Wetag Consulting Immobiliare is a boutique real estate brokerage in Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland with branch offices in Lugano and Ascona. The company features a broad selection of well selected properties focusing on the luxury segment of the real estate market such as luxury villas, apartments, penthouses and estates. This blog covers news, ideas, and information pertaining to this real estate marketplace and local lifestyle.

Direct contact with the sky & the wish to build a tomb. Attilio Panzeri, the star architect from Lugano

Posted Mon Nov 28 17:23:00 UTC 2011

Attilio Panzeri has delighted the audiences with his architectural performances again and again. His vision produces building boosting cutting edge design in sharp contrast with the surrounding wild natural setting. His architecture is a blend of art, landscape and practical comfort transcending the conventional perceptions of residential design. The resulting buildings are a harmonious addition to the landscape where the indoor areas flow effortlessly to the outdoor environment. The roofs feature some vertical openings that connect the interiors directly to the sky. The houses are therefore subject to the ever changing weather, seasons and landscape and the atmosphere in the rooms is in constant evolution. Glass walls and carefully selected materials are combined in order to enhance the rooms. But ambience is not created by the materials, it is created by the volume of the rooms and by the external environment. There namely is a close dialogue between indoors and outdoors.

Attilio Panzeri lives and works in Lugano, in the South of Switzerland which is famous for the Mediterranean lifestyle. He works with Patrizia Benzoni who studied architecture at the Technical University in Zurich (ETH).  

The impressive plot where the spectacular villa (designed by Panzeri) in the image above will be built, is located in Montagnola which is an idyllic village (in the prestigious Collina d’Oro) overlooking Lake of Lugano, and enjoying spectacular views of the Swiss Alps (this property encompassing the plot and the project, is now for sale: WETAG reference number 1285).

In an interview published recently Attilio Panzeri reveals:

  • A building that impressed you? “The sacred buildings of the Cistercians: I have already visited many of these buildings and I am impressed by the minimalistic interiors where no disturbing decoration prevents the light from flowing freely.”
  • Something that impressed you recently? “My wife. Again and again…”
  • Where do you find inspiration? “In different places: it may be in a restaurant, in my favourite room at home or while I’m reading a new book.”
  • The trip of your dreams? “Sailing around the wild and unspoilt coasts of Bretagne.”
  • What are you reading at the moment? “La storia di Roma, written by Corrado Augias.”
  • Your dreamed project? “I’d love to build a church or a tomb.”

We would be very curious to see the surely spectacular outcome…

Posted by:  Peter Rabitz

Vasta magica proprietà al sud della Svizzera

Posted Tue Nov 15 12:27:00 UTC 2011

Al giorno d’oggi non si fa più così.... Che luogo magico e che piacere sarà per il futuro proprietario, mi dicevo, mentre passeggiavo nei vasti saloni della magica proprietà di Helmut Horten e controllavo se tutto fosse perfetto, dicevo, che piacere sarà potere vivere in tale grandioso splendore.

WETAG ha ricevuto il mandato di vendita dai proprietari, che hanno deciso di vendere. Di fuori, i caldi colori del giardino risplendevano nel sole autunnale. Dentro la casa la temperatura era perfetta. Mi sono seduto nella sala di ricevimento e ho acceso un CD di John Coltrane. La musica si è armoniosamente diffusa nel vasto salone di entrata, riempiendo la villa di vita. Come sempre, ho atteso invano che il maggiordomo del futuro proprietario arrivasse e mi offrisse da bere.

Questa bellezza addormentata è sul mercato già da parecchio tempo e nessuno le ha ancor dato il magico bacio del risveglio. Quando le rose nel giardino di questo castello fatato hanno bisogno di cure, arriva il giardiniere anche detto l’artista, che le cura amorevolmente. La proprietà è piena di vita e pronta per accogliere qualcuno che accenda nuovamente i suoi spettacolari lampadari.

Mi domando se i tempi in cui i proprietari desideravano avere molto spazio, sia passato. Questo è il motivo per cui la villa era stata costruita: una Generosa (con la G maiuscola) villa, con una casa per il personale e un terzo edificio con 10 camere da letto, due suites e 7 sale riunioni, elegantemente incorniciati da un parco privato esteso su 100'000 metri quadri. Il tutto è già arredato e pronto per offrire il massimo conforto e lusso ai nuovi proprietari.

Insomma! Nessuno in vista, nessuno si fa sentire… John lo sta ancora suonando, tutto per me. Aumento al massimo il volume dello stereo. Solo chi è a conoscenza di quanto densamente popolata sia la Svizzera, soprattutto nelle aree più esclusive, è in grado di apprezzare a pieno il valore di questo rarissimo oggetto.

