Ca' Marcello is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath Palladian villa built in the second half of the 16th century by the Marcello family, one of the most powerful and noble families of Venice. Villa Marcello was always a private home, a place of glamour and elegance; always open to convivial pleasure and at the same time a warm welcoming home. Count Vettor Marcello and his family live here now, happily opening its doors to those who wish to appreciate it's refined splendor. The villa is a beautiful and untouched example of renaissance architectural balance. The 16th century complex in Palladian style is structured with a central main building which is flanked on both sides by arcaded wings (one of which houses the unit we offer here for rent) which frame an Italian style garden with a fountain, Greek mythical statues, flower beds, lawns and bushes. The park (70.000 m2) which surrounds the villa is fully fenced and rich in wonderful plants and is pleasantly framed by long rows of hornbeams, lime trees and oak trees, which meet in front of a lovely dove cote, a chapel and a large fish pond with running water. Other areas consist of woods with century old trees and numerous statues depicting realistic and fairy-like animals and humans. Here you can enjoy jogging, fishing in the large fish pond, playing soccer or just get pleasure from walking all around the flower beds and the natural paths
Nearby the property you can enjoy naturalistic itineraries, walking in the Regional Park of the Sile River (5 km), visiting the Brenta Riviera and other enchanting destinations.
Distances:
Levada, village for basic shopping (market, newspapers, bar, bakery...) at 5 minute walk (500 mt). Nearby Ca' Marcello there are horseback riding facilities (1 km), golf course (18 + 9 holes. 15 km), tennis (5 km) and a shooting and hunting reserve (1 km). Close by are fascinating cities of art like Venice (35 min) and Padua (40 min), the romantic hills of Asolo (30 min) and Bassano (35 min), and the wonderfully preserved medieval towns of Castelfranco (15 min), Cittadella (20 min) and splendid Treviso (20 min).
At guests' disposal: A soccer field (inside the park) and 3 mountain bikes. Barbecue/grill. Air conditioning (all bedrooms have individual climate control), telephone, free WI-FI internet access. Fresh flowers in the living room, bedrooms and bathrooms as well as reservation service (for restaurants, theatres, museums, excursions, etc.) are provided by the owner and are included in the rental price. Housekeeping, maid service, linen and bath towel change are provided twice a week at no extra charge.
Garden: Apart from the park, close to the main building there is a small private garden separated from the main park, with a swimming pool surrounded by oleanders, roses and hydrangeas. The garden is complemented by a gazebo, a wooden table, 10 chairs, 6 deck-chairs and a barbecue/grill. A dressing room with pool towels, extra chairs and small refrigerator is accessible from the private garden.
Swimming pool, 9x6 m, depth 1,60 m, open from May 1st through October 1st, for the exclusive use of the guest. There is an ample parking by the apartment entrance.
Extra Services: Extra 2 beds and a baby bed are available if needed.
The owner, who lives in a separated part of the villa, will be pleased to help guests in any way, including advice regarding fine and exclusive artistic, cultural and gastronomic itineraries. Tours with guides and lecturers as well as transfer service from/to airports, train stations or other destinations can be arranged
Please carefully check if there are any extra costs to be paid on site!
The best way to travel around the area is taking a car for hire at arrival, available in every airport. Besides that, train station is 5 km far and excellent to reach Venice, Padua and major art cities.
Art cities:
- Venice (35 min): the city of arts and lovers which can always surprise the visitor with its hidden corners out of the beaten paths.
- Padua (40 min): from the Basilica del Santo to Giotto's frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel, discovering the ancient squares and quarters where one of the most ancient Universities in Europe was born.
- Asolo (30 min) and Bassano (35 min): these two beautiful medieval towns lay on the romantic hills on the way to the Dolomites. These places were chosen by artists like Eleonora Duse, Ernest Hemingway and Robert Browning as their inspiration sets.
- Castelfranco (15 min) and Cittadella (20 min): wonderfully preserved towns, represent the perfect match between the ancient walled villages and the renaissance architecture.
Treviso (20 min): splendid medieval town, rich in water canals and ancient buildings, will fascinate you for its authentic refined life-style. Perfect destination for shopping and wine tasting.
Wine cellars
The villa is in the middle of a wide area of excellent wine production, such as "Breganze" and "Valpolicella" vineyards between Vicenza e Verona, the Colli Berici and Colli Euganei areas, Asolo, Conegliano and Valdobbiadene hills. The most selected wines here produced are: Pinot Bianco, Grigio and Nero, Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Refosco and the well-known Prosecco. Visits to cellars are easy and delightful. Wine tasting excursions can be arranged by advanced booking.
The villa has its own wine production as well.
Tennis courts available at 5 km.
Within 30 min from the villa, you can reach 5 different golf courses. Each course is located in different landscapes, from the hills to the plain, providing a high range of difficulty levels and panoramas to enjoy. Special green fees offers are available for our customers.
Private parking lot available inside the property.
===== ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION =====
Surface: 400 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 suite with bedroom with a queen bed, en suite bathroom (tub/fixed shower head) and private sitting room with sofa, writing-desk and wardrobe. The entire suite has exposed beam ceilings and windows overlook the porch of the villa's wing.
On the right side of the landing, a hallway that leads to the dining room (with a table for up to 8 people) 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 6 windows on three sides and is furnished with a big sofa, 2 easy-chairs, 4 arm-chairs and a chaise lounger. This room is equipped with an open bar of spirits and liqueurs, TV, stereo CD and DVD player. Returning again to the landing, wooden stairs lead to the upper floor.
Second floor: At the end of the hallway along the wooden hand made balcony, 3 doors lead to the other bedrooms.
The 1st is a double bedroom with a queen bed, writing-desk, three chairs and two chests of drawers. Passing the walk-through closet supplied with fitted cupboard, there is the en suite bathroom (tub/fixed shower head).
The 2nd door leads to a double bedroom with queen bed writing desk, chest of drawers and easy-chair.
The 3rd door leads to a sitting room with CD player, sofa and writing desk that leads to the last bedroom, a large room with 2 twin beds, easy-chair, 3 chairs and 2 chests of drawers. These 2 bedrooms share a bathroom (tub/fixed shower head) which is reached through the sitting room. All the windows on the upper floor overlook the main Italian style garden and the villa's facade.
Furniture and objects belonging to the family since 16th century, which have been conserved over the years, period paintings and new matching furnishings create a warm and welcoming ambience.
The apartment was restored and partially refurnished in 2003, the walls have original marble plaster surface and all bedrooms have parquet floor, while the bathrooms are furnished with hand painted Vietri tiles and high standard bath furniture.
The following might be to be paid extra: Airport Pickup, Babycot, Extra Bed, Final Cleaning, Heating, High chair, Tourist tax.
