Terraced villa for sale in Dervio

Lake & Mountain Townhouse 

Maybe the truth depends on a walk around the lake. (Wallace Stevens) 

Experience the Lake Lifestyle! Welcome to Dervio, a charming and highly regarded tourist destination in the upper part of Como Lake, renowned for its sailing and kitesurfing schools, campsites, and a variety of bars and restaurants where you can enjoy pleasant evenings.

Set within an attractive residential complex of just ten units, the property is located exactly 5 minutes’ walk (350 metres) from the beaches. The communal grounds are enhanced by beautifully maintained greenery.

A small pedestrian pathway and a few steps lead to the first terrace, which provides access to the ground floor. Here, you will find a welcoming living and relaxation area featuring a decorative fireplace that can also be used for heating, making it ideal for cosy autumn and winter evenings.

Moving further inside, you reach the kitchen area, which opens onto a second, more private terrace, also enhanced by well-maintained greenery. The ground floor is completed by a convenient, windowed bathroom fitted with a shower.

An attractive, sturdy wooden staircase leads to the first floor, where the sleeping area comprises two comfortable double bedrooms, each with its own private terrace, as well as a second bathroom fitted with a bathtub.Continuing up to the second floor, you will find a welcoming open-plan space divided into two areas and featuring two skylights. 

This versatile space can comfortably accommodate up to four additional sleeping places.Returning downstairs via the internal staircase, you reach a basement-style recreation and utility room, suitable for use as a taverna and laundry area, directly connected to a double-length garage.

The distinctive features of this property, combined with its capacity to comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests across multiple living areas arranged over several levels, as well as its separate and independently usable outdoor spaces, including two small gardens and two terraces, offer remarkable flexibility of use.

The property is ideally suited both as an investment opportunity for short-term holiday rentals, with a potential estimated annual ROI (Return on Investment) of approximately 12%, and as a second home in which to enjoy delightful weekends by the lake. Alternatively, it offers the possibility of combining both uses, allowing owners to enjoy the property personally while also generating rental income.

Dervio is a lively and welcoming village that remains enjoyable throughout the winter season. It is an ideal destination not only for lake lovers, but also for those looking for a convenient base for mountain excursions and weekend getaways. Its location, roughly halfway between Milan and some of the most renowned Alpine destinations, including St. Moritz, Aprica, Bormio and Livigno, together with its proximity to the renowned and picturesque Valchiavenna valley, makes this property a potentially attractive and profitable opportunity throughout the year.

3 EXCELLENT REASONS TO BUY:

-EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY (with significantly more usable living space than the official cadastral floor area would suggest)

-FLEXIBILITY OF USE AND HIGH INVESTMENT POTENTIAL

-A WORLD-CLASS TOURIST DESTINATION WITH OUTSTANDING SCENERY

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CLASS: E – 130.99 kWh/m² per year