Flaws Exposed: Lake Como Villa by George Clooney’s Home

[@cancelgeese9194]

As an Italian I really enjoyed your swearing!

[@ArvinHaddadOfficial]

Swearing in Italian is one of the greatest joys in life

[@tip00former1]

@@ArvinHaddadOfficial *swearing

[@stanlee3619]

​@@tip00former1 Also sweating.

[@PooterSmooch]

@@tip00former1 DID HE STUTTER?

[@tip00former1]

@@stanlee3619 lol

[@C-24-Brandan]

The house is nice but looks like a museum I'd be afraid to touch, sit on or actually use any of the million authentic antiques inside. The way you do you videos and break everything down so any & everyone understands is awesome! Def the best and my favorite real estate break down / related content channel by far!

[@ArvinHaddadOfficial]

Thanks for supporting the channel pal

[@benhartart9487]

It’s tiny kitchen sucks I would remodel the crap out of this place starting with an Infinity pool

[@ML-ql5kj]

@@benhartart9487 infinity pool? lolz. that is a dumb idea sorry Arvin that is not in the style of this house or the grounds... and I like infinity pools but it's not appropriate here. respect the lines.

[@teacherdude]

You have to remember there is not just ONE Italian style, be it in architecture, cuisine, etc. Lake Como is in the far north so strong influences historically from Switzerland and Austria, and so this building owes as much to Mittel Europe as it does to Tuscany and Rome. Great video, as usual, thanks for posting it.

[@ArvinHaddadOfficial]

Ur correct … multiple styles in Italy alone

[@Libertaro-i2u]

Yeah, in areas of France, Italy Germany, etc bordering the Alps and Switzerland, the more the region's architecture begins to resemble the Swiss style.

[@daweithisisdavidinmandarin6121]

Arvin, you know why your videos are so good? Because they have a balance of imagination and practicality. Man, is the Mansion Guru already trademarked? You are Arvin, yes you are!

[@ArvinHaddadOfficial]

Thanks pal ur very kind

[@annonymously331]

Great that you’re bringing back photo analysis. Like you mentioned before, the listing agents should show just enough photos for interested buyers to personally tour and fall in love with the property. You should also bring back the arvin score

[@ArvinHaddadOfficial]

Thanks for the suggestion… sure I will consider both … thanks

[@solsist3989]

I’m actually learning a lot about architecture and properties by watching your videos. Really appreciate gaining this insight before I buy a home in the future

[@ArvinHaddadOfficial]

That makes me happy

[@undefined69695]

Wow this is difficult, can’t decide which one I would buy… oh wait that’s right I’m poor.

[@dimplesd8931]

💀

[@revenantwolzart]

Poverty is a mental construct (not talking of abject poverty), you can be happy any moment you want which is not subject to your financial state. These videos are for entertainment and no intelligent person would view them for aspiration

[@legoqueen2445]

I'd be happy in the little guest castle! Not too small for me!

[@Metal0sopher]

Como is the Beverly Hills of Italy, but if you go to other areas, just as nice but not famous, you can get a house like this for 200 to 300 thousand. Of course with some needed renovations. Here's one I tried to buy myself, but was too late. "INCREDIBLE ITALIAN PALACE in a beautiful hilltop village close to both sea and ski resorts"

[@dragoaus]

Road noise on this property, is a non-issue, since the area is not near main street, and traffic is super low

[@ArvinHaddadOfficial]

Thanks for letting us know

[@universalmeditation8631]

The inside is very scary and cramped, the outside is absolutely glorious!

[@fedegoma3597]

Thanks for analysing different type of villas, not just in the US but also in Italy. I will now analyse your analysis. As an Italian and an architect, I like that pool. It's classic. And private as you said. Not every pool has to be the same and have a modern infinity edge. Otherwise we're gonna standardized everything to the modern (american/hollywoodian) style and don't leave place for other architectural typologies. I agree that the furniture outside is pretty cheap for a house like that... All the rooms used to be pretty small back in the days to accomodate as many people as possible. Families were also very numerous and there wasn't the concept of free open space like today. So having multiple small bedrooms, rooms and a small kitchen made sense, even if the cousine in Italy is essential. Although the furniture of the kitchen could go away, since it's from the 70s? and not original. But I wouldn't personally put super modern furniture in there. Those depressing wallpapers in the bedrooms are actually really italian... sadly! You can find them in many 50s/70s italian houses. It was trendy back then... and yes it feels like grandma's style. Not a fan, but again they fit quite well in a classical villa like this one. "Dependance" is French, not Italian... and those two guesthouses are actually a treat to look at! Overall great tour and house. Cheers!

