2 room Rustico in Agarone

This charming Rustico delights with a unique location and combines traditional character with modern living comfort. The arrival is absolutely stress-free, as you can reach your new home comfortably from the parking lot via a direct access. The heart of the house is the bright living and kitchen area on the upper floor, which seamlessly transitions into a wind-protected terrace – the perfect place for sociable grill evenings with family and friends. From here, an elegant wooden staircase leads to the attic, which is designed as a cozy, open sleeping area. The cooler lower floor promises a restful sleep even on hot summer days and offers, in addition to a bedroom with its own dressing room, a modern bathroom with a shower. The integrated private sauna provides pure relaxation, while a practical storage room with a washing machine, dryer, and additional storage space makes everyday life easier. In the outdoor area, the spacious outdoor terrace and several idyllic seating areas invite you to spend unforgettable moments in nature and enjoy the spectacular view of the lake to the fullest. Take this rare opportunity and acquire a unique refuge that perfectly combines quality of life and tranquility.

The picturesque Tessin village of Agarone lies in a extremely sunny hillside location at around 360 meters above sea level in the Locarno district. Politically part of the municipality of Cugnasco-Gerra, the village, characterized by historic stone houses, nestles into the mountain slopes above the fertile Magadino plain. From here, you can enjoy a wide panorama that stretches far beyond the plain to the glittering bays of Lake Maggiore. The narrow, paved streets and the typical Rustici give the village a harmonious, almost timeless atmosphere that attracts those seeking rest and nature lovers. The village's most significant historical feature is the ancient grape press (Il Torchio) from 1610. The building, housed under a traditional stone roof, testifies to the deeply rooted wine-growing tradition of the region. Formerly, the monumental wooden press was used by a cooperative of several local families; those who did not belong had to pay for its use with five liters of wine per delivered bunch of grapes. Today, the well-preserved Torkel serves as a small, publicly accessible wine museum. After exploring the village center, you can enjoy the local cuisine at the popular Ristorante Grotto Agarone, an authentic address that is known for Tessin specialties and a refined regional wine selection, away from the tourist crowds. Due to its privileged location on the south slope of the Cima di Sassello, the village also serves as an ideal starting point for various sports activities. Well-marked hiking trails lead through shady chestnut forests up to scenic Maiensässen like the Monti di Ditto, Monti di Motti, or the Monti della Gana. A popular circular hike, for example, runs from Agarone over the mountain stream Riarena down to Cugnasco and back. Furthermore, excursions to the nearby Bolle di Magadino nature reserve or to the impressive Verzasca dam can be realized in just a few minutes by car.