Villa for sale - 6644 Orselina

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a Mediterranean villa with breathtaking views of Lake Maggiore and the surrounding mountains.
The villa features a private driveway, a large garage, and numerous outdoor parking spaces. The large terraces, spacious and bright rooms, the cave-style kitchen, the wellness area, and the heated pool make this property an ideal place to host family and friends in style. The villa is perfect for intimate receptions and large parties, offering generous and versatile spaces. The family can gather in this refuge of hospitality from near and far. On a separate plot belonging to the property, there is the possibility to build a guest dependence or a residence for the third year of life. Each floor of the villa opens up to a Mediterranean garden that invites relaxation and blooms in every season. Ideal as a permanent family residence.

At the main entrance of the villa, located on the upper floor, one enters a spacious and welcoming area. Here, in addition to direct access to the garage, there is a guest room, a bathroom, a large studio, and a wardrobe. This area can easily be transformed into an independent apartment. On the middle floor, which is considered the main floor of the house, a large living room opens up with high ceilings and large sliding doors that offer a spectacular view of the lake and the surrounding mountains: the entire Locarnese lies at the feet of the villa. From the living room, one can directly access the dining room through an opening; in front of this is a covered terrace, perfect for outdoor meals.
The kitchen is fully equipped and a paradise for cooking enthusiasts. A pantry and a laundry room complete the service area. The sleeping area, located on the opposite side of the living room, includes a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and dressing room, a second bedroom with a bathroom, and a guest bathroom. On the lower floor, there is a cozy living area with a wood oven for pizza in the cave-style kitchen, a large wine cellar, as well as a wellness and fitness area with sauna, whirlpool, shower, and toilet. This area, which opens up to a large terrace with a heated endless pool, can also be used as an independent apartment for guests. The large floor-to-ceiling windows give the rooms a Mediterranean brightness and a holiday atmosphere. The villa is built with high-quality materials such as marble, travertine, terracotta, granite, and natural wood. Despite the elegance of the materials, the style of the house is focused on comfort and sociability, designed to welcome family and friends in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere.

Technical features:

>> Geothermal heating with underfloor heating and summer cooling
>> Heated endless pool with electric cover
>> Security systems and video surveillance
>> TV Swisscom and satellite TV
>> Sonos system with speakers in the living and wellness areas
>> Automatic garden irrigation
The property is located in the municipality of Orselina, above Locarno, on the hillside overlooking Lake Maggiore. The lake gives the municipality its mild and dry climate in winter, moderately warm climate in summer, allowing a lush Mediterranean and subtropical flora to thrive outdoors. With over 2100 hours of sunshine per year, measured by the nearby Meteorological Institute Locarno-Monti, the hills of Locarno are the region with the most sunshine. The municipality covers about 2 square kilometers and has 750 inhabitants. Orselina is known for the Santuario della Madonna del Sasso and since 2000 for the Funivia per Cardada, built by the famous architect Mario Botta.