Stresa, Lake Maggiore, Italy Lakefront Villa for rent. This spectacular lake-front property is located in Stresa, Lake Maggiore, just 45 minutes away from Malpensa Airport, in the opposite direction of Milan. This large, four floor, 8 bedroom villa was built in 1903 by the Ricordi Family. Originally named Villa Glicine, it is now known by the locals as Villa Ricordi. Ideal also for small group meetings and family reunions. - The piano terra, ground floor, has a garage with covered parking for three cars, storage space and a cantina. - The first floor, has a fully-equipped eat-in kitchen, living room with fireplace and piano, an organ, an antique billiard room with a sound system, television room and powder room. There is also a large terrace with a spectacular view that has a stone table that seats 12, which we use for our main meals. - The second floor, has two master bedrooms with baths that have beautiful lake views, a childrens bedroom with bunk beds and a single bed, two bedrooms with queen-sized beds and a shared bath, and a small bedroom with twin beds. There is also a laundry room. - The third floor is more sporty, as it was formerly the servants quarters, with two bedrooms, one with a queen-sized bed, one with a double bed, and two shared bathrooms. The house has a large water front walled-in garden that contains many exotic trees and flowering plants and both shaded and sunny lawn areas. Stairs lead down to swimming, fishing and sunning area by the lake. The most valued feature of this property is the fabulous view of the three islands (Isole Borromeo) and surrounding mountains. The foothills of the Alps with the high peaks in the background complete the breathtaking vista that is gorgeous by day and also very romantic at sunset and during the night.