Lakeside Geometry - Luxury Properties February 2013, LAKESIDE GEOMETRY
Lakeside Geometry
Known for its lovely Mediterranean climate, palm trees and vineyards, year-round golf and nearby ski resorts, southern Switzerland is also the place where the Italian lifestyle meets Swiss efficiency. Celebrities, industry executives and politicians alike have also chosen to settle here with their families to enjoy the security, healthcare, education and international financial platforms the region offers. This impressive five-storey mansion was designed by BGNT Architectural Studio and features over 2,000 sq m of indoor and outdoor living space. Located on a south-facing plot above Brissago, the home offers sweeping views of Lake Maggiore and the mountains through soaring windows and extensive outdoor terracing. Copious use of glass brings natural light and views inside, while the range of terraces (totalling 350 sq m) offer a great venue for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying the 14 x 4 m outdoor swimming pool. Inside, the main living area offers stunning lake views, several seating zones and a formal dining room with cathedral ceilings. The living areas feature luxurious finishes such as hardwood flooring and natural rock tiles, polished granite floors and Moroccan colour accents, while sophisticated sound and lighting systems enhance the large volumes created by the bold design. The lower floor includes a wellness area with an 82 sq m indoor swimming pool, a thermal bath and a Turkish bath. There is also a giant 240 sq m sports hall, a sizeable wine cellar, and a spacious underground garage for eleven cars and direct elevator access. The upper floors include 12 en-suite bedrooms and a sweeping master suite with its own terrace. The home is located ten minutes from Ascona and Locarno and forty-five minutes from Agno airport.
