La Terrazza Grand Canal Venice - Apartment

Seek out the surprising ‘Tesori di Celestia’ - Treasures of Celestia - a beacon of antique & designer chic in the Castello sestiere
Lounging languorously behind a grand 15th century palazzo facade in one of the last remaining pockets of solidly traditional Venetian charm, this treasure trove apartment swaddles 8 in a stuccoed wonderland of time-honoured elegance and aristocratic good taste

Wearing the patina of its past with customary Venetian aplomb and harbouring a marvelously curated mélange of ancient beams, gleaming terrazzo and dazzling chandeliers offset with ‘of the moment’ furnishings fully in tune with modern times, the freshly renovated Tesori di Celestia comprises 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms arranged in 2 semi-independent apartments* connected by stairs

Promising Wi-Fi and air-conditioned*** luxury in an atmospheric setting a few paces from the virtually undiscovered Campo De La Celestia, accommodation is spread over 2 floors of the palazzo and comprises:


Ground Floor

A private internal entrance into…

A newly created 1 bedroom & 1 bathroom pied-à-terre with wooden beams and terrazzo flooring, perfect for cosying up or hunkering down (!) and comprising:

· An attractively furnished open-plan main living space with a sitting/dining area dressed in a fresh, modern style with an L-shaped sofa, a dining table, plus an up-to-date and fully equipped kitchen at one end with marble splash-back

· An inner hallway with built-in wardrobe leading on one side to a bijou double bedroom with double bed, and an ante-room with washing machine on the other which in turn leads to…

· A luxurious dove grey marble-clad bathroom with up-to-the-minute oval bathtub and separate shower


A monumental stone staircase rises up from the ground floor to the…


First Floor

Home to a remarkable 3 bedroom & 2 bathroom apartment reached via a private internal entrance and comprising:

· A breathtaking sitting/dining room - ravishing in its use of colour - spectacularly adorned with intricate 16th century stuccos, painted wooden beams hung with a Murano chandelier, mirror-like polished terrazzo and a wonderful mix of antiques offset with plump teal-blue velvet designer sofas and a mix of modern lighting - a match made in heaven!

· An up-to-date and fully equipped kitchen to the side with marble splash-back

· An enormous master double bedroom/boudoir where the atmosphere of the palazzo’s history well and truly comes alive! A bedroom to remember - furnished with a wonderfully romantic four poster double bed, a scattering of period pieces, a modern chaise longue - the highlight of which is a spectacular marble fireplace (now used as a bookshelf) fringed with delicate lace-like stuccos which are echoed around the room

· A dainty jewel-box of a twin bedroom with 2 single beds sitting beneath a pair of chandeliers and gilt rococo over-mantle mirrors

And on the opposite side of the apartment…

· A sweet double bedroom - smaller and simpler in style to the others - with a double bed and a pristine en suite dove grey marble-clad bathroom with shower


And finally, just off the apartment landing…

· An additional deluxe bathroom matching in house-style and colour with trendy oval bathtub and separate shower


* Note that the 2 apartments are not available for individual rental (i.e. they must be rented together) and so they are ideal if 2 members of your group would like a little more autonomy/privacy!


OUR COMMENT

Your bounty awaits you on your Venetian voyage of discovery - tucked away off the beaten path but only a short stroll to St. Mark’s square!

A characterful apartment in a remarkably unspoilt area shared with a barely discernable trickle of inquisitive and well-informed visitors seeking out the 'genuine' everyday Venice of gently flapping washing lines, sun-dappled courtyards and characterful calli - yet still close to the action if you want to get busy about town

Within steps of the peaceful Palladian church of San Francesco della Vigna (St Francis of the Vines) with its soaring bell-tower and delightfully peaceful cloisters, and on the 'right' side of town for visiting the Biennale Pavilions at Arsenale and Giardini

A gentle walk to the imposing Basilica di Santi Giovanni e Paolo (one of the largest churches in Venice and burial place of no fewer than 25 Venetian Doges), the richly atmospheric Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni with its paintings by Carpaccio, and to the 'Questura' office of Donna Leon's fictional Commissario Guido Brunetti

Also within a stone’s throw of a 'Punto Simply' supermarket near San Lorenzo and the small local shops of Salizada San Francesco and Barbaria Del Tole for all your self-catering needs… and only 150m to the Vaporetto (water bus) stop at Celestia (with no bridges to cross in between) for travel around the city, trips to beaches of the Lido and visits to the glass-blowing island of Murano, the rainbow-coloured island of Burano and the ancient island of Torcello with its 7th Century Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta


***Please note that the operation of air conditioning and heating are subjected to the municipality regulation. Generally, the heating works from middle of October to middle of April, while air conditioning works between middle of Aprile to middle of October. Please contact us for further information.

