Andrea Palladio is a name known all over the world. The villas built by this great architect and urban planner, who lived in the 16th century, ennoble the Veneto and are a compendium of elegance, harmony and refinement. Impossible not to be enchanted by the use of classical shapes and proportions, the stylistic hallmark of his works. A result obtained through the use of some elements that return with insistence, going to define the Palladian style. Like the use of columns and pediments, which adorn the facades. The hipped roof, with regular slopes and protruding. The decorations made with elaborate stuccos and engraved motifs. And again, the use of windows and doors with architraves, often decorated with engraved motifs or mouldings.
In Treviso and its surroundings Palladio left his mark with some authentic masterpieces. Buildings that represent an important part of the region's history and culture and are a must-see for anyone interested in architecture. Just think of the beauty of Villa Emo in Fanzolo di Vedelago, a wonderful example of how Palladio combined the classicism of antiquity with the natural beauty of the Veneto countryside. Or again, the extraordinary Villa Barbaro in Maser, built in 1560 for the Barbaro family. The villa is surrounded by a vast garden and its facade shows the classicism of Palladian architecture.
But it is one thing to admire the beauty of these works. It is one thing to be able to experience them every day. A dream that can come true, thanks to Engel & Völkers which, among the properties for sale, includes two properties not to be missed.
Historic Palladian-style residence on the Prosecco hills
Property info: 1300 m2 of living area – 4.7 ha of land Price: 4,800,000 euros
In a dominant position with respect to the town of Conegliano Veneto, nestled in those Prosecco Hills now a UNESCO heritage site, this 17th century villa has all the characteristics of the Palladian style and is one of the most beautiful of the historic Venetian Villas currently bound to the Superintendency for Cultural Heritage , Historical and Monumental. Built in 1679, it is probably the result of a project by the architect Baldassarre Longhena, famous for his buildings in Venice and certainly strongly influenced by the ideas of Andrea Palladio. To understand this, just admire the facade, in perfect Palladian style, also embellished by the majestic staircase that leads to the main entrance of the property, whose imposing beauty hosted Duke Amedeo of Savoy Aosta in 1938 and his general staff. The interior spaces (1300 m2 of living space) are of majestic elegance and reveal classicism in every detail. Then the external park is extraordinary: 4.7 hectares planted with centuries-old trees, for a dream setting. The property includes an outbuilding of about 120 m2 and a neoclassical swimming pool.
Palladian-style villa surrounded by greenery
Property info: 435 sq m living area - 3000 sq m of land
Price: 1,135,000 euros
This building also incorporates the aesthetic canons elaborated by Palladio, but its construction is much more recent. However, this does not affect the suggestion of a representative residence that enchants from the first impact. What is striking is undoubtedly the magnificent colonnaded portico, which recalls the pronaos typical of Palladian buildings. Perfectly distributed in its large spaces (435 m2) and artfully finished in every detail, it enjoys a bright 120 m2 living room with white Carrara marble floor, decorated with two magnificent black Carrara marble columns and a large painting on the wall with landscape motifs. There are four bedrooms, while in the basement, where there is also an 80 m2 garage, you can party with friends in the tavern with kitchen and wine room. All around, a park of 3000 square meters, to make your home a place of relaxation and
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