Villa Padova
Stupendous 6 bedroom renaissancel Villa located very close to Padua. Live in a piece of history.
Veneto-outside of Venice Villa 12
Villa Padova was built in 1568 as a hunting pavilion by the painter and architect Dario Varotari, a pupil of Paolo Veronese. The villa is set on the borders of the idyllic landscape of the Euganean hills south west of Padua.
The frescoes in the rooms depict scenes from mythology and the family’s history. It was fully restored in 2008, the completely revisited interior decoration is the work of Paris based interior designer Anna Guarini. In order to blend in with the hilly landscape, a perfectly symmetrical building was designed with a square plan. Each façade has loggias on two floors. The indoor layout of the rooms follows the same symmetrical pattern. The rooms on the ground floor and first floor are connected by four flights of stairs.
Lately it starred as Portia’s house in the 2004 movie version of Shakespeare’s the Merchant of Venice with Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons and Joseph Fiennes.
The essentially square structure of the Italian style garden is interrupted by semi-circular extensions, whilst the surrounding area contains a circular private swimming pool.
The villa is furnished with prestigious antique pieces that are accompanied by precious wall hangings and ornaments of great artistic value.
Stone lions guard the tall villa gates, the drive winds up through the vineyards of the renowned wine estate.
The villa has satellite TV, CD and DVD player, WiFi, air conditioning in some of the bedrooms and a laundry room with washing machine.
Opposite the entrance gate to the villa is a farm which produces high quality wines and also has an 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, a swimming pool and a Michelin star restaurant.
There are many places of cultural interest within easy reach of the villa, including Padua (9 Km), Venice (55 Km), Vicenza (40 Km), and the thermal resort of Abano (6 Km). Also worth visiting are the Palladian villas and the Brenta boats, panoramic motorboats that travel along the Riviera on the Brenta river from Padua towards Venice and vice versa, combining art and history, following in the wake of the ancient “Burchielli” (typical Venetian boats used to transport passengers which had a large wooden cabin and three or four finely worked and decorated balconies. They were used in the 1700s by wealthy Venetians to travel to their country villas from the city).
Adjacent to the Villa is an 27 hole golf course and and the Michelin star restaurant La Montecchia, dependance to the nearby Michelin 3 star Le Calandre. You will also find a olympic sized pool at the Golf Club.
Electricity, final cleaning, 2 sets of bed and bath linen per week included in the price.
7 bedrooms/6 bathrooms 900 m2/9690 sq. ft.
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- Villa
- Region
- Veneto-outside of Venice
- Capacity
- 12
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- Within walking distance of a village
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- Outdoor pool
Ground Floor
Changing room, dining room connected to the outdoor loggia furnished with dining table and chairs; 1 double bedroom, 1 double bedroom with en suite bathroom with bathtub and tub-shower, living room with fireplace, external loggia on three sides.
Basement Floor
Mezzanine Floor
First Floor
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Recommended Local Restaurants
WIthin walking distance:
La Montecchia-via Montecchia 12 35030 Selvazzano Dentro Tel. 0498055323 www.alajmo.it/sezione.asp?pagina=montecchia&sezione=montecchia&lingua=ita Michelin one star. A delightful setting in Montecchia Golf Club is one of the attractions of this elegant and distinctive restaurant housed on the first floor of an old tobacco drying shed. Based on traditional recipes, the cuisine is creative in style, while the Abc montecchia bistro on the ground floor offers a choice of simpler dishes. Upper moderate to expensive.
2.5 Kms away
Le Calandre-via Liguria 1, località Sarmeola 35030 Rubano Tel. 049 630303 - 633000 www.alajmo.it/sezione.asp?pagina=calandre&lingua=ing Michelin 3 stars. The almost monastic simplicity of the decor at this restaurant provides a striking contrast to the artistically presented dishes. This allows guests' full attention to focus on the imaginative and experimental cuisine served here. One of the top restauraants in the world, and one of only eight in Italy to earn three Michelin stars.
Il Calandrino-strada statale 11, località Sarmeola 35030 Rubano Tel. 049 630303 www.alajmo.it/sezione.asp?pagina=calandrino&lingua=ing This is the younger brother of the Calandre and offers a simpler and traditional cuisine, always however based on prime quality produce. The snack-bar and confectioner's are open non-stop. The moderate prices offer excellant value.
La Vit-via della Provvidenza 4/6 35030 Rubano Tel. 049 630464 www.vittoria-hotel.it/ristorante-lavit-padova.aspx There's a hint of Middle Eastern influence in the cuisine served in this modern restaurant, probably as a result of the owner's origins. The restaurant also has a wine bar, which offers a more concise menu at lunchtime, including the option of just one course. The fish is the restaurant's pièce de résistance and comes highly recommended! Moderate prices.
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2017 Prices: From $9,190. to $19,650., depending on season and number of guests.
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