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Palazzetto Sansovino, 3481 S Marco, is a Venetian palazzetto, built about 1500, situated in the heart of Venice’s most sought after residential area, San Marco. Its location, just 200 metres from the Grand Canal, provides easy access to the whole of Venice. Perfect for B&B.

Key features
- 8 bedrooms, 7 doubles and 1 twin
- 4 bathrooms or shower rooms
- 2 fitted kitchens (with space for a third)
- 4 reception rooms

There are several interesting historical features including a Sansovino ceiling and fireplace.

Located in the district of San Marco, it commands an excellent position in the centre of the city, yet light and airy and close to waterbus stops for all of Venice’s major transport facilities (airport, station, and parking). It is presented in excellent renovated condition.
Sansovino was a major name in architecture in Italy at the time the palazzetto was built. He designed part of the colonnade in Piazza San Marco opposite the Doge’s Palace. He was also responsible for the Loggia below the Bell Tower in Piazza San Marco.

Renovation
The property has been owned by the present family since 1938 and was completely renovated in 2001. The work, undertaken by local Venetian specialists, included a new roof, 32 new wooden framed double glazed windows, 2 new bathrooms, 2 new shower rooms, 2 new kitchens, 3 independent central heating boilers, new drains and new electrics throughout. A new marble floor was laid on the ground floor. Other accommodation was renovated as necessary including the Sansovino ceiling in the dining room.
Layout
The property comprises 4 floors with a total area of 429 square metres. This is presently divided into three independent units as follows:

Ground floor:
- Common entrance
- Inner hall to apartment
- 2 double bedrooms
- Wet room / shower room
- Sitting room / dining room
- Kitchenette
The ground floor has been paved with marble throughout. It is 1.57 metres above the normal sea level which is one of the highest in the area and has not suffered an ingress of water at acqua alta as a result.


First floor:
- Hall
- (Piano Nobile) Inner hall
- 3 double bedrooms
- Shower room
This floor has had several uses, most recently as a studio for a leading firm of Venetian lawyers. On their departure it has now been repainted and is shown in a convenient condition for immediate use.
Before that, Bedroom 5 was a dining room, whilst bedroom 4 was a kitchen.


Second Floor:
- Dining room
- Sitting room
- 2 double bedrooms
- Bathroom
- Fitted kitchen
This self contained apartment offers comfortable accommodation in a light and airy environment.
The floors range from parquet to original Venetian terrazzo floors.
Sensitive upgrading of facilities in 2001 makes this apartment very convenient for most uses.


Third floor:
- 1 twin bedroom
- Walk in wardrobe
- Shower room
Best use was made of the under roof accommodation in the 2001 renovation. The insulation in the roof was upgraded, a shower room introduced and a stylish bedroom with extensive storage space created.
Not shown is a further low ceiling under roof space used as a relaxing room with audio facilities.

Location
Although very conveniently located in a prestigious part of the city, the palazzetto is peaceful and offers a relaxing atmosphere. It is situated 200 meters from the main waterbus services providing access to the airport, railway station and parking in Piazzale Roma as well as the rest of the City and its lagoon. The property is in Calle del Pestrin which is a wide street by Venetian standards allowing for a light and airy atmosphere inside the property.