luxury villa for sale Lonigo, Italy

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.

Rising at the entrance of the ancient town, 30 minutes from Vicenza, is this elegant neoclassical complex designed by Carlo Barbera in the late 1700s. It comprises a monumental Venetian villa, whose façade features imposing Ionic columns and a central tympanum overlooking the private park in front, while the rest of the structure overlooks the large inner courtyard. Registered and protected as an artistic and cultural heritage, internally it presents the classical distribution of noble palaces with a large loggia and numerous rooms with decorations and fireplaces. The property includes a large barchessa with porch and guest rooms, fully restored stables, the janitor's dwelling, service rooms, shed and other autonomous living quarters at the rear. Three entrances facilitate access, in a well connected area close to the highways leading to the airports as well as the cities of Venice, Verona and Lake Garda. The complex is well maintained, having undergone major renovations in the 1980s and others more recently.