Description

The property

Historic Villa in Cressogno (Valsolda): 19th-Century Charm on Lake LuganoNestled in the romantic and literary landscape of Valsolda—celebrated by Antonio Fogazzaro in his classic novel The Little World of the Past (Piccolo Mondo Antico)—this prestigious historic residence sits in Cressogno along the shores of Lake Lugano (Ceresio), in a peaceful and discreetly elegant setting away from crowded tourist circuits.Built after 1850 as a monumental showpiece residence by a family returning from emigration, the villa reflects solid, harmonious bourgeois architecture featuring a regular facade with symmetrical windows, stringcourses, and the expansive pitched roof characteristic of traditional Lombard lakeside homes.Key Highlights & Features

Spectacular panoramic top-floor loggia: Defined by grand arches and exposed wooden beams, it offers breathtaking, unobstructed views across the lake and surrounding mountains—ideal for both private relaxation and entertaining guests.
Modular layout and generous proportions (461.80 sqm of living space): Offering substantial interior volumes, the property is already arranged into 3 independent apartments, in addition to a 223 sqm basement level:
- Apartment 1: 95.45 sqm.
- Apartment 2: 121.30 sqm.
- Apartment 3: 245.05 sqm (spanning the second floor of 132.60 sqm and an attic level of 112.45 sqm).
Private garden: The property includes a dedicated plot of approximately 200 sqm of garden space with lake views and picturesque stone terracing.
Preservative restoration with modern comfort (2002): The villa was upgraded while strictly preserving its original historical character, featuring completely revamped, independently metered plumbing and heating systems for each unit, hydronic underfloor heating, and quality wooden frames with traditional shutters.
Turnkey hospitality potential & proven track record: With separate, self-contained layouts, the villa is versatile—functioning seamlessly as an exclusive private estate or a boutique hospitality venture (two of the apartments have previously operated successfully as a bed & breakfast).
Prestigious cultural and natural setting: Set within an iconic literary setting just steps from the lakeshore and framed by the mountains, providing a perfect synthesis of privacy, nature, and historic pedigree.

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Amenities

461 m²

20 rooms

5 bathrooms

Ristrutturato

10 bedrooms

Entire building

Map

Valsolda (Como)

Energy Efficiency

G

Energy class G

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Property value

Mortgage amount

Term (in years)

Down payment

€250,000

Mortgage amount

€1,000,000

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