Lakefront Riva, Bellagio
Near Bellagio, Via Paolo Carcano, Lake Como, Italy
Why We Selected It
Bellagio itself rarely offers anything at this level under a million, and almost nothing sits this close to the water with parking. What convinced us is how little this apartment asks of an owner: the building was modernised without losing its character, the systems are new, running costs and maintenance are genuinely low, and there is nothing to do before the first summer. Small, well-built, on the water, walkable to one of the most recognised villages on the lake — that combination is what holds value here.
The Home
Lakefront apartment, freehold · Fully renovated, built 2020
A 60 m² apartment directly on the water a short lakeside walk from Bellagio, rebuilt in 2020 with handmade parquet and stone, and balconies off every room where the lake almost enters the house.
- About 60 m² on a single floor, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, in a building rebuilt in 2020.
- Balconies from every room, facing the water — the sound of the lake is part of daily life here.
- Handmade artisan parquet and natural stone throughout; contemporary finishes with warmth rather than gloss.
- Exposed timber beams in the upper living space, reached by a sculpted wooden stair.
- Compact modern kitchen with patterned tile, integrated appliances and a dining area opening to the balcony.
- Shared lakeside terrace and garden on the water's edge, with tables, loungers and direct lake frontage.
- Dedicated parking, vehicle and pedestrian access, wi-fi; energy class D.
Life Here
Bellagio
The historic centre — stepped lanes, small shops, long-standing restaurants — is a short walk along the shore or a few minutes by car.
On the water
Directly lakefront, with the ferry service to the opposite shore nearby; it carries cars as well as passengers.
Outdoors
Lake sports from the doorstep, and hiking in the green mountains immediately behind the village.
Rhythm
Bellagio is busy in high season and quiet the rest of the year — a place that works as both a summer base and a winter retreat.
Our Perspective
Why it works
A finished, low-maintenance apartment on the water in the best-known address on Lake Como, at an entry price that is unusual for this location.
Ownership case
Bellagio has one of the strongest and longest rental seasons on the lake, and a two-bedroom lakefront apartment with parking is the format that lets most reliably. Annual running costs are low, which matters more than headline yield on a property of this size.
What makes it special
Directly lakefront and rebuilt in 2020, with balconies off every room, handmade parquet and a shared terrace on the water's edge — and dedicated parking, which is rare at this spot on the lake.
Best suited for
A buyer who wants a Bellagio address on the water, ready to use, without the cost or upkeep of a villa.
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