Il mio cuore si ferma quasi, quando sento una mano sulla mia spalla. Mi giro e mi trovo di fronte un elegante cameriere che, evidentemente, cerca di trasmettermi un messaggio.

Che cosa? La musica è troppo forte!? Ho gridato. Lui ha risposto gridando: cambia questa musica. Al giorno d’oggi non si fa più così…

He he…

Se il problema è tutto qui, allora domani porterò un CD di Lady Gaga. Lo prometto.

Posted by:  Ueli Schnorf

Opera architettonica di Jacopo Mascheroni: lussuosa villa ultra moderna sul Lago di Lugano

Posted Thu Nov 10 05:56:58 UTC 2011

L’ha fatto nuovamente! Jacopo Mascheroni, architetto Milanese che ha già lavorato con personalità dello stampo di Richard Meier, ha ultimato un’altra esemplificazione del suo grandioso design caratterizzato da tratti minimalisti e all’avanguardia. La villa, situata a Brusino-Arsizio, una piccola località sulle rive del Lago di Lugano non lontano da Milano, è ubicata su un imponente terreno collinare affacciato sulla parte a sud del lago. Lo stravagante padiglione poligonale di vetro, in parte interrato, è orientato verso nord e, grazie al bosco che lo costeggia, offre completa tranquillità.

La realizzazione di questo particolare tipo di edificio, esplicitamente richiesta dal proprietario (che desiderava una casa ricca di vetro e di finestre), in circostanze normali presenterebbe grandi problemi legati alla mancata privacy. In addizione, la posizione collinare e le restrizioni imposte dal piano regolatore, hanno contribuito a rendere arduo il compito dell’architetto nel suo intento di ideare il progetto semplice ma al contempo accattivante che alla fine è riuscito a creare. Il risultato è un edificio spettacolare e unico che poco ha in comune con le tipiche strutture alpine. Larghe pareti di vetro dominano la parte superiore della villa, che consiste di una parte abitabile principale con una zona giorno e una vasta cucina. Uno spettacolare elemento centrale è costituito dallo scalone, accentuato da una scintillante finitura in lacca bianca, che conduce al piano terreno. Questo piano é riservato alla zona notte e ai locali dedicati agli impianti tecnici. Uno stupendo giardino rende l’area perfetta per intrattenere amici e famigliari. Su questo livello si trovano tre camere da letto, uno spazio multi-uso ed un ufficio. Il disegno di questi spazi riflette, sebbene in maniera meno marcata rispetto al piano superiore, il distinto stile lineare e minimalista dell’architetto.

La semplicità dei materiali utilizzati e la linearità dell’opera nel suo complesso, permettono di vedere le affinità con l’opera di Richard Meier, agli inizi della sua carriera, nel 2001. Pochi anni fa, ha finito di ristrutturare un appartamento sul lago di Como trasformandolo in un loft ultra moderno. Linee e forme pulite, superfici bianche e un’illuminazione indiretta rappresentano ancora le componenti di design preferite dall’architetto e sono state sviluppate fino alla perfezione come dimostrato da questa sua ultima opera situata sulle rive del Lago di Lugano. La lussuosa villa di Brusino Arsizio ha la proprietà di polarizzare le persone: mentre ad alcune persone non piace, la maggioranza ne rimane estrefatta. Il proprietario attuale adora la villa e la lascia a malincuore. Il padiglione in vetro di Mascheroni è nel frattempo divenuto un’opera d’arte architettonica apparsa in numerose pubblicazioni internazionali. Cliccate qui per ulteriori dettagli.

Posted by:  Peter Rabitz

Uber-cool architecture by Jacopo Mascheroni in his latest work, a luxury villa on Lake Lugano

Posted Tue Nov 08 13:45:00 UTC 2011

 

Jacopo Mascheroni did it again. The Milan based architect, who has worked in architecture offices of luminaries such as Richard Meier, finished another great example of his fresh, uber-cool and white-minimalistic design. The villa in Brusino-Arsizio, a small village on the shores of Lago di Lugano and only a short drive from world renowned fashion metropolis Milan away, sits on a commanding hillside lot from where the southern part of the lake can be overlooked. The extravagant, polygonal glass pavilion is located wood side, sitting above the partly buried lower level in a very charming north facing location.

This kind of a glass house, what was asked for by the owner who wanted a house with lots of glass and windows, usually comes with privacy concerns. In addition, the hillside position as well as building code setbacks made it very challenging for the architect to deliver a simple, but sexy design he then finalized. In result, with all the tricky given facts being solved, the client got an amazing show property which doesn’t reflect the alpine architecture as otherwise usual. Large walls of glass dominate the top part of the villa which consist the main living area with a large scaled living, a dining area and kitchen. A white-lacquered centre piece consist the staircase leading to the lower level, the night area of the house, as well as all technical infrastructure. A beautiful garden around the pavilion round up this level and makes it a perfect place to entertain guests and family. The lower level offers 3 bedrooms, bathroom, play room and an office. The design is less spectacular than on the living floor, but is also characterized by the architect’s handwriting of clean forms and the use of bright-white materials.

