A spectacle between water and sky (29)

A Refuge for All Seasons This architect-designed villa in a Mediterranean style sits high above Lake Maggiore – built parallel to the sun-drenched slope, resting on massive granite foundations and ten-meter-high steel columns. Spread across four staggered levels, the house opens through floor-to-ceiling glass façades to nature, to vastness, to light. The generous living and dining area impresses with ceiling heights of up to 3.75 meters. A fireplace, dramatically set in the middle of the glass front, becomes the warm centerpiece between sky, water, and fire. The kitchen offers sweeping views over the lake, pool, and terrace – every detail perfectly aligned with the surrounding landscape, the sun, and the lake. An elegant swimming pool runs alongside the terrace and appears to flow seamlessly into Lake Maggiore – as if the house were one with the water. The private retreat level floats like a box seat above the world – featuring a walk-in closet, a spa-style bathroom, and breathtaking views: the Brissago Islands, the Gambarogno mountains, Bellinzona to the east, and, to the south, a wide-open vista reaching all the way to Italy. A Mediterranean garden with shade-giving plane trees gently slopes down to the access road – an idyllic setting for peaceful moments or atmospheric BBQs with friends. From every room, Lake Maggiore can be experienced – as a constant presence and living painting. A place not merely built, but composed. A home between sky, water, and light. Highlights: » Architecture and landscape in perfect harmony » Uninterrupted lake views from nearly every room » Maximum orientation toward light, lake, and nature » Hillside location high above Lake Maggiore » Expansive living and dining area with fireplace set in the glass façade » Designer kitchen with views of lake, terrace, and pool » Private retreat level with walk-in closet and spa-like bathroom » Breathtaking panoramic views » Visual connection between pool and lake – seamless transition » Mediterranean garden on a gentle slope » 3 garage boxes