luxury houses for sale Padua, Italy

Enveloped by the absolute quiet of its two hectares of greenery in the Natural Park of the Euganean Hills and set in a dominant position on a gentle hillside with an enchanting open view, this refined modern villa stands very convenient to Abano Terme and all services just a few minutes from Padua while remaining out of the way of traffic and surrounded by centuries-old trees, beautiful ornamental plants and a flourishing forest as a backdrop. The villa, completely renovated in 2018 with refined materials and modern plant engineering equipment to ensure excellent comfort and the highest energy rating, is covered in elegant face brick and warm natural stones, and is served by a magnificent avenue in porphyry recovered from an ancient Neapolitan square. The home, which enjoys excellent privacy, is characterized by extremely cozy rooms and all very bright with generous windows that flood the fabulous living room, large and with wide kitchen, with natural light, allowing you to admire the pure and relaxing greenery that surrounds the property with evocative views. The floors are made of the finest marble in Orsera stone except in the sleeping area embellished with natural wood planking and composed of four large bedrooms, a capacious wardrobe and two well-kept bathrooms. From the main floor we ascend to the attic through a spectacular spiral staircase where we find a studio, or fifth bedroom, with a windowed bathroom and storage room. On the ground floor, independent but connected internally, a large spa and fitness area with two attached storage rooms, bathroom with jacuzzi, laundry, studio or sixth double bedroom with wardrobe, and a beautiful equipped living room. Externally, in addition to the large loggia complementary to the living area and arranged for outdoor kitchen, an attached porch with fireplace and porcelain lighting system. Completing the property there is the garage set for 4 cars side by side, all in reinforced concrete lined like the villa and equipped with facilities in addition to a technical room. The automatic gates are controlled by app as are all the main functions of the home, equipped with home automation technology, and the outdoor area. On the roof a new high-efficiency photovoltaic system, while for heating, underfloor as well as air conditioning, there are gas or biomass boilers or electric boilers with independent use. The property is illuminated by more than one hundred very low-consumption light points and external astronomical and sensors. In addition there is water purification and filtration system, indoor and outdoor wi-fi and a robot mower for the garden, all irrigated with rainwater recovery, completed by the beautiful orangery and walking paths. All windows and doors are certified with the highest degree of armor locking.

Villa Serenella is within the Euganean Hills Regional Park, in the province of Padua, nestled on the foothill of Monte Merlo Hill.The property literally dominates the surrounding area with stunning 360-degree views.The original nucleus of the Villa dates from the late 17th century, but it was in the early decades of the 19th century that the complex was expanded, under the ownership of the famous musician and opera singer Gaspare Pacchiarotti.In its report on the property, the Ministry of Cultural Heritage called Villa Serenella a rare, perhaps unique, example of eclecticism with a marked neo-Gothic flavor in the geographical area.The large south-facing atrium for the entrance of the carriages is built, surmounted by a vast hall and with the construction of the two side wings.The side wings of the building end in crenellated towers with motifs peculiar to castles and fortifications.The villa is entered through a slope marked by statues, columns, Gothic arches and balustrades.The interior repeats the regular tripartition with a median passing hall serving the sequence of side rooms.The central villa is spread over 5 floors of which the first three are about 250 square meters each while the other two are of exiguous sizes (20sqm approx.)The property requires total renovation to restore it to its former glory but the supporting structure of the property is solid and in good condition.The utility connections (Water - electricity - heating system) are all regularly workingThe villa is set in a large romantic English-style park embellished by two towers separate from the villa, one of which is used as a columbarium. Both are fully served by general services, but in need of renovation.The park pertaining to the property is about ten hectares, mostly wooded, well maintained and with many scattered wells for electrical and/or plumbing connections.Access from the road by a convenient gate and a paved path that passes through areas of the property that are assessable for utlter building development.We are in the midst of the nature trails of the Euganean Hills, much loved by hiking and biking enthusiasts.There are two renowned golf clubs less than 5 kilometers away, and for spa lovers, in ten minutes you are spoiled for choice between Abano Terme, Montegrotto and all the other realities that give life to Europe's largest spa hub.At Villa Serenella you can enjoy the utmost privacy and naturalistic relaxation, while remaining 15 km from all the big city services offered by Padua.We are at your disposal to plan together the rebirth of this fantastic property with a magical and romantic spirit.

