Villa Arianna

Description

Villa Arianna is an elegant, stand-alone home crafted in stone set on a majestic spot overlooking the glittering shores of Lake Maggiore, with beautiful private gardens and a pool.

This sumptuous home can accommodate 12 guests across six bedrooms and six bathrooms, set across airy and light-filled proportions, together with touches of local and rustic charm, with a nod to the local style. The exterior is finessed with a note of Italianate charm, with its distinctive cloistered facade. With terracotta tiled roofs, pretty cream-toned shutters and elegantly manicured gardens, this home sets the scene for a tranquil yet colourful group or family holiday on the Northern Italian lakes.

The interiors at Villa Arianna are both home-like, understated, yet also chic. The large and breezy open-plan living space features high ceilings with exposed timber beams, beautifully upholstered furnishings with accents of gold and crimson for a note of grandeur. The double aspect magnificently sized windows in this airy space just offer endless light and write-home-about views, while the dining room emulates the same feel. Large windows, open space and generous proportions offer the feel of a neo-classical Orangerie, while the sleek kitchen is a modern affair of glossy monochromes and slick styling.

Each of the serene bedrooms at Villa Arianna is finessed with simplicity, charm and grace, with accents of colour and pretty fabrics. With high ceilings and sleek wooden floors, this elegant home offers abundant space for the whole family.

Set on a hilltop, with wonderful views of the lake, this stunning home is only five minutes by car from the charming towns of Verbania and Pallanzo, nestled in an elegant stretch of the southwestern shores of Lake Maggiore. Key attractions to this area include the magical Borromeo Islands, one of which is the Isola Bella, known for the opulent grandeur featured in the homes and exquisite gardens, the Botanical Gardens at Verbania, and the museums, pretty promenades and lakeside beaches. Water sports on the lake, boat trips, hiking in the hills and pony trekking are all great ways to enjoy the region while taking an evening “passeggiata” in Pallanza, when the sun softens over the lake, against the backdrop of the flower-filled balconies and vibrantly ornate homes, will be about as good as it gets!

#### Features
Villa Interior

Ground Floor

- Terrace
- Entrance hall
- Kitchen including microwave, oven, dishwasher, fridge-freezer and coffee machine and dining for 6-8 guests
- Dining space with dining for 8-10 guests
- Living room
- Twin bedroom
- Bathroom with shower, WC, basin and bidet

First Floor

- Two twin bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms with a shower, WC, basin and bidet
- Double bedroom and en-suite bathroom with shower, WC, basin and bidet

Lower Ground Floor

- Two twin bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms with a shower, WC, basin and bidet
- Utility room
- Garage with space for 2-3 cars

Outside Grounds (4500m²)

- Private, rectangular pool (10 x 5m, depth: 1.8m), open approximately May - October
- Gardens with remote control access
- Sun deck with parasols and loungers
- Outdoor dining terrace with dining for 8-10
- Barbecue
- Outdoor shower
- Garage for 2 cars
- Outside parking

Facilities

- Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning in some rooms only
- Fans
- Heating
- Cable television
- Hairdryer
- Washing machine and dryer
- Iron and ironing board

#### Location
Villa Arianna is in an elevated spot with stunning views across Italy's second-largest lake, Lake Maggiore, which is known as being quieter and less tourist-heavy than Como and Garda, while this sumptuous home sits overlooking the Gulf of Borromeo and the jewels of the lake: the Borromeo Islands. The most famous of these is the beautiful Isola Bella, with its incredible palace, gardens and fairy-tale setting, it's a must-see.

With the buzzing Verbania and the elegant Pallanzo both just a five minute drive away, visitors can sample a slice of local life, from the stunning gardens at Verbania, to the promenade at Pallanzo, to museums, boat trips across the lakes and hiking in the surrounding mountains.

Verbania is known unofficially as “the garden on the lake,” it offers beautiful views, opulent villas and water sports, as well as boat trips to the islands. One of Verbania's key attraction is its botanical garden with no less than 40 acres of rare plants and stunningly manicured gardens.

Close by Intra is known for its excellent shopping, while Pallanzo features pretty Art Nouveau architecture and there's an excellent museum in Verbania dedicated to landscapes, the Museo del Paessaggio, that is an excellent choice for rare cloudy days.

Just ten minutes along the lake shores, Ghiffa is known for its unique UNESCO World Heritage Site: The Sacred Mountain of the Most Holy Trinity. This magnificent natural park covers hundreds of acres of unspoilt mountainous terrain, sprinkled with spiritual sanctuaries. Trails lead into the hills and wind through the woods; ideal for hikers and escaping the bustle of the crowds.

Ghiffa has another unusual attraction - the Museo del Cappello (the Hat Museum). Dedicated to the classic felt hat that was once commonplace with local gentlemen necessity, the museum traces the manufacturing history of this former thriving local trade!

From elegant dining in Verbania, stunning walks among peacocks in the hauntingly beautiful Isola Bella, to strolling among the rare plants in botanic gardens to lazing days away on the lakeshore beaches, this region has so much to offer.