Villa Bianca

A striking contemporary villa designed by American architect Richard Meier, set within Eden Reserve in the hills above Gardone Riviera. Sleeping up to 8 guests across four en-suite bedrooms, Villa Bianca combines panoramic Lake Garda views with a heated pool, sauna, spacious terraces and the clean white architecture for which Meier is known.

• Sleeps up to 8 guests
• Designed by architect Richard Meier
• Panoramic Lake Garda views
• Private heated swimming pool
• 4 double en-suite bedrooms
• 5 bathrooms
• Private sauna and wellness area
• Wine cellar
• Lift connecting all floors
• Underfloor cooling in the bedrooms
• Air conditioning in the main living area
• Underground garage for up to 4 cars
• Gardone Riviera lakefront around 20 minutes downhill on foot

Why we love this villa

Villa Bianca has a very different character from a typical Lake Garda villa. Richard Meier’s white geometric architecture, huge areas of glass and focus on natural light give the house a calm, contemporary feel, while the lake views keep it strongly connected to its setting.

• The architecture is a real part of the experience, with Richard Meier’s use of light, glass and clean white forms shaping the whole house
• All four bedrooms have their own private bathroom, which works well for couples or adult groups
• The living spaces and bedrooms make excellent use of the panoramic lake views
• The heated pool sits directly against the lake-facing terraces
• The sauna and wellness area
• The lift connects all floors, making the multi-level layout easier to manage
• Gardone Riviera remains close enough for restaurants and the lakefront

Perfect for

• Families or friends looking for a contemporary villa with panoramic lake views
• Four couples who value having an en-suite bathroom with every bedroom
• Groups who expect to spend plenty of time at the villa
• Guests looking for a heated pool and private sauna
• Multi-generation groups who appreciate a lift connecting the different levels
• Guests who want privacy without being completely isolated from Gardone Riviera

Feel free to share your dates, group make-up and priorities and we’ll confirm availability and advise on the best fit.

Overview

Villa Bianca sits within Eden Reserve, a private collection of architect-designed homes in the hills above Gardone Riviera.

The villa was designed by Richard Meier, whose architecture is known for its white surfaces, strong geometric forms and use of natural light. Here, large glass walls and terraces have been positioned around the hillside and panoramic view across Lake Garda.

The house is arranged over three levels. The main living level has a spacious sitting room with a Swedish-style fireplace, indoor dining area and open-plan kitchen. A separate service kitchen sits behind the main space and connects directly to the laundry room, which is useful for keeping the principal living areas uncluttered.

On the top floor are the master bedroom and two further double bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom and panoramic lake views. A bright study area also sits on this level.

The lower level contains the fourth double bedroom with private bathroom, together with the wine cellar, sauna and relaxation area. From here, doors open directly onto the pool terrace overlooking Lake Garda.

Outside, the heated swimming pool and architectural terraces make the most of the elevated position and uninterrupted views across the lake.

Location

Villa Bianca sits within Eden Reserve in the hills above Gardone Riviera, close to the Vittoriale degli Italiani.

Upper Gardone, with its restaurants and cafés, is approximately a 15-minute walk away.

The main lakefront area of Gardone Riviera is just over 1km from the villa and around 20 minutes downhill on foot, where you will find restaurants, cafés, small shops, the promenade and ferry connections.

The return walk is uphill, and the villa itself sits high above the lake. We therefore recommend having a vehicle both for everyday practicality and for exploring further around Lake Garda.

Private underground parking is available for up to four cars.

Villa Bianca is approximately one hour by car from both Verona Airport and Milan Bergamo Airport.

The Facts

Everything practical at a glance, so you can quickly check suitability for your group.

• Sleeps: up to 8 guests
• Bedrooms: 4 double bedrooms
• Bathrooms: 5
• Bedroom arrangement: all 4 bedrooms have private en-suite bathrooms
• Levels: 3 floors
• Lift: connects all floors
• Private pool: heated swimming pool
• Wellness: private sauna and relaxation area
• Cooling: air conditioning in the main living area plus underfloor cooling and dehumidification system elsewhere
• Parking: underground garage for up to 4 cars

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Top floor

• 1 master double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and panoramic lake views
• 2 additional double bedrooms
• Both additional bedrooms have private en-suite bathrooms
• Lake views from all three bedrooms

Lower level

• 1 double guest bedroom
• Private en-suite bathroom
• Located close to the wellness and pool level

Additional bathroom

• Guest bathroom within the wellness area

Layout

Lower level

• Main entrance
• 1 double bedroom with en-suite bathroom
• Wine cellar
• Sauna
• Relaxation area
• Guest bathroom
• Direct access to the pool terrace

Main living level

• Main sitting room
• Swedish-style fireplace
• Indoor dining area
• Open-plan main kitchen
• Separate service kitchen
• Laundry room

Top floor

• Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom
• 2 further double en-suite bedrooms
• Study area
• Panoramic lake views

A lift connects all levels of the villa.

Kitchen & living

• Open-plan main kitchen
• Separate service kitchen
• Indoor dining area
• Spacious main living room
• Bright study area
• Wine cellar
• Laundry room
• Large lake-facing windows
• Direct connection to terraces and outdoor areas
• The secondary kitchen is useful for private chef evenings or larger meals.

Outside space, pool & wellness

• Private heated swimming pool
• Panoramic Lake Garda views
• Large lake-facing terraces
• Outdoor relaxation areas
• Private sauna
• Wellness / relaxation area
• Direct access from the lower level to the pool terrace
• Underground garage for up to 4 cars

Good to know

Villa Bianca is arranged over three floors, but a lift connects all levels of the villa.

All four bedrooms have their own private bathroom.

The villa does not have conventional individual air-conditioning units in each bedroom. The bedrooms and much of the house are cooled via an underfloor cooling system, supported by air circulation and dehumidification.

Conventional air conditioning is available in the main living area.

The pool can be heated on request at an additional charge.

There is a private sauna and wellness area on the lower level.

A dedicated laundry room is located beside the service kitchen.

The underground garage has space for up to four cars.

Villa Bianca sits high above Gardone Riviera. The walk downhill towards the lake is possible, but the return is uphill and the access roads are narrow in places, so we recommend having a vehicle.

Experiences

Villa Bianca works well for a stay where the villa itself is an important part of the week.

A private boat day from Gardone Riviera is an easy way to explore more of the lake, while the nearby Vittoriale degli Italiani can be visited without travelling far from the villa.

Wine tastings, cooking experiences and other local activities can also be arranged. For a slower day at home, an in-villa massage works naturally alongside the pool, sauna and wellness area.

Explore our in-villa services and Lake Garda experiences here.

Private Chef Experiences

Villa Bianca is very well suited to a private chef evening, with a spacious main kitchen, separate service kitchen, indoor dining area and lake-facing terraces.

Depending on the kind of evening you have in mind, we can suggest trusted local chefs for anything from a relaxed family-style dinner to something more tailored for a birthday or special celebration.

The separate service kitchen is especially useful here, allowing the chef to prepare dinner without taking over the main living space.

Read more about our private chef experiences here.