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18th century mansion on Lake Maggiore

Lesa, Italy

DESCRIPTION:
Casa Ferrari was built sometime between 1750 and 1800. Situated right behind the glorious Villa Stampa, where the poet Alessandro Manzoni used to spend his holidays well pampered by my ancestors, the three-storey house has four self contained apartments restored to preserve the architectural features of the area. Mayestic fireplaces, ample use of stones and local woods, a stunning cellar with vaulted brick ceiling, a wide collection of 18th and 19th century furniture in an environment of absolute silence 50 yards from the lake, Casa ferrari has all the features you expect from a journey though time. Lesa is a delightful village around a small cove of Lake Maggiore with tiny alleys, a forgotten scent of logs burning in the fireplace in winter, and several excellent restaurants.

Life in Casa Ferrari follows relaxing rhythms. It’s a perfect place to read and write, and enjoy a glass of Barolo in front of the fireplace, discussing dinner or a trip in the area. Some guests just stay in and paint the views of the lake. It’s a marvellous place for the hunt of perfect ingredients. Grandfather Gin was a fisherman and the house hosts the family that still fishes Lake Maggiore. Upon request we can arrange cooking classes and dinners. All the activities in the area, golf, sailing and hiking, are within 10 kilometres. This is one of the places with too many things to do, but often one is very happy with enjoying the fire in winter, or the fresh cellar in summer.

Sailor, traveller, curious

METROPOLITAN AREA: Lake District

Practicalities:
Lesa is at the heart of the Lake District
- nearby towns: Stresa and the Borromee Islands are 9 kilometres north. Milan 1 hour. Turin 1 hour 20 mins. Orta and its lake are 20 munutes drive. Lake of Como is 1 hour drive
- watersports and swimming: Lesa has new public docks for swimming and boating, located less than 100 metres from the house;
- tennis: Lesa has a renowned tennis club;

Nearby
- 2 golf courses in less than 5 miles;
- mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, sailing, water-skiing, diving, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, polo, skiing, paragliding.

PREFERRED DESTINATIONS: USA and Canada

HOME EXCHANGE AVAILABILITY: anytime

RENTAL AVAILABILITY: anytime

RENTAL RATE: from 70 euros a day

FEATURES:
Television
Balcony/Terrace/Deck
Hot Tub/Jacuzzi
Fireplace
Auto Exchange Considered
Golf Nearby
Tennis Nearby
Skiing Nearby
Hiking Nearby
Dining & Shopping Nearby
Public Transportation Available
Experienced Exchanger

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