This exclusive luxury villa for sale is located on the edge of Lake Maggiore. This luxury property is a period building, originally built in the middle of the 19th century by request of the Minister of Education for the Reign of Italy, includes the manor house and an annexe/guest house, three conservatories and an outbuilding used as a deposit.
Today, after a number of renovations and some alterations in the electrical system, this villa by the lake appears as an imposing building articulated over a total floor surface of 803 m2 on three floors and a basement level. Some of the renovations include a typical renaissance style porch, with a terrace above, and a bow window, looking over the lake, that were added in the 1900s.
On the ground floor, which covers a total floor space of 200 m2, we access the large living area through a vast entrance hall; here we find a lounge with fireplace, a library, a dining room, a guest bathroom, a kitchen, a terrace and staircases leading to the other floors.
On the first floor we find a master bedroom with en-suite and walk-in wardrobe, two terraces, two bedrooms with two bathrooms, a study and a living room; the second floor is slightly smaller than the other levels and features a large room, bathroom and closet; finally in the basement we find utility and storage rooms in place of the original kitchen and laundry.
The finishes of this luxury villa on Lake Maggiore are original of its period: beautiful flooring with mosaics, high ceilings with frescos, majestic columns, large arched windows, wrought-iron gates and bannisters, rich wooden and marble floorings.
The annexe covers an overall floor surface of 392 m2 distributed on two floors and a basement level, currently to be restored.
The property also includes three conservatories, together with the magnificent 18,000 m2 parkland with a spectacular view over Lake Maggiore, rich in vegetation with ancient trees and aromatic plants: pine trees, oaks, giant sequoias, copper-beeches, camellias, azaleas, jasmine and wisteria.
A truly prestigious abode with a stunning view, in a unique location, surrounded by one of the most spectacular landscapes in the country, ideal for tranquillity and privacy.