Via Cacciatori delle Alpi, Marchirolo, Varese, Lombardia, Italy

Villa Bina: historic Liberty Villa, 5km from the Swiss border at Ponte Tresa, with direct trains to Lugano Airport & City

Set in a commanding and private position within the historic heart of Marchirolo, Villa Bina is a refined architectural masterpiece with strong Liberty influences, built in 1913. Commissioned by the Bina family of Milan, as a symbol of their wealth, culture and social standing. Today, the Villa is presented in excellent overall condition and offers a rare opportunity to acquire a high profile historic residence just five minutes from Lavena Ponte Tresa and the Swiss border, with convenient access to Lugano and the main international business centres.
The property is arranged over three above ground floors plus a lower ground level, offering approximately 500 sqm of internal accommodation overall, set within level landscaped grounds of nearly 1,100 sqm. The gardens are fully illuminated and enriched with palm trees, magnolia and flowering shrubs, forming an elegant and tranquil setting. An arched covered terrace overlooks the gardens and enjoys open views across the valley towards Switzerland, serving as an iconic architectural feature that hints at the refined interiors within.
The piano nobile (ground floor) comprises the principal living areas, accessed via both a main and a secondary entrance. The living room & dining room are light and airy with high ceiling. Each has stunning frescoes & beautiful original flooring. Three fully functional fireplaces are located in the eat-in kitchen, the formal drawing room and the more intimate sitting room. A guest bathroom completes this level. From the elegant dining room there is direct access to a scenic terrace overlooking the garden, enhanced by an orangerie-style veranda characterised by the distinctive “arch within an arch” motif.
The first floor is dedicated to the sleeping accommodation and feature
- A principal suite has a dual aspect bedroom, dressing room leading on to its own terrace, ensuite bathroom and balconies offering panoramic views over the surrounding Pre Alps; and Three further bedrooms and an additional family bathroom.
Bathroom finishes are with Portuguese rose marble, Villeroy & Boch sanitaryware and fittings.
The second floor has a 5th room with ensuite and access to the open panoramic tower (Mirador) offering a 360° views over the village, the mountains and Lake Lugano.
The lower ground floor, with direct access to the garden, accommodates a charming wine cellar, gym room, storage rooms and technical areas. The Villa is equipped with a hybrid heating system combining a fully automated biomass boiler with 6 tonne pellet storage & gas boiler back up, designed to ensure efficiency and reliability in all seasons. A double garage and additional service spaces complete the property, fully integrated into the structure.
Outside, the Villa is surrounded by gravel driveways and flower beds with palm & magnolia trees, rhododendrons and other flowering shrubs. To the rear of the Villa, ornamental steps lead to a large lawn edged with magnolia & palm trees, and a pump & shower room with space to service a future swimming pool.
Villa Bina is an impeccably maintained historic residence, ideally suited to an international clientele seeking a refined balance between architecture, nature and proximity to Switzerland, in the evocative setting where Italy meets Switzerland.

Location

Nearby Transport Links, Shopping, Dining & Leisure facilities:

Rail links:
- Just 5km to Swiss border at Ponte Tresa & train station to Agno Airport & Lugano with frequent connections to Zurich Airport & City, as well as most numerous destinations across Switzerland & the neighbouring countries.
- Scenic 15 minute drive to Induno Olona station with direct trains to Malpensa

Airport, Varese, Como & Milan, with direct connections to Rome, Turin & Venice.
Road connections:
- 30 minutes to Varese & the A8 motorway to Milan
- 18km to Lugano & A2 motorway north to Germany

Airports:
- Milan Malpensa Airport: 55 minutes by road & by drect train (from Induno Olona).
- Lugano Airport: 11km by road, 15 minutes by direct train from Ponte Tresa.

Schools;
Manfredini School in Induno Olona (14km), Tasis American School in Lugano (15km), European School in Varese (18km), Marchirolo High School, Primary & Infants Schools (all within 400m)

Dining:
550m to Bacelieri (award winning pasticceria) plus 12 more in Marchirolo plus many more good restaurants nearby

Shopping:
3 supermarkets in Marchirolo with 5 more within 10 minutes drive, DiY store, 2 Pet stores, 4 Household stores, 3 Fruit & Veg stores, 2 pharmacies

Outdoor Markets:
- 5km to Ponte Tresa Market on Saturdays
- 15km to Luino Market on Wednesdays
- 500m to Marchirolo Market on Tuesdays

Leisure facilities:

Boating:
Secure moorings (costing from just €600pa) only 5km away on Lago Lugano with 10 secure marinas from Ponte Tresa to Brusimpiano, and only 17km to Lago Maggiore with many more boating marinas within 30 minutes drive

Walking & cycling:
Many trails directly from the property - including the Via Francisca del Lucomagno, passing directly past the property - a historic 510km European pilgrimage route from Constance in Switzerland, to Pavia in Italy.
- 14 Ski resorts within 100km
- 8 Gyms within 5km radius
- Golf: 8km to Lugano, 19km to Panorama, 22km to Varese


- 12 theatres & cinemas nearby in Lugano (15km) & Varese (17km)
- 3 International Womens’ Clubs in Lugano (17km), Varese (18km) & Como (38km)