After closing for renovations, the Villa Ponti Bellavista is opening its books. The holiday home on Lake Como was built in 1966 by architect Gio Ponti and is embedded into a hillside overlooking the water. With a circular living room enveloped with windows, the dwelling was designed to immerse guests in views of the dramatic scenery. Its interior maintain many of its original features and offers six bedrooms and five bathrooms, most of which still have their 1960s tiles. Situated on three acres, the property includes an infinity edge pool, sauna, hot tub, bocce court and lakeside terrace, all secluded by a forest of pine trees.

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