Welcome to "Villa Astrid," an architectural gem in the heart of the city of Varese, designed by the famous architect Luigi Vermi: a prestigious octagonal building, unmatched in the city, perfect for those dreaming of a living solution with artistic and cultural value, immense potential, and a truly unique view.
We offer for exclusive sale an apartment that occupies the entire third floor of the building with an area of about 200 square meters. The living unit features numerous rooms with a spacious and well-organized distribution: beyond the entrance, on the left, opens the living area, consisting of a double living room, kitchen, study, and a bathroom. On the right side, in a reserved and independent area, the sleeping area unfolds, characterized by four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The octagonal geometry of the building grants the spaces a unique quality of light and views that open in unexpected ways. The large windows diffuse pleasant natural light and create a dialogue and connection between the interior living spaces and the surrounding environment. A peculiar feature is the balcony that extends along the entire perimeter of the apartment, offering a charming 360° panoramic view. Imagine sipping your morning coffee while observing the urban profile at your feet, and admiring, at sunset, the sky turning pink above the city, Lake Varese, the Sacro Monte, the Campo dei Fiori, and the Mount Rosa chain.
The apartment still retains its original charm: the structure and construction details represent the starting point for a complete architectural recovery project. The possibility to intervene with a redesign offers high freedom of customization and the opportunity to create a refined contemporary environment, but with a well-recognizable historical soul.
Completing the property are a cellar and two convenient single garages, rare and always appreciated amenities in the city center.
Talking about "Villa Astrid" means talking about Luigi Vermi, a fundamental figure in Varese's architecture of the 20th century. Vermi, active especially in the '60s, '70s, and '80s, is known for his unconventional geometric compositions (trapezoids, octagons, rhombuses, curvilinear lines) and his search for formal and functional balance. Vermi was driven by an ethic of living: he built not only to create volumes but to improve the quality of life, finding a dialogue between architecture, nature, and human space.
In one of his famous "diaries" Vermi designed visionary projects and boards where he revisited Varese as a panoramic terrace on the surrounding landscape, with the intent to avoid building dispersion and preserve wide views and green spaces.
The apartment is located in the center of Varese, ensuring immediate access to services, shops, schools, as well as transportation and the entrance to the A8 highway. At the same time, its absolute geometric uniqueness and height make it isolated from any ordinary building. Living at "Villa Astrid" means living in an important space of Varese's architecture, a work that will forever represent timeless artistic and urbanistic value.