[@fedegoma3597]

Also now the site shows the price of the property: 14 M €

[@edwardsmith6906]

My man Arvin you starting to blowing us with AMAZING Content. I LOVE IT. Keep it going Please 🙏🏽

[@csf3lihao]

its so good to watch you reviewing these lake como houses. I always wondered whether the location was good or bad from an experts pov.

[@hintex487]

Amazing comparison! Loved seeing the pros and cons of this historic Lake Como mansion. Your insights on potential improvements were spot on.

[@sooseeadams]

Gorgeous property. Definitely like the kitchen expansion idea though!

[@ArvinHaddadOfficial]

Ya Italian properties need a badass kitchen

[@jeffv3296]

Dang bro. Arvin calling me out for my googly eyes. Thank you again for another great video.

[@1ls376]

I see it more as a Museum/Bed and Breakfast than an actual residence. Great content.

[@Sol-jj5ov]

Arvin - you are my new addiction! Absolutely love your videos!

[@ChadDidNothingWrong]

...and the barred windows. wonderful

[@jamesbillingsby8043]

Lady at the beginning all elegant and serious "I am here today to show you this 19th century gem" Like she's welcoming you to six flags theme park "Check it out!!!"

[@ArvinHaddadOfficial]

Ya I think the “check it out” part is designed to attract the American demographic…. But it doesn’t… something phrases in Italian would be 100% better

[@Metal0sopher]

That's her catch phrase. She says that in every video. I've been watching her Italian villa tours for years.

[@drakezen]

You've got a good eye and I find your channel entertaining. Really makes you think.

[@James-pf8lo]

I happen to have incredible taste and I agree with much of what Arvin says... Overall just the kitchen needs redoing.. The bedrooms need a change in Wall paper etc.. but the main living areas are stunning.

[@User540a]

you have quickly grown to be one of my favourites. but once again, i ask for the 95mn florida ocenfront mansion that enes reviewed.

[@ArvinHaddadOfficial]

It’s on the list pal

[@User540a]

@@ArvinHaddadOfficial damn thanks for the update, cant wait to see it♥♥

[@moomin534]

I had seen this home before this video. The house is stunning, a true gem. I remember thinking the kitchen was hideous. But wasn''t sure if you could remove it. I would say your suggestion make the house even better to sell.

[@HalftoneCHANNEL]

9:03 questo è un vero insulto. Ottimo canale, continua così!! Grazie!

[@frankyu4967]

Arvin, new subscriber here and catching up on your videos. How many languages do you speak? Love your Italian impressions. Take care & have a great summer.

[@PaulDean-y5o]

Great video, thanks! The entrance to the boat house looks absolutely tiny, i dont see how you could get a boat past that stone entrance.

[@RS-xx9ve]

It's great to see Arvin's criticisms. But it's also great to see Arvin smiling, and enjoying watching the good parts. People enjoying what they do is what makes them good at it.... IMO. 2:40 funny but VERY true. Hot girls selling houses... potentially dangerous situation. : D

[@markuswunsch]

First they sell you the house and then they take it again in divorce and from there it starts all over again...

[@larnacaLCA]

​@@markuswunsch😂😂😂😂😅😅😅soo true

[@williambowden4192]

Dear Arvin, great video but did I miss the bit where you said what you think it might be worth? I always like that bit! Not that I can ever afford any of it :) Greetings from Tasmania!

[@ArvinHaddadOfficial]

This one doesn’t have a price that is being advertised watch the end I cove the listing page

[@randomstoragespace]

Good video Brother. What editing software do you use for the effects in your videos? Thanks

[@leonhenry4861]

Great video. My wallet doesn’t stretch to this so I have no opinion 😂

[@pedroalmodovar8100]

Hi Arvin, you get this one right, well done.

