LECCO (LC)

There, where the Lake becomes a river again, in a fairy-tale setting stands the Visconti Island. An ancient military garrison between the Duchy of Milan and the Venetian Republic. A unique jewel of the Lecco shore of Lake Como. The Visconti effigy on the main turret characterizes not only its name but also its secularity and ancient purpose.

A witness since the 15th century to the lives of the Lecco people, who have always observed it with reverent awe, it guaranteed the city's river security and trade to and from the neighboring Republic of the Serenissima. Opposite, Pescarenico, then a small fishing village, the only place in the city of Lecco mentioned by Manzoni in "I Promessi Sposi." From there Lucia fled by boat to Monza to get away from the aims of Don Rodrigo. The passage in the novel "Addio Monti" testifies to the poignant tenderness of abandonment. And the Viscontea Island, not far away, felt all the emotions, a bulwark not only of the military but of the charm and humanity of the people who until today have looked upon it as a splendid creature.

The uniqueness of the Island and the House that presides over it lies in its historicity, which therefore makes this an interesting solution to purchase for those who can grasp the old-fashioned flavor of the past.

The jewel in the crown is the 360-degree panorama: on all four sides you can enjoy views of calm Lake Como, the silent Adda River, majestic Mount Resegone, and beautiful Pescarenico.

The current composition of the manor house includes a development described as follows:

• Ground floor: 130 sq.m. solution divided into 9 Rooms, 9 sq.m. balcony facing the north side, 27 sq.m. veranda/porch on the south side.
• Basement: a 16 sq. m. room currently used for storage located in the peak area (so-called Lighthouse).

The garden is adorned with wisteria and mature plants, and flatly encompasses the entire property with a total square footage of 1,500 sqm Imagine dining in the courtyard, shaded by leaves and with the tranquility all around that only this property can bestow.

From the mainland, it is possible to reach the island via a small boat, controlled thanks to an electronic device, which allows one to move from one shore to the other comfortably.

Absent heating. Energy class exempt.

The building is in a condition completely in need of renovation. To this end there is the possibility of making a building on two levels and inserting the swimming pool in the courtyard, which raises even more the value of this proposal.

For all project-related information, we are at your complete disposal, emphasizing that our agency can also follow you through the post-purchase process due to professionalism and technical experience.