£371,624
Detached house for sale
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£371,624
€430,000 (€333/sq. ft)
Detached house for sale
Gravedona Ed Uniti, Brenzio, 22015, Italy1 bath
1 reception
1,292 sq. ft
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Property location
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Features and description
- Furnished
- View : Panoramic, Mountains, Greenery, Village, Lake
- Orientations : South-east
- Central vacuum system
- Connected thermostat
- Listed historic building
- Airport (92 kilometre)
- Bus (1.1 kilometre)
- Highway (15 kilometre)
- Town centre (1 kilometre)
- Lake (1.8 kilometre)
- Shops (1.1 kilometre)
- Hospital/clinic (1.5 kilometre)
- Sport center (2 kilometre)
- Public parking (8 metres)
- Ski slope (45 kilometre)
- Sea port (2 kilometre)
- Beach (1.8 kilometre)
- Train station (15 kilometre)
- On main road (1.5 kilometre)
- Supermarket (1.6 kilometre)
A one-of-a-kind property, built in 1769 and used as an oratory until the early 2000s, when it was declared "reduced to profane use" by the episcopal curia.
The property has recently been expertly restored, using ancient techniques used by craftsmen in the past (such as wattle and daub, for example) to preserve the property's historical value down to the last detail.
The project's founding concept is restoration with a change of use, limiting the impact of the changes to almost zero: The addition was designed so that it could be removed without leaving a trace if desired.
Suffice it to note that the only points where the structure is attached are the four anchor points of the mezzanine frame to the perimeter walls. Even the lighting, to avoid damaging the walls, has been installed using braided cables, while most of the actuators, made of ceramic and of excellent design, are radio-controlled.
The living area is a true gem, combining design and functionality, contemporary minimalism interpreted in the finest tradition of classic style.
Entering through the main door, we find the extension, built according to the principles of the so-called "ship's interior cabin": An elegant staircase leads to the mezzanine, where two generous side windows offer a splendid view of the charming village and the surrounding mountains.
It's a comfortable area for relaxing or enjoying refined dishes with friends or family.
On the ground floor, inside the "cabin" section, we find an elegant kitchen, equipped with all the best appliances and built to the most modern standards.
One might think that installing a bathroom in such a structure would entail several limitations, but we immediately realize that in reality, solutions and dedicated spaces have been carefully considered that are in no way inferior to the most refined bathrooms in a luxury home. The simplicity of the shower, designed without doors yet long enough to rival those in a mansion, is a prime example.
A small technical note worth noting is that the pipes and connections are limited to a single hole in the floor, which leads directly to the basement, where all the technical systems (boiler, water pipes, and drainage) are housed.
In what was once the apse, raised above the main level, is the bedroom, with a pleasant 18th-century stucco frame in the background.
This is a unique property, in a classic yet modern setting, with an outdoor garden overlooking the most beautiful panorama of the northern lake area, with the giants of the central Alps in the background-Badile and Cengalo, to name a few-as well as the entrance of the Adda and Mera rivers into the lake, a striking view, with the famous Palazzo Gallio in Gravedona, a historic residence and symbol of the upper lake, in the foreground.
Historical and descriptive notes:
The building was erected on the partial site of a stable, which still exists and is practically functional today. Despite its simplicity, it fully reflects a late 18th-century style, with a measured use of stucco and paneling.
The single-hall structure with an apse, canonically positioned on an east-west axis-a common typology in the Alpine regions of northern Italy-and the interior decoration, with simple stucco capitals and floor-marking bands, clearly demonstrate that the building has not undergone any modifications since its construction in 1769.
Its position, which follows the slope of the mountain, makes it a particularly charming building, embellished by several details, such as the dividing wall that serves as a bell tower and the splayed windows on the sides.
The single interior space is divided by a step made of local stone that delimits the apse and the altar area, from the area intended for the faithful. The vertical pilasters, the horizontal bands, the airy vaults, and the very slender proportions complete a picture of remarkable expressive intensity.
Technical notes on the restoration project
The project was carried out under the supervision of the Superintendence for Architectural and Landscape Heritage of Lombardy and was based on the philosophy of pure restoration of the original 1769 church.
The project was carried out with the following cornerstones:
The collapsed sections were reconstructed using original techniques (reeding, restoration of the historic lime plaster, etc.), the decorative layers and incongruous colors applied in 1930 were removed, the colored backgrounds were restored using lime techniques, the valuable Lombard terracotta floor was restored, maintaining its original patina, A mezzanine with a metal structure and rough larch flooring was added, detached from the walls with six supports to the masonry structure.
Under the mezzanine, the kitchen and bathroom systems were installed.
The design decision to include the metal-structured mezzanine was immediately approved by the superintendent, who immediately recognized its temporary value. If it were removed, the oratory would return to its original form, and the church could even be reconsecrated. The systems, both electrical and plumbing, were also installed with meticulous care, ensuring that all wiring was routed through the basement, so that no trace of them would remain in the floors or walls.
The project and construction proved to be a real challenge, but a rewarding one for the architect, who knew he had completed a work that could return to its former glory as an oratory and church in 100 years.
Important: The oratory is a property of historical value, designated by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities pursuant to Legislative Decree 42/2004, with a specific decree dated April 12,2012. Since the protection restriction was not explicit, the restriction was extended in 2012. Its historical and artistic value is therefore objective and indisputable.
Surface Areas
Basement: 45 sq m of floor area, intended for storage and services
Ground floor: 62 sq m of floor area, 45 sq m of floor area, intended for residential use
First floor: 30 sq m of floor area, intended for residential use
Brenzio is a village located halfway up the hill, along the historic road that climbs the Liro Valley and
which connects with the important road to Switzerland via the Iorio Pass.