[@ArvinHaddadOfficial]

Thanks pal

[@sam-dz4sj]

Arvin’s description is so well written

[@11antun]

tnx! new here but the first thing i noticed was the garden furniture 😅

[@C-24-Brandan]

Would love to see do some content/flaws exposed on properties in Croatia, Montenegro, Turkey & Sardinia! None of the popular channels like Enes ect ever do properties in those and there are Def some really cool, amazing & well done in those locations! Some diff locations and properties that haven't been covered a bunch if time already would be great by you & for your channel!

[@stefanvukovic1815]

Recommend him some video tour he could review

[@ArvinHaddadOfficial]

Yes send me recommendations please

[@mulugetakejela6126]

Yo, Arvino, keep up the good work!

[@paulomoniz7326]

This is the best house so far in this channel.

[@ArvinHaddadOfficial]

Glad u liked this one

[@RhavonteePryor]

Love your channel. I'm just sad I've watched all your king format videos. Can't wait for the next

[@RubmaLione]

Most Italian villas of this era have the worst kitchens and dining spaces. It’s sort of a joke in Italy to go to your grandparents’ house and rotate between several rooms with the same function.

[@rosadoco]

Another great review. I saw this listing 2-3 years ago - v2325 S OCEAN BOULEVARD DELRAY BEACH, FL 33483, and given that this is "Italian" in nature, I wondered what your thought would be on this. It started at over $80,000,000 when listed. It's down to $60,000,000. I was originally offered with the canal access across the street, but I'm not sure now. Have a great day.

[@mukkaar]

Totally agree, I would really want to keep most of the design. But unfortunately layout in older buildings is the problem. Old layouts are just not made with modern lifestyle and functionality in mind. We have really different kitchens, and since many of us cook, we don't want to be stuffed in some small room. We have lots of different appliances, entertainment etc. Honestly, if you could just gut most of the place, shift around interior walls, and build interior around decor of that main living room and entrance with fresco's and marble floors. Personally, I would straight up design first floor in style of the entrance. It's just really grand and luxurious. And second floor in style of the living room. Which is luxurious in old quite tasteful style.And third bedroom floor I would personally probably make in more modern style, but still with some inspiration from rest of the house.

[@RhavonteePryor]

Love your videos. Can we speed up production? Ive watched them all now lol 😅

[@kenyattaleefrazierIII]

Arvin is genuinely the goat of real estate bro is actually hilarious

[@glenmosier8644]

Hey Arvin, great video as always! I know you said the price isnt listed but what do you think a place like this is worth? Thanks

[@jamielancaster01]

@2:24 That’s hilarious. I was making googly eyes over her😂 Get out of my head, Arvin🤓

[@michaelforde6637]

Ha Ha join the club

[@markuswunsch]

I lived for a few months in Reggio Emilia in Italy.. thought I was immune to their charm by now but nope...

[@ArvinHaddadOfficial]

Did you guys know Haddad is Arabic means Smith? U guys are basically googly eyeing my sister 😂

[@DJL78]

That is such a glorious home.

[@ralphl7643]

I hope they included a floor plan. My head was spinning. This house may or may not be relaxing if your other mansions were huge, sleek, and modern. Amazing that the lower house doesn't block the view. Lots of garden upkeep.

[@jostv.2726]

The dark brown dining room and kitchen finishes remind me to kitchen areas my grandparents could have in their kitchen. This is something that I would have associated with old german rooms, like from the 80s or 90s. i would change the wallpapers from the rooms that came after the master bedroom and also the furnature in the guest bathroom. Thise red toilets you see at 27:52 really remind me to old houses, like described above. Maybe some white or ivory colored furnitures. But overall, this is such a nice house. I would love to live there. As an european, thise huge american properties are way too big for me. I love those smaller rooms, everything feels antique but nice, cozy and not empty or soulless. Also the greenery is wonderfull, this is a real garden. Yes, could have more flowers, but atleast it is not only golf field grass, like in the giant houses in beverly hills.

[@eliethia_munay]

Super informative video as always! ✌🏽

[@Francesc2000]

You are so funny and likeable. 😅 I'm enjoying your videos much better than the original ones.

[@ErBruns]

Unfortunately in Italy building regulations are some of the strictest in the world so changing things in the property may not be possible.

