16th-century Palace For Sale In The Heart Of Venice

At the entrance to the historic city centre, in the Santa Croce district, where the Venice of the canals meets the Venice of the mainland in a location offering exceptional accessibility and a peaceful residential setting, this 16th-century palace stands out as one of the most interesting and promising properties in the entire Venetian real estate market. Spanning 1,980 sqm across four levels – ground floor with a characteristic portico, piano nobile, mezzanine and attic – and featuring a well-defined double façade, the property embodies all the characteristics of a grand, classically designed Venetian residence: a rectangular layout, symmetrical façades, a salon-style layout and central entrances that replicate the model of the most iconic Venetian patrician mansions. Waterfront on the Rio dei Tolentini on one side, a private garden of approximately 390 sqm on the other: a combination that is now virtually impossible to find in Venice and which gives the property exceptional heritage value.

The building features two façades of strong architectural character. The eastern façade, overlooking the Rio dei Tolentini and facing directly onto the monumental façade of the church of the same name, has an urban and ceremonial character. The western façade, overlooking the private garden, has a more intimate and domestic feel, with large windows bringing natural light into the salons on the main floor. The portico on the ground floor, a key element of Venetian architecture, serves as a central distribution space between the two façades and constitutes a spacious volume, naturally suited to formal entertaining or the communal uses of a high-end hospitality facility.

The building’s current condition requires restoration work and the upgrading of its building services, but the structural condition is sound and the building’s volumes are well preserved; the absence of significant frescoes on the interior surfaces considerably simplifies the restoration procedures, allowing for greater design freedom. This aspect makes the building particularly suitable both as a large private residence and as a high-end accommodation facility with an estimated forty rooms. The 25 bedrooms and 28 bathrooms already present in the current cadastral layout demonstrate the versatility of the internal layout, which can be redesigned with considerable compositional freedom whilst respecting historical constraints.

The private garden of approximately 390 sqm, an absolute rarity within the Venetian urban fabric, opens onto the west side of the building. Access to the canal, with the possibility of mooring for private water taxis, adds a crucial logistical dimension. The combination of pedestrian access from the street, proximity to Piazzale Roma for private vehicles and direct access from the canal makes this building the ideal location for those seeking maximum accessibility in Venice without sacrificing tranquillity.