“The Villa” - Exclusive property with dream lake view (76)

Gruppaldo is located on the outskirts of Ronco sopra Ascona and Ascona Monte Verità. This exceptional villa with breathtaking lake views is situated high up on a rocky outcrop and is held in place by an immense granite wall. This dreamlike property was built in 1989 by the owner “Josef Grünenfelder” especially for himself. One immediately recognises his preference for top locations, granite stone pillars, round arches, massively developed outdoor areas, of course with an indoor and outdoor fireplace and exclusive marble floors inside. This trademark is a wonderful symbiosis of the well-known Mediterranean style and the solidity of nature. The living and sleeping area is arranged on one level in a semicircle around the south-west facing terrace and the magnificent Mediterranean garden with the heated outdoor pool. The partly covered terrace and the garden can be reached from all rooms through floor-to-ceiling doors and windows. The wonderful garden paradise was lovingly designed into an exotic jewel with exceptional palm trees and plants. Thanks to the orientation towards the lake, one enjoys absolute privacy in the house and in the outdoor areas with an unbelievably wide lake view. Via the external staircase behind the house or through the basement, you reach the inviting entrance, which presents the open gables with its massive wooden beams in white. The three bedrooms with bathrooms are located in the right wing of the house, to the left the view opens to the dining and kitchen area. Directly adjacent is the light and airy living room which overlooks the lake. The entire villa was extensively renovated in 2017 by Grünenfelder, from the bathrooms, to the new kitchen, to security windows, interior and exterior doors, they also had air conditioning (cooling & heating) installed in all areas. The entire basement, with the laundry room, the 4 cellar rooms that can be used in various ways and the spacious entrance to the underground garage (for 2 vehicles) was also completely renovated. As well as the entire heating system from a combination of heat pump and electric heating was renewed. The property can be bought and used as a second home.