[@chirpie11]

I’m distracted by her red shoes 👠 with her blue suit & stockings. I like that you’re going through the photos.

[@dimplesd8931]

I loved her shoes but why was she dressed like a airline steward?

[@chirpie11]

@@dimplesd8931 I liked her shoes but didn’t go with her outfit. She probably just wanted to blend in wearing blue.

[@mikeinzwolle5669]

@@dimplesd8931 she's pregnant i think. the dark clothes slim down

[@lane6216]

The fact that she’s wearing hose at all! And her breathiness….

[@janlassensession4209]

Well done! I would love to see you do a video on Falling Water. Frank Lloyd Wrights masterpiece.

[@DJ-eg2zq]

Anothe Great Video 🎉. You didnt mention what price would you pay for this property?

[@ArdyThEcReAter]

Arvin, it would be very interesting if you review a house in Tehran

[@ArvinHaddadOfficial]

I have been looking find a good detailed video and I would do it

[@dimplesd8931]

Charleston girl here! When you can just say “Charleston” and everyone knows what city you’re talking about….. Excuse me while I sip my sweet tea in my grandma’s fully wallpapered house 😂

[@ArvinHaddadOfficial]

I love the south…people and architecture… never been but it’s on the list to visit

[@mkphilly]

Great review: one of your best! Would love to see a floor plan, since that main floor seems all wrong-- mah, Che bruto! Gut job.

[@ArvinHaddadOfficial]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@sooseeadams]

My dream destination! Como, Dolomites……..one day!

[@ArvinHaddadOfficial]

Looks sooo nice … Italy is just so good

[@ll7868]

That kitchen is a dealbreaker. I look at that and see a country kitchen in a Texas trailer park from the 1970s.

[@SEROBERT]

I would keep the pizza oven where it is because I’m sure it gets super hot and I wouldn’t want it near where I’m lounging or enjoying a swim. Let Giovanni bring it on up it’s ready!

[@WHU448]

Are those outdoor furnitures waterproof?...

[@SellingLAandMiami]

“Julius Caesar did not do the renovations” is hilarious and I would certainly hope not. This home needs all kinds of help. Great lot to me as I like the tiered design down to the lake. It adds elements of privacy and separation. Pool hedges must go for sure. What’s this place worth in USD?

[@CEVOLIM]

I think you are measuring the quality of an Italian house using LA standards. Italians will always prefer a secluded back garden with a pool and a pizza oven to have fun with family and friends, without being seen from outside, as opposite to a flashy infinity pool. Como is "old Italian money". Amazing houses but very private and discreet. It's a small town, people want to be seen as wealthy, not flashy. Another thing: The kitchen. Italian kitchens are closed, not open. We cook for real, lots of steam, smell noise, heat. Nobody goes in the kitchen other than the chef, everybody goes outside or in the garden while mamma is cooking. The floor upstairs: Italian wooden flooring usually consists of parquet laid on cement floor, its not squeaky, it's super quiet unless you are wearing heals. But this is an old house so I'm not too sure about that. having said that, some of the rooms have terrible design even for Italians! ...I love your channel btw 🙂

[@mukkaar]

There's not going to be steam, heat and smell if you have normal modern appliances and exhaust hood. I'm from Europe, and one thing I do agree is that open kitchens are just way superior. Better for cooking from practicality perspective, and your chef isn't just isolated in some corner. I mean I don't think you want to stuff your mamma somewhere while everyone else has fun. Personally I'm one that cooks in at home and I would never want to be in small stuffed kitchen that's away from everyone else. And it's just not as good to cook in.

[@PlaaTable]

XD Never let the upcoming fame change you! I love your original personality

[@MICHELLE-gu2qc]

Great episode. I would want to remove the wall paper. The patterns clash too much making the rooms confusing and too busy. I would want to see if it was possible to gut the kitchen, dining and laundry room and do a brand new layout. Relocate of the pizza oven next to bbq and put a tennis court on that level.

