Waterfront 8 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic and lake or river views in Belgirate, Piedmont

Absolutely exceptional 19th Century neoclassical style villa with gym and Spa, nestling in over 3 acres of glorious landscaped gardens with pool, enjoying panoramic lake views from its idyllic waterfront location in Belgirate.

This wonderful property is situated on the border with Stresa and offers
a private beach and a dockyard for exclusive use by Lake Maggiore.

Its exclusive position directly by the lake, its 1,700m2 of internal surface divided between the main house and the outbuildings, the private beach connected directly by an underground passage and the pier for private use, contribute to the uniqueness of this property that belonged to the family of Napoleon III.

Dating back to the early 19th century, the villa was built in a late neoclassical style on the walls of a previous religious building for Mathilde Laetitia Wilhelmine Bonaparte, daughter of Jerome, Napoleon's younger brother. Subsequently passed into the ownership of the Russian prince Vladimir Andrevic Dolgorukij, the property was re-modelled only at the end of the last century, while the garden that surrounds it has remained intact in its original design, conceived by Anatoly Demidov, husband of Mathilde and well-known enthusiast and builder of gardens, especially in Tuscany.

Its convenient natural location, in one of the towns of the Piedmontese shore of Lake Maggiore, ensures an always pleasant micro-climate, while its strategic exposure, slightly oblique to the coast, has been designed to improve the panoramic view from any internal environment, rooms included.

Many of its architectural elements refer to the style in which the building was built: the neoclassical. The design of the facade is also strongly neoclassical, in which the symmetry of simple and elegant lines prevails, interrupted by windows that illuminate the rooms on the ground floor and the upper one, offering a wonderful lake view.

In the large garden of 1.3 hectares that surrounds it, a wonderful Italian garden opens towards the calm lake waters, which can be accessed from a private passage under the road, next to a splendid big swimming pool, complete with a dedicated sunbathing area.

There is no shortage of spaces dedicated to parking, thanks to a garage for six cars and a long driveway that crosses the garden, connecting the access road to the entrance of this splendid estate.

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Features

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Bedrooms

8

Bathrooms

8

Floor Space

1,700.0m2

Land Area

1.3 Ha

Fees Paid By Seller

It does not cost you anything to purchase this property through us

Balcony

1 or more balconies

Lake or River Included

Property owns one or more water bodies

Fireplace

Has open fireplace or woodburner

Elevator

Serviced by Lift / Elevator

Outbuildings

Unconverted buildings

Lake or River View

Full or partial view of a lake or river

Panoramic View

Wide-ranging views from the property

Parking

Has vehicle parking

Garage

Has covered vehicle parking

Mooring

Includes mooring or marina dock

Front Line

Property borders beach or lakefront

Good Condition

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Once you have found the property you wish to purchase you will start the process by making a formal offer to the vendor, the estate agent will act on your behalf and put forward the offer, a deposit will be made available, generally around (10,000 - 20,000 EUR). Once the vendor has accepted the offer it will be formalised in writing to the vendor in both English and Italian. If this is accepted the deposit (Caparra Confirmatoria) will be paid to the vendor. This will form a legally binding contract. Neither party may withdraw at this point, the sale can be forced by either party or a claim for damages can be made. If the purchaser withdraws their deposit will be lost, if the vendor withdraws the purchaser can claim twice the deposit in compensation.

2. Signing the Preliminary Contract (Compromesso or Contratto preliminare)

The next step will take place between 1 and 3 months after the offer has been accepted, this is a formal agreement between the vendor and purchaser to sell and buy the property, this agreement is the Preliminary Contract and will contain the conditions and terms of the sale. It is important at this stage that you have a full understanding of all the details contained in the contract. We would strongly recommend that you appoint a Notary who is fluent in English. This document will include the purchase price, a detailed description of the property including completion date and will cover any obligations placed upon the buyer and the vendor. All information relating to the property including any planning permissions for the property and the cadastral details (a public record, survey, or map of the value, extent, and ownership of land as a basis of taxation). Once the Preliminary Contract (Contratto preliminare) has been signed a further deposit (Caparra Confirmatoria) will be paid, this will generally be 10% - 20% of the purchase price. There will also be an estate agents Commission Fee (Provvigione) which will need to be paid at this point.

3. Signing the Final Deed of Sale (Rogito or Atto Notarile)

The purchaser must have a bank account in order to make the purchase on completion. The signing of the final deed of sale which will authorise the transfer of the property must be overseen by a Notary (Notaio). The buyer will select and hire the Notary, but they are members of an independent body of public/professionals who will draft the purchase deed, they will oversee the passing of the title legally from the vendor to the purchaser. The Notary will also verify the legality of the documentation and registration with the Conservatoria dei Registri Immobiliari and the Local Land Register.

4. Formalities to be observed after Completion

Foreign buyers should obtain a certified copy of the Purchase Deed (Rogito), which the Notary will have lodged with the authorities. Generally this will be available to collect around 2 – 3 weeks after completion. The Notary will also give you a form to complete for the the local authority (Questura) who will have been given formal notice of the purchase. Your Notary will help you to complete this form. You will need to contact the utilities companies to set up new contracts (power, water, telephone, gas etc.). If the property is a flat, the condominium manager (Amministratore del condominio) should be informed of change of ownership of the property.