Dream Object... Casa al Torchio - Modern living in historic walls of an old wine press

Large village house with outbuildings, romantic inner courtyard, double garage and direct access This exceptional property, which consists of a total of 3 buildings, is located in the Nucleo , the romantic village center of Gordola, a very popular and well-organized municipality on the west shore of Lake Maggiore. Gordola offers with its perfect infrastructure of shops, services, schools and public transport all the amenities for a comfortable living. The Casa al Torchio has its name from the second oldest wine press in Ticino , which is still very well preserved in one of the building parts. With a lot of love for detail and careful maintenance, the owners have created a home here over the last decades, where the whole family has met for holidays to celebrate life or to find distance from everyday life in these charming walls. The generosity of the property allows many different ways of living - everyone will find their favorite place here. For your vehicles, a large garage with an electric gate is available. The access is very convenient. Special features of Casa al Torchio: Historic buildings with traditional stone masonry Stone roof in "Piode" (completely new in 2016/2017) High ceilings Modern kitchen with antique sitting fireplace in the main house Plenty of space for you and your guests - rooms with generous floor plan Charming wine cellar Basement with antique wine press/seating area/kitchen for tastings/parties Nice seats to enjoy in the outdoor area Various vaulted cellars with development potential Very good building substance - perfectly maintained Direct access Property division - Casa al Torchio: Access from the garage/way over an iron gate to the inner courtyard Building 1 Guest house - Casa Yvonne Entrance from the inner courtyard via a staircase Large living room as a gallery with dining area and cozy seating area Staircase to the open sleeping area on the upper floor Bedroom 1 in gallery style Small bathroom with WC and sink with separate shower Bedroom 2 on the intermediate floor ideal as a children's room From the living area staircase to the basement Modern fitted kitchen with washing machine and small seating area Exit to the seat/terrace on the gable side In the basement area - Casa Yvonne (level inner courtyard) there is a shower room with WC and sink as well as the historic wine press with seating area and kitchenette Building 2 - Main house Access from the inner courtyard into the hallway with built-in cupboard for washing machine & dryer Large modern kitchen with traditional Ticino sitting fireplace and wood stove Access to the large wine cellar with seating area and wine storage Staircase to the 1st floor - living and sleeping Guest toilet on the intermediate floor/staircase 1st floor Staircase landing with practical sink in the window area Bedroom 1 with modern en-suite shower room Living room with wall cabinets and exit to a small terrace Access via a few steps Bedroom 2 with fireplace and separate entrance Staircase to the 2nd floor Guest toilet on the intermediate floor/staircase 2nd floor Staircase landing with exit to the balcony Bedroom 3 with wall cabinets and access via a few steps to the separate guest tract Guest tract: Shower room with WC and sink Small living room with separate exit/entrance to the outdoor area Bedroom 4 with separate exit/entrance to the outdoor area Access to the developed attic as a living/working area Staircase in the main house with staircase to the 3rd floor - attic Current use as furniture and picture storage Outdoor area: Inner courtyard with antique granite plastering Large seating area in front of the main house Antique basin/fountain in the wall Pergola with traditional seating area in granite Seating area behind the guest house with granite table Building 3 - Office/Studio Access from the inner courtyard via a few steps Intermediate floor with small seating area Studio/Office In the basement there is the former bakery with current use as cellar room/equipment storage In all buildings, there are still cellar rooms/vaulted cellars of different sizes We are happy to answer any further questions, send documentation and/or arrange a viewing at any time. Our pictures already show a lot - but the Casa al Torchio must be experienced with all senses! Please feel welcome in Gordola, a very special property awaits you! Your team Zimmermann