With the use of these materials as well as the simplicity of his work, one can see similarities between his work and the architecture of Richard Meier, where he started his career in 2001. Few years ago, he finished a conversion of an apartment on Lago di Como into an ultra modern loft. Clean lines and forms, white surfaces and indirect lighting are still his preferred design elements and have been developed to perfection like seen in his newest work on Lake Lugano. The luxury villa in Brusino Arsizio is definitely polarizing people with a few which doesn’t like it at all, but with the majority really liking the space he created. The current owner became a huge fan of his work and only leaves with a heavy heart. Mascheroni’s glass pavilion became a much celebrated and multiple internationally published design piece which can now be yours. Click here for more details.

Posted by:  Peter Rabitz

Immobilienblase In Der Schweiz? Nein!

Posted Fri Oct 28 06:45:00 UTC 2011

Immer wieder, so vor kurzem in der „Welt“ zu lesen, warnen „Spezialisten und „Fachleute“ von einer sich anbahnenden oder bereits bestehenden Immobilienblase in der Schweiz. Begründet wird dies meist mit den gegenwärtig ausserordentlich tiefen Finanzierungskosten, sprich Hypothekarzinsen, welche sich bei 3-jähriger Finanzierungsdauer bei ca. 1,9% und bei 10-Jahres-Hypotheken bei ca. 2,75% bewegen. Zudem wird die hohe Bautätigkeit erwähnt.

Tiefe Kosten oder erhöhtes Bauaufkommen ergeben aber noch keine Immobilienblase. Eine Blase muss unserer Meinung nach zwingend die folgenden Eigenheiten aufweisen:

  1. Rasch steigende Preise“. In der Schweiz steigen die Preise, aber nicht explosiv, und an den wenigen Orten wo sie tatsächlich schnell steigen, ist dies real beschränkt auf einige wenige Spitzenobjekte, welche diese Preise erzielen und viele Nachahmer, die solche Preise gern erzielen möchten. Der breite Heimmarkt wird aber kaum gross tangiert.
  2. Käufe aus Spekulationsüberlegungen“. Wir sehen überhaupt keine Käufe aus Spekulationsüberlegungen (schneller Gewinn durch baldigen Wiederverkauf). Die Käufer kaufen vorwiegend für den Eigengebrauch (grosse, von Ausländern gekaufte Luxusobjekte sind sogar zwingend zum Eigengebrauch) und zu einem kleineren Teil als Rendite-Anlage mit langfristigem Horizont. Das berüchtigte „*property-flipping“, d.h. der schnelle und oft mehrmalige Verkauf und Wiederverkauf einer Liegenschaft (z.B. eines Projektes oder Neubaus), bei welchem jeder Zwischenbesitzer einen Gewinn erzielt und die Preise nach oben schraubt, das existiert in der Schweiz nicht.
  3. Hohe Hypothekarfinanzierung“. Auch dies trifft gegenwärtig überhaupt nicht zu. Die Banken finanzieren im Gegenteil recht vorsichtig und verlangen mindestens 20% Eigenkapital, meist eher 25% oder sogar 30%. Luxusobjekte werden oft noch bedeutend tiefer fremdfinanziert weil die Banken den entsprechenden Markt als unsicher, klein und erratisch einstufen.

    Wenn nun nicht eines der drei Kriterien vorherrscht, können wir beim besten Willen nicht von einer Immobilienblase sprechen - Schlagwort, Journalistenphantasie und Schwarzmalerei hin oder her. 

    Was zutrifft, ist die Tatsache, dass Immobilienfinanzierungen heutzutage einmalig günstig sind und dies wohl nicht auf alle Zeit so bleiben wird. Natürlich überlegen sich in solchen Zeiten die Mieter vermehrt, Besitzer zu werden und ebenso wird natürlich derjenige, der sich heute eine Eigenheimfinanzierung nur knapp leisten kann, in nicht allzu ferner Zukunft sich wohl in Schwierigkeiten sehen. Dies könnte auch dazu führen, dass irgendwann ein Überhang an Wohneigentum gebaut wird und dass die Preise sinken, bis der Überhang abgebaut ist. Das ist aber ein eher normaler Vorgang im Wirtschaftsleben und hat nichts mit einer Blase zu tun.

Posted by:  Ueli Schnorf

Australia celebrates Cadel Evans for the first ever Australian triumph of the world biggest bicycle race event - the Tour de France.

