luxury houses with terrace for sale Porto Valtravaglia, Italy

Villa Volpi is immersed in a well-planted and flowered century park, are certainly the privacy, essential to ensure comfort and relax, the access, conveniently guaranteed by the proximity of Malpensa Airport and the major cities such as Milan and Verbania, and the location: the property is immersed in the tranquility of the town of Ghiffa, along the main street, with direct access to the Lake Maggiore. Privacy and ease of access are elements that characterize its property. The extended park with its greenhouse, flowers and plants, iron gazebo, gives to the Villa the typical scent of the area in which it is located. The majesty of the park with high trees and walkway let us feel the perfumes and colors all around the Villa. The park is completed by the presence of terraced gardens with excellent sun exposition, and a private lake next to the Villa. Internally the Villa has the entrance into a large atrium characterized by a marble stairwell that leads to the sleeping area on the upper floor. The living area has a bright living space with ancient fireplace in the room, next to the living area with windows opened to the terrace and the Lake view, dining room, service bathroom, kitchen and staircase to access to the basement with bricks ceiling, typical flavors of Italy, where you can imagine to put a typical Italian wine cellar., and a spacious tavern useful for events. The sleeping area, on the first floor, has bedrooms with bathrooms and wardrobe, Lake view from the windows wooden made of. The property has an large space for car parking near the Villa and storage spaces useful in the garden. We could also find two dependance to be renewed and an other one to rebuild. The kind of finishes are repeated in the property maintaining a common thread: high ceiling that remind you of ancient time, wooden and marble finishes, fresco ceilings, windows and doors wooden made, iron finishes of the external details, as the main elements.

Ancient Medieval Castle on the heights of Ghiffa. Medieval castle built by the Marquis Morigia in the 15th century and enriched by the architect Pirovano. The castle has coffered ceilings and frescoed walls, rich in inlaid wood furnishings, surrounded by a large centuries-old park, an oasis of peace and serenity where you can relax while enjoying the fabulous panorama overlooking the waters of Lake Maggiore. The castle has 5 double bedrooms each with private bathroom. Inside the park we find ancient statues, a tennis court, an infinity pool, an outbuilding, now the caretaker's home. At one time the castle was used as a prestigious hotel with 15 rooms each with private bathroom, as well as a restaurant.

Charming historical villa, built in 1866, used as home from the famous Troubetzkoy family, from illustrious personalities such as the actress Eleonora Duse, the painter Daniele Ranzoni, the US president Ulysses S. Grant, immersed in a splendid botanical park characterized by huge palm trees and a splendid winter garden in the past used as orangery and lemon house, today used as a place of relaxation with an imposing fireplace and wood-burning oven. The villa develops in 900 square meters, on the ground floor there is a bright and elegant living room, a music room, kitchen and dining room. On the first floor there are two flats with private bathroom and kitchenette in addition to the master bedroom, elegant and adorned with precious details with a 90 sqm terrace, which offers a unique lake view. On the second floor four apartments all with private bathroom and kitchenette, some with balcony, characterized by a breathtaking lake view. We also find a mini apartment in the attic floor. In the basement we find the technical rooms.

In the splendid locality of Laveno on the Lombard shore of Lake Maggiore, in a privileged position a short distance from the centre, is this beautiful Villa with enchanting views. The property covers an area of 300 m, distributed on several levels, guaranteeing ample space and a perfect organisation of the rooms. Its south-west exposure allows exceptional natural light throughout the day, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere. On the ground floor there is a large living room with kitchen and bathroom, on the upper floor the sleeping area, where there is a second bathroom, two large bedrooms and a spacious study, all with French windows with access to the balcony from which to enjoy a panorama with a unique view. This is completed by a guest area overlooking the patio where we find a living room, bedroom and bathroom as well as a utility and laundry room. The cut of the spaces, although dating back to the 80s, is very well conceived, the rooms are spacious, well distributed and moved in an interesting way on different levels. The property also has a private garage and outdoor parking spaces, providing convenience and practicality for residents and their guests. The villa is well maintained so that it can be lived in without the need for renovation. However, if one wish to intervene, the space and location provide great potential in terms of realisation.This villa represents a unique opportunity for those

