Ca' Melin, Vezio, Switzerland

Take in a timeless street scene from the romantic balcony of this inviting hilltop retreat in Vezio!

Recently modernised throughout, this traditional 3-storey Vezio townhouse oozes charm and serenity. Inside, the 2-bedroom home invites guests to enjoy a tranquil and reflective holiday base surrounded by the charm of a village setting on the hillside and within driving distance of Lugano (14km away).

To the top floor, a spacious open plan loft-style reception room awaits. The lovely light and airy space features a modern Kitchen Diner and accompanying sitting area with contemporary fireplace provides a wonderful restful ambience for kicking back during guests’ stay. The Living space leads straight out onto a covered private balcony overlooking the street scene below, the Vezio townscape and mountain tops beyond. Lounge furniture invites guests to relax there for a moment, with a good read or glass of wine.

The sleek newly-fitted Kitchen is equipped with an induction hob, microwave, oven, coffee machine (Mokka) and fridge freezer.

The sleeping accommodation is perfectly suited for a couple or small group of 3. A traditional-style guest bedroom with Single bed features to the ground floor or the retreat, whilst upstairs a spacious 1st floor Double bedroom sets the scene for carefree holiday lie-ins.

A contemporary fitted new bathroom features to the 1st floor and is equipped with a chic walk-in shower, a wash basin and WC. Laundry facilities can be conveniently found downstairs, in the cellar.

From the 3-storey townhouse, guests can get a real feel for staying in authentic village setting. The mountain views provide a lovely backdrop to the narrow-cobbled streets and timeless townhouses of Vezio, which form a charming, peaceful idyll for year-round holiday stays.

From the hillside village, a local authentic restaurant can be found 7 minutes’ drive away. The cosmopolitan highlights, year-round attractions and train-bus-ferry-airplane transports links of beautiful Lugano can be reached within a 30 minutes’ drive away.

Key Features:

• Authentic setting in Vezio town
• A lovely modernised townhouse
• Accommodation provided over 3 storeys
• Private balcony + fireplace
• Offers views of the townscape and mountains
• Paid Public parking can be found 300 metres away

Sleeping:

1st floor -

Master Bedroom: A spacious Double bedroom with a wardrobe and chest of drawers

Ground floor -

Bedroom 2: A versatile Single room with a wardrobe

Bathroom:

Bathroom 1: A contemporary suite fitted with a shower cubicle, wash basin and WC

Additional:

• Central heating
• Wifi is free
• No TV
• Hairdryer
• Laundry facilities
• Balcony furnished with lounge chairs only
• 30 internal steps
• 2 external steps
• Car necessary

Location:

Enjoying an authentic setting next to the cobbled pavements along a traditional street scene of Vezio, the quiet and timeless ambience is perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in a peaceful backwater setting just 30 minutes from Lugano city centre.

Vezio is serviced by a bus and is a 7 minutes’ drive away from ‘Grotto Sgambada’, the nearest authentic restaurant with alfresco seating.

The modern residence also enjoys proximity to the Lido of Paradiso, the LAC Art & Culture centre, the tennis club, Lido and the cosmopolitan shops, eateries, stylish bars and the café-lined piazzas along the lakefront of Lugano (all under 30-35 minutes’ drive away).

Beautiful Lugano is home to some truly timeless tourist sites too, including the picturesque lakeside Parco Civico, the Museo d’Arte and the breath taking nearby hiking trails of Monte Bre, the Olive Trail and Monte San Salvatore. Lugano’s popular Golf Club is also within easy reach, just 23 minutes’ drive away.

Easily accessible for year-round breaks, the apartment is within 28 minutes’ drive of Lugano Airport and 72 minutes’ drive from Milan Malpensa.

The surrounding area is very popular for hiking, cycling, outlet shopping, water sports, power boat hire, kayak rental, Aqua theme park days, luxury spa treatments and extreme outdoor sports.

The world-class Italian destination of Lake Como is also easily reachable, within 68 minutes by car.