Historic Villa With Guest House On Lake Maggiore

Situated in a dominant and private position on the Piedmont shore of Lake Maggiore, in the charming Alpine village of Gignese, this splendid property is approximately 800 m above sea level and offers panoramic views of the Borromean Gulf and the entire Alpine crown.

Nestled in the tranquility of a private park of approximately 6,500 square meters, the property comprises a late 19th-century residence and an annex. The villa is divided into two separate apartments and boasts elegant exteriors with white plaster, a natural stone base, moldings framing the windows, and a distinctive exposed red brick façade.

The mezzanine apartment is accessed from the north side via a gated entrance door with a charming awning. Inside, it comprises a spacious entrance hall, a large eat-in kitchen, a double living room with a fireplace, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a maid’s room, as well as a covered balcony and an open terrace. The apartment also includes a basement level of approximately 130 square meters used as a cellar.

The first and second floor apartments, accessible via a staircase on the south side of the villa, comprise an entrance hall, a spacious eat-in kitchen, a living room, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a hallway. The second floor features a bedroom, a bathroom, and an attic.

The completely independent guesthouse offers approximately 120 square meters of space. It is ideal as a guest house, professional office, or staff residence. Clad in stone and wood, it extends over three levels. The ground floor features an entrance hall, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and storage room. A staircase leads to the first floor, where there are two bedrooms and a bathroom. On the second floor, in the turret, is an attic.

This property offers great potential for those looking to renovate, modernize, and personalize the spacious interiors, making the most of the splendid panoramic location.

Alpino, historically a renowned holiday resort for the aristocracy and a favorite retreat for painters and musicians, lies between the municipalities of Gignese and Stresa and is easily accessible, just 35 minutes from Malpensa International Airport.