The oratory was built on the northern edge of the ancient
residential nucleus of Brenzio, and the information we have attests that this occurred in 1769 at the behest of the parish priest of Brenzio, Father Giandomenico Bassi, who blessed its construction that year.
With only one altar, it is known that "the Holy Sacrament was not preserved in it, " but every year
the feast of Saint Joseph was celebrated, following a triduum of Masses and blessings. It was therefore a minor
oratory, of local dedication.
The property has recently been expertly restored, using ancient techniques used by craftsmen in the past (such as wattle and daub, for example) to preserve the property's historical value down to the last detail.
The project's founding concept is restoration with a change of use, limiting the impact of the changes to almost zero: The addition was designed so that it could be removed without leaving a trace if desired.
Suffice it to note that the only points where the structure is attached are the four anchor points of the mezzanine frame to the perimeter walls. Even the lighting, to avoid damaging the walls, has been installed using braided cables, while most of the actuators, made of ceramic and of excellent design, are radio-controlled.
The living area is a true gem, combining design and functionality, contemporary minimalism interpreted in the finest tradition of classic style.
Entering through the main door, we find the extension, built according to the principles of the so-called "ship's interior cabin": An elegant staircase leads to the mezzanine, where two generous side windows offer a splendid view of the charming village and the surrounding mountains.
It's a comfortable area for relaxing or enjoying refined dishes with friends or family.
On the ground floor, inside the "cabin" section, we find an elegant kitchen, equipped with all the best appliances and built to the most modern standards.
One might think that installing a bathroom in such a structure would entail several limitations, but we immediately realize that in reality, solutions and dedicated spaces have been carefully considered that are in no way inferior to the most refined bathrooms in a luxury home. The simplicity of the shower, designed without doors yet long enough to rival those in a mansion, is a prime example.
A small technical note worth noting is that the pipes and connections are limited to a single hole in the floor, which leads directly to the basement, where all the technical systems (boiler, water pipes, and drainage) are housed.
In what was once the apse, raised above the main level, is the bedroom, with a pleasant 18th-century stucco frame in the background.
This is a unique property, in a classic yet modern setting, with an outdoor garden overlooking the most beautiful panorama of the northern lake area, with the giants of the central Alps in the background-Badile and Cengalo, to name a few-as well as the entrance of the Adda and Mera rivers into the lake, a striking view, with the famous Palazzo Gallio in Gravedona, a historic residence and symbol of the upper lake, in the foreground.
Historical and descriptive notes:
The building was erected on the partial site of a stable, which still exists and is practically functional today. Despite its simplicity, it fully reflects a late 18th-century style, with a measured use of stucco and paneling.
The single-hall structure with an apse, canonically positioned on an east-west axis-a common typology in the Alpine regions of northern Italy-and the interior decoration, with simple stucco capitals and floor-marking bands, clearly demonstrate that the building has not undergone any modifications since its construction in 1769.
Its position, which follows the slope of the mountain, makes it a particularly charming building, embellished by several details, such as the dividing wall that serves as a bell tower and the splayed windows on the sides.
The single interior space is divided by a step made of local stone that delimits the apse and the altar area, from the area intended for the faithful. The vertical pilasters, the horizontal bands, the airy vaults, and the very slender proportions complete a picture of remarkable expressive intensity.
Technical notes on the restoration project
The project was carried out under the supervision of the Superintendence for Architectural and Landscape Heritage of Lombardy and was based on the philosophy of pure restoration of the original 1769 church.
The project was carried out with the following cornerstones:
The collapsed sections were reconstructed using original techniques (reeding, restoration of the historic lime plaster, etc.), the decorative layers and incongruous colors applied in 1930 were removed, the colored backgrounds were restored using lime techniques, the valuable Lombard terracotta floor was restored, maintaining its original patina, A mezzanine with a metal structure and rough larch flooring was added, detached from the walls with six supports to the masonry structure.
Under the mezzanine, the kitchen and bathroom systems were installed.
The design decision to include the metal-structured mezzanine was immediately approved by the superintendent, who immediately recognized its temporary value. If it were removed, the oratory would return to its original form, and the church could even be reconsecrated. The systems, both electrical and plumbing, were also installed with meticulous care, ensuring that all wiring was routed through the basement, so that no trace of them would remain in the floors or walls.
The project and construction proved to be a real challenge, but a rewarding one for the architect, who knew he had completed a work that could return to its former glory as an oratory and church in 100 years.
Important: The oratory is a property of historical value, designated by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities pursuant to Legislative Decree 42/2004, with a specific decree dated April 12,2012. Since the protection restriction was not explicit, the restriction was extended in 2012. Its historical and artistic value is therefore objective and indisputable.
Surface Areas
Basement: 45 sq m of floor area, intended for storage and services
Ground floor: 62 sq m of floor area, 45 sq m of floor area, intended for residential use
First floor: 30 sq m of floor area, intended for residential use
Brenzio is a village located halfway up the hill, along the historic road that climbs the Liro Valley and
which connects with the important road to Switzerland via the Iorio Pass.
The oratory was built on the northern edge of the ancient
residential nucleus of Brenzio, and the information we have attests that this occurred in 1769 at the behest of the parish priest of Brenzio, Father Giandomenico Bassi, who blessed its construction that year.
With only one altar, it is known that "the Holy Sacrament was not preserved in it, " but every year
the feast of Saint Joseph was celebrated, following a triduum of Masses and blessings. It was therefore a minor
oratory, of local dedication.
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