In the exclusive hills of Pratolungo, Pettenasco's most private residential hamlet on Lake Orta, this monumental historic villa, dating from 1641, offers 1,600 sqm across the period residence and a prestigious guest house. The estate comprises seven bedrooms and five bathrooms, set within 6.4 hectares of grounds with commanding views over Lake Orta and the Island of San Giulio. Restored and enhanced under Alberto Alessi's vision, the former 17th-century farmstead combines meticulous conservation with Alessandro Mendini's signature design, creating a rare private cultural estate. Arranged over three levels, the main residence features exposed timber beams, a grand open-plan reception room with stone fireplace and bespoke kitchen opening towards the garden, an elegant study with geometric inlays, and a 200 sqm spa with indoor pool and wellness area. A courtyard library overlooking the living room leads to the principal bedroom, while the attic provides a refined relaxation area and a panoramic turret reached by spiral staircase. A 10,000 sqm garden extends towards the lake. The productive heart of the property is a 3.3-hectare specialised biodynamic vineyard, cultivated with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with a 300 sqm barrel cellar, ageing chais and cuvier. A further 1.8 hectares of chestnut grove, 18,000 sqm of arable land and coppice woodland complete this secluded estate, close to Orta San Giulio and within the cultural landscape of Miasino and Legro.
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