Building Heritage, the 'Writer's Nest' for sale for 7 million

Hidden among the eastern shores of Lake Como, it was once the refuge of the stone quarrymen who worked at the ancient Riva di Faggeto Lario stone quarry. Today it could be the new lake dwelling of some lucky buyer. It is the 'Writer's Nest', a dream residence from the late 19th century owned by Giuseppe Guin, journalist and novelist, put up for sale for €6.9 million. Building Heritage - Forbes Global Properties, which has opened a new office in Como located in one of the city's most central squares, Piazza Volta.

"Our office in Como represents an asset that allows us to manage properties such as the one in Faggeto Lario of great impact," said Cinzia Romanelli, CEO of Building Heritage. "It was not by chance that we decided to set up our own office there, a fundamental garrison to be able to guarantee our clients the many properties and buildings of inestimable value.

after having admired it on talk shows, TV programmes and even in the new Prime Video series 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith', it can now be purchased by the lucky few who want a private residence on the eastern shore of Lake Como.

Located in one of Como's most central squares, Piazza Volta, the late 19th century property is distinguished by its inaccessibility by land, accessible only by boat with a private buoy and mooring. The mansion - which has hosted successful television programmes such as France 5's "Echappées Belles" and important Dutch talk shows, as well as the new Prime Video series "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" - is also the location for the "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" show. & Mrs. Smith" - is the perfect exclusive retreat for those seeking tranquillity and isolation, far from conventional tourist routes.  

With a surface area of 120 square metres and three bedrooms, surrounded by a park of 3000 square metres, this villa is an oasis of luxury and refinement. Originally the refuge of stone quarrymen who worked in the nearby Roman quarry of Faggeto Lario, it still retains traces of their centuries-old work, bearing witness to the history of the region.