To see this property is to experience the essence of Venice and its
place in history. With connections to the Russian Imperial Court, as
well as the literary and cultural life in Europe, hosting among others
the French writer Stendhal, and having been preserved and restored to
21st century standards, it is truly a fascinating private home, a Palace
whose museum quality original interiors were fully decorated in the
third part of the 18th century in the most exalted Venetian Rococo
style.
After a painstaking and highly praised restoration, the property is
immaculate and has received high praise from the Italian Trust of
Historical Houses for its stunning condition.
Stretching over a series of beautiful original decorated halls in
Venetian Rococo style, some of which overlook the canal below, the
property extends over four levels and comprises:
GROUND FLOOR: A private water jetty, impressive and historic Portego
main entrance hall, a staff apartment, some service and technical areas,
courtyard, large garden.
FIRST FLOOR: The piano nobile comprises a central androne entrance
hall, three main salons, dining room,breakfast room, master bedroom,
dressing room, master bathroom, guest bedroom or office and bathroom,
kitchen, storage room, control room.
MEZZANINE FLOOR: two further bedrooms, two bathrooms.
TOP FLOOR: An unrestored space comprising living room, kitchen, two
bedrooms, wardrobe,bathroom, and three further rooms which could become
either additional living space, further guest bedrooms, bathrooms, or
studio.
