Apartment In Historic Villa, Lecco, Italy

Geographic position

Situated in the heart of a small historic centre of Brianza, the villa has been restored and divided into apartments.

The property, surrounded by over 1 hectare of communal grounds, is in a central area and is well-connected with the SS36  motorway (about 1.5 km away), via which both Monza and Lecco are within easy reach at just 20 km away (15 minutes by car), while Como and its lake can be reached in about half an hour.

The nearest airports are Milan Linate (38 km) and Milan Malpensa (55 km) reachable within half an hour and 45 minutes respectively, via the A4 and A8 motorways. 

Description of buildings

From the driveway, there is access to the lane which, via the shared grounds, leads to the car park and the garage.

The period apartment has a total surface area of about 300 sq.m and is situated on the main floor and second floor attic of the villa.

The internal staircase, of antique stone, takes you via the communal entrance hall to the gate of the apartment.

The entrance opens onto a large, open plan, multi-level  living room (of around 73 sq.m), with beautifully decorated original coffered ceiling.

A picturesque, fully functional stone fireplace adds a rustic touch to the elegant, refined space, which has been appointed with antique furniture and modern touches in solid wood, with paintings and ornaments in the dining room.

To one side of the living room, there is the kitchen, in Moltrasio stone and wood and to the other, the large master bedroom (24 sq.m) with en-suite bathroom and wardrobe. This bedroom, with frescoes and exposed stonework elements, benefits from a useful loft space, ideal for seasonal wardrobe changes.

Also from the living room, a staircase leads to the second floor, where there is another two bedrooms with two private bathrooms and a studio, which could be converted into another bedroom.

Finally, a few metres from the main villa, there is a storage annex of around 26 sq.m, which has been finished and equipped with a bathroom. 

State and finishing

The building is in good condition.

Inside, there are decorated ceilings and solid wood floors with metal inlays. 

External areas

The apartment benefits from a sunny terrace of around 24 sq.m, with curtains that can be opened, which is completely private and accessible from the kitchen and living room.

The villa is also surrounded by around 1 hectare of shared grounds, with ancient trees, within which there is the garage (around 14 sq.m) and the parking spaces. 

Use and potential uses

Apartment in Period Villa is the ideal solution for those looking for a charming residence in a manageable location, surrounded by a more peaceful backdrop in relation to the main towns of Brianza but at the same time with access to all necessary amenities.