Description
In the heart of the ancient village of Velate, one of the most exclusive in the city of Varese, we offer for sale a prestigious historical residence.
This fascinating period residence stands a few steps from the renowned European School and is immersed in the picturesque setting of the Sacro Monte and Campo dei Fiori, while being only ten minutes from the city centre.
Commissioned in 1910 by the noble papal family of the Colonna princes of Rome, the villa is a perfect blend of pre-Liberty style and Belle Époque influences, skilfully restored in the 2000s by an internationally renowned architect. The restoration has kept the original charm intact, enriching the structure with modern details.
The property is spread over several residential levels, which are also connected by a lift, and extends over approximately 960 square metres within an elegantly planted secular park of over 8,000 square metres.
The interiors stand out for their attention to detail: finely decorated and coffered ceilings, stone columns, marble fireplaces, large windows, wooden frames with shatterproof double glazing and steel shutters.
The living area, located on the ground floor, hosts three spacious living rooms, each with a marble fireplace, the majestic dining room and kitchen, as well as a billiard room and a service bathroom; the floor also has wonderful direct access to the outdoors, where a large dehor is developed, which in the warmer seasons hosts a delightful outdoor relaxation and dining area.
The upper floors, first and second, house no less than seven bedrooms and as many bathrooms, complete with bath or shower. On the first floor there is also a large panoramic terrace with views of the surrounding greenery. The turret, on the other hand, houses a room with a kitchenette and access to a balcony offering a breathtaking view of Lake Varese, Sacro Monte and the Campo dei Fiori Park.
The basement of the villa houses an exclusive space: a marvellous room with an indoor swimming pool, fireplace and large windows overlooking the outside. This is followed by a wellness area with gym, Turkish bath and services.
The property we offer for sale is not limited to this exclusive historical villa, but includes five other independent units, ideal for guests or service personnel, which create a small private hamlet with the villa. One of the aforementioned units is called ‘the hunter's house’ or ‘the house in the woods’, with its evocative and fairytale-like atmosphere.
The estate is completed by a garage for four cars, a spacious wine cellar, the old ice house, a large room perfect for exclusive events and private celebrations, and numerous outdoor parking spaces.
The strategic location, a short distance from Milan and Switzerland, combined with the proximity to prestigious international schools, also makes this property an ideal solution for those seeking a prestigious residence with excellent international connections.
