Luxury properties for sale Malo, Italy

This ancient estate is located within one of The most beautiful Villages in Italy'. The castle has a particular architectural value and is located in an area of our country that is one of the most rich in history, nature and traditions, moreover it is only a few minutes away from the suggestive Lake Garda. The villa looks like a typical Venetian villa, but enclosed by medieval crenellated walls, which date its origin around 1.100. The main body of the dwelling was built as a noble residence between the 17th and 19th centuries. Among its illustrious guests, there is also the founder of the First French Empire: Napoleon Bonaparte and his état-major, during the wars of independence of the mid-19th century. The incomparable views on the enchanting landscape of the Morainic Hills of Garda and on the beautiful private lake, are of great charm. The internal surface of the Villa is over 2,500 square meters spread over two floors. On the ground floor there are the service rooms, the kitchen and the living room, while on the first floor which is accessed via a staircase, we find the bedrooms and a living room. In addition, the property consists of other buildings such as the 'fisherman's house', warehouses and an almost intact 18th century church. In front of the villa there is a romantic nineteenth-century style garden, adorned with ancient and exotic trees. On the ancient walls, it is possible to walk through a wonderful path from which you can enjoy the view of a private lake and the village. The proximity of Verona, Mantua, Lake Garda, and the main communication routes, represent an added value for this property, also from a geographical point of view.

In one of the most evocative landscapes of the Venetian hills protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site for their beauty and celebrated over the centuries by poets and painters such as Giambattista Cima da Conegliano, stands this majestic eighteenth-century residence, formerly the luxurious home of the noble family Malvolti, in the fortress complex of the city and erected within the ancient defensive walls around the medieval castle of which it still preserves the tower of the 13th century above the millennial city gate on the highest point of the hill overlooking the historic center. The villa in its overall development has a consistency of about 1000 square meters on various levels in addition to the adjoining guardian's house and capacious garages within the secular private park of over 4000 square meters with swimming pool, and has been further enriched over the centuries with valuable balconies from Palladian Venetian villas, fireplaces and elements both decorative and functional always to emphasize the unique character and important history of this property. The complex was radically renovated a few decades ago and now presents itself with a large part in good condition of use to be perfected with a light renovation as well as the adjoining guest quarters and a portion, the older one, however, unrefined but ready to be costumized with the missing finishing touches. The particular context in which it is inserted, together with the characteristics of the park, offers the property a total privacy and absolute confidentiality wrapped by the lush greenery of the park, surrounded by the historic walls, and also by the intense and neat green of the natural environment characterized by a great quietness since it is a particularly silent area whose transit is reserved for residents, ensuring the pleasure of using the outdoor areas equipped around the pool and the delightful solarium patio in front of the villa in addition to the panoramic terraces. The exclusive dominating position, with its towers and wide balconies, allows to enjoy spectacular 360-degree open views of unlimited beauty of the scenery around, extending from the Venetian plain to the Pre-Alps chain in the background and the most beautiful hills of the upper Treviso area decorated by the picturesque vineyards of Prosecco, a typical production of the area and famous all over the world. With the central square also reachable by feet in just a few minutes, the many services offered by the city are immediately accessible, while the nearby connection to the highway network ensures that you to reach Venice, and the international airport, in just 40 minutes and the Dolomites, with the iconic Cortina d'Ampezzo, in just a little over an hour.

To see this property is to experience the essence of Venice and its place in history. With connections to the Russian Imperial Court, as well as the literary and cultural life in Europe, hosting among others the French writer Stendhal, and having been preserved and restored to 21st century standards, it is truly a fascinating private home, a Palace whose museum quality original interiors were fully decorated in the third part of the 18th century in the most exalted Venetian Rococo style. After a painstaking and highly praised restoration, the property is immaculate and has received high praise from the Italian Trust of Historical Houses for its stunning condition. Stretching over a series of beautiful original decorated halls in Venetian Rococo style, some of which overlook the canal below, the property extends over four levels and comprises: GROUND FLOOR: A private water jetty, impressive and historic Portego main entrance hall, a staff apartment, some service and technical areas, courtyard, large garden. FIRST FLOOR: The piano nobile comprises a central androne entrance hall, three main salons, dining room,breakfast room, master bedroom, dressing room, master bathroom, guest bedroom or office and bathroom, kitchen, storage room, control room. MEZZANINE FLOOR: two further bedrooms, two bathrooms. TOP FLOOR: An unrestored space comprising living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, wardrobe,bathroom, and three further rooms which could become either additional living space, further guest bedrooms, bathrooms, or studio.