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Villa Bonacina – The eclectic splendor of the late 1800s among history, loggias, and Risorgimento charm
”GIOVANNI BONACINA FU GIUSEPPE QUONDAM GIUS.ᵉ ANT.ᵒ FU PIETRO – LA CASA ADITA NEL 1907 ABBELLIDA”
These words are engraved on the marble plaque affixed in the loggia on the ground floor of Villa Bonacina. They were placed by Giovanni Bonacina in 1907, at the conclusion of a beautification project of the family residence.
A phrase in notarial Latin — dry, precise, severe — that in a few lines tells the story of three generations of a Lombard bourgeois family: the great-grandfather Giuseppe Antonio, a notary active between the 18th and 19th centuries with properties registered between Milan and Lecco; the grandfather Giuseppe, who managed the estate throughout the mid-19th century; and finally Giovanni, the heir who in 1907 wanted to leave his mark on this house, embellishing it and immortalizing it in stone.
Located in Airuno, at Via Dante n. 7, Villa Bonacina is a large historic residence dating from a period between the mid-19th and early 20th centuries.
The main entrance to the property is through the original wrought iron double gate, which still preserves the central monogram of the Bonacina family; proceeding along the tree-lined driveway leads to the villa.
Behind it is the service entrance, located on Via della Vergine, once used by the servants and workers.
Descriptive Details of Historic Architecture
Facade with three orders of loggias: The facade is a rarity. It features three orders of overlapping loggias with six full arches per floor: a direct reference to the elegant loggias of the late Renaissance pleasure villas, reinterpreted through the lens of 19th-century eclecticism.
Belvedere turret: Square in shape, with two full arches on each side, it is completely open and accessible from the second floor via an exquisite original wrought iron spiral staircase.
Original finishes and materials: Period flooring, historic doors and windows, fireplaces, and sinks, preserved intact within the rooms.
Connected dependence: Attached to the main villa via a suspended terrace above the service entrance on Via della Vergine, it is ideal for creating a guest house or a professional studio.
Park elements: Planted park of approximately 1,200 sqm with a scenic tree-lined access path.
The legend of Garibaldi’s stirrups
Alongside the rigor of the archives, Villa Bonacina holds its Risorgimento legend. In 2020, the family donated a precious chest, kept for generations within the walls of this residence, to the municipal administration of Airuno: inside are the stirrups of Giuseppe Garibaldi’s horse, dating back to 1860. The stirrups were placed in the chest by Knight Egidio Bonacina; although the connection with the Garibaldians Luigi Bonacina and Captain Dionigi Bonacina is not historically certified, the doubt — fascinating, romantic, fully Risorgimento — now belongs to the identity of this villa and its inhabitants.
Development of surfaces and great flexibility
The property extends over a plot of land of approximately 1,200 sqm and offers generous surfaces. Currently divided into 4 residential units (category A/2), the villa, although in need of renovation, is in good general condition and lends itself to multiple residential interpretations:
Ground Floor (approximately 270 sqm):
Characterized by the first loggia with 6 arches, it currently hosts two distinct apartments (a two-room and a three-room apartment) that can be easily unified to create a single residential unit of 5 rooms with multiple services. Completing the floor are the main staircase and a storage room.
First Floor (approximately 270 sqm):
Connected to the second loggia, it includes a large apartment of 5 rooms with multiple services. From the balcony at this level, a suspended terrace directly connects the villa to the dependence.
Second Floor (approximately 270 sqm):
Third panoramic loggia with balcony and apartment of 5 rooms with multiple services.
Third Floor – Turret (approximately 60 sqm):
Belvedere turret with panoramic terrace, accessible via the original wrought iron spiral staircase.
Basement:
Cellar equipped with a well.
Dependence in Detached Body (approximately 70 sqm over two levels):
Versatile space consisting of an open space with driveway access and bathroom on the ground floor, and an additional room with bathroom and balcony on the first floor. A perfect solution for creating a guest house for guests, an independent professional studio, an art atelier, or a private wellness area.
Airuno: privacy and nature along the Adda river
Airuno is a charming municipality in the province of Lecco, nestled along the Adda valley and protected by the Briantean hills. Its location offers a perfect balance between direct contact with nature and the convenience of connections: the presence of the local train station and proximity to major roads allow for quick access to Lecco, Bergamo, and Milan. Living in Villa Bonacina means enjoying the tranquility of a historic village immersed in greenery, perfect for those seeking privacy and quality of life.
Asking price: € 490,000
Energy Class: G – IPE: 312.17 kWh/m²a
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the advantages of the division into 4 residential units A/2?
The presence of 4 distinct subunits in category A/2 offers exceptional flexibility both fiscally and project-wise. It allows access to significant renovation incentives distributed across multiple units, as well as enabling the use of the villa for multiple family units of the same group or the partial rental of some portions.
How can the independent dependence be enhanced?
The elevated connection via the terrace ensures continuity with the main villa while maintaining total autonomy at street level. This space is perfectly suited as an office for a professional receiving clients at home, as accommodation for service staff, or as a dependence reserved for guests.
Is it possible to unify the spaces to create a single-family villa?
Certainly. The load-bearing structure and the presence of the large central staircase allow for easy rejoining of all levels, restoring the original style of the residence.
Do you want to visit Villa Bonacina?
A villa like this can only be understood by being inside it — in the loggias, on the turret, in the silence of the park. It is not a house that can be explained: it is a house that can be felt.
Meriggi – Specialists in villas in Brianza
Marco Meriggi, specialist in the valuation and sale of villas in Brianza. A precise choice of field, which translates into vertical expertise on the historical heritage of Brianza. He personally follows each client, from the first request to the conclusion of the negotiation. Contact him to schedule a visit.
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