Villa dating from the first years of 1900, surrounded by a beautiful park full of camellias, azaleas and flowering plants, characterized by privacy, comfort and relaxation. The property is located on the hills above the city of Verbania-Intra, facing South West with a wonderful view of Lake Maggiore. The Park, with its walkways made of small pebbles, lets you admire the beauty of the roses climbing up on the terrace of the façade of the Villa and of the amphorae and the camellias along the path towards the pool and the relaxation area. It consists of an outdoor kitchen with dining area and services, and overhanging solarium to enjoy the garden in all its breadth and the view of the Lake in the summer. In the garden there is also an outbuilding that has been converted into a loft reminding to a farmstead with chimney and services, and a second guest house with two apartments that can host a keeper year-round, the garage and the convenient area to access the property from the main road. The architectural details, perfectly maintained, internally and externally, show the work of restoration of the building: they maintain continuity with the recently restored and recovered areas of the House. From the colours to the chosen materials, that recall and repeat themselves in the rooms, bathrooms and bedrooms, fireplaces, wood floors and marble in the bathrooms, they all give the villa its most important feature: keeping the idea of a historic villa on the Lake Maggiore. The entrance leads to the light and spacious living rooms with access to the flowering terrace, dining room with kitchen, studio and double stairwell, one for the staff and the other one for reaching the upper floor, where there is the sleeping area, with two master bedrooms, each with walk-in closet and private bathroom and other two double bedrooms with bathroom. On the attic floor there is a second sleeping area with three bedrooms and a bathroom, service area with laundry, and a large terrace with a beautiful view of the Lake. The lower floor of the Villa, with direct access to the garden and porch, consists of a large kitchen with pantry and dining room, billiard room, studio and Spa wellness area.

Elegant historic residence with direct access to the lake and private dock. The splendid property consists of a prestigious historic villa, whose origins date back to 1820. The entire property has a total area of 480 square meters and is located in a beautiful Italian-style historic park that extends for 1,927 square meters, which offers two large outdoor terraces of over 150 meters, perfectly equipped with sofas and seats overlooking the water, with the possibility of creating a magnificent swimming pool. An ideal place to relax in the shade of tall trees and Mediterranean plants, admiring a breathtaking view of the entire lake scenery, the courtyard in front of the villa is embellished with magnificent sculptures and a scenic ancient fountain, decorative elements that enhance the charm of the large outdoor space, crossed by a delightful waterfall that descends directly from the mountain. An ancient wrought iron pergola, equipped with a dining table and chairs, offers the ideal corner for pleasant moments of outdoor leisure and introduces into the ancient dwelling, which flanks a perfectly furnished portion with a finely renovated wing with rooms still to be personalized. The large living room on the ground floor is divided into a large living room, a dining room with a spectacular ancient stained glass window that plays with bright and lively colors, a second larger dining room, a refreshment point with a splendid view of Lake Maggiore and Switzerland, a professional kitchen by Angelo Pò and a wine cellar for wine storage. The sleeping area is located on the upper floors, with three comfortable suites with private bathrooms, emblem of style and elegance, combined with maximum comfort, two of which are equipped with a splendid panoramic terrace. Several cellars at lake level, perfect for creating an exclusive wellness area with a spa, a private indoor parking and additional outdoor parking spaces complete the pluses of this ancient enchanting residence for sale in an exclusive position facing Lake Maggiore. The splendid property is flanked by a historic villa, at the time the Piero Torrani hydroelectric power plant, surrounded by a garden of 700 square meters, whose origins date back to the first half of the twentieth century with direct access to the lake and private dock. The two prestigious and elegant buildings, both with independent entrance and garden, can also be purchased as a single property. Two parking spaces behind the villa complete the elegance and uniqueness of the dwelling, enchantment on the waters of Lake Maggiore.

