Friday, 5 July 2013

Majestic villa with beautiful garden Florence for sale

This villa is in excellent condition and includes a fantastic garden of 700 sq metres.

The property is located in a prime location, in the centre of Florence while still on a quiet road.

The villa is built over 3 levels and is completely surrounded by the garden.

It includes 2 parking spaces and comes with central heating already installed.

More details can be found at: http://www.vistalagohomes.com/Property-Details.aspx?PropertyRef=1168OR

Magnificent apartment in historical villa Florence for sale

This apartment is located in a villa that was constructed at the end of the 15th century, it is now completely renovated and includes a beautifully landscaped garden and a private entrance and a swimming pool.

The property consists of a large living room, an office, a kitchen, a dining room, 3 bedrooms, a cloakroom, 2 bathrooms, and a spacious cellar with a family room.

It includes 2 parking spaces and a central heating system.

More details can be found at: http://www.vistalagohomes.com/Property-Details.aspx?PropertyRef=1167OR

Thursday, 4 July 2013

Modern villa with ample garden Cremia Lake Como for sale

Villa Sabrina is a large independent villa near Cremia. In a modern design in keeping with the Mediterranean styled gardens, it has been finished luxuriously outside with a modern finish throughout.

The living area is laid out over three floors with six bedrooms in total over the ground and first floor, and ample living space. Each room is well appointed and spacious, and the fitted kitchen includes a breakfast table. Large windows to the front maximise the lake views and balconies and terraces on each level all have beautiful lake views.

The lower floor is given for pleasure, with a sauna, Jacuzzi and a large games room. There is also an open fireplace with pizza oven.

All furniture can be available by separate negotiation.

Villa Sabrina has an ample garden, with a four car garage and parking for two additional cars. A swimming pool of 10mx5m sits in the garden and there is a rustico that can be converted into a separate apartment.

There is a beach around 500m from the villa in San Vito. The village of San Vito is by the lake’s edge, and has several restaurants. With good walking trails into the mountains, a small fishing harbour and a ferry service from the pier.

A short drive away is the village of Cremia with two pizzerias and a bakers and small food shop, and a 15 minute drive will take you to the lively town of Menaggio with a wide range of amenities including the car ferry to take you to Varenna and Bellagio to truly allow you to explore the lake.

Under 1h 45 minutes’ drive from Milan Malpensa airport.

More details can be found at: http://www.vistalagohomes.com/Property-Details.aspx?PropertyRef=1166LC

Luxurious lakefront villa Olgiasca Lake Como for sale

Villa Olgiasca is a luxuriously appointed lakefront villa which has been completely restored internally. With a traditional facade of wood and stone, the interior has been architecturally-designed utilising wood and modern, clean lines. Sat in a private lakefront plot of around 3 hectares with substantial lake frontage, it offers complete privacy.

Villa Olgiasca itself offers 625 sq. metres of living accommodation over three floors, and is currently laid out as six bedrooms. In addition there is a separate two-bedroom apartment adjoining the property for staff or additional guests.

On a tranquil peninsular on the northern part of Lake Como, it is a short drive from the closest town with a selection of amenities and is in the part of the lake known for its watersports – both sail boats due to ‘la breva’, the different wind in the northern part of the lake and motorboats.

Under 1h 45 minutes’ drive from Milan Malpensa airport, this is an ideal location for those looking for a lakefront retreat within easy reach.

More details can be found at: http://www.vistalagohomes.com/Property-Details.aspx?PropertyRef=1165LC

Traditional period villa Argegno Lake Como for sale

Period villas retaining original features are not as common as one may think on Lake Como, and Villa Marcie is a traditional period villa retaining numerous features. These include panelled wooden ceilings, parquet flooring and a grand staircase.

Villa Marcie is set on a private triangular plot just above the popular town of Argegno. The 480 sq. metres of living accommodation is laid out primarily over 3 floors with scope to develop further.

The ground floor has two large reception rooms, both with panelled ceilings and large windows as well as a separate kitchen leading onto the garden making al fresco dining easy. A study and bathroom complete the ground floor. The hallway is the focal point of this floor with the original marble staircase sweeping up to the first floor which has four bedrooms, all of a good size and two marble bathrooms.

The attic space is currently mainly undeveloped, but could be used to create additional bedrooms and bathrooms or additional living space. There is outline planning permission in place to add large windows and a roof terrace.

The lower floor is partially exposed and opens directly onto the garden and there are currently the laundry, a large storeroom and two additional rooms on this level.

In the garden, there is ample space to add a swimming pool. The garden is well planted and maintained with a private entrance from the road as well as a side gate giving access to the old mule track. Using these paths, you can walk to the lakefront town of Argegno in under 10 minutes.

Argegno has a lovely lakefront piazza with fountain, as well as a choice of restaurants, cafes and bars. Open all year round, Argegno has a mix of local and international residents. On the main ferry route around Lake Como, the ferries stop here on a regular schedule to give easy access around the lake for day trips.

The bars in the piazza have the some of the best aperitifs on Lake Como, and can get busy at this time!

Argegno is around a 20 minute drive from Como city, and an hour from Milan Malpensa airport making this a convenient location for international buyers.

More details can be found at: http://www.vistalagohomes.com/Property-Details.aspx?PropertyRef=1164LC

Magnificent villa with view Verbania Lake Maggiore for sale

This fantastic villa was built in 1927 and includes a garden of 2,500 sq metres and an indoor swimming pool.

The villa is built over 3 floors, including a basement.

The ground floor consists of a majestic entrance hall, a kitchen, a dining room, a large living room with a coffered ceiling, 2 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and Jacuzzi, and a separate bathroom. All the rooms have very high ceilings.

The first floor consists of a master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and a balcony overlooking the lake, a bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, and 2 bedrooms with a shared bathroom.

The large basement consists of a bedroom and 2 bathrooms, a sauna with an indoor pool, a laundry room and a wine cellar.

There is access to the basement from the garden so it could be used for a caretaker.

The villa is in good condition, although some routine maintenance is needed.

More details can be found at: http://www.vistalagohomes.com/Property-Details.aspx?PropertyRef=1162LM

Historic villa with lake view Stresa Lake Maggiore for sale

This beautiful villa was built in 1906. it commands fantastic views over Lake Maggiore and includes grounds of over 3,000 sq metres.

The villa is built over 4 levels, including a basement.

The basement consists of a cellar, a bathroom, a pantry, a boiler room, a family room, a laundry room and a storage room.

On the ground floor there is an entrance hall, a lounge, a study, a kitchen, a terrace, a bathroom and a dining room.

The first floor consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a cloakroom and a terrace.

The top floor includes a laundry room, a cloakroom, a utility room and a bathroom.

The garden has a floor area of 3,280 sq metres and commands truly stunning views over Lake Maggiore.

More details can be found at: http://www.vistalagohomes.com/Property-Details.aspx?PropertyRef=1161LM