Description
Beautiful building plot of approx. 350 m2 in Rovio, set in a quiet panoramic location surrounded by greenery, with pleasant open views over the surrounding landscape and mountains.
Rovio is a particularly attractive residential location, appreciated for its tranquillity, good sun exposure and proximity to nature. The region offers numerous opportunities for hiking and outdoor activities, particularly on Monte Generoso and throughout the beautiful surrounding area. Lugano and Mendrisio are both within easy driving distance. Rovio is also well connected by bus to the public transport network via the nearby Maroggia-Melano railway station. Lake Lugano and the main services of the region are also within a short distance.
The plot is situated at the end of a small secondary road, in a very quiet residential setting away from traffic. Its immediate proximity to the woodland gives the property a particularly natural character and provides a pleasantly cool environment during the summer months. Thanks to its favourable orientation, the plot also benefits from good sun exposure for much of the day.
With a total surface area of approx. 350 m2, the plot allows for a maximum gross floor area of approx. 140 m2 under the current building regulations, offering attractive possibilities for the construction of a modern home.
A preliminary design study has already been prepared for the construction of an adjoining house with a gross floor area of approx. 140 m2, clearly illustrating the development possibilities of the plot. The estimated construction cost according to the project is approx. CHF 700'000.
The panoramic and private setting, good sun exposure and pleasant natural surroundings make this plot an attractive opportunity for the creation of a modern, individually designed home in the Lake Lugano area.
Municipality description
Rovio is a charming village in the Mendrisiotto region which, thanks to its outstanding landscape qualities and the historical value of its historic core, is listed as a site of national importance in the Swiss Federal Inventory of Protected Built Heritage Sites (ISOS). The village retains an authentic and harmonious character and is set within a particularly attractive natural environment. A walk through the narrow streets of the historic centre leads to Piazza Fontana at the entrance to the village, the parish church of Saints Vitale and Agata, and the 17th-century church of Santa Maria Assunta. The centre also features elegant historic residences, fountains carved from ancient Roman sarcophagi, and the picturesque square facing the former town hall—elements that reflect the village’s rich historical and architectural heritage. Today, Rovio is appreciated as a quiet and family-friendly residential location, offering a safe environment, a strong sense of community and close contact with nature, while still benefiting from good transport connections and access to services in nearby centres. Following the municipal merger in 2022, Rovio now forms part of the municipality of Val Mara, together with Melano and Maroggia. Rovio has 789 inhabitants and is situated at an elevation of 497 metres above sea level.
Rovio is a particularly attractive residential location, appreciated for its tranquillity, good sun exposure and proximity to nature. The region offers numerous opportunities for hiking and outdoor activities, particularly on Monte Generoso and throughout the beautiful surrounding area. Lugano and Mendrisio are both within easy driving distance. Rovio is also well connected by bus to the public transport network via the nearby Maroggia-Melano railway station. Lake Lugano and the main services of the region are also within a short distance.
The plot is situated at the end of a small secondary road, in a very quiet residential setting away from traffic. Its immediate proximity to the woodland gives the property a particularly natural character and provides a pleasantly cool environment during the summer months. Thanks to its favourable orientation, the plot also benefits from good sun exposure for much of the day.
With a total surface area of approx. 350 m2, the plot allows for a maximum gross floor area of approx. 140 m2 under the current building regulations, offering attractive possibilities for the construction of a modern home.
A preliminary design study has already been prepared for the construction of an adjoining house with a gross floor area of approx. 140 m2, clearly illustrating the development possibilities of the plot. The estimated construction cost according to the project is approx. CHF 700'000.
The panoramic and private setting, good sun exposure and pleasant natural surroundings make this plot an attractive opportunity for the creation of a modern, individually designed home in the Lake Lugano area.
Municipality description
Rovio is a charming village in the Mendrisiotto region which, thanks to its outstanding landscape qualities and the historical value of its historic core, is listed as a site of national importance in the Swiss Federal Inventory of Protected Built Heritage Sites (ISOS). The village retains an authentic and harmonious character and is set within a particularly attractive natural environment. A walk through the narrow streets of the historic centre leads to Piazza Fontana at the entrance to the village, the parish church of Saints Vitale and Agata, and the 17th-century church of Santa Maria Assunta. The centre also features elegant historic residences, fountains carved from ancient Roman sarcophagi, and the picturesque square facing the former town hall—elements that reflect the village’s rich historical and architectural heritage. Today, Rovio is appreciated as a quiet and family-friendly residential location, offering a safe environment, a strong sense of community and close contact with nature, while still benefiting from good transport connections and access to services in nearby centres. Following the municipal merger in 2022, Rovio now forms part of the municipality of Val Mara, together with Melano and Maroggia. Rovio has 789 inhabitants and is situated at an elevation of 497 metres above sea level.
