Villa Nascosta

Villa Nascosta in the hills above Lake Como

Villa Nascosta is a private villa in the hills above Lake Como in Lombardy, a recent, meticulously made property rather than a historic estate. The architect Arturo Montanelli designed it to blend with its surroundings, combining modern design with the natural setting. Open-plan interiors with floor-to-ceiling windows flow directly onto expansive terraces and gardens, so the lake and mountains frame the rooms. Paintings and sculptures by Velasco Vitali run through the house, exploring themes of human connection and contemporary culture. The hillside position gives panoramic lake and mountain views while keeping the villa secluded.

Weddings here are small and private. The villa is booked on an exclusive-use basis, so the entire villa, gardens, spa and pool are reserved for the wedding party, and only a select number of weddings are held each year. It suits milestone celebrations and dinners with loved ones rather than large-scale events. The emphasis is on privacy, quiet sophistication and a slow pace, with life slowing down among the lake and hills. Guests attending a larger celebration elsewhere on the lake can also use the villa as a hidden place to stay, away from the busier areas. The villa is available for private hire throughout the year.