Via Guglielmo Marconi, Agra, Varese, Lombardy, 21010 | Property for sale | Savills
8.65 Ac(3.50 Ha)
Asking price €1,880,000

Via Guglielmo MarconiAgra, Varese, Lombardy, 21010

    House
    450.02 sq m (4,844 sq ft)
    8.65 Ac (3.50 Ha)
    6Bedrooms
    3Bathrooms

    Key features

    • Exceptional 1953 architectural masterpiece by Carlo Mollino,
    • Striking suspended design with slender pillars and fullheight glazing overlooking Lake Maggiore
    • Interiors retaining original boiserie, materials and the poetic clarity of Mollino’s concept
    • Elevated main floor and functional lower level suited to both preservation and contemporary reinterpretation
    • Extensive private grounds with absolute privacy, including caretaker’s house and barn
    • A rare opportunity to acquire an iconic work of postwar Italian modernism

    Villa K2: the architectural modernism masterpiece by Carlo Mollino

    About this property

    • Set above Lake Maggiore in the village of Agra, Villa K2 is one of Carlo Mollino’s most distinctive architectural masterpiece. Completed in 1953, the villa was designed as a visionary holiday retreat, a place where architecture opens fully to the landscape.

      The house is instantly recognisable for its suspended design: the main volume rises on slim pillars, giving the impression of a light structure floating among the trees. Large windows face the lake and fill the interiors with natural light, framing the panorama from every room.

      Inside, many original features by Mollino remain intact, including wooden panelling and carefully preserved materials. The bright upper floor forms the main living area, while the lower level contains the service spaces, offering excellent potential for both conservative restoration and contemporary upgrades.

      The property is surrounded by a large, level park that ensures complete privacy and flexibility of use. In addition to the main villa, the estate includes a caretaker’s house and a barn, both ideal for conversion into guest accommodation, creative studios, wellness areas or leisure spaces.

    Additional information

    • Villa K2 was conceived in 1952, when entrepreneur Luigi Cattaneo commissioned Mollino to design a holiday home overlooking the lake. Over time, the villa has come to be recognised as one of the architect’s finest achievements, known for its suspended structure, wide views and bold engineering. Its name, “K2”, pays homage to the historic ascent of the mountain, a symbol of ambition and technical mastery reflected in the villa itself.

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