Description
Welcome to "Villa Astrid," an architectural gem in the heart of the city of Varese, designed by the famous architect Luigi Vermi: a prestigious octagonal building, unparalleled in the city, perfect for those dreaming of a home with artistic and cultural value, enormous potential, and a truly unique view.
We offer for exclusive sale an apartment that occupies the entire third floor of the building with a surface area of about 200 square meters. The living unit features numerous rooms with a spacious and well-organized layout: after passing the entrance, on the left opens the living area, consisting of a double living room, kitchen, study, and a bathroom. On the right side, in a reserved and independent area, is the sleeping area, characterized by four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The octagonal geometry of the building gives the spaces a unique quality of light and views that open up in unexpected ways. The large windows diffuse pleasant natural light and create a dialogue and connection between the interior living spaces and the surrounding environment. A peculiar feature is the balcony extending along the entire perimeter of the apartment with an enchanting 360° panoramic view. Imagine sipping your morning coffee while observing the urban profile at your feet, and admiring, at sunset, the sky that turns pink above the city, Lake Varese, the Sacro Monte, Campo dei Fiori, and the Monte Rosa range.
The apartment still retains its original charm: the structure and construction details represent the starting point for a complete architectural restoration project. The possibility of intervening with a redesign offers high freedom of customization and the opportunity to create a contemporary, refined environment with a well-recognizable historical soul.
The property is completed by a cellar and two convenient single garages, rare and always appreciated amenities in the heart of the city center.
Talking about "Villa Astrid" means talking about Luigi Vermi, a fundamental figure in Varese architecture of the twentieth century. Vermi, active mainly in the '60s, '70s, and '80s, is known for his unconventional geometric compositions (trapezoids, octagons, rhombuses, curvilinear lines) and his search for formal and functional balance. Vermi was guided by an ethic of living: he built not only to create volumes but to improve the quality of life, finding a dialogue between architecture, nature, and human space.
In a famous "diary," Vermi drew visionary projects and boards where he revisited Varese as a panoramic terrace on the surrounding landscape, with the aim of avoiding building dispersion and preserving wide views and green spaces.
The apartment is located in the center of Varese, ensuring immediate access to services, shops, schools, as well as transportation and the entrance to the A8 motorway. At the same time, its absolute geometric uniqueness and its height make it isolated from any ordinary building. Living in "Villa Astrid" means living in an important space of Varese architecture, a work that will forever represent timeless artistic and urban value.
