For those in search of the most exclusive offering of luxury homes for sale in Venice, these prestigious palace apartments for sale in Venice represents a rare and prized opportunity to enjoy a rich and sumptuous lifestyle at a coveted blue ribbon address.
Enviably situated in the San Marco district – the historic heart of Venice – this limited-edition collection of only 17 private palace apartments is the entry to elevated living. At the heart of the Sestiere is the renowned Piazza San Marco, which has been called "the most beautiful drawing room in the world."
Housed in a masterfully restored 15th-century palazzo that once played host to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart while he was in the city with his father in 1771, the stylish Venice canal apartments for sale are sure to delight savvy and discriminating international property buyers.
Steeped in the history and sophistication of aristocratic Venice, the property sets a standard for luxury that is uniquely its own. Overflowing with the luxuries that define a dream home, the stunning property of distinction comes with a beautiful central courtyard and common spaces.
Bordered on two sides by canals, the building boasts rare access to the city’s waterways. There are two watergates, one from the entrance hall and one from the private courtyard, allowing very exclusive and private arrivals directly from the airport by water taxi.
Infused with heritage and beauty, the period building is listed by the Belle Arti (Fine Arts Superintendency) because of the historical importance of its façades and architecture.
After an outstanding total restoration, the historic palazzo has been transformed into a prestigious residential complex that effortlessly blends nobility and modernity amidst stunning 15th-century palatial architecture to great effect.
The main façade on the Barcaroli Canal is of important artistic value and is an excellent example of the Gothic Fiorito style (flamboyant Gothic), which is widely celebrated for its artistic significance.
The palace boasts two incredible quadrifora (four-mullion windows), single mullion windows on both sides and a lovely trifora (three-mullion window) on the mezzanine level. Windows are marked by pointed arches and decorated with Gothic fleurons or flower ornaments, rectangular cornices and, with the exception of the mansarda, all have balconies
Of particular beauty are the string course frames, the twisted edges on both sides of the second building, the decorative frames and the three bas-reliefs of Istrian stone (also known as Pietra d’Istria), dating from the last quarter of the 15th century but placed here in later times and positioned between the pairs of single light windows of the first floor of both buildings.
Every detail is thoughtfully planned and masterfully placed for owners’ utmost comfort and relaxation. The elegant sense of arrival is enhanced by an impressive central lobby, which together with the relaxing courtyard, provides the ideal location to meet guests and friends. The palazzo’s majestic central courtyard provides residents with a substantial, secluded open space in which to relax and unwind.
One of the watergate entrances has been restored and two lifts have been installed, including one of glass that is state of the art.
Multiple additional services are available upon request, including concierge, phone answering, maid and private water taxi service.
The meticulous attention to detail in the design, specification and architectural integrity, combined with dazzling interiors, promises to capture the imagination of everyone who walks through the door.
With unique design, layout and proportions, every home has been conceived independently to be unique and exclusive. Options include duplex apartments and apartments with double-height ceilings which also offer the opportunity of adding a gallery on request. There is also a spectacular first piano nobile apartment to buy that combines all of the original features of the wonderful palazzo.
Intelligently planned and designed for both practicality and aesthetic impact, each of the luxury apartments is tastefully presented and delivers well-proportioned living spaces with plenty of natural light.
Having retained its timeless elegant character, the building’s interior design incorporates furnishings, decor and amenities in a classic and contemporary framework that is both sophisticated and visually stunning, whilst respecting the property’s great historic and artistic heritage.
Each well-appointed apartment has Venetian marmorino-finished walls, Venetian terrazzo or parquet floors, and marble bathrooms with high quality fittings and fixtures. Modern amenities and everyday luxuries – including air conditioning, central heating, thermal and acoustic insulation, home automation system with touch-screen monitor for lighting, heating and alarm controls – make up a privileged living environment.
There is also an anti-theft system (with infrared sensors on doors and windows) connected to the concierge during office hours and to an external emergency company at after-hour times; music speakers in every room, linked to the home automation system; fireproof main entrance door; and gas alarm in kitchen areas.
The real estate market in Venice, a place of magnificent beauty, continues to be active, especially at the top end, with clients looking for prestige properties in the best locations.
Boasting a sought after location in the heart of Venice, where the Barcaroli and Fuseri canals meet, the property’s exceptional address will grace owners’ lives with refined comfort and high-end living.
The superb Venice palace apartments enjoys close proximity to the city centre, yet it is located in the quiet, atmospheric lanes of the Frezzerie, only a few steps from the historic opera house of La Fenice and St. Mark’s Square. Here is the perfect Venetian pied-à-terre in a premium neighbourhood.
Reserved for the privileged few with the taste to enter such a rarefied environment, this luxury property for sale in Venice is defined by the richness of its history, the refinement of its architecture, the aesthetics of its decor, the comfort of its homes, the convenience of its location and the cachet it offers.
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