Ancient Lakefront Estate By Lake Maggiore

Along Piedmont's shore of Lake Maggiore, between Verbania and Ghiffa, there is this charming historical lakefront villa for sale with a private beach and two boat spaces.

Its absolutely exclusive position, in one of the most enchanting Piedmontese areas by Lake Maggiore, ensures a direct view of the lake and a fantastic panorama that embraces the entire lakeside.

Built in 1866, it boasts an illustrious past full of fascinating historical anecdotes that still live on in its lavish hall: used as a residence by the Russian Prince and General Peter Troubetzkoy and his wife, the opera singer Ada Winans, on the occasion of their long stay by Lake Maggiore, At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, the villa hosted illustrious personalities such as actress Eleonora Duse, painter Daniele Ranzoni and president of the United States Ulysses S. Grant.

The property is incredibly scenographic, also thanks to its 2.3-hectare botanical park which follows the natural curve of the lake shore: a treasure trove of natural beauties housing a collection of plants from all over the world: mostly conifers, but also huge palm trees, and the various species of flowers that surround an ancient iron greenhouse. A splendid winter garden, once used as an orangery and lemon house, now features an enchanting corner for relaxation, with a majestic fireplace and wood-burning oven, from which to admire a wonderful view of the lake and Mount Rosa.

In the middle of all this, the villa offers 1,000 internal square meters, spread over three levels. Completely renovated with the most innovative construction techniques and finely furnished, the ground floor features a large entrance hall which leads to a bright living room with a lake view, next to a music room, a dining room, a big kitchen and a spare bathroom. On the first floor, which can be reached either by climbing a majestic staircase or by an internal lift, the master bedroom is elegant and refined thanks to a wealth of precious details, with a 90-sqm private terrace offering an incomparable lake view. The floor is completed by two apartments with a kitchenette, a double bedroom and a private bathroom.

On the second floor there are four apartments, all with kitchenettes and private bathrooms, some with a balcony, ideal for a luxurious accommodation business. On the top floor there is another a small apartment, while in the basement the technical rooms and the laundry area complete this prestigious historical estate on Ghiffa's lakefront.