General description
VILLA BARCHESSA - PIOMBINO DESE
Villa Barchessa is an apartment in a Palladian Villa built in the second half of the 16th century by one of the most powerful and noble families of Venice. The Villa has always been a private home, a place of glamour and elegance. The family live here now, happily opening its doors to those who wish to appreciate its refined splendor.
During their stay, the guests will be able to visit the main villa and the park, accompanied by the owners. The villa is a beautiful and untouched example of renaissance architectural balance. The enormous 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 'Villa Barchessa' apartment) which frame an Italian style garden with a fountain, Greek mythical statues, flower beds, lawns and bushes. The park (70,000sqm) 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 dovecote, a chapel and a large fish pond with running water.
Other areas consist of woods with century old trees and numerous statues. Close to the main building, in a garden separated from the main park and reserved for the guests, there is a swimming pool (9m x 6m, 1.60m deep, open from the beginning of May to the end of September)). The garden is complimented by a patio, a wooden table, ten chairs, six deck-chairs and a barbeque/grill. A dressing room with pool towels (changed twice a week), extra chairs and a small fridge is accessible from the private garden. Other amenities are a soccer field n the park and three mountain bikes. There is ample parking by the apartment entrance.
APARTMENT DESCRIPTION
(400 mq) Inside the left arcaded wing of the villa there is the independent 'Villa Barchessa' apartment. The apartment has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Furniture and objects belonging to the family since 16th century, period paintings, objets d'arts and new matching furnishing create a warm and welcoming ambience. The apartment was restored and partially refurnished in 2004, the walls have original marble plaster surface and most rooms have parquet floor and plaster decorated ceilings, while the bathrooms are furnished with hand painted 'Vietri' tiles and high standard bath furniture.
Ground floor: In the entry way, you find marble stairs that lead to the first floor.
First floor: on the left-hand side of the landing there is a double bedroom with a queen-size bed and an en suite bathroom with tub and shower head), 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-hand of the landing, there is a hallway leading to the dining room (with a table for up to 8 people) and a well equipped kitchen (oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and toaster).
Both the dining room and the hallway lead into the large living room, which has six windows on three sides and is furnished with sofas, easy chairs and armchairs. 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, three doors lead to the other bedrooms. The first is a double bedroom with a queen-size bed, writing desk, chairs and chests of drawers. Passing the walk-through closet supplied with fitted cupboard, there is the en suite bathroom with tub and shower head. The second bedroom has a queen-size bed, chest of drawers, wardrobe and easy-chair. A third door leads to a sitting room with Satellite TV and CD player, sofa and writing desk; from here access to the last bedroom, a large room with twin beds, chairs, wardrobe and chests of drawers. These two bedrooms share a bathroom with tub and 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.
In addition, the apartment has air conditioning (all bedrooms have individual climate control) and telephone. Housekeeping, maid service, linen and bath towel change are provided twice a week,
Extra beds and a cot are available if needed. One of the double bedrooms has a single sofabed.
Heating, telephone/fax, laptop, laundry and ironing service, extra maid service, breakfast lunch and dinner service with personal chef, baby sitting are available for an additional cost.
Services included: private parking lot, air conditioning, Wi-Fi Internet access, two Satellite TVs, stereo CD and DVD player, bar with spirits, maid service and linen change (twice a week).
Sleeps 8+1 Code VT003
Sport activities: A soccer field is located inside the park of the villa.
Golf (18 + 9 holes) 15km, shooting and hunting reserve 1km, horse riding 15km, tennis courts 5km, fishing 5km, indoor go-karting 25km. It is also possible to go canoeing, bird-watching or fishing along the rivers in the area.
The villa is in the middle of a wide area of excellent wine production, such as the '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 and the well-known Prosecco. Visits to cellars are easy and delightful. Wine tasting excursions can be arranged by advanced booking.
Distances: Padua 40 minutes, Venice 35 minutes, Asolo 35 minutes, Treviso 20 minutes, Bassano 40 minutes, the walled cities of Castelfranco Veneto 15 minutes and Cittadella 20 minutes.