Posted Mon Jul 25 06:11:01 UTC 2011

Congrats to Cadel Evans and Australia for this historic win of the Tour de France, which ended on Sunday, the 24th of July, with the last stage on Paris famous Avenue des Champs-Élysées. The 98th Tour de France has been thrilling almost till the end with four racing cyclists in the race for the Maillot Jaune (yellow jersey of the leader). Cadel Evans got the yellow jersey the second last day when he finished the second last stage, an individual time trail, as second. The Schleck brothers are placed 2nd and 3rd in the overall ranking, and are the first brothers who made it on the winners.

The Tour de France is the most prestigious cycle race event in the world and looks back at a long history. In the early 20th century, Gèo Lafèvre, a journalist with L'Auto magazine at the time, came up with an almost insane and genius idea of a near 2500km long cycle race across the country. And so, on July 1,1903, sixty cycle pioneers set out their bikes from Montgeron. Only 21 of them made arrived at the end of the first epic (Nantes – Paris 471km). This years Tour de France was made up of 21 stages and covered a total distance of 3'430.5 kilometers.And here comes very interesting side info on this year’s winner Cadel Evans: Evans, born in Katherine in the Northern Territory of Australia is living in Ticino! Did you know? During season, he lives in Stabio, a small town in the Mendrisiotto region and near of Lake Lugano (Mendrisiotto real estate). Southern Ticino and the northern part of Italy are well known for great cycling routes and so it’s no wonder why many cyclists, professionals and non-professionals alike, spend a lot time on Ticino's roads. Street cycling or mountain biking, Ticino has it all.

Posted by:  Peter Rabitz

Estival Jazz Lugano: 30 giugno - 2 luglio

Posted Tue Jun 28 09:14:35 UTC 2011

Tra qualche giorno inizierà il rinomato festival internazionale, con artisti di fama mondiale, nella bella città di Lugano.

I concerti gratuiti serali open - air daranno la possibilità di ascoltare vari generi musicali: jazz, blues, pop, soul funk, rock e world music. Questa manifestazione unica nel suo genere in Europa offrirà, agli appassionati che visiteranno Piazza Riforma di Lugano, la possibilità di sentire artisti rinomati. L’Estival Jazz, nato nel 1979, é diventato ormai uno degli appuntamenti più importanti a Lugano, inizialmente si proponeva solo il jazz mentre con gli anni successivi l’offerta musicale si è allargata attirando sempre più amanti dei diversi generi. Tra i vari ospiti passati ci sono personalità importanti come: Miles Davis, B.B. King, Ray Charles, Bobby McFerrin, Keith Jarret, Herbie Hancok, Gato Barbieri, Van Morrison, Taj Mahal, Khaled, Oscar de Leon, Joe Zawinul, Youssou N'Dour, ecc.

Quest’anno invece si potranno sentire tra i vari musicisti i Manhattan Transfer con i The New York Voices e Martha Argerich con l'Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana.

Scritto da Sarah Valli Cassina

Posted by:  Team Lugano

Killer views - Ticino's most amazing view properties (my personal selection)

Posted Mon Jun 27 14:06:47 UTC 2011

Recently, when I took my bike up to Locarno-Monte Bré, where you enjoy an amazing panoramic view onto Lago Maggiore and the surrounding mountain, I decided to come up with my personal ranking of our portfolios' most amazing view estates. It has been a pretty tough decision.

Ticino is all about property on the lakefront, a close distance to the lake, or a property with a view. It is not surprising that there are more properties with a view than direct lake access. Properties in prime lakefront are the rarest real estate you can find and do not come on the market that often. Most times, these rare properties even get sold off market without being advertised or officially put up for sale.

However, currently there are some amazing view estates on the market and we are proud to have listed some of the most exclusive currently available.
 

I will begin with number 10 to keep up the tension until the end, but before, I wanted to state again that this ranking reflects my own taste and opinion. All properties are nice and worth it to consider should you think about purchasing a property in Ticino. You will not regret it.

 

Number10 (ref. 1220) - Number ten is a rather unusual designed house nestled in a almost hilltop position high up in Cademario and overlooking the greater Lugano area with Lake Lugano, the city itself as well as the signature mountains Monte Bré and San Salvatore. It is a great place for vacation.
 

Number 9 (ref. 1239) - This one is a very majestic, Mediterranean style villa high above Lugano with fantastic views onto the city and Lake Lugano. Set on a large, south-east facing property within Lugano-Rovello, the villa features great views from almost every room. It is stunning at night too.
 

Number 8 (ref. 1262) - Located in a well-known village of Corona, more than 1000 year old village, high above Lake Lugano and known for being an artists getaway, this property has it all. Besides a great view onto the southern foothills of the Alps and partly Lake Lugano, the villa is the perfect place for sport enthusiasts. One can find not only an indoor pool and squash court, but also a sauna, gym and a putting green in the garden. What else could you need?
 

