Dreamlike living on Lake Maggiore: tastefully furnished 3-room flat with roof terrace directly on the lake. Dishwasher. Free WLAN internet access. Spacious sunbathing lawn with barbecue area and lake access. Gigantic view of the lake and the opposite shore. Garage parking space. Up to 6 people. Panizza hat factory: In 1881, Giovanni Panizza built a hat factory on the site of today's Yachting Residence, which quickly gained a great reputation and whose name became associated with sporty and elegant hats. The main hats produced here were the so-called "Bon Voyage" hats, which were characterised by their extremely light felt. Here on Lake Maggiore, the company founder found the best conditions for the production of hats, as water was one of the most important factors in the production cycle and there were also many specialised skilled workers in the area. In 1981, the Panizza company ceased production and the listed building was sold on the condition that the exterior be preserved and a small part converted into a museum when it was converted into a holiday residence. In 1994, the "museo dell'arte del cappello" was opened, offering visitors a unique opportunity to gain an extremely interesting insight into the history of hat-making. Felt: Felt is the oldest form of cloth in existence. It was already known to the tribes of the Mongolian steppe long before the Romans and Greeks discovered it for themselves. Felt is actually a "non-woven" fabric, as it is made from wool or animal hair and the fibres are woven together under pressure using mechanical and chemical processes with the aid of heat and moisture. According to legend, it was the apostle Giacomo who invented felt by chance. As he travelled the world proclaiming the word of God, he was looking for a way to relieve the great pain in his feet. To this end, he collected tufts of wool that the sheep left behind on the bushes and placed them between his feet and his sandals. After a while, he realised that the pressure, moisture and sweat had caused the material to harden and take on the shape of a sole. In this way, the natural process of felt production was unintentionally created. Yachting Residence: The "Yachting Residence" is located directly on the sun-drenched shores of Lake Maggiore, a complex that is probably unique due to its direct access to the lake and its special architecture. From the residence, you can easily reach the village of Ghiffa via the lakeside promenade. The building has undergone extensive renovation and has been completed in the authentic architectural style. During the careful restoration of the listed buildings, the structure of the old façades was preserved. The result: a stylish residence with modern comforts but the charm of the original walls, which is ideal not only for water sports enthusiasts. The unusual room heights, the arched windows and the loggias facing the lake have created flats with their own character and charm. The outdoor area is also unusual: the exclusive residence includes a 250 metre long garden with access to the lake and a large sunbathing lawn with barbecue area. In the evening, the entire complex is illuminated with beautiful beach lights. Each flat has satellite TV and a private parking space in the garage. All floors are tiled in Carrara marble or white. Should you feel a longing for the rest of the world, free WLAN internet access is available for you to navigate the internet (in flat A6 you have free WLAN internet access via a USB stick). 3-room flat "B 11" on the upper floor with approx. 90 m² living space, up to 6 persons
 


Living room with pull-out sofa bed for 2 persons, satellite TV, panoramic window, dream lake view and exit to the roof terrace

Ca. 25 m² large, well-equipped open-plan kitchen with dishwasher, oven and 4-plate hob

Bedroom with double bed (single mattresses: 0.90 m x 2.00 m)

and

exit

to the roof terrace


2. Bedroom with double bed (full-length mattress: 1.80 m x 2.00 m)

Modern bathroom with floor-level shower

Approx. 15 m² secluded roof terrace

with gigantic views of the lake and the surrounding mountains

Approx. 250 m long lake garden with lake access and large sunbathing lawn with barbecue area