Bissone Residenza La Foresta Penthouse In The Hills

RESIDENZA LA FORESTA – LUXURIOUS APARTMENTS
Nestled at the pinnacle of Via San Nicolao in Bissone, Residenza La Foresta boasts an enviable location with breathtaking views of Lake Lugano. This exceptional project harmoniously integrates into the natural mountain landscape, with architecture that follows the terrain’s gentle slopes. Each apartment is set back from those below, utilizing the roofs to create expansive terraces and lush roof gardens.

The building’s facades present a striking interplay between the natural striations of Travertine, accentuating the horizontal lines of the protruding floors, and the bronze-colored metal elements that highlight vertical features such as slatted panels, window frames, and spacious planters. This design intersperses the building’s solidity with the vibrancy of diverse plantings.

The residential complex is oriented along an east-west axis, ensuring soft morning sunlight and abundant afternoon light. It comprises ten residential units: two penthouses with 5.5 rooms, four apartments with 4.5 rooms, two with 3.5 rooms, and two with 2.5 rooms, all arranged over five levels. The ground floor provides parking for 24 vehicles, along with 10 private cellars and service areas.

To maximize natural light in all apartments, the layout employs an effective ”L” shape, allowing main living areas direct access to generous terraces and stunning views. The building’s design ensures each unit maintains optimal privacy, with staggered arrangements and substantial planters that enhance the green character of the complex while preventing overlooking.

THE APARTMENTS
Each apartment features an inviting entrance leading to functional service areas, including a wardrobe and guest bathroom. The spacious open-plan living area flows seamlessly into the kitchen, TV area, and dining space, all enhanced by full-height windows that frame lake views and open to expansive terraces and private gardens.

Designed for social gatherings, the living areas offer ample space for entertaining, with a spacious kitchen island and breathtaking views for mealtimes. The outdoor terraces are generously sized, ensuring privacy between adjacent units and those above.

The night hallway is streamlined, equipped with built-in wardrobes to optimize space. Bathrooms are stylishly appointed with large, modern showers, ample sink areas, and complete sanitary fittings, while larger units include convenient laundry spaces. Bedrooms are generously proportioned and feature sliding glass doors leading to terraces, offering versatile furnishing options without sacrificing functionality. The master suites include walk-in closets and private bathrooms.

European oak flooring in large planks enhances the sense of continuity throughout the spaces. Neutral tones for tile finishes and wall colors complement the decor, reflecting the hues of the exterior materials to maintain stylistic coherence.

THE COMMON AREAS
A standout feature of Residenza La Foresta is the first-floor wellness area dedicated to residents’ health and relaxation. Owners and their guests can enjoy the fitness room, equipped with state-of-the-art machines, followed by a rejuvenating experience in the spa, complete with a Turkish bath, sauna, and spacious hot tub—all within the comfort of their residence. To ensure consistency in design, these spaces echo the elegant finishes of the apartments, featuring Travertine and bronzed metal accents highlighted by modern lighting that creates a stylish yet inviting ambiance.

THE PENTHOUSES (APARTMENT 9/10)
The two penthouses, spanning two levels on the third and fourth floors, embody the pinnacle of luxury in this building. Symmetrically positioned, they offer the most breathtaking lake views, enhanced by exceptional outdoor spaces. Each penthouse boasts expansive terraces, exclusively accessible from the bedrooms on the third floor, and remarkable representative terraces on the fourth, culminating in infinity pools that double as outdoor seating areas. These fourth-floor terraces are partially covered, ensuring usability even during less sunny days.

An outdoor cooking area seamlessly connects to the living space, elevated above the living room. Residents access the penthouses directly from the fourth floor, entering through a spacious wardrobe and service bathroom into a grand open-plan living area that overlooks the terrace and lake. From this central space, one can descend via stairs or an elevator to the third floor, where the private quarters are located, featuring three bathrooms (two exclusively for the master suites), a laundry area, a double bedroom, and an office. All bedrooms open to a second expansive terrace, offering additional garden space.
APARTMENT 9
SURFACES
Apartment 275.22 m²
Terrace 187.70 m²
Garden 47.64 m²
Cellar 31.15 m²
TOTAL 536.71 m²

APARTMENT 10
SURFACES
Apartment 275.22 m²
Terrace 182.15 m²
Garden 45.72 m²
Cellar 31.15 m²
TOTAL 534.24 m²