Bright and harmonious with its charming main hall decorated with frescoes of the sixteenth century by Paolo Veronese, Giambattista Zelotti and Antonio Fasolo, magnificently preserved as the elegant stuccoes of the eighteenth century and the original floors. This important Venetian Villa was designed by the architect Andrea Da Valle and built in the sixteenth century on the ruins of the fourteenth-century castle of the Maccaruffo, of which it preserves intact the habitable medieval tower, with the emblem of the Carraresi that makes it unique. With its kitchen of the fourteenth century and the ancient well, it is highly considered one of the most beautiful Renaissance villas between the Venetian hinterland and Padua. Significant also the barchessa dating back to the fifteenth century with the restored stables in which you can admire two large fireplaces of the fifteenth century and the huge arcade including eight arches resting on columns with capitals. The complex, which also includes the gardener's house and other additional buildings, is located in a park of five hectares where finds place a romantic English garden with a pond, the huge field with a forest in its most natural state is a true corner of paradise and of great botanical value. Equipped with services and facilities, the villa is perfectly usable as well as the guesthouse, rooms and all the other spaces thanks to a recent renovation In addition to the magnificent halls in succession and the rare and precious stone kitchen, among the many environments of the complex, relevant are also the charming Professor's Library, the Chapel and another majestic library in the barn. The complex, in excellent condition of use and still inhabited, is very active in hosting various cultural events and it can also be used as a prestigious representation headquarter or as a refined luxury residence. Surrounded by its quiet and privacy of the vast private park, it is very well connected with Venice only 35 km away and the city of Padua a few minutes far. It is as well connected to both the Marco Polo International and Civil airports only 15 km far. For lovers of wellness and outdoor activities are also easily accessible well-known golf Clubs and all services offered by the nearby spa area, a real excellence in Europe. Please contact us for any further information and visits.

Located in a dominant position and constantly exposed to the sun on the hill above the center, this elegant modern villa with fully equipped park and infinity pool has a south facade, towards the valley, almost completely glazed to enjoy, every day and at any time the magic offered by the suggestive panoramic views open on the large natural amphitheater of the Euganean Hills that with their relaxing wavy green of the surrounding hills, offers the ideal environmental context for a property with incomparable housing standards. The villa, with large and welcoming areas, has a sober architectural style with timeless clean lines and is equipped with the most advanced technologies, from home automation to high efficiency windows, safety systems, modern clean and odorless fireplaces, motorized blackout curtains everywhere, all designed for maximum comfort and to ensure high certified energy savings. It is spread over various levels with the ground floor offering a large and bright living area with fireplace and long external panoramic balcony, two bathrooms, study-cloakroom and the eat-in kitchen connected to both the dining area and the huge panoramic terrace with solarium and large equipped veranda for unforgettable outdoor dinners. Upstairs, two spacious independent suites, each consisting of a master bedroom with exposed wooden beams and a private bathroom with whirlpool tub, suspended sanitary ware and Bisazza cladding, like all the bathrooms, as well as the relative wardrobes. In addition, each suite has a private terrace of 30 square meters from which to admire the wonderful park with its adjacencies and the boundless beauty of the surrounding landscape. Going down to the basement, this fantastic villa offers a refined independent apartment with living area and third bedroom with bathroom, or complementary to the rooms on the upper floors, with the kitchen that also opens out towards a spacious habitable porch and a bright equipped gym that with its large windows blends the internal wellness spaces with the lively green of the outdoor garden. The floor include a further bathroom, laundry warehouse and a large meeting room. In the park sub-irrigated and impeccably arranged on large well-connected levels we find the infinity pool, a private heliport, a horse riding stable that can also be used in part as a shed, a Zen garden and fountains with pools for water lilies, a bocce green, a botanical path with greenhouses that leads to a fabulous independent lodge with parking spaces located at the highest point and equipped with every comfort for guests or private study, with breathtaking panoramic views. The property is completed by a romantic belvedere observatory built on a cantilevered terrace with a powerful fixed telescope. Along the private avenue, a comfortable shelter for four cars.

Located in the vast countryside between Vicenza and Padua, the prestigious property, an imposing complex dating back to the sixteenth century perfectly preserved until today, is surrounded by a vast land of 20,000 square meters, with a lush garden that includes a large swimming pool, ideal for relaxing during the hot summer days, along with 4,000 square meters of arable land with cherry trees.Thanks to a recent conservative restoration, the historic residence now reveals all its original splendor.With a vast internal area of 3,900 square meters, the luxurious property includes a main building of almost 1,000 square meters, four apartments in a second building, and other constructions such as the barn that form an open courtyard.The Farmers' House retains its original residential destination and marks the entrance to the garden courtyard.To the west of the courtyard is a wing that offers opportunities for expanding the currently unused and to be restored warehouses and cellars.For its prestigious history and the captivating atmosphere of another era, this magnificent historic residence is ideal as a prestigious residence for moments of privacy and absolute tranquility, as an elegant location for events, as a charming hotel or wellness center.The Villa is strategically located between Vicenza and Padua, amidst the Euganean and Berici Hills, in an area of great historical, artistic, architectural, and natural interest.Padua is a city located in Veneto, in northeastern Italy. It is famous for its ancient university founded in 1222, one of the oldest and most prestigious in Europe. The city is rich in history and culture, with numerous monuments and attractions to visit, including the Cathedral, the Basilica of Saint Anthony, and the Prato della Valle, one of the largest squares in Italy.Vicenza is another city located in Veneto, renowned for its Renaissance architecture designed by the architect Andrea Palladio. The city has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its numerous works by Palladio, including the Olympic Theatre, the Basilica Palladiana, and Villa Almerico Capra, also known as La Rotonda.