Number 7 (ref. 1234; ref. 1258) - Number seven is a tie with two fantastic properties. Both have almost the same style and pretty much feature the same view even though not in the same location. The one villa (ref. 1234) is located in the well known community of Vico Morcote and boasts a beautiful view onto Lago di Lugano. A nice pool and its Mediterranean style round up this charming property. The other one (ref. 1258) not only features a great view onto Lake Lugano as well but it comes also with a lakefront lot and the possibility to anchor a boat.
 

Number 6 (ref. 133) - Here comes one of our premium estates. Situated in one of the most sought-after neighbourhoods of Ascona, this stately villa is set in a commanding position above Ascona. The park-like property captivates not only by its huge property of more than 3 acres but also by its Mediterranean influenced architecture, amazing view onto Lake Maggiore, the opposite lake side and a sumptuous indoor pool. By the way, the property is home to a very special guest: a roe deer family calls the lushly green lawns their own and regularly visits the property. This is a rare spectacle these days so if your kids don’t know anymore what wild animals are than this is the chance to have them experience it.
 

Number 5 (ref. 1255) - Now halfway, I have a very special property chosen as my number 5. It would have made it further to the top if it would be finished. Right now it’s not finished but this provides the possible future owner to finalize just as he wants it. Without a doubt, the location is spectacular and boasts unobstructable view onto Lake Lugano and the city in one of Lugano's most expensive neighbourhoods. It is all prepared to become one of Lugano’s major estates. Plenty of levels and a spacious floor plan offer generous living throughout.
 

Number 4 (ref. 1082) - Most would consider it an outsider, but I call it an insider tip. Located in a sloppy hill side position in San Nazzaro, a small village right across Locarno/Ascona, the Bauhaus style villa boasts tremendous views onto Lago Maggiore, the Locarno/Ascona delta as well as a deep insight into Valle Maggio (Maggia valley). Ample open air spaces like terraces and lawns invite to relax and spend the day outdoors. This position enjoys the most sunshine during the summer and while Ascona and Locarno are covered in shade, you still can sip on your wine while enjoying the beautiful sunset.
 

Drum rolls please….now, its time for my top three!
 

Number 3 (ref. 1189) - The contemporary villa sits in a commanding position high above Minusio and overlooking Lake Maggiore. It almost feels like a viewing platform from where you enjoy great views. A very charming feature is the small rustico (stands for old, traditional, small house) which can be used as a guest house. Sun all day long makes this property a perfect match for all sun-hungry people.
 

Number 2 (ref. 1078; ref. 1223) - As it got more and more difficult the closer I got to the top three, I got another tie in place number 2. Here, the two properties almost offer the same location with only a few hundred meters away from each other. Both offer amazing jet liner views onto Lake Maggiore, from the northern end of the lake until far into Italy. Villa with ref. 1078 is a Mediterranean dream estate. Design, colours, materials, all chosen to reflect a Mediterranean feel as best as it can be. The spacious living space with direct access to the garden affords and enjoys an enormous view. The terraced property also features an imposing infinity pool where you can swim while your eyes look at the horizon of the lake in the very south. This estate is truly impressive. The other villa, ref. 1223, comes up with the same amazing views. Located a few meters above the previous mentioned property, you are even a bit closer to the moon and stars. Lavish outdoor spaces are perfect for entertaining guest and to enjoy a mild breeze on the very hot summer days in Ticino. The cream on the top is a chic indoor pool.
 

Finally, my personal number 1 (ref. 1274) - This Mediterranean dream estate boasts the most amazing view you can dream of. Above it all becomes a new meaning at this luxurious villa. Nestled in a commanding, slope hillside position on Monte Bré, the property features amazing jet liner views all the way across Lake Lugano. 820 meter above sea level and only 15 minutes from Lugano city away, you will find the perfect haven to relax and enjoy the peaceful setting of this gorgeous property. Every time I watch the pictures of the view, I get captivated by its spectacular perspective. A real beauty with great potential.
 

I hope you found my selection entertaining. Maybe you want to send me your top ten out of my list. Feel free to do so and of course you are welcome to contact us should you wish to receive more information on one of these properties.

Posted by:  Peter Rabitz

TASIS – The American School in Switzerland – invited for the town hall meeting with the U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland Donald S. Beyer, Jr.

Posted Wed Jun 15 15:21:00 UTC 2011

Ticino, Switzerland’s southern-most canton and influenced by the lifestyle of its bordering neighbour Italy, is known for its Dolce Vita and just a different beat of life than most of the northern areas such as greater Zurich or Geneva. The very relaxed and almost sub-tropical atmosphere and climate lured many foreigners to Ticino to either spend their vacation on one of the beautiful lakes or even relocate to Lugano, Locarno or Ascona and set up their first residence in these sought-after areas. Among many nationalities to be found in Ticino with Germans, Italians, Dutch, Scandinavians, Brazilians and Russians being one of the biggest groups, there are also quite a few Americans who call Ticino their new home.

