Chalet Scalotta - live the nature - with swimming pool, lake and mountains view | Ski Chalet in Lombardia

1. Unique Surroundings: Experience nature and history
The house, completely retrofitted in 2022, but whose original construction dates back to 1721, as can be seen from the date shown in the small niche with a painting of the Madonna and Child, above the entrance door on the south facade, can be reached by car through the Via ai Monti, which begins next to the church of Santi Quirico e Giulitta, of Longobard origin (about 1,200 AD) built in local stone and with an original bell tower in pure Romanesque style, of extraordinary simplicity and beauty, recognized as a National Monument.
From the beginning the house was owned by the Balbiani-Raimondi family and, initially with the lower part used as a stall, it was handed down from generation to generation up to the present day.
The building is located at the beginning of a property of over 5,000 square meters, most of which is covered by chestnut, ruby, beech and birch trees.
On the rocky walls surrounding the house the modeling work carried out over the millennia by the glacier that gave rise to the current Lake Como is clearly visible.
In the Quaternary period and precisely towards the end of the Preistocene (15,000 - 11,500 years ago) the whole basin was covered by a large glacier which, having passed the branches of Como and Lecco, reached as far as Brianza where it gave rise to the current hills moraines. The lake was formed in the cavity carved out by the glacier as a result of the melting of the ice
The curves resulting from erosion and glacial modeling are clearly visible from inside the house and constitute real masterpieces of natural sculpture
In the upper part of the property, which can be reached on foot in about 10-15 minutes through a comfortable wood track, there is an ancient chapel dedicated to the souls in purgatory.
From here, a true natural belvedere, you can enjoy an extraordinary view of Dervio and the entire central part of Lake Como up to Bellagio and the Comacina island.
Although the house is located in this natural oasis, the historic center of Dervio is only a few hundred meters away. Here there are shops and supermarkets and the railway station (Milan-Sondrio line).
Even the lake and the beach located within the beautiful gulf of Santa Cecilia are easily reachable on foot or by bicycle in a matter of minutes
2. Exterior of the house: in harmony with the environment and nature
The architect who oversaw the renovation carried out in 2022 did everything possible to insert the house in a harmonious and natural way into the natural environment that surrounds it.
The stones that cover the external walls are of local origin and recall the colors and shades of the surrounding rocks. Even the rustic plaster recalls the suggestion of the original building which dates back to more than three centuries ago.
The parking lot that accommodates up to three cars has been created inside an ancient local stone quarry that has been used over the centuries to build the historic center of Dervio.
From the wooden balcony the view opens towards the south and the lake while from the large terrace on the north-east side you can admire the mountain peaks that make up the northern head of Lake Como. Even the internal courtyard on the north side, in direct contact with the rocks and the forest above, offers an oasis of coolness and peace, especially in summer
3. Interior of the house: style and tradition
Also for the interior, through a harmonious and complementary use of wood, used in the coverings of the walls, for the mezzanine and also for the furniture, and stone, used in the floors and in the finishes, we have tried to maintain the lifestyle and the spirit of the original house without giving up the most modern technological solutions that guarantee comfort and safety
4. An energetically sustainable house with a very low environmental impact
Sustainability was one of the driving objectives pursued in the restructuring work.
On the southern slope of the roof, both photovoltaic panels (with connected energy storage system) and solar thermal panels for the generation of hot water have been installed
The external walls are all perfectly thermally insulated
Heating and cooling are guaranteed by a hybrid system with heat pump and condensing technology boiler. An electronic control unit determines when it is more convenient to operate one or the other on the basis of demand and the external climatic conditions detected and transmitted by the various sensors.
A recharging system, connected to the photovoltaic system, offers the possibility of recharging for electric cars
All energy consumption is constantly measured and monitored
The house has been rated Class A+ (expected consumption of 36 W/m2) and Class B for the BACS (Building Automation and Control Sytem) systems installed

Chalet Scalotta - live the nature - with swimming pool, lake and mountains view is located in Dervio. Chalet Scalotta - live the nature - with swimming pool, lake and mountains view provides accommodation, featuring Child Friendly, Internet, Laundry, among other amenities. This Ski Chalet features Child Friendly, Internet, Laundry, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Chalet Scalotta - live the nature - with swimming pool, lake and mountains view has 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 9 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Ski Chalet because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Ski Chalet, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Ski Chalet has a friendly neighborhood, and the Dervio has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Ski Chalet in Dervio, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.