Opportunity at a Realistic Price
Villa Bergamini, formerly Villa Martelli Piccioli, is a historic 18th-century residence set in Northern Italy’s Polesine region. Restored with meticulous care by the current owner, it offers a rare example of Venetian architecture in a tranquil yet accessible location, just 80 km from Venice and the Adriatic coast.
Historical Background
Documents indicate the villa existed from the early 19th century, though its design clearly hails from the 18th century. Commissioned by the Florentine Martelli family, who relocated north after the Medici era, the property was built on land acquired in Paviole and Canaro. In 1858, the villa was expanded atop older structures previously used by the family. Regional and municipal archives describe it as a prominent 18th- and 19th-century residence, comprising a main building and adjoining service wings.
Key Features
Set within approximately 20,000 m² of land, the villa contains 24 rooms, including eight bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. Facilities include a garage, an outbuilding with a fireplace in local stone and Verona marble, an artesian well, and a historic 17th-/18th-century icehouse. Modern conveniences such as triple-glazed larch windows, insect screens, and a new ventilation system blend seamlessly with the historical interior.
Notable architectural details include wrought-iron balconies, marmorino-plastered walls, oak and stone floors, a staircase in pink Asiago marble with ornate balustrades, historic doors with hand-painted Venetian motifs, a herringbone parquet inspired by Versailles, decorative Venetian glass, and a griffin coat of arms designed by Raffaello, linked to the Martelli family.
Layout
- Ground floor:
five bathrooms, laundry, reception area, five spacious salons, and a prayer room with potential rooftop bell. Helicopter landing pad option. - Mezzanine:
study or home office. - First floor:
four bedrooms with four bathrooms. - Second floor (independent area):
kitchen, two bathrooms with steam bath, large living room with exposed beams, two bedrooms.
Potential Uses
The villa offers two fully serviced outdoor terraces, capable of hosting up to 500 guests. The extensive park is ideal for events, outdoor relaxation, or recreational use. The property is suitable as a boutique hotel, charm relais, wedding venue, wellness retreat, or cultural event space. Its historical and architectural significance makes it a prestigious long-term investment when carefully maintained.
Location and Surroundings
Set in verdant surroundings, Villa Bergamini provides tranquillity while remaining well connected to main roads. Towns in the Polesine region and regional transport links are easily accessible. Located in Paviole, Canaro municipality, the villa is visible from the banks of the Po River during river excursions. Its proximity to Venice and the Adriatic coast enhances its appeal as both a private residence and an event venue.
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