On Wednesday June 1st, TASIS, The American School in Switzerland, and the American Woman of Ticino (AWOT) invited American citizens, their families, friends, and all people interested on Swiss-American relations to attend this rare occasion to meet with Mr. Beyer and his team for an informal Q&A in the historic halls of TASIS.

It's no secret that it’s not as easy as it seems to become a legal citizen as an owner of an American passport. By the way, the same counts for all non EU citizens. However, it’s not impossible. There are a few hurdles that have to be taken. These difficulties and how to solve them has been the reason for many of Americans living in Ticino attending the town hall meeting. A selected group of the American embassy, along with the US Ambassador to Switzerland, Donald S. Beyer Jr., did answer questions by American families touching various topics. The Ambassador opened the meeting with an overview about the work of the US Embassy and how they can assist their follow citizen on certain problems, ranging from visa to tax issues and all administrative problems. Furthermore, he informed us about the Swiss-American relations after all the tensions caused by the financial sector and the worldwide turbulences. The following Q&A has become an unconstrained question and answer session. The most important topics for Americans living in Switzerland seemed to be visa related issues as well as problems with taxes and some of the latest banking issues.

Maurice Elst, co-owner of Wetag, and I were delighted to be able to join the event. Wetag Consulting maintains a close relationship to TASIS.

We believe and could experience already, that with our very international background of work, being the chosen exclusive affiliate of Christie's International Real Estate and The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World for Ticino, we are able to service foreigners and assist on their search for a home in Ticino. TASIS, being a private school, also has quite an elite clientele with many High Net Worth Individuals having their kids enjoying high quality education in one of Switzerland’s most reputable schools. Some of the families have some very special real estate needs which we are keen to help with based on our reputation, network, and year long experience in the luxury field of the real estate market. TASIS is located in one of the most sought-after neighbourhoods of Ticino where sumptuous villas and estates can be found. Wetag is happy to have some of these incredible properties listed. There are many very exclusive mansions we are marketing on a discreet basis, so should you have interest to get to know more about the possibility to call one of these estates your home, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to assist.

Posted by:  Peter Rabitz

Malcantone: regione del Lago di Lugano con paesaggi incantevoli

Posted Thu Jun 09 13:58:08 UTC 2011

Il Malcantone, con le sue splendide vallate, è sicuramente tra le regioni del Lago di Lugano più particolari nel suo genere. Oltre ad un clima mite, offre una varietà di paesaggi incantevoli e luoghi caratteristici.

La vallata abbraccia 20 villaggi situati a diverse altitudini, monti panoramici, parte del Lago di Lugano, il fiume Tresa ed il fiume Magliasina. Seguendo il corso di quest’ultimo, si sale dalla zona del lago (golfo di Agno) situato a 270m/s.l.m fino alla vetta del Monte Lema che supera i 1600m/s.l.m. Indubbiamente il Malcantone è noto per la ricchezza di acque, le zone pianeggianti, le colline e montagne!

Ogni amante della natura troverà verde e tranquillità, ma anche ottime possibilità per praticare sport, quali: tennis, golf (Golf Club di Magliaso), equitazione, nuoto, vela, windsurf, parapendio (Monte Lema) mountain bike; nonché sentieri escursionistici che superano 300km di lunghezza e che collegano tra di loro le più belle località del Malcantone.

La regione è ricca anche in arte e cultura, con diversi di musei e chiese; ad esempio la chiesa di Sant'Ambrogio a Cademario e quella di Santo Stefano a Miglieglia, con i loro campanili romanici e gli affreschi del 12° e 13° secolo.

Grazie ai suoi collegamenti, il centro della città di Lugano è facilmente raggiungibile in auto oppure con i mezzi pubblici (trenino e bus). La vicinanza all’aeroporto Lugano-Agno assicura rapidi collegamenti giornalieri internazionali.

Wetag Consulting Sa ha in vendita nel Malcantone cinque proprietà, ognuna diversa per stile architettonico, grandezza ed ubicazione.

Ref 1220, Cademario: Villa moderna con vista spettacolare sul Lago di Lugano e montagne

Ref 1238, Pura: Villa ecologica moderna in quartiere residenziale

Ref 1243, Neggio: Magnifica villa in stile lombardo con grande parco

Ref 1272, Pura: Villa in stile rusticale con vigneto

Ref 1275, Curio: Villa nel verde con rustico-dependance e stupenda vista sul Lago di Lugano

Il Malcantone offre la soluzione abitativa ideale per chi desidera vivere in un oasi verde dalle innumerevoli possibilità.

