There is a stunning 3 hectares of cypress trees, boxwood hedges, vines of wisteria and jasmine, flowering dogwoods, azaleas, plus tree peonies and roses. This fabulous estate has been extensively renovated and completed in 2008.īuilt at the end of the 19th century, the original owners were the Comasco industrialist family who created magnificent gardens around the property. The flamboyant entrepreneur is best known for Virgin Airlines and Virgin Records reputedly owns Villa La Cassinella sharing the “ Punta di Lavedo” peninsula with Villa Balbianello.
Reputedly owned by Richard Branson, but no-one is really sure! It is, however, no doubt owned by someone extremely wealthy! There are celebrities and there is Richard Branson.