Quietly luxurious styling with an ‘East meets West’ aesthetic is the order of the day and sets the tone throughout, while all the latest comforts and bespoke artisanal furnishings weave a haven of wellbeing ­– a holiday base where life is good!

Cloaked in tranquillity yet an easy hop, skip and jump to the legendary Harry’s Bar, the bustling neighbourhood gondola station, the flamboyantly Baroque Church of San Moisè with its frosted cake-style frontage and, for those with a penchant for opera and history, the site of the once influential but long-disappeared Teatro San Moisè (1620-1818), La Marchesa’s air-conditioned accommodation extends over 3 floors of the building and comprises:

Ground Floor

• Its own exclusive entrance at the corner of the little square known as ‘Corte Barozzi’, opening into a vestibule hallway with a utility room* and private stairway rising to the –

2^nd Floor

• An impressively spacious open-plan and dual aspect sitting / dining room / well-equipped kitchen capturing the morning sun and decked out in an elegant pearl grey polished Marmorino with extensive timbers overhead, oak flooring with Moroccan-pattern Kilim underfoot, tall windows with decorative balustrades to the fore, and all lavishly furnished with meticulous attention to detail in cool tones, fine fabrics, and high-end accoutrements including a splendid pair of 19^th-century Neapolitan oil on canvas water scenes which gently draw the eye…
• A deluxe master bedroom / suite again featuring tall windows with decorative balustrades, softly lit by the glow of Oriental-style lanterns and dressed for relaxation & pleasure in fine Ikat fabric and peacock blue velvet, with a double bed (which can be divided into twins upon your request), a wardrobe, plus a cosy semi-separate studio area with a single sofa bed and a wardrobe
• A pristine en suite ‘bathroom-to-top-all-bathrooms!’ in white Asiago marble, Arabesque tiling, and showcasing a delightful Middle Eastern-style archway leading to a bathtub with shower over, which beckons you to luxuriate and pamper to your heart’s content!
• A charming 2^nd double bedroom in Tapet-Cafe ‘Deco Fan’ wallpaper and fabric and an indigo blue inspired by the traditional leather dyes of Fez, with a double bed (which again can be divided into twins upon your request), and a small writing desk tucked neatly beside a pretty mirror-and-fretwork fronted wardrobe
• A 2^nd (separate) luxurious bathroom in turmeric and cream with a shower to the centre encased in ceramic fan-shaped tiling

Stairway in teal blue Marmorino rising up to the –

3^rd Floor

• A very cute and characterful 3^rd double bedroom showcasing Lewis & Wood’s exuberant ‘Adam’s Eden’ wallpaper and fabric, with twin beds resting beneath the beams, a built-in wardrobe to the side, and a smart en suite bathroom in matching décor with a separate shower set beneath a sloping beamed ceiling
• A dainty sitting / study mezzanine on the opposite side (please note the low beams) with a clear balustrade overlooking the soaring timbers and La Marchesa’s main living space below

Stairway rising to the

Rooftop where you’ll find –

• A spacious lantern-lit ‘altana’ roof terrace furnished with tables, chairs and an outdoor sofa, for breakfasting al fresco and apertivi beneath the stars!

* Note that the ground floor utility room houses a washing machine and tumble dryer for added convenience during longer stays

Important: please note that the apartment only accepts fully supervised children over 6 years of age or under 1 year (non-walking babies) because of the internal stairs and ‘altana’ rooftop terrace. Are you part of a larger group who’d like to stay close together but in separate apartments? We offer another gorgeous apartment within moments of La Marchesa: Ca’ Ragionati

PROPERTY PRÉCIS

Close the door behind you and a little piece of Venice becomes yours.

A splendid restoration project situated close to Teatro La Fenice and sharing the immediate neighbourhood with the 5-star Bauer and The St. Regis Venice luxury Hotel. Plus the sights of St. Mark’s Square are all within your grasp! – The Basilica, Campanile, Doge’s Palace, Clock Tower, Caffé Florian, and more…

Also close to the vaporetto (water bus) stop at Vallaresso for easy travel around town, and to the traghetto beside the exclusive Gritti Palace Hotel which, during operating hours, carries passengers by gondola across the Grand Canal to the arty and laid-back district of Dorsoduro.

Why not join us with your family or friends during your stay at our professionally equipped Venetian home-kitchen ‘A TAVOLA’ situated on one of Venice’s prettiest canals, where you can celebrate the Italian passion for great food, wine and company with…

Informal, hands-on COOKING CLASSES to inspire and delight, with menus focusing on traditional Italian and
Venetian cuisine

Easy-going and informative sommelier-led Italian WINE TASTINGS, with particular emphasis on bottles from the Veneto and Friuli, paired with artisanal cheeses and seasonal local appetisers

A charming PRIVATE EVENT SPACE for your special occasion coupled with the organisational skills and friendly support of our VOV Concierge

Do get in touch for a chat and a quote!