[@ArvinHaddadOfficial]

Yuuuuup

[@michaelmatisse2808]

Stefanie Smith with her "check it out"

[@luvzdogz]

That kitchen is hideous. I completely agree... gut it! Except for the arch that matches the windows. The outdoor spaces are nice and inviting. They could be repurosed a bit as you suggested. But overall, I prefer the exterior to the interior 😊

[@codydabest]

Can the dock move to be able to let in slightly bigger boats? I get that it has to fit through the brick opening, but the dock is totally in the way.

[@paulkazzer]

Too late. Distracted. Great video. ❤❤

[@kenth151]

I cannot wait to see this video.

[@stanlee3619]

There were a lot of things you loved about this place. Most of the flaws could be fixed. I really liked her presentation, she was much better than Enes at presenting a property. Great video, you really pointed out a lot of things that we would never think of.

[@ArvinHaddadOfficial]

She is good … and I like how the properties they cover are mostly in Italy 🇮🇹… different stuff

[@ashmanz]

I couldn't stand her script. All LLM-generated prose-a lot of hot air. Enes is awesome.

[@stanlee3619]

@@ashmanz Yeah, she didn't have enough "stunning" and "incredible" and "amazing" references the way Enes does it every few sentences. Thanks for pointing that out.

[@rgbbaracks7548]

Hey Arvin I'm a big fan of your channel I enjoy your videos I'm learning a lot thanks 🙏❤a lot God bless you brother 🙏 Would you review South African house I wanna hear something 😂 Thank you..

[@cynthiaschell7246]

gorgeous home, I would love to have it

[@CRJancha]

thank you Arvin

[@itstime9986]

I have to admit that your videos are fun. And I enjoy all these snotty people agreeing with you. But in reality, maybe 2% of the population can buy these houses. So us 98% will continue to love Enes tours and then some will enjoy you cutting down that 2% could would buy those houses. I would like to see you do videos on houses you like and think are worth the money.

[@laciko12]

Thanks God this is Not another Enes video, he might think you are picking on him 🙂🙃🙂

[@chrisogrady28]

0:38 I really can't work out where the guest houses are or the shape of the plot, if I was buying a place like this the main thing I'd want is a clear illustration of the boundaries and the relation to the surroundings. The castle house looks like it's built into a cliff but I can't see that rock face anywhere near the house?

[@Thrilla4romManila]

Just do a google street view of 38 Via Besana, Moltrasio, Lombardy, Italy.

[@ralphl7643]

I couldn't figure out where the street entrance was.

[@sdmit2000]

any idea about the price?

[@user-qz2ld3vt2d]

The castle area looks like a great place to have a wine storage, and have like "man's room". Remove the wallpaper, have those great stone walls, and you can get a really special area for drinking away from the main house.

[@snarepusher]

It's probably different in the US, but there is one major set of information, that's always missing in tours of alpine lake homes with lake access: Is it listed, how strict, what parts? How is the zoning in the area? How is the access, parking for guests and deliveries? Because private lake access is an extremely rare and restricted good on every alpine lake and all of them (who are not nature reserves anyway) are near enough to major tourist or population centers, so there will always be more than enough wealthy people who are willing to pay high prices for the lake access alone. Especially if it comes with a dock and a boat garage. So there are two main factors that define the value of those places: Does somebody with enough money and a desperate desire for a lake home see the potential in it to make this their (vacation) home and/or Is it allowing professional investors to turn this into a profit, either as a hotel/restaurant/event venue or as a place that they could divide into multiple smaller vacation units, sharing that valueable lake access. The current wallpaper or kitchen size is completely irrelevant for both groups. It is also common for such special locations not to list a price, because anyone interested in buying it will have a detailed look into the specifics and first negotations with local authorities about their plans and if any of that is possible

[@larnacaLCA]

Ah C'mon, leave Sig. Roberto e Sig-ra Maria alone, they deserved their loundry room ciggi 😂❤😂❤

[@montemacon3020]

The first flaw you made was saying about the second level looking over a roof line well If you did your home work you wold know that If your home Is not on the very top of the hill or moutain or right on a lake or a river you will see the roofs of other homes. 2 the house was built in the 18 hundreds so why In the world wold anyone put a basketball court on a old world property souch as that home I wold be out of place.

[@TheUnknownCollectorStore]

Arvin can we get a review of the new Enes video in Thailand?

