Villa for Sale in Ghiffa - Susello

Historic Villa with botanical gardens and lake views for Sale in Ghiffa, Lake Maggiore.
In Ghiffa, in one of the most charming and private locations on the Piedmont shore of Lake Maggiore, we offer for Sale a prestigious historic Villa dating back to 1865 with a botanical garden, lake view, greenhouse, and orangery.
The property represents a rare opportunity among luxury Villas for Sale on Lake Maggiore: a historic residence of great charm, immersed in a private park of over 23,000 square meters, capable of combining architectural value, privacy, nature, and a scenic connection with the lake landscape.
The main Villa, built in the second half of the 19th century, retains the character of the grand historic residences of Lake Maggiore, places designed for vacations, entertainment, and high-end hospitality. Over time, the property has undergone careful restoration, aimed at enhancing the residence's architectural heritage and the botanical character of the park.
The estate includes the main Villa, a greenhouse, and a lakefront orangery, nestled in a particularly beautiful natural setting. The historic botanical garden is home to a rich variety of rare and exotic trees from around the world, including Japanese camellias, camphor trees, ginkgos, American red oaks, magnolias, cedars, yews, Chilean palms, Australian acacias, and numerous European specimens.
The main Villa extends over three levels, plus a basement, for a total floor area of approximately 948 square meters. The spacious and well-structured interiors offer a versatile layout and lend themselves to a variety of uses: a prestigious private residence, a family home, a charming guest house, or a prestigious property with a hospitality vocation.
The ground floor houses the main reception areas, including the living room with fireplace and covered terrace, the music room, the dining room, the eat-in kitchen, and a guest bathroom. These elegant and bright spaces are designed to welcome and enjoy the home, while maintaining a close connection with the lake and the park.
The mezzanine floor houses an independent apartment consisting of a living room with kitchenette, bedroom, and bathroom, ideal for guests, staff, or to ensure greater autonomy in certain areas of the residence.
The first floor comprises two apartments, each with a private bathroom and kitchenette, as well as bedrooms with fireplaces and an additional bathroom. The second floor features three apartments with private bathrooms and kitchenettes, as well as a fourth apartment with two bedrooms, a kitchen, bathroom, and balcony. This internal layout gives the property exceptional flexibility, making it suitable for both private use and exclusive hospitality projects.
The basement level houses the utility rooms, heating system, and laundry room, ensuring functionality and support for the overall management of the Villa.
The property also includes a greenhouse comprising two apartments, each with a kitchenette and bathroom, and a charming orangery, featuring a spacious room with a fireplace, kitchen, and pizza oven. These spaces expand the estate's potential and are ideal for social gatherings, guest stays, private events, or corporate functions.
The outdoor spaces are one of the property's most distinctive features. The botanical garden, traversed by a main gravel driveway with an electronic gate and paved side paths, ensures privacy, picturesque views, and perfect integration with the Lake Maggiore landscape. The variety of trees, the lake view, and the presence of outbuildings make this historic Villa in Ghiffa a truly outstanding property in Piedmont's luxury real estate market.
Its location is another valuable asset. Ghiffa is a municipality in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, located on the western Piedmont shore of Lake Maggiore, a few kilometers from Verbania. The area is characterized by a captivating landscape, where the lake shore meets the green slopes of Mount Cargiago, with historic towns, Villas, gardens, and nature trails.
Ghiffa is also known for the Sacro Monte della Santissima Trinità, a Baroque complex in a panoramic position approximately 360 meters above sea level, part of the Sacred Mountains of Piedmont and Lombardy system, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Sacro Monte di Ghiffa Nature Reserve extends for approximately 200 hectares on the slopes of Mount Cargiago, offering trails, woods, and picturesque views of Lake Maggiore.
Logistically, the property benefits from a secluded yet well-connected location. Verbania and the main city services are just a few minutes away, while Stresa, Baveno, Cannobio, and the most renowned towns on Lake Maggiore are easily accessible along the coastal route. Switzerland can be easily reached by traveling up the western shore of the lake towards the border.
Milan is approximately 107 km away by road, with an estimated travel time of about an hour and a half in normal traffic conditions. This convenient location makes the property attractive both as a private residence and as a prestigious second home for Milanese and international clients.
Motorway access is convenient for connections to Northern Italy and Switzerland. The A26 Genoa-Voltri-Gravellona Toce motorway can be reached via the Verbania and Gravellona Toce areas, providing convenient connections to Milan, Piedmont, Liguria, the Lombardy motorway network, and airports. Local roads along the Strada Statale 34 del Lago Maggiore also allow for easy travel between the main lakeside towns.
Airport connections are also particularly attractive for both national and international clients. Milan Malpensa Airport is approximately 71 km away and can be reached in about an hour by car, while Milan Linate Airport is approximately 115–116 km away, with an approximate travel time of about an hour and twenty-five minutes. These distances enhance the property's international profile and enhance its accessibility.
This historic Villa with a botanical garden for Sale in Ghiffa represents an exclusive residence for those seeking a prestigious property on Lake Maggiore, boasting lake views, spacious interiors, a guest house, a greenhouse, an orangery, and a private park of rare beauty. An iconic residence, where history, nature, privacy, and accessibility coexist in a balance of great elegance.
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