Castle for sale in Stresa on Lake Maggiore

Prestigious Castello Pellegrini for sale in Stresa, facing the beaches of Lake Maggiore. This manor house, called “Villa Castello Pellegrini”, was built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It can certainly be defined as one of the most beautiful properties on Lake Maggiore. In fact, it was acquired by fashion designer Gianfranco Ferrè, to transform the castle and its outbuildings into a representative residence for his clients from all over the world. The park property has an extension of 12,000 square meters, largely composed of tall trees, and is located on the side overlooking Lake Maggiore. There is a private beach on the lake. There are three buildings on the property. The castle, the annex and a cottage. All properties enjoy panoramic views of Lake Maggiore as far as the eye can see. The elegant chateau is spread over three floors above ground and a basement level. It has a regular, symmetrical plan with two circular corner turrets and a 2-storey square central tower. In fact, the first two floors have the same surface area. The total surface area of the château is 613 square meters. It comprises service rooms and two cellars in the basement. Access to the first floor is through the main door, in the grand entrance hall with its picturesque central staircase in white Carrara marble. On this floor, there are three large rooms, a service room and the elevator connecting the main floors. On the second floor, there are five bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large balcony on the facade facing Lake Maggiore. On the second floor, there’s an open-plan bedroom and another smaller bedroom. In addition, in the turret, on two other floors, there are two further bedrooms, certainly the most panoramic. Another property unit is the 204 m² annex. It is on two levels, with a kitchen, living room and closet on the first floor. On the second floor, there are two bedrooms. Finally, the property is completed by a 120 square meter rustic and two private beaches of around 260 square meters. The entire property is in need of complete renovation. The entire property, and the buildings that make it up, have undergone recent document updates and are ready for transfer. Stresa is one of Italy’s most beautiful cities. It has been awarded as one of the best places to live in Europe. If you’re planning to visit Stresa, you should definitely consider visiting during the summer months. During the summer, numerous events are organized in the town. You can enjoy the music festival, fireworks and boat races.