Villa Mosca Bianca, located on the shores of Italy’s Lake Maggiore, seamlessly combines contemporary living with environmental sensitivity. With direct lake access and a private dock, the home offers an exclusive waterfront lifestyle in a home that is a work of art.
Mosca Bianca in English means a White Fly, which is, according to a common metaphor in the Italian language, is something exceptional compared to its peers, making it extremely rare and unique.
One property will immediately catch your eye when you sail on Lake Maggiore or admire its shores, thanks to its privileged location and stunning design.
Set on a high vantage point in a pine forest, the villa’s terraced gardens were carefully carved to capture breathtaking 180-degree views of Lake Maggiore, the mountains, and the brilliant sunsets from almost every room in the home.
Blending eco-friendly design with cutting-edge technologies and resort-worthy amenities, the estate for the ultimate lakefront lifestyle.
Distinguished by walls of windows and projecting terraces, the design was intended to facilitate a relaxed indoor-outdoor lifestyle, encouraging activities such as yoga, reading, meditation, alfresco dining, and entertaining.
Environmental responsibility working in concert with architectural beauty is paramount in this villa. With four bedrooms and five and one-half baths, Villa Mosca Bianca offers all this and more.
The first level’s sleek open concept living plan flows from room to room and the outdoors with multiple terraces leading to the surrounding landscape and the lake beyond. These include formal, informal, and al fresco dining, a chef’s kitchen, a living room, and a comfortable study.
All the rooms are notable for the expanses of glass welcoming the outdoors in. Further flooding the home in natural light is a two-story garden atrium and is the core with which all the rooms radiate.
The second level is accessed by an artful staircase and reserved for the private living quarters, all of which are en suite. The primary quarters are an oasis boasting resort-quality bath amenities, and all the rooms on the second level open to balconies with soothing lake views.
There is also a game room with a home theater, an outdoor kitchen, a meditation area, and a detached garage.
Sustainable home features include solar panels, heat pumps, and passive ventilation, which help reduce consumption by at least 60%, thanks also to optimal solar orientation. A fruit and vegetable garden offers an abundance of organic produce. The atrium also serves as a passive rainwater collection system for the villa.
Villa Mosca Bianca is a work of art where you can live in. The designers, builders, and artisans have written architectural history and have chosen the perfect location for doing it. The concept of the building, the outdoor areas, and the gardens reflect the modern liberty style.
Lesa and the neighboring municipality of Meina are home to famous villas such as Villa Campari (Silvio Berlusconi) or Villa Mondadori (Donatella Versace) and other extravagant properties and palazzi. Villa Mosca Bianca is positioned in a context of private residences with access and paths not accessible to the public.
Maximum attention to the construction details, the colors, the finishes with different materials, targeted plantings, and avant-garde plant technologies represent the design elements that improve the impact of the building on the characters of the context landscape and intervention area.
Interiors were decorated in a neutral palette to minimize any distractions from the scenery. Stone is used throughout the spaces to introduce a natural tone and texture to the otherwise minimal aesthetic. A brushed brass fireplace surround subtly repeats the architectural curves. The bespoke ceiling fixture is handmade by UK artisans.
Thanks to the frameless sliding glass doors, the rooms almost merge with the landscape. Many interiors include natural stone, completely unpolished and unsealed. Unsealed travertine is so much more beautiful and natural than when it’s completely machined over.
The various levels of outdoor terraces create different opportunities for enjoying the lake, from socializing at the water’s edge to private contemplation closer to the house. Design and architecture by Arch. Dara Huang (Design Haus Liberty, London – Hongkong) as well as Arch. Manzetti Roberto (Arona, Italy).
Landscape Architect Colin Okashimo Associates. The creative vision of Design House Liberty, the villa’s sleek contemporary architecture, and breathtaking views have been featured in several architectural journals.
It has also served as a location for photoshoots for international luxury brands.
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