Majestic historic estate in Casciago, with lake views, aristocratic charm, and exceptional potential for transformation

In the heart of Casciago, in a privileged and commanding position, stands this majestic property, formerly known as Villa Cartis-Galimberti. This magnificent 1920s period residence safeguarded the area’s history and culture for almost a century, having housed the Institute of the Ursuline Sisters for nearly 90 years. This transition preserved its structural elegance intact, while enriching it with an aura of absolute privacy and sacredness. Located in the strategic and renowned setting of Casciago, at the gateway to Masnago, the residence was historically chosen for the distinctive tranquillity surrounding it—an essential element for personal wellbeing and care. Its elevated position offers unparalleled vistas, with a magnificent open outlook over the placid waters of Lake Varese, framed on the horizon by the grandeur of the Monte Rosa range. Enveloping the property is the residence’s original green lung: a splendid park of approximately 12,000 sq m, perfectly suited to the villa’s distinguished character. The basic architecture proudly and impeccably retains the full identity of a great Lombard aristocratic residence. The charm of its origins is expressed in the substantial wall thicknesses, the imposing ceiling heights and the elegance of its period details, including magnificent stone staircases, refined flooring and historic fireplaces. The property is enhanced by evocative spaces steeped in history, such as the original laundry rooms overlooking the lake, the private chapel—spiritually central and enlarged for community services—and the magnificent tower, offering breathtaking panoramas. Today, this immense estate and the subsequently added wing represent not merely a piece of history, but a blank canvas with incalculable potential, intended for visionary investors wishing to transform and restore these spaces to their former glory. Its extraordinary volumes, long halls and countless redevelopment opportunities lend themselves to numerous high-end uses: from a luxury boutique hotel to a private clinic, from a SPA and wellness centre of excellence to the headquarters of a major company. In addition to the main spaces of the historic villa and the more recently constructed wing, the further adjoining buildings, such as the former guesthouse and the rooms once dedicated to services, provide perfect ancillary spaces—an invaluable additional “plus” for expanding any conceived project. A truly rare opportunity to bring an absolute masterpiece back to life in one of the most fascinating settings in the province.