£3,032,521
(€423/sq. ft)
€3,550,000
8 bed villa for saleVicenza, Monte Berico, 36100, Italy
8 beds
8 baths
8,396 sq. ft
Just added
Unfurnished
About this property
View : Panoramic, Hills, Countryside
Car port
Electric gate
Security door
Airport (75 kilometre)
Town centre (2 kilometre)
Lake (70 kilometre)
Sea (70 kilometre)
Accessible via a cobbled road, the property enjoys a privileged location: Immersed in tranquility with open views over the renowned Valle del Silenzio, it sits just a ten-minute walk from the center of Vicenza and the Basilica Palladiana.
The villa's history is deeply intertwined with Italian culture. Originally the summer residence of writer Antonio Fogazzaro-who found the inspiration here for novels such as Piccolo Mondo Antico and Daniele Cortis-the home was rebuilt in 1952 by his descendants, the Counts Ceschi a Santa Croce.
Over the years, the property maintained its role as a private and exclusive retreat, hosting internationally prominent figures ranging from Salvador Dalí and Rudolf Nureyev to Prince Michael of Kent, photographer Cecil Beaton, and celebrated film directors.
The villa directly borders the gardens of Villa Valmarana ai Nani, famous for its frescoes by Giambattista and Giandomenico Tiepolo, and lies a short distance from Villa La Rotonda-a unique setting seamlessly integrated into the landscape at the foot of Mount Berico.
Completely and finely restored in 2013 to provide modern comfort (including a contemporary air conditioning system), the villa spans four levels totaling approximately 780 sqm of indoor space.
On the ground floor, natural light illuminates the spacious reception hall with a fireplace, designed to open onto the garden, as well as the adjacent dining room with a bay window and kitchen. This level also features one of the home's most exclusive spaces: A master suite complete with a sitting area, walk-in closet, and an en-suite bathroom finished in elegant Wedgwood blue tones, offering direct access to the pool area. A second double bedroom with its own private bathroom is also located on this floor.
The first floor hosts four double bedrooms (two with en-suite bathrooms), accompanied by a spacious study that can serve as an additional double bedroom, along with a staff/utility room and a full bathroom.
On the top floor, the attic accommodates a spacious double bedroom with a bathroom and a large walk-in closet.
The basement level highlights the property's entertaining side: Featuring a large lounge, a study, a historic main kitchen with a fireplace (served by a convenient dumbwaiter connected to the dining room above), staff quarters, an ironing room, laundry facilities, and generous storage spaces.
Outside, the property is set within an enclosed park of approximately three hectares, including around 2,000 sqm of surrounding landscaped garden planted with cypresses, maritime pines, and century-old Cedars of Lebanon. The centerpiece of outdoor living is the semicircular pool, which overlooks the neighboring gardens of Villa Valmarana and is supported by dedicated changing facilities, an outdoor shower, and a minibar area.
The estate is completed by panoramic terraces, a well-tended organic vegetable garden in the lower section of the grounds, and adjacent farmland fully immersed in the valley's peaceful atmosphere.
Location
Thanks to its central position in the heart of the Veneto region, the property combines privacy with the convenience of a strategic base for reaching the region's main cultural, scenic, and food-and-wine destinations.
Verona: Famous art city known for its Arena and opera season, the story of Romeo and Juliet, and the renowned wine routes of Valpolicella.
Venice: Accessible in under an hour, offering the unique charm of its canals, historic masterpieces, and world-class events such as the Biennale.
The Dolomites and Cortina d'Ampezzo: A premier destination for mountain and ski enthusiasts, ideal for a getaway among unesco World Heritage peaks.
Key Distances and Connections
Padua: ~38 km (approx. 30 minutes)
Bassano del Grappa: ~35 km (approx. 40 minutes)
Verona: ~58 km (approx. 45 minutes)
Venice: ~70 km (approx. 50 minutes)
The villa's history is deeply intertwined with Italian culture. Originally the summer residence of writer Antonio Fogazzaro-who found the inspiration here for novels such as Piccolo Mondo Antico and Daniele Cortis-the home was rebuilt in 1952 by his descendants, the Counts Ceschi a Santa Croce.
Over the years, the property maintained its role as a private and exclusive retreat, hosting internationally prominent figures ranging from Salvador Dalí and Rudolf Nureyev to Prince Michael of Kent, photographer Cecil Beaton, and celebrated film directors.
The villa directly borders the gardens of Villa Valmarana ai Nani, famous for its frescoes by Giambattista and Giandomenico Tiepolo, and lies a short distance from Villa La Rotonda-a unique setting seamlessly integrated into the landscape at the foot of Mount Berico.
Completely and finely restored in 2013 to provide modern comfort (including a contemporary air conditioning system), the villa spans four levels totaling approximately 780 sqm of indoor space.
On the ground floor, natural light illuminates the spacious reception hall with a fireplace, designed to open onto the garden, as well as the adjacent dining room with a bay window and kitchen. This level also features one of the home's most exclusive spaces: A master suite complete with a sitting area, walk-in closet, and an en-suite bathroom finished in elegant Wedgwood blue tones, offering direct access to the pool area. A second double bedroom with its own private bathroom is also located on this floor.
The first floor hosts four double bedrooms (two with en-suite bathrooms), accompanied by a spacious study that can serve as an additional double bedroom, along with a staff/utility room and a full bathroom.
On the top floor, the attic accommodates a spacious double bedroom with a bathroom and a large walk-in closet.
The basement level highlights the property's entertaining side: Featuring a large lounge, a study, a historic main kitchen with a fireplace (served by a convenient dumbwaiter connected to the dining room above), staff quarters, an ironing room, laundry facilities, and generous storage spaces.
Outside, the property is set within an enclosed park of approximately three hectares, including around 2,000 sqm of surrounding landscaped garden planted with cypresses, maritime pines, and century-old Cedars of Lebanon. The centerpiece of outdoor living is the semicircular pool, which overlooks the neighboring gardens of Villa Valmarana and is supported by dedicated changing facilities, an outdoor shower, and a minibar area.
The estate is completed by panoramic terraces, a well-tended organic vegetable garden in the lower section of the grounds, and adjacent farmland fully immersed in the valley's peaceful atmosphere.
Location
Thanks to its central position in the heart of the Veneto region, the property combines privacy with the convenience of a strategic base for reaching the region's main cultural, scenic, and food-and-wine destinations.
Verona: Famous art city known for its Arena and opera season, the story of Romeo and Juliet, and the renowned wine routes of Valpolicella.
Venice: Accessible in under an hour, offering the unique charm of its canals, historic masterpieces, and world-class events such as the Biennale.
The Dolomites and Cortina d'Ampezzo: A premier destination for mountain and ski enthusiasts, ideal for a getaway among unesco World Heritage peaks.
Key Distances and Connections
Padua: ~38 km (approx. 30 minutes)
Bassano del Grappa: ~35 km (approx. 40 minutes)
Verona: ~58 km (approx. 45 minutes)
Venice: ~70 km (approx. 50 minutes)
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