Villa Peduzzi

“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you, because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely place. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it” said the quintessential children’s author Roald Dahl. At this under the radar retreat magic awaits.

Name: Villa Peduzzi

Location: Pigra in Aregegno, Italy

Address: Via Alla Villa, 6, 22020 Pigra CO, Italy

Accommodates: The villa has a total of 9-bedrooms but only offers out 8-bedrooms as one of them belongs to the owners. It can officially accommodate up to 14 persons max. If there are 1 or 2 additional guests they can look into it.

Type: Private Villa

Minimum stay: A week in high season and 3 days in low season

Best for: Families, groups of friends, small (very small) weddings

Kids activities: Tree house with a slide and a mini passage way as well as a vintage bus sitting underneath it plus LOTS of space for them to run around in the gated villa

In the region of Como lies the small commune of Pigra, where a little-known private luxury designer villa sits meters high above the lake commanding the most extraordinary of views. It is unlike any other property. The feeling is surreal, that you can wake up to this completely uninterrupted view of the mountains right in front of you is enough to make you wonder what if heaven looked like this?

Some background

Enter Villa Peduzzi, a 9-bedroom private villa which can accommodate up to 14 guests. The name ‘Peduzzi’ was taken from Rocco Peduzzi who was a recognized Italian engineer from Milan. Mr. Peduzzi was in the midst of searching for his family holiday home and it wasn’t until he discovered a three-acre plot of land many meters above Aregegno that he decided to purchase it. Many decades later and with the remnants of the war, the Peduzzi family found themselves unable to maintain the villa’s upkeep and were finally forced to abandon it altogether. The villa became derelict, forlorn yet with many of the Peduzzi’s family belongings still intact. Up until a hundred years later this historic gem became one of the last unrestored Art Nouveau villas that was finally purchased in 2016. Its current owners intended to bring the villa back to life ensuring the spirit of Peduzzi and his legacy by preserving some of the internal design during the restoration. Today, Villa Peduzzi can be rented out for those looking to hire out a private holiday home or celebration.

We were welcomed with a generous spread of canapes by the villa’s chef

One of the incredible views from one of the 9 bedrooms

How to get there

The easiest way to reach Villa Peduzzi is by landing at Milan’s Malpensa Airport. From there the villa’s chauffer service can pick you up and take you directly to the villa’s front door. For first timers, it is well worth the one-hour drive as you’ll bear witness to the narrow and winding paths that lead up to the villa – you might even meet some friendly goats along the way. Once you’ve arrived there really isn’t any need to take the car elsewhere as the villa provides everything you’ll need for the duration of your stay. The greatest advantage is that the villa is secluded, it becomes your private sanctuary, completely undisturbed. The good news is there is a fairly easy way to reach the main street with the funicular that is a five-minute walk door to door, taking you straight to Aregegno within four minutes as opposed to a forty-minute drive from Pigra. There’s also the villa’s private yacht charter which is moored at Aregegno and within a five minute walk of the funicular’s exit. This is another convenient and wonderful option to get from here to there in a matter of minutes whilst enjoying all that Lake Como has to offer. Forget about taking a taxi, the yacht will do.

Every corner at Villa Peduzzi is eye-watering

Design is a strong aspect at Villa Peduzzi, every room carefully thought out and put together. We had so much bathroom-envy.

One of the bedrooms - all of the bedrooms at Villa Peduzzi boast similar style and design

The family lounge located on the top floor - a casual setting for board games, movie nights and bbq’s

The outdoor balcony - it’s a wraparound terrace with commanding views of the mountains and the ideal place for breakfast when the weather is good.

The Activities

Of course, for those looking to gain a more interactive stay, Villa Peduzzi will do their utmost to deliver. A few examples might be a glacier tour by private helicopter, a private concert held in the villa to things like shopping with a personal shopper in Paris and Milan via private jet. Otherwise with its own on-site gym located on the ground floor, the villa can even arrange for private yoga sessions or therapeutic ones too. Better yet, get active using the gym’s high-tech facilities with private showers, sauna and soul-captivating views to match – going to the gym never felt so refreshing. Take advantage of the 22-meter heated infinity pool offering 180-degree panoramic views of the lake and when you’re done with that relax or consider a nap in the pool-house packed with a fireplace, kitchen and island bar. Other entertainment within the Peduzzi Villa is its media room located on the top floor. This is a wonderfully spacious area for entertaining with outdoor seating (bar-style) facing the mountains, and a fully stocked area for drinks. Inside, a grand TV offering all the channels you might need – yes there’s Netflix too – and of course a cosy fireplace. On the other side an indiscreet table that turns into a pool table and beside it lies another ensuite bedroom for guests. For those traveling with children you’ll be pleased to know that there is a charming treehouse coupled with a playground just outside of the villa. There is even a trampoline and a red vintage fire truck tucked beneath the tree house to ignite your children’s imagination.

The main pool area with the pool house overlooking the mountains

The little tree house located at the front of the villa

The Design

A thing to note about Villa Peduzzi is its strong interior design elements that consequently go hand in hand with the mountainous views. Taking a minimal and relaxed approach whilst paying attention to every little detail gives this villa its character. There’s almost a balance between the villa’s interior design and the views of the lake it directly faces. As the villa best describes “The design and construction of Villa Peduzzi exhibits a number of fascinating features: an original orangerie, which would appear to many as a glazed conservatory; the main entrance hall with its classic mosaic bearing the original owner’s name and year; a graceful arrangement allowing shutters to slide sideways into wall recesses rather than opening outward; and numerous balconies adorned with non-structural cement carvings that lend an ornate quality to the villa’s magnificent façade.” There are in total nine bedrooms which have been designed uniformly and anyone who appreciates aesthetics will genuinely appreciate every bit of the villa’s interior.

The great thing about Villa Peduzzi is the private hire aspect, with it comes freedom and an on-site chef ready to cook up an Italian storm.

Conclusion

This is a place you’ll just have to come and see for yourself and don’t let its location deter you just because you aren’t beside the lake. With the direct advantage of the funicular and private yacht, the lake is within a few minutes reach. Whether summertime or wintertime the villa is an ideal place for any season . The villa’s surroundings provide ample space for a leisurely stroll amidst the lush flora and fauna whilst also providing a magical area for children to roam free and explore what the tree house has to offer. Villa Peduzzi is a truly magical place to appreciate and treasure.

If you’re interested to know more please get in touch as I am in direct contact with the agent.

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