Suggestive Piero Torrani hydroelectric plant is located in the heart of the city of Cannobio, near the border with Switzerland, in a pieds dans l'eau position. It was built in the first half of the twentieth century with private access to the lake and a private dock. Today, it is an elegant and modern residence that has been completely refurbished. The elegant period residence has been renovated by the property following a unique and modern style, with extreme attention to detail. The floors are in fine tech. Dating back to 1941, the residence was made with the fresco technique and graffiti on plaster in Sienna and beige colors. On the South-West facade, it illustrates a vertical sundial with French-type hours as well as signs of the zodiac. Today, it houses a large living area with wonderful large vaulted windows overlooking the private dock and the Piedmontese waters of Lake Maggiore. This gives the interior a warm and welcoming atmosphere, in addition to the suggestive fireplace suspended in the center of the room. The property has a total area of ​​220 mq, on two levels, three large bedrooms, and four bathrooms surrounded by a 700 mq garden. The lower part, dedicated to secondary rooms, could be used as a wellness area with a spa, thanks to its proximity to the water. This could create a splendid Boutique Hotel. The splendid property is flanked by a 480 mq period villa, surrounded by a 1927 mq garden, whose origins date back to 1820 with direct access to the lake and private dock. The two prestigious and elegant buildings, both with independent entrances and private gardens, can also be purchased as a single property. Two parking spaces behind the villa complete the elegance and uniqueness of the house, an enchantment on the waters of the lake.

Unique Art Nouveau villa with private garden, built in 1923, designed by an Austrian architect, surrounded by azaleas and rhododendrons. The villa develops in 1980 square meters, on the ground floor we find a large entrance hall, a bathroom, a kitchen, a dining room, a living room with fireplace and a winter garden on the ground floor. A marble staircase leads to the four bedrooms with two bathrooms on the floor. In the basement we find the fitness area with sauna, a bathroom, a relaxation room, a cellar and a laundry. In the garden of the villa there is also a guest house of about 150 square meters, consisting of two apartments. On the ground floor, kitchen, large living room with balcony overlooking the lake, bathroom and garage. On the first floor instead kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room and a wonderful terrace overlooking the lake over the Borromean bay.

In the historic centre of Besozzo, a short distance from Malpensa and Lake Maggiore, within an ancient courtyard dating back to the 16th century is this charming flat, elegantly renovated. The subject of careful restoration work, it preserves, together with the context that hosts it, numerous elements and details of historical value, which give the place a unique charm. The property of about 230 square metres is on two levels. On the ground floor there is a large kitchen-dining room with a beautiful period fireplace, open onto the courtyard and the loggia of the property. On the second floor a large living room with double exposure with terracotta floors and original wooden coffered ceiling, which can be defined as the heart of the flat. From here, one reaches on one side a first sleeping area with a small study, a bathroom and the master bedroom, and on the other the two further bedrooms and a bathroom. This is completed by two balconies and a lovely terrace from which to enjoy in absolute peace the elegant beauty of the courtyard it overlooks. The historic structure and the numerous outdoor spaces, in addition to the fine context in which it is located, make this flat an interesting solution for those who like to live in a quiet and elegant setting.

This delightful house with garden is located in the nucleus of Curio and is in a good state of repair. It has been renovated with love and great attention to detail. The property is arranged on three floors, composed as follows: Ground floor: entrance, eat-in kitchen with access to the garden, small living room with fireplace, office, pantry, guest toilet, laundry room with staircase leading to the attic (now used as a small workshop). Second floor: 2 bedrooms (one with balcony), 1 shower/tub bathroom and small balcony. Second floor: 1 bedroom with exit to the terrace, additional room or workshop. The property is completed by a large cellar, tank/technical room. Possibility to get to the house by car for unloading/loading. In the immediate vicinity are several public parking lots, postbus stop and kindergarten. An object for lovers of the genre. Only main residence.

Splendid villa built in 1870 and finely renovated in 2014 preserving the fine finishes of the time. The villa is surrounded by a flower garden immersed in a gorgeous park, that surrounds the property for 5000 sqm, where it is possible to build a swimming pool and a relaxing area. The main house is composed of two main floors and a dependance of 300 sqm for guests. The villa welcomes to the living area consisting of a double living room, large kitchen, in which the main features are the brightness from the big windows and the splendid view of Lake Maggiore and its islands. Upstairs there is the sleeping area with bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms and laundry room. You can also find an additional attic floor with a comfortable bedroom overlooking the lake. The dependance is composed of a living area on the lower level and a sleeping area with three bedrooms on the upper level. The property includes a garage and a large porch terrace at the entrance to enjoy wonderful moments during the summer.

