Italy’s housing market has always main-tained a strong international appeal, especially hotspots such as Venice, where prices have remained high throughout the downturn. Venice’s fame is perennial and well deserved, ensuring the city remains a sought after destination for its exceptional and unique characteristics.
There is a romance to Venice that makes it the ideal setting for that luxury lifestyle. Gothic architecture and famed canals, with images of gondolas floating lazily along, infuse the city with an ambiance that cannot be easily equalled.
Venice is a city of 117 small islands, through which a maze of canals create incredible scenic routes for the delightful and classic gondolas. Stop along one of the 400 bridges that cross these waterways or explore the traffic-free alleyways to soak up the real Venice.
Venice’s annual events are magical in their own right. For example, the Regata Storica is a wonderful water pageant that heralds the arrival of the rowing competition.
Experience the Carnival of Venice and the incredible array of Venetian masks worn by the participants. Then there is the Venice Biennale art exhibition, connected to the world-renowned Venice Film Festival.
At the Teatro La Fenice opera house, opera, ballet and symphonic concerts abound. Then there is the wide variety of museums, including the Palazzo Ducale and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, where both Renaissance and contemporary masterpieces are featured.
For anyone in search of that unique luxury residence, Venice is the perfect spot. From elegant waterfront estates to wonderful Gothic palaces, the choices are stunning.
Even though Venice has maintained its international appeal over the years, local buyers have always represented a significant portion of the market. This is down to the fact that Venice and the Venetian region have always been wealthy due to the city being a historical trading centre.
But international buyers are also numerous, with many coming from France, the UK, Germany, Russia and the United States. More recently, there has been increasing interest from Asian buyers.
The typical investor seeks a historic apartment that has been fully restored in the city centre, ideally overlooking the Grand Canal, or located in the sestieres of San Marco or Dorsoduro. Investors often buy these apartments as second homes, which they use to entertain. Homes featuring a fine piano nobile – long, light-filled central galleries, formerly the main reception areas of the whole palazzo – are perfect for those fine parties, as well as for displaying precious art collections.
When there is a property market like Venice with international appeal, limited supply, good rental potential and a local population that makes up a large portion of the buyers, this is a market that should fill investors with confidence.
Offering exceptional levels of refinement and luxury, coupled with stunning Grand Canal views, this prestigious piano nobile apartment is graced with sophistication and exclusivity. Set in a privileged position at what is undoubtedly one of Venice’s most coveted addresses, here is a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the grace and grandeur of a bygone era.
Located in the Dorsoduro area and boasting a wonderfully commanding position directly on the canal, the historic residence lies within Palazzo Centanni, a beautiful Gothic palace. Resplendently sophisticated and sumptuous, the grandly scaled family home evokes an atmosphere of splendid and timeless beauty. Tastefully combining formal and casual living areas, the lavish residence is well suited for not only family comfort, but also for gala entertaining.
Offering gracious living at its finest, the impressively proportioned home provides a spectacular 650m² of indulgent luxury. Opulent and exclusive, yet by the same token supremely comfortable, the first piano nobile floor features a double reception room, a striking hallway, independent kitchen, breakfast room, dining room, large salon and three bedrooms.
With a stately presence, the magnificent residence boasts an indulgently sized salon of almost 180m2, with a balcony overlooking the Basin of San Marco. This area is connected to a majestic central gallery of about 40m², which overlooks the internal courtyard of the Palazzo Morosini.
Oozing extravagance and sophistication, period features show off the splendour of the elegant rooms with elaborate high ceilings, original frescoes and an exquisite staircase. For added convenience, there is a technical room and laundry room, plus an elevator.
The prestigious residence is only two kilometres from the sea, three kilometres from the train station, seven kilometres from the airport and 157 kilometres from the mountains. Dorsoduro is a delightful area in the southern part of Venice, favoured by many artists, writers, academics and Venice-lovers drawn to the world famous museums, fine restaurants and quintessentially Venetian scenes that characterise this much-loved part of the city.
A truly impressive space in a historical setting, this extraordinary and elegant residence is a true rarity among Venice real estate.
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