Lake Como is one of Italy’s most popular attractions, and it is not surprising that the trend for the real estate market in this area continues to be positive.
The scenic wonders offered by this stretch of water set among the mountains make it a jewel in the crown: this is why investing, both by Italians themselves and by foreigners in love with the place, is a growing trend.
Choosing a property on Lake Como, therefore, means obtaining an exclusive property in every respects, enjoying breathtaking views. Obviously, it is important to turn to construction companies with great experience in the building sector.
Whether residential complexes or land, the locations are strategically placed, all around the lake or in its vicinity. In the case of new buildings, moreover, it is possible to take advantage of central heating, solar panels, and all the necessary measures to make these dwellings not only beautiful and refined, but also less impactful for the environment.
Relying on building professionals allows you to invest in properties built with the utmost care in both interior and exterior details, with energy certifications and with an ideal location to enjoy the views of the lake.
Having a house on Lake Como is an advantage from many points of view. In fact, should one wish to personally use the house, one will have a truly unique and exclusive environment to enjoy the lake’s nature, both in daily life and during a holiday period.
Of course, it is also possible to use the property as a source of income, either partially or for the entire year, taking advantage of the tourism that is almost constant in these areas.
The great advantage will also be to be able to decide, should one wish to acquire only a plot of land, what the property of one’s dreams should look like: how many square metres it should be, whether single or multi-storey, what finishing touches and fixtures should be used, and whether to build a garden with or without a swimming pool.
Como is a city bordering Switzerland, so it also offers a strategic location for example for frontier workers who live in Italy but work across the border, and it is not only the landscape value that gives the property a privileged position: the cultural one is not to be underestimated either.
First of all, one thinks of the cathedral that towers over the city and that can be visited on site: the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta encompasses at least three architectural styles between Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. The works inside are a rich representation of artists from Lombardy or from the nearby Canton Ticino.
The centre of Como is pleasant and full of shops, and from various points along the shore it is possible to board steamships for a tour of the lake. Not to be forgotten is the funicular railway, which climbs up to Brunate and allows you to enjoy a privileged view from the heights.
Wherever you decide to buy a house, therefore, you will find public transport to reach the centre or the most picturesque places, such as the neoclassical and sumptuous Villa Olmo, with its façade overlooking a beautiful Italian garden and its interiors all to be visited and discovered.
Not far away is the Tempio Voltiano (Volta Temple), a building dedicated to Alessandro Volta himself, in neoclassical style that perfectly simulates the Roman Pantheon and where all the great scientist’s relics and projects are preserved.