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About The Experience

You are the master of your own 16th century estate in Padova. The left wing of this Palladian mansion is entirely enough room for your needs, and you have a huge property to explore—filled with classic Italian gardens, statues, and a variety of trees. You can while away the days strolling about the estate, swimming in the pool, or take the train into Venice for the day. Eat out, cook your own food, or sit back and relax while a chef prepares your meal right on the estate.

Location Description

The villa is located in the province of Padova near the village of Levada, which has a grocery shop, doctor, church, newspaper stand, and bus service. Castelfranco has the nearest hospital and a good selection of restaurants. The nearest train station is located in Piombino Dese (12 km away), with service to Venice (a 35 minute ride). Nearby daytrip destinations include Venice, Padua, Asolo, Bassano, Cittadella, and Treviso.

Nearby Attractions: Within easy reach of the villa there are horseback riding facilities (1 km), a golf course (15 km), tennis courts (5 km), and a hunting reserve (1 km).

Padova: 39 km/24 mi
Venice: 32 km/20 mi
Treviso: 17 km/10.5 mi
Castelfranco: 12 km/7 mi
Levada: 0.5 km/0.31 mi

Exterior Description

(7 hectares)
This Palladian villa was built in the second half of the 16th century by the noble Marcello family of Venice. A well-preserved example of Renaissance architecture, the 16th century complex is structured with a central main building flanked by arcaded wings. A large, independent three-story apartment in the left wing is available for rental. It is furnished with antiques, period paintings, and objets d'arts that have been in the family since the 16th century. The apartment was restored in 1990 and partially refurbished in 2003. Most rooms have original parquet floors and ceilings with plaster moldings. The bathrooms are done in hand painted Vietri tiles and have new fixtures. A member of the Marcello family resides in a separate part of the villa and is available to welcome guests and offer assistance during their stay. Outdoor amenities include a classic Italian garden with a fountain, Greek mythical statues, flower beds, and lawns. The park (7 hectares) is fully enclosed and is framed by rows of hornbeams, limes, and oaks. Outbuildings include a dove cote and chapel. There is a large fish pond with running water and woods with century-old trees. Near to the main building there is a small, separate garden with swimming pool (open from May-October) surrounded by oleanders, roses, and hydrangeas. Poolside amenities include a gazebo, wooden table, six chairs, three deck chairs, and a barbecue. There is a dressing room stocked with towels (changed twice weekly) and a small refrigerator. Inside the larger park there is a soccer field. Parking is available near the apartment entrance.

Interior Description

Three floors in the left wing.

(315 m2)
Ground Floor: In the entry way, you find marble stairs that lead to the first floor.

First Floor: On the left side of the landing there is a double bedroom with a queen-size bed and an ensuite bathroom with tub and wall-mounted shower head. There is a private sitting room with sofa, writing desk, and closet. The entire suite has exposed beam ceilings and windows. On the right side of the landing, a hallway leads to the dining room (furnished with a table for 8) and a well-equipped kitchen (oven, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher and toaster). Both the dining room and the hallway lead into the large living room, which has six windows on three sides and is furnished with a large sofa, two easy chairs, four arm chairs and a chaise lounger. This room is equipped with an open bar, satellite TV, stereo/CD and DVD player. Returning again to the landing, wooden stairs lead to the second floor.

Second Floor: At the end of the hallway along the handmade balcony, three doors lead to the other bedrooms. The first is a double bedroom with a queen-size bed, writing desk, three chairs, and two chests of drawers. Passing the walk-in closet, there is an ensuite bathroom with tub and wall-mounted shower head. The second door leads to a double bedroom with queen-size bed, writing desk, chest of drawers, and easy chair. The third door leads to a sitting room with closet, sofa, and writing desk that leads to the last bedroom, a large bedroom with twin-beds, easy chair, three chairs, and two chests of drawers. These two bedrooms share a bathroom (tub with wall-mounted shower head) which is accessed through the antechamber/sitting room. All the windows on the upper floor overlook the main garden and the villa's façade. The windows are not equipped with screens.

Features Description

Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.

• Cook Service: 35 Euros per adult; 20 Euros per child
• Extra Housekeeping: 15 Euros per hour
• Laundry Service: 15 Euros
• Laundry Service with Ironing: 50 Euros
• Transfer Service: Upon request
• GPS Navigation: 40 Euros per week
• Extra Bed: 100 Euros per week
• Portable Baby Crib: 35 Euros per week
• Laptop: 60 Euros per week
• Concierge Service: Upon request

Please Note:

• All bedrooms have individual climate controls.
• Housekeeping is provided twice per week. Linens and towels are changed twice per week. Additional Housekeeping can be arranged for an additional fee.

Features and Amenities

Detached House Free Parking on Premises Barbecue Outside Area - Private Outside Dining Pool Towels Swimming Pool - Private Bikes Available - Upon Request CD player DVD player Ipod dock TV - English Channels Available Computer Available Internet - Wireless

Clothes Dryer Dishwasher Electric Tea Kettle Hair Dryer Iron and Board Microwave Oven Toaster Washing Machine Air Conditioning Heating - Whole House Portable Baby Crib/Play Pen - Upon Request Concierge Service Available - Extra Cost Cook Service Available - Extra Cost Housekeeping - Included

Arrival Times

Please note: Official Arrival Times:

• Sat 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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