Luxury Apartment In Venice With Private Roof Terrace And Views

In the district most beloved by art collectors, academics and those seeking an authentic residential experience in Venice away from the mass tourist trails, this third-floor apartment in a historic building in Dorsoduro offers one of the most privileged views the city has to offer: every window frames the dome of the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, the Grand Canal’s most iconic architectural feature, which accompanies daily life with a view that shifts in light and atmosphere from dawn to dusk. With approximately 90 sqm, ceilings nearly 4 metres high and original exposed trusses, the property combines the architectural features of a historic Venetian building with a refined and understated contemporary finish, positioning itself as one of the finest pied-à-terre available in the district.

The interiors are organised into an open and fluid layout, designed to maximise the verticality of the spaces and the natural light. The living area brings together the living room, dining area and kitchen into a single harmonious space, where the dark wooden trusses stand out against the light wooden floors, creating an elegant and warm contrast that is typically Venetian yet contemporary in its treatment. The windows, all double-glazed for acoustic and thermal comfort, bring the Salute district inside as an ever-present backdrop, making the living room a privileged vantage point over the city. The light, amplified by the height and upper-floor position, floods the rooms with an intensity rarely found in Venetian apartments on lower floors.

The sleeping area comprises a master suite with an en-suite bathroom and a second double bedroom served by a further bathroom, ensuring adequate comfort and privacy for both the owners and any guests. The bedrooms maintain the same quality of views as the living area: the view of the Salute basilica is constant, almost a silent presence that constantly reminds you of where you are. The bathrooms, refurbished with understated, high-quality finishes, complete the contemporary character of the interiors without detracting from the historic character of the building’s shell.

The private roof terrace is the feature that elevates this property from a luxury flat to a Venetian residence in the fullest sense of the term. Accessible from the residence and overlooking the rooftops of the sestiere, this raised wooden terrace – a traditional Venetian solarium historically reserved for patrician families – offers a 360-degree panorama: the dome of the Salute basilica dominates in the foreground, whilst beyond St Mark’s Basin the low, tranquil silhouette of Giudecca emerges, with its Palladian churches. Fitted with a corner bench, it is the ideal space for breakfasts with a view, aperitifs at sunset, private dinners in an unrivalled setting, or simply for a moment of quiet contemplation above the rooftops of one of the world’s most beautiful cities. The ground-floor storage room, included in the property, adds significant practical value in a historic centre where storage space is scarce and expensive.