THE ADDRESS Magazine Summer 2014 | Page 225

A fine villa, defined by understated elegance and authentic charm, in an idyllic lakeside setting I ts landscape speckled by grand villas, luxuriant gardens and sparkling water stretching off into the distance, it is little wonder the Italian Lake District is renowned as a little slice of paradise. A fashionable retreat since Roman times, the region remains a fabled playground for northern Italians and pleasureseeking overseas property buyers alike. Italy meets Switzerland in this enchanting region, which showcases