Montisola, Europe’s largest lake island, is the unique location that hosts this exclusive historic pieds dans l’eau villa with private dock. The villa, built in the 1300s, retains its historical charm that has been restored to its beauty by a careful renovation completed in 2011. The property, historically used as a customs house, extends over a large pieds dans l’eau park and offers magnificent views. The charm of the antique materials such as terracotta floors, wood and stone, and the unique details of the vaulted ceilings create a refined and timeless atmosphere. The heart of the property is the large living room that opens onto the private garden with a breathtaking view of the blue Lake Iseo, and is embellished by a spectacular stone fireplace. Every window frames the view outside and gives an incredible luminosity. The five bedrooms, three of them with en-suite bathrooms, are cosy oases of relaxation and privacy. The ample outdoor spaces are all oriented towards the blue Sebino: a large terrace covered by a pergola adorned with vines, from which to admire the golden reflections of the sunset tinging the lake and the mountains; the garden, a true oasis of greenery that surrounds the entire villa; the dock, which offers the exclusivity of docking directly at home. This charming property is not just a home, but a journey through time, a place where every corner tells a story, every detail invites you to dream, and where life flows to the gentle, timeless rhythm of the waves; the perfect location for your Lake Iseo home.
A mountain in the middle of the lake, declared one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, Monte Isola has a total area of 4.5 square kilometres, a circumference of about 9 km and an altitude of up to 600 metres. Twelve are its typical villages, some on the hills and others on the lake, characterised by narrow streets and alleyways to demonstrate the fundamental role that this played in the island’s economy, which has always been based on the construction of wooden boats, the production of nets and fishing. The island is all to be seen, on foot, by bicycle or by the small buses that operate a regular service. The profile of the island is characterised by the Rocca Martinengo and the sanctuary of the Madonna della Ceriola. The fortress, visible halfway up the hill above Sensole, was erected in the 14th century by the Oldofredi; its tower is unusually placed in the centre of the castle, which is surrounded by a moat. On the summit stands the white sanctuary built in ancient times on the remains of a pagan building. The main town, Siviano, preserves medieval traces in its stone walls, narrow alleys and Martinengo tower. Peschiera Maraglio is the most easily accessible village and offers restaurants, services and shops along the lakefront. The small village of Carzano retains its water-related characteristics. It hosts, every five years, the festival of Santa Croce, which sees it, together with the historical core of Novale, entirely decorated with thousands of paper flowers.