Per ulteriori informazioni contattateci, saremmo lieti di aiutarvi.

Scritto da Deborah Fontana

Posted by:  Team Lugano

Tage der offenen Weinkeller vom 28. - 29. Mai 2011

Posted Wed May 25 15:29:00 UTC 2011

Schon seit über 2000 Jahren wird im Tessin Weinbau betrieben. Im Jahr 1906 wurden die ersten Rebstöcke der Sorte "Merlot" aus der Region Bordeaux angepflanzt. Zur Zeit sind 80% der 1000 Hektaren Rebflächen mit der Merlot-Rebsorte gedeckt und ist zum Symbol des Tessinerweines geworden.

Ueber 3600 Winzer gibt es mittlerweile im Tessin. Nun gibt es vom 28. - 29. Mai ein Stelldichein in den verschiedenen Weinkellern, um die besten Weine des Gebiets zu verkosten. Eine ganze Reihe von Weinbauern öffnet die Pforten ihrer Güter, um mit berechtigtem Stolz die Früchte ihrer Arbeit vorzustellen.

Natürlich darf das Kulinarische nicht fehlen. Verschiedenste Käse- und Wurstsorten werden zum Wein gereicht. Sollten Sie am Weinanbau gefallen finden oder bereits Erfahrungen in der Weinproduktion haben, dann empfehlen wir Ihnen dieses charmante Anwesen mit eigener Weinproduktion bei Lugano - eine wunderschöne Liegenschaft mit eigenem Weinberg.

Verfasst von Jeannine Koller

Posted by: Team Ascona

PARCO SAN GRATO - Splendido parco botanico da visitare nel pittoresco paese di Carona - Lugano

Posted Thu Apr 14 15:35:00 UTC 2011

Il Parco botanico San Grato è situato fra il San Salvatore ed il Monte Arbòstora, a soli 10 km da Lugano e si estende a 690 m s/m, con un panorama mozzafiato sugli immeditati dintorni, le montagne ed il lago di Lugano. Visitandolo vi immergerete in un ambiente dalle caratteristiche naturali e decorative uniche, comprendente anche vaste superfici prative oltre la sommità del parco. Con i suoi 62’000mq, nel parco si scoprono collezioni di azalee, rododendri e conifere considerate, per varietà e per quantità, la più grande dell’intera regione. All’interno del parco ci sono 5 sentieri tematici: botanico, relax, panoramico, artistico, della fiaba, accompagnati da pannelli didattici elaborati nell’ambito del progetto di valorizzazione e manutenzione del parco dagli architetti paesaggisti Giorgio Benicchio e Andrea Branca.

Per i bambini si trova uno spazio giochi, comodamente raggiungibile, al centro del parco. Il ristorante San Grato, con la terrazza panoramica, da cui si gode una vista stupenda, è predisposto per soddisfare sia il gitante domenicale, sia il raffinato buongustaio. 

Carona è un paese ticinese molto caratteristico, il nucleo antico, molto pittoresco, vanta importanti testimonianze artistiche, infatti, sia le chiese che le abitazioni sono riccamente decorate.

In questo bellissimo contesto abbiamo in vendita una magnifica villa in stile mediterraneo.

Scritto da Sarah Valli Cassina

Posted by:  Team Lugano

Il nuovo complesso residenziale Al Parco a Lugano Paradiso porta la firma del famoso architetto svizzero, Michele Arnaboldi

Posted Mon Apr 04 07:27:00 UTC 2011

Residenza Al Parco sorge nel cuore di Lugano-Paradiso, comune autonomo che si estende lungo la sponda del Lago di Lugano. Lugano-Paradiso è facilmente raggiungibile grazie alla vicinanza dello svincolo autostradale ed a un rapido collegamento con l’aeroporto di Lugano-Agno. Inoltre è a soli 50 minuti dal capoluogo lombardo, Milano.

Il complesso residenziale Al Parco porta la firma di Michele Arnaboldi, architetto svizzero di fama internazionale, esponente dell’architettura ticinese “di seconda generazione.” Le sue abitazioni private dimostrano l'attenzione verso il luogo re-interpretato attraverso la sua morfologia, dove la dimensione domestica è intesa come laboratorio in cui sperimentare le diverse problematiche della disciplina architettonica. La caratteristica principale dei suoi progetti è la ricerca della fusione armonica tra architettura contemporanea ed elementi ed impianti tradizionali, soprattutto per quanto riguarda i materiali (legno, pietra, mattone).

