Description
Attractive building plot of approx. 347 m2 in Rovio, set in a pleasant panoramic location surrounded by greenery, with beautiful open views over the surrounding landscape and mountains.
Rovio enjoys a privileged location in the Lake Lugano area and offers a peaceful residential environment in close contact with nature. The village is an ideal starting point for hiking and numerous outdoor activities, particularly in the Monte Generoso area. At the same time, 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, away from traffic and in a particularly quiet and private setting. The adjoining woodland further enhances the natural character of the property and provides a pleasantly cool environment during the summer months. Thanks to its favorable orientation, the plot also benefits from good sun exposure for much of the day.
With a total surface area of approx. 347 m2, the plot allows for a maximum gross floor area of approx. 139 m2 under the current building regulations, offering the possibility to create a well-proportioned modern home.
A preliminary design study has already been prepared for the construction of an adjoining house with a gross floor area of approx. 139 m2, clearly illustrating the development possibilities of the plot. The estimated construction cost according to the project is approx. CHF 700'000.
The private setting, open views, good sun exposure and immediate proximity to nature make this plot an attractive opportunity for the creation of a modern home in a pleasant panoramic location 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 enjoys a privileged location in the Lake Lugano area and offers a peaceful residential environment in close contact with nature. The village is an ideal starting point for hiking and numerous outdoor activities, particularly in the Monte Generoso area. At the same time, 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, away from traffic and in a particularly quiet and private setting. The adjoining woodland further enhances the natural character of the property and provides a pleasantly cool environment during the summer months. Thanks to its favorable orientation, the plot also benefits from good sun exposure for much of the day.
With a total surface area of approx. 347 m2, the plot allows for a maximum gross floor area of approx. 139 m2 under the current building regulations, offering the possibility to create a well-proportioned modern home.
A preliminary design study has already been prepared for the construction of an adjoining house with a gross floor area of approx. 139 m2, clearly illustrating the development possibilities of the plot. The estimated construction cost according to the project is approx. CHF 700'000.
The private setting, open views, good sun exposure and immediate proximity to nature make this plot an attractive opportunity for the creation of a modern home in a pleasant panoramic location 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.