[@ArvinHaddadOfficial]

It’s sooo bad…. But I don’t know if it will make a good video

[@TheUnknownCollectorStore]

@@ArvinHaddadOfficial well none of your videos have disappointed so far 😁

[@LivingTheDream21]

You should be an architect. You really know your spaces well and how to improve upon it, either from ground up or as a remodel.

[@toddkerslake]

Stefanie is as gorgeous as the property ❤

[@ArvinHaddadOfficial]

Omg what have I done my channel is now technically a fan club channel for Stefanie 😂

[@TheJust4Watching]

@@ArvinHaddadOfficial If that is your worry now then you should never review Lionard's tour of the castle on capraia island :DD

[@BohemianAndy]

She really is beautiful, but also heed the warning by Arvin at 2:30 😂

[@markuswunsch]

@@ArvinHaddadOfficial She could be your Mikey ;-P

[@archiegoodwinjr]

Stephanie's phrasing has improved (despite being programmed to make positive statements) while Ines's hyperbole is still embarrassing. Besides, her choice of shoes always distracts me. Of course this property cannot match George Clooney's because it's not really completely front line, but it must be a lot less expensive. I would love to see an episode with Arvin and Stephanie together--what would Arvin wear?

[@theknowlodge8294]

One of the few times I disagree with you is regards the view. Perhaps because im a mountain guy, I MUCH prefer the more elevated views from the Ynes house. By a long, long way.

[@ArvinHaddadOfficial]

I can’t argue with that… and I get it… to each their own…. Both really nice …. I like the closeup lakeside

[@Judep4237]

What’s this aversion to stairs? Is that an American thing?

[@jostv.2726]

I wonder where the garage for cars is. The listing states it has a garage, probably at the beginning of the way you see at 34:29.

[@user-qz2ld3vt2d]

the top floor makes me thinkg about a clockwork orange

[@marioh5172]

Arvin, your nice ideas of changing rooms might be just ideas because of regulations.

[@da___man]

Sing the outdoor pizza oven reminds me of the Balkan habit of having an outdoor kitchen or a pekara. It’s principally use for baking bread, but you can use it to roast anything you want. It’s pretty necessary in that part of the world because it’s too damn hot in the summer to cook indoors.

[@RuariPhillips]

This guy should be a mental pin on our memories.

[@SamuelJoseph-p5q]

Do vedio on 3d printed mansion and water jet marble carving

[@leratonthoba1555]

Hey Arvin, please review Cape Town, South Africa homes

[@grondhero]

I've been watching Stefanie for a couple of years now. You'd better not bad mouth her! 🤫 (Also, I had googly eyes for her long ago. Now I can look at her properly. 😁) I like that most of what irritates you with this property is superficial stuff, like the wallpaper, 60's furniture and room identity, which can easily be changed. Which is funny, because the superficial stuff you note Enes focuses on (perhaps avoiding the physical flaws). I haven't actually seen this video before, but I agree that one of those two dining rooms should become part of the newer kitchen and as I'm not a tea person, changing the tea room to a library would be great. As for the swimming pool, I don't think everyone needs an infinity edge and with an older house, I prefer the older style. With the hedges, those could be easily removed if the owner wants it. (It may be for privacy concerns if they swim nude. When I was blessed enough to visit Spain, we were driving and an older, heavier man in his 60's stood up from his lounge chair and was nude. It was almost like looking at the back side of an elephant. 🐘😆) The boat dock may need some reworking. I really wish they showed floorplans with these. If you're interested in doing another of hers, please look at _"TOURING an Exclusive FORTRESS Overlooking the SEA on an Italian Island"_ which seems to have a major red flag of a *collapsed cliff* on the property (maybe you can find out more about that).

[@Bthe312]

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[@user-vd9hg7st3b]

Who’s here for Arvins hair

[@ArvinHaddadOfficial]

Where is @justformen ?

[@jamielancaster01]

Another excellent video thank you brother

[@ArvinHaddadOfficial]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@hendrairawan423]

I watch the Lionard channel only when Stefanie Smith is presenting it

[@hardikbajarh]

Vote for a reaction video on The One Bel Air

[@gabrielalamberti5860]

Please do the Oakley Founder Mansion that he is selling in Beverly Hills!!!! It's suppose to be crazy inside.