In exclusive residential neighbourhood of Collina d'Oro (Ghiera), on a flat plot of 1613 sq.m., lies this beautiful modern villa. Thanks to its west orientation the sunshine is guaranteed until sunset and its location offers a wonderful panoramic view onto Lake Lugano and the surrounding mountains. The center of Lugano as well as the TASIS (American School) are only a 10 minutes drive away. This luxurious, modern and flooded with light villa built in 1960, was completely renewed in 2013, while attention was given to the use of high standing materials and luxurious finishes (for example onix). It offers 530 sq.m. living area on three levels and an outdoor living area with veranda, panoramic terrace of 110 sq.m., a heated marbel infinity pool (18 m x 5 m) and in addition a pool house with kitchen and bathroom. Moreover the property has its own lake plot of 172 sq.m. with boathouse (60 sq.m.), portico, garden and pier. The villa is so divided: garden level: entrance, living room with fire place, dining room, kitchen, bedroom with en-suite bath, master bedroom with two walk-in closets and en-suite bath; gallery level: bedroom/studio with bath and exit to the panoramic terrace; lower level: two bedrooms, one bathroom, a spacious fitness room with steambath and outdoor whirlpoo, a bedroom with kitchenette and bath, technics, cellar. Moreover the house is set up with: - perimetral alarm system and video surveillance - automatic lightning and irrigation system - centralized home automated AC - 3 indoor and 3 outdoor parking spaces With its own lake plot, inviting outdoor living spaces and a modern-luxurious living comfort this property gives an all year long holiday feeling.

Ancient prestigious villa set in a splendid park in Lesa on Lake Maggiore. From the center of Lesa you can enter the enchanting park; walking along the avenues you go up towards the villa that dominates it with its crenellated tower. Inside the property you can enjoy total privacy. On the ground floor there are rooms and sitting rooms with finely frescoed ceilings, floors in precious marble seeded, elegant frames and wooden decorations over the door that evoke period atmospheres that have never gone out of fashion. These rooms communicate directly with the huge veranda with large windows overlooking the park; on the ground floor there are also 3 kitchen rooms equipped for the organization of large events. Climbing an elegant staircase you go up to the first floor, where we find a very bright triple room with a balcony from which large windows open a relaxing view of the park towards the lake (from which you can easily portray 3 large bedrooms), and two other bedrooms with a long balcony. On this floor there are the services including a large laundry. Upstairs there are 3 more bedrooms, kitchen, dining room with a terrace with a splendid lake view, a sitting room, 2 bathrooms and a second terrace; a staircase leads to an attic room with en suite bathroom and a small terrace with spectacular views of the park and the lake. On the -1 floor there is a very bright renovated lemon house and an equipped open cellar. The villa is set in a splendid centuries-old park with double driveway access, with an ideal alternation of sunny clearings and shady wide avenues, climbing which you can comfortably drive up to the entrance of the villa with a spacious parking area. From the old stables and woodshed, a further 600 square meters of living space can be retracted, currently rustic; the property is completed by a large and beautiful greenhouse of approximately another 200 square meters. The position sheltered from any prying eyes, the compact morphology of the park and its dimensions could allow the construction of a swimming pool, tennis court and / or padel court or other. This property is particularly suitable for those looking for a secluded, luxurious and comfortable place to relax away from the fast pace of everyday life.

Stunning villa with breathtaking views, located in a quiet and residential area in Montagnola. Facing west, it enjoys excellent sunshine throughout the day and absolute privacy. The house includes 3 large bedrooms, panoramic kitchen/dining room, living room, living room/study, 4 bathrooms, boiler room/laundry room, large storage room, wine cellar. All rooms enjoy lake views, as do the three terraces and covered veranda. Cooking fireplace in kitchen, fireplace in living room and outdoor BBQ fireplace. Large flat garden, approx. 650 sqm, overlooking the lake and vegetable garden. The villa, approx. 200 sq m, fully renovated and enlarged in 2007, is on 3 living levels and is composed as follows: Ground floor (entrance level): large hallway overlooking the lake, guest toilet, living room and kitchen-dining room. Access stairs to upper floor and lower floor. Access to veranda, terrace and garden from the kitchen. Access to terrace and garden from living room. Floor -1: bedroom with wardrobe room and en-suite bathroom/shower, large room with direct access to the panoramic terrace, full bathroom with bathtub. Floor -1: large hallway, bedroom with access to a covered terrace and garden, second living room (studio) with access to terrace and garden, bathroom with shower. Access to boiler/laundry room, large semi-habitable room with additional exit to terrace and garden. The property is completed by 4 outdoor parking spaces. Amenities: the house is located on a dead-end street, traveled only by residents. Elementary school, municipal house, pharmacy, postal service, grocery store, restaurants about 1 km away. Tasis (American School in Switzerland) about 2 km. Franklin University about 4 km. Highway about 6 km. Airport about 7 km. Train station about 6 km. Municipal tax multiplier 60%. Secondary residence possible.