Residenza Al Parco è un complesso architettonico moderno, con vista sul Lago di Lugano e contesto urbano, a pochi passi dal lago, dal centro di Lugano e dai trasporti pubblici. Suddiviso in tre palazzine (una ultimata, due ancora in fase di costruzione con consegna prevista per fine 2012) comprenderà 37 appartamenti con superfici da 100mq a 250mq.


Le tre palazzine sono collegate internamente da un elegante atrio di ricezione al pianterreno. Oltre ad un servizio di portineria è progettata una palestra attrezzata e sauna.

Wetag Consulting Sa ha in vendita l’attico-duplex di 186mq nella palazzina ultimata (ref. 7114), nonché appartamenti e attici, di diverse metrature, nei due blocchi in fase di costruzione (ref. 7115).

Residenza Al Parco offre la soluzione abitativa ideale per chi desidera vivere in un complesso architettonico all’avanguardia a pochi passi dal Lago di Lugano e dalla città.

Per ulteriori informazioni contattateci, saremmo lieti di aiutarvi.

Scritto da Deborah Fontana

Posted by:  Team Lugano

Ostern im Tessin - Ferien im mediterranen Teil der Alpen

Posted Thu Mar 17 12:20:00 UTC 2011

Noch ist es regnerisch im Tessin wie üblich für den Monat März, doch bald verziehen sich die Regenwolken und die Sonne wird zum Dauergast in der Sonnenstube der Schweiz. Das nahende Osterfest läutet dann auch wieder die Reisezeit ein und zahlreiche Touristen strömen wieder in das Tessin, um hier ihre wohlverdienten Ferien zu verbringen und die Schönheit der Natur sowie den Italienisch beeinflussten Lebensstil zu geniessen. Viele der über die Wintermonate geschlossenen Hotels, öffnen wieder und begrüssen Stammgäste sowie neue Besucher. Ein immer breitgefächertes Angebot soll wieder mehr Touristen anlocken, sind doch die Touristenzahlen stagniert bzw. leicht rückgängig in den letzten Jahren gewesen. Ein nicht minder zu vernachlässigender Grund scheint wohl der dem Euro gegenüber erstarkte Schweizer Franken, welcher den Urlaub in der Schweiz für den ein oder anderen teurer macht als zuvor. Touristen, Einheimische, Besitzer einer Ferienwohnung und neu hinzuziehende profitieren aber von einem qualitativ gestiegenen Angebot. Restaurants und Bars wurden renoviert und dem Zeitgeist angeglichen wobei die so sehr geschätzten rustikalen Restaurants ihren Charme bewahrt haben. So freu ich mich bereits wieder darauf im Grotto Broggini in Losone, traditionelle Tessiner Speisen zu geniessen. Auch das Seven wartet mit neuen kulinarischen sowie unterhaltsamen Neuerungen auf. Noch im Frühjahr wird Stefan Breuer in unmittelbarer Nachbarschaft zum Seven Restaurant einen Club und eine Bar eröffnen. Man darf gespannt sein, aber bei dem was er bis dato umgesetzt hat, darf auch hier höchstes Niveau zu erwarten sein. Bis dahin und natürlich weiterhin, werde ich mich ab und zu den kulinarischen sowie optischen Genüssen der Giardino Lounge in Ascona hingeben. Diese gehört neben den Seven Restaurants mit zu den stylischsten Trendsettern im Locarnese und ist eine absolute Bereicherung für Ascona und Umgebung. Besonderes Highlight in der Giardino Lounge ist der hängende Garten, den ich so bis jetzt nur aus Paris kannte – fantastisch!

Der Frühling wird sich auch wieder auf unser Geschäft auswirken, obwohl wir in diesem Jahr keine Beruhigung wie Anfang des Jahres üblich feststellen konnten. Mehr und mehr Menschen interessieren sich für eine Ferienimmobilie oder wollen ihren Wohnsitz ganz in das Tessin verlagern. Gründe hierfür sind natürlich die wunderschöne Umgebung mit den bis in die Seen hereinreichenden Bergen, die Seen wie dem Lago Maggiore und dem Lago di Lugano sowie die Dolce Vita im Tessin. Jedoch können es auch ganz profane, rationelle Beweggründe sein, welche den ein oder anderen zu einem Umzug in das Tessin bewegen. Das Tessin bietet nach wie vor die Möglichkeit einer zuvorkommenden Besteuerung und für die etwas mehr Vermögenden bietet der Kanton nach wie vor die Pauschalesteuerung, welche gerade von vielen EU und nicht EU Ausländern wahrgenommen wird. Für all diese unterschiedlichen Kundenwünsche bietet Wetag ein breitgefächertes Immobilienangebot hochwertiger und luxuriöser Liegenschaften –Wohnungen und Villen zu gleich. Egal ob Urlauber oder hier Wohnender, das Tessin bietet jedem was er sucht.

Posted by:  Peter Rabitz














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