Town House for Sale in Torno

Torno, Lake Como, single house in the heart of the historic village with romantic views of the first basin of the lake. Owned double garage.

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The property is in a rustic state being currently undergoing building renovation with volumetric expansion. It is in possession of a building permit agreed with the municipality, a permit that expires in September 2024 with the possibility of renewal.
Included in the permit is the possibility of building an internal elevator and the placement, on the roof, of photovoltaic panels. The construction of a water tank in the property garden is also possible. The building is prepared for a heating and/or air conditioning system with heat pump. The current state of the renovation allows for the possibility of changing the layout of the interior spaces and opting on the finishes (floors, walls), satisfying every taste and need.

In view of the current project filed with the municipality, the building is made up as follows:
-the ground floor a large kitchen overlooking the porch and the internal garden, a living room, a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a technical room;
-the first floor three bedrooms with respective bathrooms, a walk-in wardrobe and a lake view room;
-the second floor large living room with kitchen and overlooking a panoramic and sunny lake view terrace of approx. 15 sqm, double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and service bathroom.

The property can be reached exclusively on foot by taking a short walk through the characteristic alleyways that wind through the historic centre, at times allowing glimpses of the lake. Despite being located within the village, it benefits from a particularly privileged position as it is free on all sides with consequent excellent sun exposure and guaranteed privacy. It has three separate entrances, the main one with the historic stone portal overlooking the renowned small square of Salvanico with its ancient religious fresco. In the immediate vicinity, on the Como-Bellagio main road, there is a newly built double garage of 40 sqm.

TORNO, a jewel of Lake Como, is one of the characteristic villages just 10 minutes from the city. Thanks to its splendid location, it has always been a tourist and holiday destination. Its villas are famous: Villa Pliniana dating back to the 16th century, Villa Taverna with its magnificent garden, Villa Mia owned by Saudi Arabian royalty; residences that over the centuries have hosted illustrious personalities from all over the world. Recently, it has been chosen as a location for international political and fashion events.
Traces of pre-Roman settlements have been found in the area, as evidenced by the avelli (stones dug out for burial purposes) found in the woods. A loop itinerary, starting from Torno and climbing through dense chestnut woods to Montepiatto, from where you can enjoy an incredible panorama of the lake and the mountains of the Larian Triangle. A journey back in time between history and religious worship.
Torno has all the main services such as luxury hotels, restaurants, bars, pharmacy, petrol station and public transport such as buses and boats. The landing stage is located in the famous square of the Church of Santa Tecla, a pearl of Lake Como, also featured in films and commercials.