Villa in vendita, Via Giacomo Scalini 66, Brunate

Descrizione

Magnificent historic estate for sale in Brunate’s San Maurizio area, located just below the iconic Alessandro Volta Lighthouse. With access from the main square, this exclusive property spans approximately 1,200 sqm of built area across multiple buildings, set within a 16,000 sqm plot of centuries-old beech woodland. Constructed in 1892 for the noble Crespi di Vaprio d'Adda family, it offers a unique pre-Art Nouveau style and has been carefully renovated between 2002 and 2022 to preserve its original materials.

Main House (500 sqm): Designed in a Celtic cross plan across four floors, the main house includes a large kitchen, dining area with fireplace, ventilated wine cellar, laundry, boiler room, two living rooms with fireplaces, a study, guest bathroom, and a south-facing veranda with panoramic lounge. The upper levels offer three bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, two additional bedrooms with balconies and fireplaces, dressing rooms, and an attic.

Guest House (320 sqm): Located behind the main villa, this spacious guest house offers sweeping views and is arranged with a grand living room with a 17th-century Burgundy fireplace, a large kitchen, three bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a wardrobe room, and a storage cellar. The building is accessible by elevator and is fully air-conditioned.

Gatehouse (150 sqm): A charming two-level gatehouse with an independent entrance, featuring a large kitchen area, living room, two bedrooms (one with a walk-in closet), and two bathrooms.

The estate includes a renovated tennis court, a natural stone heated swimming pool with a bar area, and a tower offering stunning views over Lake Como.
Historic Greenhouse and Vegetable Garden: Below the pool area is a greenhouse with a workspace and irrigation system, along with a separate vegetable garden and an additional rustic building with potential for further development.
Covered parking for multiple vehicles, two automated driveways, five pedestrian entrances, and a comprehensive security system connected to local authorities.
The estate is fully illuminated, equipped with automated irrigation, and has access to high-speed internet. Since 2021, it has been operating as a high-end Relais, offering six luxury rooms. Adjacent to the property is a fully renovated 700 sqm restaurant (leased to outside managers) with a 5% annual return, available for purchase separately at €1.5 million.

Situated at 840 meters above sea level with pleasant summer temperatures, the property is close to the Brunate funicular, which connects to Como in just 7 minutes, and only 15 minutes by car from Como. Helicopter landings are also possible on the property

€4,000,000.