19th-century Villa With Italian-style Garden For Sale In Padua

This prestigious historical villa is for sale in the heart of Veneto's countryside. It covers over 2,000 sqm of interior space spread over four levels and divided between the main house, an events barchessa with a lift, a fully restored detached cottage, a barn and a recently renovated warehouse. The property also includes a 1.4-hectare park with an Italian garden, decorative statues and two big car parks. The interiors feature a total of 11 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms, while the outdoor spaces are ideal for receptions, events or moments of relaxation in an exclusive and private setting.

The property is located in the province of Padua, in an area rich in history, Venetian villas and elegant, well-maintained rural settings. Immersed in a landscape dominated by cultivated fields, tree-lined avenues and ancient residences, the villa enjoys excellent accessibility while maintaining a private location. Its proximity to the city of Padua allows you to quickly reach its historic centre, with its squares, basilicas and museums, without sacrificing the tranquillity of the Venetian countryside.

The villa stands on the site of the ancient 16th-century house that belonged to Pietro Bembo, a famous Venetian cardinal and man of letters. As evidence of this important past, under the entrance portico there is a reproduction of a marble bas-relief, commissioned by Bembo himself from a well-known sculptor of the time, depicting a Madonna and Child flanked by the cardinal's coat of arms. The original work, after remaining for over a century under the portico of the villa – at the time called Villa Bozza – was transferred and restored to be displayed in important art exhibitions. The current structure dates back to the 19th century and retains clear references to the Art Nouveau style, visible both on the decorated façade and in the refined interior rooms, embellished with mythological frescoes, friezes, stuccoes, polychrome tempera paintings and stone frames, which recall the ancient splendour of the Venetian nobility.

The main house is spread over four floors with a total area of approximately 600 sqm and features elegant and refined interiors, embellished with wooden floors, frescoed ceilings and big windows overlooking the surrounding greenery. The rooms are spacious and bright, designed according to the classic layout of Venetian homes, with imposing reception rooms, finely decorated rooms, two kitchens, a pantry and numerous service areas. On the ground floor there are seven large cellar rooms, while the upper floors house eleven bedrooms and thirteen bathrooms, harmoniously distributed across the different levels, culminating in a large panoramic hall and attic spaces that can be used as studies or additional private areas. Architectural details such as arched arches, Doric columns, rusticated ashlar and mythological frescoes lend the entire house a noble and timeless elegance.

The main façade, rich in Art Nouveau decorations, is embellished with mythological frescoes, phytomorphic friezes and stone cornices. The archivolted openings, balustrades and Doric columns complete the sumptuous architectural elegance of the building. The interiors, decorated with polychrome tempera paintings and ornamental motifs, restore the refined charm of the villa, with a harmonious balance between historical architecture and decorative value.

The property is completed by four other buildings: a two-storey barchessa with a lift, now used for events and ceremonies, a finely restored villa, a barn and a recently completed building used as a warehouse. There are also two car parks with a total capacity of around 80 cars.

Outside, the villa is surrounded by a majestic Italian garden with ornamental statues, gravel paths, centuries-old plants and very picturesque views. The park also features an Art Nouveau building used as a spare residence and storage facility, perfectly harmonised with the style of the main villa. The outdoor spaces offer an exclusive and private atmosphere, ideal for both private life and prestigious events.

This property for sale is an extraordinary opportunity for those who wish to live in a historic estate of great value, or for those who intend to convert it into a high-profile accommodation facility. The combination of architectural charm, historical importance and spaciousness makes it one of the most prestigious villas in the area.