Detached Villa In Vicenza

Villa San Bastiano – Fogazzaro Vicenza, Italy

This splendid 780 sqm villa is located in a privileged hillside position at the gates of Vicenza, overlooking the enchanting ”Valletta del Silenzio” (Valley of Silence). This name was given by its most famous original owner, the renowned 19th-century writer Antonio Fogazzaro, who set and wrote some of his works here, including ”Piccolo Mondo Moderno” and ”Daniele Cortis”.

The original residence of the noble Fogazzaro family once stood here but was destroyed during the Vicenza bombings of 1943 and 1944.

In 1952, the current owners, direct descendants of the Fogazzaro family, rebuilt the villa in its present Anglo-Saxon inspired form, preserving the refined atmosphere and cultural elegance that have always characterized the property.

Its most valuable feature is the location: from the terrace, there is an uninterrupted view of the ”Valletta del Silenzio,” a protected landscape of meadows, streams, woods, and gentle slopes of the Berici Hills, just minutes from Vicenza’s historic center.

Over the decades, the villa has hosted numerous personalities from the worlds of art, culture, and international aristocracy, including Cecil Beaton, Joseph Losey, Albert Finney, Carla Fracci, Jack Palance, Geza Anda, Rudolf Nureyev, Prince Michael of Kent, the Maharaja of Kapurthala, and Salvador Dalí.

Today, the property combines historic charm with modern comforts. The villa was fully renovated in 2013 and features:
- Gourmet kitchen
- Study
- Air conditioning
- Safe room
- Video surveillance
- Alarm system
- Automatic gate
- New roof
- Modern heating and air conditioning systems

It has ten bedrooms, eight of which are doubles, five with en-suite bathrooms, and a total of nine bathrooms. The master suite offers direct access to the pool.

The elegant reception rooms include a dining room and a large living room with a fireplace, connected to the entrance hall and with direct access to the garden.

The pool, situated in a panoramic position with views extending to the famous Villa Valmarana ai Nani, includes a changing room, minibar, and outdoor shower, and is fully fenced.

The property is within walking distance of Vicenza’s historic center and only 35 minutes by train from Venice.

Currently used as a luxury holiday residence, it generates attractive income and is maintained in perfect condition. The sale may also include the furnishings, subject to separate negotiation.

Note: This description does not constitute a contractual offer. The information provided is entirely indicative and cannot be used as part of any sales or rental contract. This does not bind the company in any way.