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This villa was built in the second half of the 19th century, behind the villa where Alessandro Manzoni used to spend his holidays.
It consists of two apartments built on three floors and has just been well restored preserving the architectural features of the house.
Big hearths and Antique fireplaces in each room, stones and wood beans, 18th and 19th century furniture give an idea of this beautiful high class property located in a very quiet area of Lesa, just 50 yards from the lake. |
Lesa is at the heart of the Lake District
- nearby towns: Stresa and “Borromee” Islands are 9 kilometres north. Milan 1 hour. Turin 1 hour 20 minutes. Orta and its lake are 20 minutes drive. Lake of Como is 1 hour drive
- water sports and swimming: Lesa has new public docks for swimming and boating, located less than 100 metres from the house. |
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Upper Floor OPENSPACE, 110 sq m (1250 sq ft), sleeps
2 +2
Located in the upper floor of the house with view of the lake, this
apartment has a private entrance. The large room on the entrance
has a surface of sq m 50. A double sofa bed is on the floor (FOR
EXTRA) and a king-sized bed is on a mezzanine.
A superb ceiling is made of a series of logs and a nice fireplace
gives heating. A door opens to the bathroom with shower and Jacuzzi.
Another big hearth, where one can literally walk in, provides warmth
and atmosphere in the very large living room during the cold winter
nights. |
The separated dining room sits 12 and a door gives access to the kitchen, fully equipped with 6 fires and 2 ovens, fridge and freezer, dishwasher.
Although the architectonical elements and furniture are of the 18th century, the couches have been refurbished with special Kenzo fabrics. The living room is meant to provide a real meeting point for the guests and offers a wide collection of atlases, maps, guides, photos and charts. Amenities: library, TV, DVD and stereo
All the pictures in this page refer to the Upper floor apt. The others are yet to be finished off.
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Ground Floor Openspace, 61 sq m (680 sq ft), sleeps
2+2 .
This very large apartment, located with private access on the ground
floor, has Stones and Bricks on the walls, partially exposed during
restoration, to reveal the majestic original construction.
The sleeping area, like the rest of the apartment, has its main
features in its spectacular ceiling and walls, with a collection
of practical furniture of the typical simple local design.
Sleeps: 1 king size bed and possibility to add a double sofa bed
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Linked by private stairs, the 30 sq m cellar has a classic vaulted ceiling of red bricks and a very constant temperature all year round. Glass doors separate the area where wines are stocked. The rest is the summer dining and breakfast room, the perfect place to enjoy the unique culinary tradition of the area, fresh in summer and warm in winter, an open space with a complete kitchen , fully equipped with 6 fires and 2 ovens, fridge and freezer, dishwasher. Amenities: fireplace, TV, DVD and stereo. |
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The
JOLLY,60 sq m (800 sq ft) sleeps 2:
A separated area on the first floor can be joined to one or to the
other apartment, in order to increase their capacity. It consists
of a double bedroom, a large living room with double sofa bed (FOR
EXTRA) , fireplace and a bathroom with Jacuzzi . It's located on
the first floor of the house with private access and boasts a private
terrace and two balconies over the garden. |
The garden and the Spa
The nearby house belongs to the owners and the ground floor has been transformed into a small private spa with a sauna. The small garden is designed along Japanese lines and has a wide stone tub near by the deck to cool off after a sauna. Then there is a barbecue and a dining area.
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Lesa is a small delightful village around a small cove along the west side of Lake Maggiore with tiny alleys, a forgotten scent of logs burning in the fireplace in winter, and several excellent restaurants. Most of the houses in the centre were built in the 18th century, but there are older and bigger mansions, one of which belonging to the Italian Prime Minister. |
| Prices per week 2010 in Euro |
Season
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from ...to |
upper floor |
lower floor |
jolly |
sleeps
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2+2 |
2+2 |
2 |
| High |
26/06-28/08
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E 900 |
E 800 |
E 500 |
Mid+ Easter & Christmas
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01/05-26/06
28/08-02/10 |
E 800 |
E 600 |
E 500 |
Low
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E 700 |
E 500 |
E 400 |
Extra
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heating
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E 100 |
Extra
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final cleaning |
E 80 |
| Security deposit |
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E 200 |
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sq m 231, sleeps 6+8
