House for sale, Venezia, in Venice, Italy

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.