Apartment in villa via Giuseppe Mazzini 131, Belgirate

The Property

Near the picturesque village of Belgirate, right next to the beautiful shores of Lake Maggiore, this 120m2 property is part of the historic Villa Fontana, offering a unique opportunity to own a piece of history with modern comforts. The villa, surrounded by a shared centuries-old English park with a view of the lake, is one of the oldest villas in Belgirate; built by the historic Beretta family in the 18th century, it was purchased in 1892 by the famous Milanese publisher Emilio Treves and became the scene of prestigious meetings: Arturo Graf, Giovanni Verga, Guido Gozzano, Arrigo Boito, Gabriele D'Annunzio and Leonardo Bistolfi are just some of the illustrious frequenters of the villa. To date, the villa, protected by the Fine Arts and exempt from the EU directive on energy efficiency 2030, is divided into 12 independent apartments used both as permanent residences and as second homes.
The apartment is accessed through the front garden and the door main door leads to a large living space, consisting of a living room and an adjacent dining room, characterized by large windows overlooking the garden. Crossing an arch, you find yourself in the large kitchen, with convenient direct access to the garden. The large windows throughout the living space allow natural light to pour in, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Moving away from the living room, you reach the sleeping area, consisting of two double bedrooms and a bathroom. Around the apartment there is a garden and a courtyard for exclusive use, accessible directly from all the living spaces, ideal for sunbathing or enjoying an outdoor meal. Period architectural details give an authentic flavor to the entire property. The property includes a garage and a parking space, conveniently located next to the entrance

Belgirate and Surroundings

On the enchanting shores of Lake Maggiore and an hour's drive from Milan, lies Belgirate. During the nineteenth century, Belgirate attracted illustrious people, patriots, statesmen and poets; they were responsible for the construction of splendid villas with fascinating gardens, which joined the stately homes of the local bourgeoisie. With just a 3-minute drive from the villa, you can reach Stresa, one of the main tourist attractions of Piedmont, with its historic center full of delicious pastry shops (have you ever tasted Stresa Margheritine?) and typical restaurants, and its lively cultural scene all year round with summer musical events called Settimane Musicali. From here, it is possible to take boats to visit the splendid Borromean Islands, called the "Eden of Italy" and named in honor of their wealthy owners, the Borromeans. The three islands: Bella, Madre and dei Pescatori, were purchased by the family and transformed into baroque botanical masterpieces, with fabulous weekend palaces from the Romantic Age filled with antiquities, rare plants and exotic specimens--8372890f3123ae49636fcfa781cdb68c!