An Exclusive Three Level Townhouse In The Heart Of Padua's Historic Center

Padua is not simply a city — it is the quiet crossroads where the dolce vita of Italy truly lives. From here, Venice’s canals are less than 40 minutes away. Verona’s romance, the green silence of the Euganean Hills — proof that Padua is the still point around which the best of Northern Italy turns.
This is a city that has shaped art, science, and thought for eight centuries: home to one of the world’s oldest universities, to the Scrovegni Chapel: Giotto’s frescoes wrap around you in blues so deep they seem to breathe, a masterpiece so far ahead of its time that art historians still call it the birthplace of modern painting.
Wander through the Orto Botanico and let the scent of centuries-old plants and quiet gravel paths remind you why this UNESCO-listed garden — the oldest of its kind in the world — still feels like a secret, even after 500 years.
And in the university quarter, where Galileo Galilei once lectured, the energy of young minds mixes with spritz glasses clinking at golden hour — proof that Padua is a city that has never stopped living fully, in every century.

This is not a place you visit and check off a list. It’s a place that gets under your skin — one coffee, one fresco, one golden evening at a time. This is what living within walking distance of Prato della Valle truly feels like: a slow morning at a café table in one of Europe’s most beautiful squares, a steaming cappuccino in hand, a warm brioche still soft from the oven, while the 78 statues encircling the canal stand quiet witness to a scene that has repeated itself for centuries. This is Italy at its most authentic — not staged for visitors, but simply how life is lived here, every single day.
A short walk away, the Basilica di Sant’Antonio rises in quiet majesty — its domes catching the morning light, its halls filled with the hush of pilgrims from every corner of the world.

Located on Via Cesare Battisti, in the most exclusive part of Padua’s historic center, this refined independent townhouse offers a rare combination of history, space, and modern comfort — just steps from the city’s finest shops, restaurants, and hospitals, and within easy reach of the university district that has made Padua one of Italy’s most vibrant university towns since 1222.

Spanning 260 sqm across three floors, plus a 26 sqm garage and an additional indoor parking space, the property was fully renovated in 2008 to blend historic charm with contemporary living. All levels are seamlessly connected by an internal elevator.

GROUND FLOOR: A private entrance opens onto a welcoming 15 sqm foyer. A separate 28 sqm study/office with its own en-suite bathroom (with natural light) offers an ideal home-office space. This level also includes a parking space and a spacious garage with direct access to the home.

FIRST FLOOR: A bright, elegant living area of over 75 sqm, featuring generous entertaining space, a separate eat-in kitchen, and an en-suite bathroom (with natural light), along with a laundry area and a balcony.

SECOND FLOOR: An elegant sleeping quarters comprising three spacious bedrooms (two with mezzanine lofts) and two bathrooms one featuring a sauna and a hydromassage tub. Two storage rooms complete this exclusive floor.
Finishes are of the highest quality throughout: Venetian terrazzo flooring in the living areas and fine parquet in the bedrooms. Exposed wooden beam ceilings add unique warmth to the interiors, while underfloor heating and cooling ensure year-round comfort.

This property is truly one of a kind — in size, independence, and the exceptional quality of its finishes. It is the perfect match for families or professionals seeking to combine a prestigious residence with private office space.

General information: The property is part of an elegant condominium complex offering triple access — from Via Battisti, Via della Pieve, and Via Santa Sofia.

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