luxury contemporary apartments / penthouses for sale Piedmont, Italy

Historic villa with botanical gardens and lake views for sale in Ghiffa, Lake Maggiore.In Ghiffa, in one of the most charming and private locations on the Piedmont shore of Lake Maggiore, we offer for sale a prestigious historic villa dating back to 1865 with a botanical garden, lake view, greenhouse, and orangery.The property represents a rare opportunity among luxury villas for sale on Lake Maggiore: a historic residence of great charm, immersed in a private park of over 23,000 square meters, capable of combining architectural value, privacy, nature, and a scenic connection with the lake landscape.The main villa, built in the second half of the 19th century, retains the character of the grand historic residences of Lake Maggiore, places designed for vacations, entertainment, and high-end hospitality. Over time, the property has undergone careful restoration, aimed at enhancing the residence's architectural heritage and the botanical character of the park.The estate includes the main villa, a greenhouse, and a lakefront orangery, nestled in a particularly beautiful natural setting. The historic botanical garden is home to a rich variety of rare and exotic trees from around the world, including Japanese camellias, camphor trees, ginkgos, American red oaks, magnolias, cedars, yews, Chilean palms, Australian acacias, and numerous European specimens.The main villa extends over three levels, plus a basement, for a total floor area of approximately 948 square meters. The spacious and well-structured interiors offer a versatile layout and lend themselves to a variety of uses: a prestigious private residence, a family home, a charming guest house, or a prestigious property with a hospitality vocation.The ground floor houses the main reception areas, including the living room with fireplace and covered terrace, the music room, the dining room, the eat-in kitchen, and a guest bathroom. These elegant and bright spaces are designed to welcome and enjoy the home, while maintaining a close connection with the lake and the park.The mezzanine floor houses an independent apartment consisting of a living room with kitchenette, bedroom, and bathroom, ideal for guests, staff, or to ensure greater autonomy in certain areas of the residence.The first floor comprises two apartments, each with a private bathroom and kitchenette, as well as bedrooms with fireplaces and an additional bathroom. The second floor features three apartments with private bathrooms and kitchenettes, as well as a fourth apartment with two bedrooms, a kitchen, bathroom, and balcony. This internal layout gives the property exceptional flexibility, making it suitable for both private use and exclusive hospitality projects.The basement level houses the utility rooms, heating system, and laundry room, ensuring functionality and support for the overall management of the villa.The property also includes a greenhouse comprising two apartments, each with a kitchenette and bathroom, and a charming orangery, featuring a spacious room with a fireplace, kitchen, and pizza oven. These spaces expand the estate's potential and are ideal for social gatherings, guest stays, private events, or corporate functions.The outdoor spaces are one of the property's most distinctive features. The botanical garden, traversed by a main gravel driveway with an electronic gate and paved side paths, ensures privacy, picturesque views, and perfect integration with the Lake Maggiore landscape. The variety of trees, the lake view, and the presence of outbuildings make this historic villa in Ghiffa a truly outstanding property in Piedmont's luxury real estate market.Its location is another valuable asset. Ghiffa is a municipality in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, located on the western Piedmont shore of Lake Maggiore, a few kilometers from Verbania. The area is characterized by a captivating landscape, where the lake shore meets the green slopes of Mount...