19 bedrooms historic house, 3534 m²

Padua, Padua (province)

A half hour from Venice and Abano Terme, aristocratic estate with ancient Venetian Villa, medieval tower and barn. Interiors with sumptuous reception rooms and environments completely frescoed. Area of 3,534 square meters with land of about 5 hectares.

Geographic position
The complex is located half an hour from Venice, Abano Terme and a 15 minute drive to Padova and the Lagoon, on the edge of a small village, not isolated and well-connected to the highway A13 (Padova exit), that is just12 km to the toll. 

Description of buildings
Dating back to the 1500, the complex was built on the ruins of a medieval castle, of which the ancient tower and the former well remain. 
Within the boundary wall that surrounds it, the property includes the following buildings: 
- the wonderful and completely frescoed manor’s villa; 
- spacious barchessa with wide porch with arches and trusses; 
- the former gardener’s dwelling located along the boundary wall; 
- former tower dated back to the 1300 with guest area; 
- some agricultural annexes to be retrieved; 
the overall surface is about 3.534 gross sqm, surrounded by 5 hectares about of private land. 

Condition
The architecture, the original materials and the precious frescoes of Zelotti, Fasolo and Veronesi make Villa Veneta an enchanting property with all its century-old history. 
For its important historic and artistic value, its large rooms and its convenient location, well-connected to the main road system and its closeness to Venice, this property is ideal both for receptive use and for hosting cultural events, as well as a centre for community groups that can use the villa as seat for their activity.

Outdoor space
Born as a country residence, the property preserves a part of the former land covering a flat area of about 5 hectares. A wide park spreads in front of the long façade of the villa and on the opposite side between this latter and the Barchessa. The secret garden has a particular charme; it is a Jappelliano garden located opposite the main façade and surrounded by a boundary wall accessible from two wrought-iron gates. 
A small pond in the vicinity of the tower, embraced by a grove delimits the park from the agricultural area consisting of a large flat sowable field and a vineyard.

Usage and potential
The property is in good general condition even if it needs some repairs of restoration and renovation. The most relevant characteristic is represented by the fact that the villa has kept the original features and materials untouched.