Palazzo Valentina Private

A 7-bedroom bohemian beauty, lavish in luxury and whispering privilege. Pass through its doors and embark on a journey through richness and opulence, comfort and style.

Venice Villa 15

Originally built in the 14th Century and overlooking that prestigious sweep of the Grand Canal between the Rialto Bridge and Ca’ Foscari, the Palazzo Valentina occupies the top two floors of the illustrious Palazzo Corner Gheltoff Alverà and sleeps up to 15 guests in accommodation which can only be described as ‘extraordinary’.

Owned and occupied by prominent members of the distinguished Venetian Alverà dynasty, the Palazzo sits within minutes of the Palazzo Grassi Museum of Modern Art in the hushed and genteel San Samuele parish of San Marco.

Reached by water taxi via the Palace’s private water entrance on the Grand Canal or its delightfully leafy private garden with ancient ‘vera da pozzo’ well-heads to the rear, the apartment showcases vivid imagination and unflinching good taste alongside magnificent artistry and skilled Venetian craftsmanship.

Conjuring up the elegance of past times and an atmosphere reminiscent of the distant lands and ancient trade routes on which Venice built her vast historic empire, Palazzo Alverà Altana (accessed by lift to the 4th floor and air-conditioned throughout) offers extensive, flexible and well-proportioned living space.

Subject of a seven year restoration, the accommodation has been sympathetically transformed into a special and highly individual contemporary home where tasteful eclectic décor and far eastern influences mirror the owners’ great love of travel. First-class comforts and facilities sit in harmony beside the lustre of 17th century antiques while Rubelli, Fortuny and Etro fabrics complement the beauty of hand-made velvet bed covers and furnishings by Pierre Frey.

At the centre of the apartment is the fabulous main living and reception room – effortlessly chic and decked out in period paintings, oriental rugs and deep comfy sofas – off which is a small cosy TV room/snug and a balcony overlooking the Grand Canal, the Church of the Frari and the fascinating city skyline.

The eat-in kitchen has a distinct oriental flavour while the vaulted dining room with access onto a small furnished terrace of its own is warm and intimate courtesy of its rich wooden flooring, shimmering silk and leather furnishings and subtle lighting.

To the rear of the property is a third sitting room opening directly onto a long south-facing ‘breakfast terrace’ offering wonderful views towards San Marco, Salute, Teatro La Fenice and Santo Stefano’s tilting bell tower. A further dining room and separate kitchen on this floor (simpler and more informal in style) plus a guest bathroom and a laundry/ironing room add to the convenience and versatility of the apartment.

Palazzo Valentina has seven beautifully attired bedrooms comprised of three twins (whose single beds can be made into doubles on request), three double bedrooms (one of which is a dual level suite and another reached by stairs) and one triple bedroom (also reached by stairs and where two of the single beds can be made into a double). All have en-suite bathrooms featuring great design and quality fittings.

Take a few steps up to the rooftop ‘altana’ – and you will find a traditional Venetian wooden terrace and the ‘jewel in the crown’ at the Palazzo’s highest point. Sharing the horizon with the bell towers of Venice, the altana can be furnished for dining al fresco, an ‘aperitivo’ at sunset or basking in the atmosphere under the moon and stars at night (Moroccan lanterns, candles, scatter rugs and cushions setting the scene for the most magical of times).


FEATURES & AMENITIES: 

  • Concierge service & support
  • Introductory tour of the apartment by our Concierge
  • Daily Morning Maid service
  • Luxurious Italian toiletries
  • Fine Italian towels and toiletries
  • 1 Turkish and Chromotherapy shower
  • 1 Turkish shower
  • Cot, highchair, stroller and baby toys
  • Main kitchen:
    • Two professional ovens
    • Built-in steamer
    • Wolf fridge & icemaker
    • Wok station
    • Professional Kitchen Aid and several electrical kitchen appliances
    • Nespresso machine
  • Second kitchen:
    • Miele washing machine and separate tumble dryer
Property Type
Villa
Region
Venice
Capacity
15
Special Selection
  • Deluxe World Class Property
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Features
  • Within walking distance of a village

Exterior

  • Balcony off the main sitting room overlooking the Grand Canal
  • Small furnished terrace off the main dining room
  • Furnished terrace off second sitting room
  • Furnished ‘altana’ rooftop terrace – with awning, seating for 15, Moroccan carpets and cushions for star-gazing, lanterns and candles

Staff

Included staff/services consist of a Concierge service & support, Introductory tour of the apartment by our Concierge & Daily Morning Maid service

Exclusions

-Security Deposit

Deposit

55% of Rental

Availability

Most of the Year

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Rates

Prices include all taxes, agency fees, foreign exchange fees, and credit card fees.

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