Venice Biennale 2009
Venice Sotheby's Realty hosts 'MONUMENTS'
Palazzo Contarini della Porta di Ferro, Venice
Palazzo Contarini della Porta di Ferro
Piano nobile
Terrace of piano nobile
This exquisite and beautiful Gothic Palazzo, being offered for sale either whole or in separate units exclusively by Venice Sotheby’s Realty, is only ten minutes from Piazza San Marco, and has been refurbished to the highest standard to become the perfect pied-à-terre for anyone wanting an elegant and trouble free bolthole in Venice, the most relaxing and wonderful city in Europe.
The palace, described by the English writer and essayist John Ruskin as one of the most beautiful in Venice, has a huge communal courtyard with original well, an external Gothic staircase, a delightful garden and private water gate. Dating from the early part of the 15th century, it is the perfect embodiment of the high Gothic period. It was given the name 'Porta di Ferro' because of the particularly beautiful wrought iron gate originally at the entrance of the palazzo.
It is interesting to note that it was known in the 15th century as the 'Palazzo London Contarini' because of the extensive business interests of the wealthy and powerful Contarini family with the City of London.
Apartments for sale
Offered for sale are 16 apartments ranging from 48 to 220 square metres - some with the flexibility to become 3/4 bedroom properties, ranging from €240,000 to circa €2 million. Also for sale is the beautiful and palatial second floor piano nobile (600 sq.m) with adjoining add-on space up to 760 sq.m. with private terrace. All prices on request.
Each apartment, in addition to having individual original features, is finished to a very high standard with beautiful marble bathrooms and excellent kitchen installations, central heating, air conditioning, direct dial telephone and satellite TV. Private water gate. Concierge.
These apartments represent an excellent opportunity to own a small part of a spectacular palace with state of the art features, in a non-touristy and interesting part of Venice.
