside and cuisine, including a Michelin starred restaurant and several micro farm producers in the neighbourhood, with a kitchen that just invites experimentation and a stunning outdoor dining space, while at the same time giving easy access to the myriad of cultural riches of Milan and the cities of Bergamo, Lecco and Como, just to name a few. Biking along the Adda river in a charming state park is just 30 minutes away, the same distance as one of Italy's top golf courses where the Italian Open will be held in 2015. Mountain climbers need drive only 40 minutes to reach the Italian Alps, and a luxury Spa treatment is merely 10 minutes away. Monza's royal treasure, including the iron crown with which Napoleone famously crowned himself, is right in our neighbourhood. And of course, you can simply stay home and enjoy our lovely park, challenge fellow travellers to croquet or badminton or enjoy a book in the cozy Roccolo surrounded by trees. Indoors there is an excellent grand piano that was played by Toscanini, a Bose large-screen home cinema and several quiet spots to take a book. The house features air conditioning, high-speed internet throughout and an elevator.

Languages:

English, French, Italian
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