Became a member in: 2000
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2019
Just the two of us - travelling together
We have six children and 8 grand children, so far.....
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Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates | London, United Kingdom |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Via Canevali 10 is a gracious period home with a reception room, sitting room, formal dining room, three large double bedrooms, kitchen and scullery, period bathroom, two toilets, a downstairs summer kitchen and studio. The house covers three levels, accessed by an ornate stone staircase. It has been fully and sensitively restored with many antique furnishings, original frescos and unique design features of the era.
The house is conveniently located in the heart of the Lanzo village where you can step out each morning to buy your bread, local cheeses and meats for a perfect Italian breakfast – enjoying an espresso at any one of a number of cafes, alive with local people each morning…
The secluded and recently restored garden, complete with fountain, is shaded by mature trees and overlooked by the ivy-covered balcony
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Second home
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
a quite Italian village, 15 minutes from Argengo and Lake Como, less time down to Lake Lugano and set near the Swiss border in Northern Italy.
Lanzo, the main centre of the D’Intelvi valley region, is in the very north of Lombardy – 20 minutes from Argengo on Lake Como and 10 minutes from Lake Lugano in Switzerland. From the end of the nineteenth century, the centre became a much appreciated residential area and numerous splendid villas were built. Lanzo is a well known winter tourist resort, provided with climbing facilities and skiing tracks; it is also a point of departure for climbing routes on the neighbouring mountains. In the summer the Milanese holiday in Lanzo, and the town centre is a buzz with activity: stalls, festivals and the local people just drinking coffee or sharing a glass of wine together. Read more…
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
SUMMER
Golf – Golf Club Lanzo built in 1962 with 9 holes is the closest to the house. Rental of clubs is available. For details about Golf Club Lanzo, click here…
Tennis – Communal tennis courts are available for public use. Click here for details…
Other Attractions – There are many markets, theatres and festivals in the town of Lanzo and the surrounding area. Lanzo has long been a summer and winter destination for Milanese families. More details here…
Balcony of Italy – Five minutes drive from the house is the beautiful Balcony of Italy, Sighignola Balcone D’Italia, with wonderful views across the region. Sighignola Balcone D’Italia…
Restaurants – Plenty of options – from charming family restaurants like Café Cristal Domino and Monica’s Wine Bar in the village, both real favourites of ours and only a minutes walk from the house, to the nearby Michelin Star, La Locanda del Notaio. Further afield to the shores of the lake at Bellagio and Menaggio, Varenna and 20 minutes from the house Villa D’Este or 10 minutes away in Argegno, one of our real favourites Piazzetta.
WINTER
Skiing – There are two local ski fields in walking distance from the house, one is a brilliant ski area for beginners and has ski schools for both adults and children. There is also another slope more suited for intermediate skiers along with ski lift. You can go further afield to some of the best ski fields in Italy and Switzerland. Click here for details…
Our favourite restaurants
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Only adults - the house is quite sacred, lots of lovely antiques and needs treating with great care.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2000
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2019
Just the two of us - travelling together
We have six children and 8 grand children, so far.....
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Law Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Banking / Finance,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Company Director/Psychologist and Home Maker
Our personal links
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