Luxury houses for sale Orta San Giulio, Italy (page 4)

Immersed in the timeless beauty of Lake Maggiore, this charming period residence dates back to the late nineteenth century. Positioned enviably along the lake shores, the villa boasts a private buoy for boat mooring and a pier on state-owned land, offering privileged access to the lake waters. The villa's elegance is accentuated by the surrounding park, a lush garden of approximately 10,000 square meters that offers the possibility of building a pool with an already approved project. The 2000 renovation has preserved the original splendor of the villa, with high-quality finishes that lend timeless elegance to every space. Spread over four levels, the villa offers a spacious layout, with cozy and bright rooms. On the ground floor, a large entrance leads to a equipped kitchen, a study, a dining room with fireplace, and a library with direct access to the terrace and garden. On the first floor, there is an elegant living room with fireplace, two bedrooms, and a luxurious marble bathroom complete with shower and bathtub. On the second floor, there are three additional bedrooms and two bathrooms, while the basement houses three cellars, a laundry room, and a utility room. The property also includes an independent guesthouse of approximately 160 square meters, equipped with a private terrace, barbecue area, and a small flowered pond. Completing the property a guesthouse, accessible through scenic paths of its park.

An enchanting nineteenth-century residence located in the heart of the picturesque village of Oggebbio, it enjoys a sunny position and a breathtaking view of one of the most evocative panoramas of Lake Maggiore. The villa is immersed in a park of about 2000 square metres, laid out on several terraced levels. Within the garden there are several vantage points offering a wonderful view of the lake, with terraces and a private swimming pool with ample sunbathing area, ideal for enjoying summer relaxation. In addition, the changing area, located below the pool, is complete with comfortable bathrooms and showers. The property has 25 bedrooms offering comfort and a cosy atmosphere. The villa can be accessed from a private car park or from the entrance to the historic centre. The property, with a total area of 1600 sqm (sq.ft), includes the main villa, an annexe and two cottages, and has recently been carefully renovated to retain its authentic original style. The breathtaking view of the lake shores and its central location make this property unique.

Arriving at the medieval village of Velate, a few kilometres from the centre of Varese, is like diving into another world, made up of greenery and silence, patrician villas and historic residences, with paths leading to chestnut woods and an extraordinary view of Sacro Monte and Campo dei Fiori. In this evocative context we find Villa Bortoluzzi, a charming historic residence surrounded by an enchanting park. The building is currently divided into a main body and five flats. The main body, measuring 1,197 square metres, has four floors, connected by a stone staircase: ground floor, mezzanine floor, first floor and attic. The interiors are embellished with splendid frescoes dating back to the late 18th century, restored in the 1970s, depicting angels, still lifes, noble figures and landscapes. The spacious halls have high frescoed ceilings, one of which is vaulted with lunettes, period floors with lovely terracotta mosaics and French windows overlooking the garden. On the ground floor there is an entrance hall, two large halls, a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom, while on the mezzanine floor there is a study, a bathroom and a laundry room. The first floor is divided into two wings: the east wing consists of three spacious rooms with decorated ceilings and two bathrooms, while the west wing includes two rooms and a bathroom. Most of the rooms overlook the garden, while those facing the street offer a view of the Church of Santo Stefano and Sacro Monte.