Luminous villa with large garden in Collina d’Oro

The villa consists of a detached house of 7/1⁄2 rooms structured in two spaces: the first is rectangular in shape and parallel to the access road, the second is cylindrical in shape and facing the Gulf of Lugano. The first contains the entrance porch and two covered parking spaces and becomes the urban element of the house that aligns with the road and the adjacent buildings. The second contains the living spaces and faces south-east, overlooking the panoramic view of the Gulf of Lugano and the surrounding mountains.

The house is spread over three floors above ground and a basement in which is located the indoor/outdoor pool.

The entrance is located on the ground floor and is characterized by a large atrium that separates the stairwell and a small bathroom from the living area. The latter opens to the south-east with a large glass window and develops into three different areas: living room, fireplace area and dining area.  The kitchen is located to the southwest side of the staircase body.

On the first floor is located the sleeping area: through a corridor you can access to 4 bedrooms and a bathroom. One room is equipped with a large walk-in closet and a bathroom. From all the rooms you can access the terrace which allows you to admire the beautiful view of the Gulf of Lugano with its mountains.

On the second floor there is a large master bedroom with bathroom and wardrobe and exit to the terrace where you can admire the whole surrounding landscape and view on Lake Lugano up to Porlezza and a spacious study with another wardrobe.

In the basement we find the heated indoor pool surrounded by a large window which connects to the outdoor space. At the sides of the pool there is a whirlpool area with a circular tub, sauna and fitness area, while at the back there is a laundry room, a cellar and a storage room.
In the basement are located also the technical rooms, which are also reachable directly from the lift that connects all floors of the house.
STRUCTURE AND MATERIALS

The supporting structure of the house is made of reinforced concrete, covered on the outside with a layer of thermal insulation of 8 cm, a 3 cm air chamber and a cladding of white split Leca bricks.
Inside, the walls and ceilings are plastered with plaster and the floors are made of natural stone while the sleeping area is characterized by a floor in wooden slats.
The windows are made of thermo-lacquered white aluminium, with thermal cut and double insulated glazing.
The thermal insulation has been carried out according to SIA regulations, the heating system is equipped with an air-to-water heat pump with a distribution of heat to the floor with coils.