Former guesthouse in the renowned old town
In Locarno, in the heart of the beautiful old town, in a very strategic and sought-after location, just a few steps from the famous Piazza Grande and all the amenities of the city center, we are selling this charming and historic building (former guesthouse) with a fantastic free view of the enchanting "Città Vecchia".The building from the early twentieth century (around 1925) must be completely conservatively restored, but it offers great potential in a wonderful location, which is highly valued by locals and tourists. Consisting of 3 staggered levels and a basement, it includes:Basement:Large natural stone vaulted cellar for food storage, cold room, and freight elevator to the ground floor. Additionally, a spacious cellar/storage room with a 12,000 l oil tank + traditional heating room with central hot water preparation.Ground floor:Entrance through a large wooden door, which is limited by a partially covered inner courtyard with a granite plate floor. Spacious open room on two levels, which was used for gastronomy (approximately 50 seats inside / approximately 20 seats outside). The lower level leads to another enchanting inner courtyard with a corridor and a second entrance. Bar counter and a spacious, well-separated kitchen complete this floor.First floor:External access via a staircase with beautiful galleries and connecting terraces, from which you can enjoy a wonderful view over the roofs of the old town due to the elevated location, and which lead to the first commercial rooms (laundry room, ironing room, staff room). Further level with two first rooms with bathrooms.Second floor:Small apartment with a spacious bathroom, a room, and a living room. Second level with two more rooms, one of which has a small balcony, and both have bathrooms.This fantastic property also includes another undeveloped plot of land on the opposite side of the street, which served as a green area and vegetable garden for the restaurant. It is located at an elevated level above the street level and is laid out on two flat levels.The property does not have its own parking spaces. However, several community parking spaces are available along the adjacent street and in the immediate vicinity.In the event of a conversion into a multi-family house, there would also be the possible option of a share for secondary residence use (35% of the BNF).Don't miss this unique opportunity and contact us now for more detailed information or a possible viewing.Further information and sales price: upon request.