Description
Isola Vic.na: a rare example of a Palladian style villa, this property is listed among the most important Venetian villas and is characterised by great elegance in its external elements and suggestive, well-distributed internal spaces, in perfect conditions of use due to the excellent state of conservation of the entire complex thanks to complete and constant maintenance. Built in the early 19th century, the villa, with its large barchessa and adjoining citrus grove and adjoining areas, stands in a large park in the heart of the town of Vicenza and features classically styled facades with string courses and architraved windows surmounted by a cornice on the main floor and by curved and triangular pediments on the mezzanine floor with an elegant external staircase. : Inside, a large vestibule leads to the large central hall with a circular perimeter onto which the axial corridors open that connect the various rooms, all very well-kept and bright, while on the main floor, dominated by the high central hall lit by the dome lantern at the top of the vaulted ceiling, a large number of rooms, studies and service rooms underline the attention to the living comfort of the villa embellished by important frescoes and decorations of the period magnificently preserved and by valuable sculptural groups. The splendor of the refined rooms is increased by the original Venetian floors extraordinarily preserved and also made with fragments of precious marble from the Baths of Caracalla. In the basement with a suggestive crossed vaulted ceiling, a wonderful tavern with fireplace, services, the well, accessory rooms and the authentic stone flooring. From the point of view of systems, the villa and the surrounding areas are complete and with perfectly functioning and constantly maintained technological equipment. The large barchessa offers very well-kept and habitable spaces such as the spacious ballroom with the ancient fireplace and bright windows, the caretaker's accommodation and numerous rooms with study and guest services. The complex is completed by a delightful greenhouse with lemon grove and adjoining shed as well as a large porticoed warehouse. Another prominent element is the large romantic park of 10 hectares with ornamental fountain and centuries-old plants in the area around the complex. The high level of privacy guaranteed by the ancient walls and a thick green screening towards the town. Pleasant open and boundless views towards the park and some glimpses of the hills. Located close to the city of Vicenza, and Venice with the airport 50 minutes away, the property is also well connected to Verona, Lake Garda and, to the north, with the Dolomites. VISIT RECOMMENDED!