In Montagnola, Collina d'Oro, in a quiet residential area, west oriented with beautiful views on the lake of Lugano and the surrounding mountains, stands this beautiful modern villa. With 4637sqm of land (of which 3511sqm are woods and 50 sqm are a lake plot with a private dock), a garden planted with olive trees, palms and various kinds of flowers; privacy is guaranteed. It is approx. 10 minutes by car from the centre of Lugano and the TASIS (American School). The property has been completely renovated in 2013/2016 with materials and finishes of the highest standing and maintained in an impeccable state. It offers approx. 440sqm living space on 3 floors and additional 400sqm of terraces (with heated infinity pool, kitchen, BBQ, Pininfarina pergola) as well as an independent guest flat and a boat house. The house offers the ultimate in living comfort using the latest technology. The living spaces of the villa are divided as follows: entrance floor: entrance hall, service bathroom, equipped kitchen, dining room, large living room, 2 bedrooms each with wardrobe and en-suite bathroom, patio, terraces, garden; lower floor: service bathroom, master bedroom with wardrobe and en-suite bathroom, living room, fitness area with sauna and shower, laundry, terrace with infinity pool, garden; guest flat: 3 bedrooms with their own en-suite bathrooms. Parking spaces: 2 indoor (garage), 2 outdoor. This modern villa represents the best that today's technology can offer, guaranteeing elegance, privacy and living comfort.

This beautiful villa is located in Morcote, in a hillside position, with a splendid view of the lake and the surrounding mountains. It enjoys excellent sunshine and is in a very quiet residential setting. The village centre with its famous arcades, small restaurants and romantic lakeside promenade is within walking distance, while the centre of Lugano is a 10-minute drive away. The property built in 2010 is in excellent condition with approx. 257 sqm on three floors and an easily maintained garden of 370 sqm. The property is completed by two private covered parking spaces. The villa is divided as follows entrance floor: comfortable entrance hall with cloakroom, a spacious and bright living room, the large balcony of which directly overlooks the lake, a well-equipped separate kitchen/living room, with a walk-in pantry and private terrace, a guest bathroom; intermediate/bedroom floor: three bedrooms each served by an en suite bathroom and a convenient hallway; basement: technical rooms with a capacious cellar, a laundry-ironing room, a service bathroom and a large multipurpose room. The easy management of the property as well as the use of the house as a primary or secondary residence make this object very versatile.

Montagnola - In a quiet location and surrounded by a lush, flat garden, we offer this modern villa for sale. The view is open on the hills and the surrounding countryside. This property is distributed on three levels.On the ground floor we find a beautiful living room with dining room and kitchen. From here there is access to the flat garden. A double bedroom remains on this floor. A first bathroom is also perfect for guests. On the upper level we find a generous study, the master bedroom and an enormous wardrobe space. The main bathroom is modern and equipped with stylish furnishings. The lower level offers complete accommodation for the housekeeper. There is also a sauna, laundry room and cellar.The garage can contain up to six cars.It is the ideal property for a family with children.Call now for a viewing!

This villa located in Bosco Luganese - Bioggio offers an exclusive home, perfect for those who want privacy and tranquility. The property is located in a sunny, dominant position with a panoramic view of the lake and the mountains. The house is in perfect condition with high quality finishes and modern architecture with attention to every detail. On a plot of 1,444 square meters, the villa built in 2018 is on three levels. The property covers an area of approx. 635 sqm living space. The property is composed as follows: Second floor - entrance: entrance hall, gallery, guest toilet, 4 bedrooms (one room with large balcony), 2 bathrooms First floor: large living - dining room with fireplace, fully equipped eat-in kitchen, pantry, air-conditioned wine cellar, laundry room, guest toilet, wardrobe, 1 master bedroom with wardrobe and bathroom, large terrace accessible from all rooms. Ground floor - garden: living room, 1 bedroom with bathroom, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 study, large terrace accessible from all rooms, technical rooms. Elevator connecting the three floors Large garden with automatic irrigation system with heated swimming pool with counter-current swimming system and shower. A large outdoor area with space for several cars and a double garage complete the property. Secondary residence possible.