Franciacorta - Pied a Terre in Elegant Stately Home

Residence La Baitella is a majestic and historical building situated in the heart of the Franciacorta region of northern Italy ( literally meaning “ Little France” ) just a few kms from the city of Brescia and the charming Lake of Iseo. This area is renowned for its many famous vineyards such as Bellucchi, Bellavista and the Franciacorta wines.

The main residence dates back to the 17^th century and was the home of the Baitella family and later merged into the home of the Martinengo family, the oldest part of the building dates back to the 15^th century. Totally restored some years ago into beautiful and elegant homes ( 49 in total ) and home to some of the rich and famous in this part of the world. The residence hosts a tree lined and fountain filled park of over 32.000mq ( over 3 hectres in all ) and all around you will find perfectly groomed parks and gardens filled with colourful flowers and tree lined passage ways. Originality and refined elegance would be the two words that come to mind when visiting this magnificent building.

Some of the comforts and services of this stately residence include:-

• A concierge Service 7 days a week.
• 32000mq of beautiful park with feature fountains.
• Tuscan garden with romantic seating area
• 200mq swimming pool
• Well equipped indoor sports gym
• 2 tennis courts with nocturnal lights
• Football pitch
• Volley ball park
• Children’s play park
• Barbecue area
• Residents Parking
• Guests Parking

LOCATION

42km from Bergamo airport

13kms to Brescia City

22kms to Lake Iseo

51kms to Lake Garda

80kms to Milan

77kms to Verona

106km to the ski area of Ponte di Legno

Ground Floor Apartment

This elegant ground floor apartment is located to the internal of the court and enjoys views over the mazed garden and has a lovely patio and a private and manageable rear garden. The interior of the apartment has been designed by a famous architect and interior designer, Elisabetta Villa the furniture and fittings that come with the apartment are all designer labelled. The dining table was designed by Norman Foster ( some of his works can be found in the modern art gallery in New York). The very comfortable arm chairs around the table are the design of Ron Arad. The classical Italian design of the floor lamp in the dining area. The other lighting in the apartment includes designers such as:- Fontana arte, Artemide and Philip Stark. Other pieces are classical and original from antique China. The apartment will also include the antique rugs, white goods, electronic goods and stereo. The lounge area is defined by the magnificent vaulted ceilings and has a lovely original 17th century French marble open fire place, a beautiful feature of this room. The rooms are very spacious and functional as well as classical and elegant. The dining area, sitting area,separate fitted and very modern kitchen a spacious masterbedroom with vaulted ceilings and ensuite bathroom. A further bedroom come study and work room in the night area, another bathroom in the day area and a lovely private rear garden. The spacious and generous night areas are over 39mq in size The flooring is all hand crafted in antique cotto. There is a double sized garage which accompanies the apartment.