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Situated in arguably the best position on the fabled and romantic emerald Lake Como, Spooneri Lucertola is an elegant and comfortable home, characterful and a fabulous holiday destination.

Situated in arguably the best spot on the fabled and romantic emerald Lake Como, Spooneri Lucertola is an elegant home steeped in history. Built in 1898 by an English family, when the only access to this rocky and wooded promentory on the lake was by boat, Spooneri Lucertola looks across to the famous Villa Balbianello and enjoys some of the clearest and cleanest water in the lake. Nothing much has changed here since the days of Verdi, Bellini, Shelley and Wordsworth when Lake Como gave so much inspiration to many musicians, poets and artists.

Completely private, Spooneri Lucertola is reached from the road down a path of 184 steps with grottoes along the way! Iron studded wooden doors open into a very fine entrance hall leading to the elegant drawing room. A large fireplace, antique furniture and lots of books combine to make this is very comfortable and homely room. From here one can enjoy al fresco dining on the large covered terrace and stunning views across the lake. A spacious dining room with ample seating also enjoys a terrace and views down the lake.

Upstairs, bedrooms and bathrooms are on two floors, with each room benefiting from spectacular views and lots of cupboard space. The upstairs study is ideal for anyone wishing to read or work and the top floor is great fun for teenagers - bright colours in the bedrooms and a large bathroom with ochre washed walls and antique floor tiles.

Outside, there is a small lawn for sunbathing and steps lead down to swimming off the rocks in front of the house. There is also a boat harbour and a path leads round to a small pebble beach. In the other direction, the private cliff walk leads past a Madonna to a delightful grassed area where one can enjoy a cool sundowner!

With a resident couple (in the attached apartment) to provide all meals, the use of a rowing boat and laser in the harbour, waterskiing, walking, golf and all the delightful villas and gardens to visit around Lake Como, there is plenty to do from Lucertola. Alternatively, many guests stay put to relish the experience itself and the magical nostalgia and beauty of the lake.