€498,000
Location: Paviole, Veneto, Italy
Price: €498,000
Property Type: Apartment
Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 12
Built area: 1,029 m2 / 11,076 ft
Plot size: 21,000 m2 / 5 acres
A rare historic Venetian villa in the heart of Polesine, Villa Martelli Piccioli—also known as Villa Bergamini—stands as a refined example of 18th-century noble architecture, carefully restored to preserve its original prestige. Surrounded by nearly two hectares of private gardens, the estate offers grand reception spaces, period finishes, and remarkable architectural details, from marble staircases to hand-painted doors and historic outbuildings. With extensive interior volumes and versatile external areas, the property lends itself perfectly to an exclusive private residence or a high-end hospitality, event, or cultural project, just minutes from Ferrara and immersed in a protected natural landscape.
From the seller:
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.
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