Villa for sale - Paviole VBD41548

️ Villa Martelli Piccioli (Villa Bergamini) – Exclusive Opportunity in Canaro (Rovigo, Veneto)

Competitive Price – Prestigious Historic Residence in the Heart of Polesine

General Description

We are pleased to offer for sale the splendid Villa Martelli Piccioli, also known as Villa Bergamini — a noble residence deeply rooted in the history and heritage of the Veneto region.
The current owner has successfully restored the 18th-century villa to its former glory, making it one of the few remaining examples of high-value Venetian architecture in Polesine.

Historical Background

According to local sources, archival documents confirm the villa’s existence since the early 19th century, though its architectural features date it back to the 18th century.
It was commissioned and inhabited by the Martelli family, a noble Florentine lineage closely tied to the Medici of Florence. One of its most famous members, Camilla Martelli, was the last wife of Cosimo I de’ Medici.
After the decline of the Medici dynasty, some branches of the Martelli family relocated to northern Italy, acquiring land and properties between Paviole and Canaro.
In 1858, the villa was expanded over pre-existing family structures.
In the historical records of both the Municipality and the Veneto Region, it is described as a late-18th/early-19th-century manor house, featuring a central body and aligned side wings (“barchesse”).

Technical Data & Surface Areas

Energy Class: APE D

Footprint of the villa: 541.98 m²

Enclosed garden: 20,944 m²

Ground floor: 291.06 m²

First floor: 291.06 m²

Second floor: 195.30 m²

Adjoining buildings: 250.92 m²

Total built area: approx. 1,028.40 m²

Key Features

Total rooms: 24

Bedrooms: 8

Bathrooms: 12

Indoor garage

Outbuilding with stone fireplace in local stone and Verona marble

Artesian well

Original icehouse (17th/18th century) with period door and near-zero internal temperature

Systems & Installations

Larch-wood windows with triple glazing

Mosquito screens on all openings

Modern ventilation system

Architectural Details & Finishes

Wrought-iron balconies and railings

Marmorino spatulated plaster walls

Oak and reconstructed stone flooring

Asiago pink marble staircase with artistic local railings

Period doors (18th–19th century), some hand-painted with Venetian-style motifs

Herringbone oak flooring inspired by a Versailles hall

Decorative Venetian glasswork

Noble coat of arms with a griffin, designed by Raffaello, linked to the Martelli family

Internal Layout

Ground Floor

5 bathrooms + 1 laundry room

Reception hall

5 large salons

Dedicated prayer area with bell space on the roof

Possibility to add a helipad

Mezzanine Level

Study / office area

First Floor

4 double bedrooms

4 bathrooms

Second / Top Floor (Independent Area)

Kitchen

2 bathrooms + Turkish bath

Large central hall with exposed beams

2 double bedrooms

Potential & Ideal Uses

Two fully serviced external concrete platforms, suitable for developing hospitality facilities for up to 500 guests

Large park for events, outdoor activities, and relaxation areas

Perfect for conversion into a boutique hotel, luxury relais, wedding venue, wellness retreat, or cultural center

Its historical and architectural value, if properly enhanced, represents a prestigious and income-generating investment

Location & Setting

The villa is located in Paviole, in the municipality of Canaro (Rovigo – Veneto), only 10 minutes from Ferrara, surrounded by greenery in a quiet yet accessible area.
It is also visible from the Po River embankment trail, part of a scenic tourist route.
Part of the estate lies within the 150-meter river protection zone of the Po River, as established by Italian Legislative Decree 42/2004, ensuring the area’s landscape preservation.

Legal Notice

All information provided is for general guidance only and does not constitute a contractual element.
Images, measurements, and data may be subject to change without prior notice.

Contacts:
Bellavista Luxury Real Estate
Massimo Rambaldi – CEO & Founder
Contact
Tel +39 339 5616522

Languages spoken: Italian, English, French

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