Important historic villa with a fully renovated swimming pool, just steps from the lake.

This small municipality lies on the Piedmontese shore of Lake Maggiore, in a partly hilly location overlooking the lake’s lush green shores, between Arona and Stresa. Peace and nature are the defining features of Lesa, situated just a few kilometres from the renowned town of Arona. An important tourist centre, well connected to the main motorways, close to Malpensa and 60 km from Milan, Arona lies on the Piedmontese shore of Lake Maggiore.

A town with a rich history, Arona was long controlled by the wealthy and powerful Borromeo family: Saint Charles Borromeo was in fact born here, in the castle, in 1538.

The town is home to numerous churches and squares, including the Church of the Holy Martyrs, with its fifteenth-century frescoes from the Leonardo school, and the Collegiate Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary. Moving on to the town’s medieval heart, we discover Piazza del Popolo, with its old-world houses and its pier, topped by a small lighthouse and a favourite destination for tourists. However, Arona’s most important and fascinating monument is undoubtedly the colossal statue of Saint Charles Borromeo. Standing approximately 35 metres tall, it ranks second among the world’s tallest statues accessible inside, surpassed only by the Statue of Liberty.

Arona also offers tourists a variety of activities: a historic centre full of shops and restaurants, a pleasant lakeside promenade, and lidos and small beaches where visitors can enjoy the warm summer days.

In this wonderful historical and natural setting, you can find homes for sale on Lake Maggiore