Overlooking the glorious Lake Maggiore, Golfo Gabella is a stunning new development offering 90 one to three bedroom apartments within five separate buildings with a communal swimming pool and an opportunity to own your own private mooring on the lake.

The lakes of northern Italy are fast becoming one of the world's most prestigious second home destinations. The lakes offer outstanding range of four season activities and due to their location to the international airports and cities of Milan and Lugano, popularity amongst the international market and celebrities alike, is prospering.

Residents of Golfo Gabella will enjoy golf and water sports on Lake Maggiore throughout the summer months, whilst also taking in the breathtaking scenery, fantastic climate and the array of culture and world class amenities within the region. The winter offers skiing in the glitzy resort of St Moritz, Bosco-Gurin, Bormio or Cardada, all within an hour's drive, with the Alpe Forcora and Cimetta are just 15 minutes away.

Situated in the historical lakeside town of Maccagno, Golfo Gabella integrates the highest levels of interior specifications with advanced eco-friendly elements. Available to purchase fully furnished, with interior design packages by the renowned designer Simone Micheli, Golfo Gabella recently won the Homes Overseas Gold Award 2007 for ‘Best Interior Design'.

All of the homes at Golfo Gabella have been constructed on the foundation of zero+ impact. This involves everything from the sensitive design of the buildings, to blend in with the historic surroundings, to advanced heating systems found in each apartment that provide energy savings of up to 30%, with no emission of harmful gasses.

The development also benefits from a gymnasium, wellness facilities (including a hammam, sauna, Jacuzzi, relaxation and treatment rooms), concierge services, a restaurant and bar and on-site rental management services.

Just outside the complex and over the lakeside promenade is a quaint tourist harbour that accommodates over 100 boats up to 12 metres in size. Purchasers at Golfo Gabella have the option of a private and exclusive dock post where they can moor their own sailboat or speedboat. With no speed restrictions on Lake Maggiore, it is the perfect opportunity to enjoy water skiing or sailing. The moorings are available on a leasehold basis for a maximum of 25 years.

Prices for the apartments are from €243,000 Prices subject to currency fluctuation. All contracts take place in local currency.

Exciting events on Lake Maggiore...

The stunning lake Maggiore plays host to numerous festivals and events throughout the year. The charming lakeside towns of Locarno, Lugarno, Maccagno and many others provide a fantastic setting for music, film and food festivals throughout the summer. With Locarno and Lugarno under forty minutes away and Maccagno on the doorstep, Golfo Gabella provides the perfect location for year round entertainment and activities.

The Moon and Stars Festival in Locarno in July will see world famous musicians perform from July 9th- 20th. Acts such as REM, Status Quo, Santana, James Blunt, Paul Simon and many others will be playing live in the beautiful Piazza Grande in Locarno

The lakeside towns of Ascona and Lugarno host two internationally renowned Jazz festivals in June and July. The ‘Jazz Ascona' and ‘Estival Jazz' Festivals stage performances from outstanding jazz musicians from across the globe for free in the open air.

Set in the heart of Lugano, in the beautiful 19th century Piazza della Riforma, and in the surrounding town of Mendrisio, Lugano Estival Jazz attracts thousands of Jazz and World Music fans each year. For more information check the following websites:

www.estivaljazz.ch www.jazzascona.ch

 Locarno also hosts the Locarno International Film Festival which throughout its 60 year history has occupied a unique position in the landscape of the major film festivals. Every August, around 190,000 cinema-goers, over 1,000 journalists, and 3,200 professionals converge on the small Swiss-Italian town of Locarno, right in the heart of Europe, which becomes the world capital of amateur cinema for eleven days.

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Lake Maggiore is not only a beautiful and charming location but also plays host to numerous cultural festivals and events throughout the year which celebrate the arts and the internationally renowned cuisine of Italy, for a complete list of year round events please go to: www.prolocomaccagno.it/it-IT/eventi/eventi.aspx  or www.maggiore.ch