A waterfront apartment within the Lake Como villa featured in Daniel Craig’s first James Bond film has come to market as Casino Royale celebrates its 20th anniversary.
Listed through Italy Sotheby’s International Realty the property forms part of Villa La Gaeta, the distinctive lakeside residence used during one of the closing scenes of the 2006 film.
Occupying two floors of the villa’s annex, the apartment combines its cinematic connection with access to a private beach, residents’ swimming pool and jetty.
A designated mooring is also reserved for occupants of the villa, making the property particularly suited to buyers seeking direct access to Lake Como.
NEO-MEDIEVAL LANDMARK
Villa La Gaeta was designed in a neo-medieval style by architects Gino and Adolfo Coppedè during the early 20th century.
Its towers, stonework and prominent waterfront position have made it one of the lake’s most recognisable buildings, while its appearance in Casino Royale gave it an international audience.
Pic credit: Sotheby’s International Realty
The apartment was comprehensively renovated in 2023 while retaining the character of the historic building.
On the lower level, it provides a large double bedroom, bathroom and an additional room suitable for use as a study or dressing room.
French doors open directly towards the waterfront, connecting the accommodation with the lakeside setting.
TERRACE OVERLOOKS LAKE
The upper floor contains a living area, fully equipped kitchen, second double bedroom and bathroom.
A terrace provides views across Lake Como, while the property is accompanied by two parking spaces.
The listing arrives two decades after Casino Royale introduced Craig as 007, beginning a five-film tenure that concluded with No Time to Die in 2021.
Villa La Gaeta appeared near the conclusion of the film, when Bond confronted Mr White at the waterside property before delivering the character’s famous introduction.
The apartment is being marketed as both a historic Italian home and an opportunity for international buyers to acquire property within a location closely associated with the Bond franchise. Marketed through Italy Sotheby’s International Realty it is on the market for €1.2–1.4 million.
