Historic villa with grounds for sale in the centre of Stresa

Brief description

Historic villa with guest house and over 1 hectare of grounds in the historic centre of Stresa, on Lake Maggiore. The villa, measuring around 810 sq.m, comprises large living areas, 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms; the guest house, measuring around 150 sq.m, features living room/kitchen, 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and a garage. Potential to build a swimming pool.

Geographic position

Villa Regina is situated in the town of Stresa, in a stunning, panoramic location with a view of Lake Maggiore, on the slopes of the Mottarone mountain.

Stresa is on the eastern shore, overlooking the picturesque Borromean Islands. Its stunning location, combined with the mild climate, has made it a popular tourist destination since the mid-1800’s.

Every year, Lake Maggiore attracts visitors from all over the world, drawn by the natural beauty of the landscape,  the magnificent, impressive castles and fortresses that rise up from within it,  the islands (as many as 11) and by the chance to do all kinds of sports surrounded by nature.

The villa is around an hour’s drive from Milan (84 km),  Novara (62 km),  and Varese (64 km).

The nearest airports are Milan Malpensa, 50 km away, and Milan Linate, 106 km away.

Description of buildings

The main villa, measuring around 810 sq.m over three floors, has an entrance hall, large sitting rooms with frescoes and a large kitchen on the ground floor.

The upper floors are home to the sleeping quarters, with five spacious bedrooms and four bathrooms on the first floor, one bathroom and a sitting room on the second.

The basement comprises a large cellar for storing wine, a fitness area and toilet.

The guest house, measuring 150 sq.m, has three floors, with a large garage and utility room on the ground floor, a spacious sitting room with kitchenette on the first floor, one  bedroom and a bathroom, and another bedroom on the second floor.

State and finishing

Both the villa and guest house are in perfect condition: they have undergone restoration and careful renovation work in the last few years, and still have all their period features.

External areas

The property is surrounded by large, beautifully landscaped grounds measuring 12000 sq.m, with tall trees, including palm trees, a BBQ area and space to build a swimming pool.

Use and potential uses

Villa Regina’s location, secluded yet right in the centre of Stresa, gives it great potential: it would be ideal as a main home or an impressive residence, and could also be an investment for those looking to start a hotel business in this exclusive area of Lake Maggiore.

Distances and location

Piedmont - Italy

Neighboring regions: Liguria, Lombardy, Emilia Romagna, Aosta Valley, and also France and Switzerland

Main centers: Turin, Asti, Alessandria, Novara, Cuneo

Characteristics: is one of the larger regions located in Northern Italy, with a territory characterized by impressive mountain ranges, rich of important and well-known ski resorts, lakes (Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta) and extensive hilly and flat areas, famous for producing top quality wines. Its extraordinary natural wealth is protected by two national parks: the Gran Paradiso and Val Grande.

The climate is mostly temperate with colder winters, as we approach the mountain massifs.

Piedmont has a popular enogastronomic tradition, its hills are in fact famous for producing top quality wines (including Barolo, Brachetto, Barbera, Moscato...), cheese (Gorgonzola, Castelmagno, Bra, among others) and for the presence of the famous white truffle of Alba.

Property offer: Piedmont offers a varied range of property investments: wineries in the areas of Monferrato and Langhe, farmhouses, historical villas with park and apartments in the main historical centers.