An entire renovated 16th-century palazzo in Venice's most chic neighborhood, San Marco

With three bedrooms and three bathrooms, VeniceTownhouse is a 178-square-meter home offering complete privacy from the marble-lined entryway all the way up to the rooftop terrace. It is located on Venice’s “Park Avenue,” the upscale San Samuele neighborhood in the heart of the San Marco district.

Original features include two sets of bifora windows separated by marble columns that may have originated in the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantium) during the 14th or 15th century. Exposed wooden ceiling beams on the parlor and bedroom floors date back to the building’s 16th-century origins at the height of the Venetian Republic.

A year-long renovation completed in 2021 added a modern kitchen, marble-lined bathrooms, air conditioning, high-speed fiber-optic Internet, heating controlled on each floor, a video doorbell system, an electronic front door lock, and other 21st-century amenities.

Many generations of merchant families and noblemen have lived here—
Venice Townhouse is an entire four-story Venetian palazzo whose origins date back to around the year 1500. With three bedrooms and three bathrooms, the 178-square-meter house offers complete privacy, from the marble-lined entry level off a typical Venetian street all the way up to the rooftop terrace. From there, the wonderful panorama includes a glimpse of the Grand Canal, the church and bell tower of San Samuele, and Palazzo Grassi.

Original details include two sets of mullioned windows divided by marble columns that may have come from the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantium) in the 14th or 15th century. Exposed wooden ceiling beams on the parlor and bedroom floors date back to the building’s 16th-century origins at the height of the Venetian Republic.

An entire four-story house for rent in the very center of Venice is a rare find today.

From the altana rooftop terrace, guests can enjoy a wonderful panorama that includes a glimpse of the Grand Canal, the church and bell tower of San Samuele, and Palazzo Grassi.

Detailed House Description
Ground Floor: Three types of marble and a 17th-century wooden chest adorn the elegant lobby floor, whose marble staircase leads to the second floor. A rear window overlooks a small courtyard, and a pantry space beneath the stairs houses a new washing machine and dryer.

Second Floor: The stairs lead to the fully equipped kitchen, installed in 2021, whose sleek modernity contrasts with the traditional Venetian terrazzo floor, bifora windows, and original wooden ceiling beams. A counter in front of the window is the perfect spot for breakfast or lunch.

A side door from the kitchen leads to the living room, which extends the entire length of the house. Original wooden beams and hardwood floors frame the room, which features a red marble fireplace at one end. The decor is a blend of antique and modern. The furniture includes a gold and marble Venetian console from 1700, an elegant sofa from the 1930s, two new de Padova chairs, an antique rug, two 19th-century paintings, a brand-new Armani Jim dining table, and a new Korg G1 Air digital piano. Exquisite hand-embroidered pillows from Uzbekistan adorn the sofa and chairs.

Third Floor: The master bedroom, featuring a queen-sized bed with a 10 cm mattress (with Frette sheets), has original wooden ceiling beams as well as a series of built-in closets. An en-suite, marble-lined bathroom with a bathtub and shower is framed by bifora windows. The second bedroom, featuring a 10-cm double bed, enjoys wonderful afternoon light and a view over the rooftops of Venice facing the rear of the building, and includes a desk and access to a second marble-lined bathroom with a shower.

Fourth Floor: A den with a sofa that converts into a bed and a dormer window leading to the rooftop altana. The floor also includes a bathroom with a shower.

Rooftop Altana: Stairs from the fourth floor lead to a small private altana (rooftop terrace) offering views of a small section of the Grand Canal; the nearby bell tower of the Church of San Samuele; the tops of the bell towers of the Frari and Santo Stefano churches; the rear of the Fenice Theater, Palazzo Grassi, and the rear of a row of palazzi lining the Grand Canal.

Guest Apartment: Guests needing extra space can also rent an additional studio apartment with terrazzo flooring, a kitchenette, an additional bathroom, and a street-level entrance with a door leading to the hallway.

The house is located on Calle delle Carrozze (Street of Carriages), next door to Palazzo Grassi