For arrivals between 8.00 p.m. and midnight there is an additional cost for "late arrival" of Euro 50, to be paid in cash upon arrival. We organize arrivals between midnight and one o'clock with an additional cost of Euro 100, after this time we reserve the right to accept the customer always with a supplement to be quantified according to the time of arrival.

Ca’ Del Monastero 4

Introducing the very special Ca’ Del Monastero - a fine antique residence comprising 9 superbly restored apartments of varying size (including Ca’ Del Monastero 4 - see its dedicated section below) situated in what was once the monastery connected to the ancient Church of San Degolà (one of the oldest in Venice), moments from the Grand Canal in the district of Santa Croce.

Enjoying an atmosphere of calm serenity in what must surely be one of Venice’s most evocative and unspoilt neighbourhoods - indeed a step back in time - the Ca’ Del Monastero apartments offer spacious and beautifully presented accommodation for small and medium size parties or up to 38 guests if taken together.*

No expense has been spared in its recent remodelling…

Carefully co-ordinated contemporary furnishings and soft neutral colours meld seamlessly against a traditional backdrop of polished red marble and/or traditional Venetian terrazzo flooring, while stylish high-spec fittings and attractive finishes, such as textured resin walls and luxurious feature wall coverings, give a fresh and fashionable twist to the building’s ancient framework.

Enhanced by a range of up-to-date facilities as demanded by today’s savvy traveller (including air-conditioning**, Wi-Fi internet connection and communal utility facilities), the Ca’ Del Monastero apartments are perfectly placed for communing with the true and heart and soul of the city and for visiting all that Venice has to offer while providing all the comforts of modern city living.


Ca’ Del Monastero 4


A hugely appealing dual-aspect apartment enjoying picturesque views of the Church, Campo and Rio de San Degolà to the front and the Salizada Dei Fondaco Dei Turchi to the rear, offering impressive accommodation for up to 8 guests.

Showcasing elegance and pared-down simplicity at its best and situated on the 1st floor of the residence reached by lift or via a staircase rising from the splendid ‘chequerboard’ marble-floored communal entrance hallway on the floor below, accommodation comprises a full-length main sitting/dining room with Venetian terrazzo flooring and tall ceilings which echoes the traditional layout of many Venetian ‘Piano Nobili’.

Of fine proportions and topped with beautiful painted beams dotted with glass chandeliers, the room offers plenty of seating and a modern style dining suite quirkily offset by two fun and fabulous Rococo-style armchairs.


To one side of the main central room sits the well-equipped and fully-fitted kitchen/breakfast room, while the other leads to two well-dressed double bedrooms - one to the front with feature fireplace (not in use) and one to the rear and both with their own en-suite and up-to-date bathrooms (one with a large shower, the other with a bathtub and shower over, and both beautifully appointed).

In between the two bedrooms sits a further small bedroom/snug with a sofa/’pull out’ bed sleeping 2, while a fourth bedroom with a double bed (can be made into twins - simply ask when booking) and an en-suite service bathroom (w.c. and wash hand basin only) sits to the front of the apartment on the opposite side.


*Are you a part of a larger group who’d like to stay close together but in separate apartments? We offer seven other apartments within this residence: Ca’ Del Monastero 1,Ca’ Del Monastero 2, Ca’ Del Monastero 3, Ca’ Del Monastero 5, Ca’ Del Monastero 6, Ca’ Del Monastero 7, Ca’ Del Monastero 8, Ca’ Del Monastero 9.


Our Comment


Style, creature comforts and history combined, in an area brimming with local flavour.


Within easy walking distance of Venice’s Santa Lucia Railway Station and Piazzale Roma if travelling light, and even closer to the vaporetto (waterbus) stops at Riva di Biasio and San Stae on the Grand Canal for hassle-free travel around the city.

And so much to see and do right on your doorstep…

Moments to Campo San Giacomo Dell’ Orio - one of Venice’s most charming ‘away from the crowds’ tree-filled squares and home to a well-stocked Coop supermarket and nearby local shops - and a short walk to a Conad supermarket on the Rio Marin canal.

Close to a great variety of cafes, bars and eateries including All’ Anfora, La Zucca, Il Refolo, Al Prosecco and Antica Besseta to name but a few, and within minutes of the Ca’ Pesaro International Gallery of Modern Art, Palazzo Mocenigo at San Stae (Museum of the History of Fabrics, Costumes and Perfumes) and the Fondazione Prada at Ca’ Corner Della Regina.

A leisurely stroll to the 14th Century Franciscan Church of the Frari, (home to Canova's extraordinary triangular marble tomb and Titian's legendary masterpiece, the 'Assumption'), the Scuola Grande di San Rocco with its amazing Tintoretto’s, the vast palazzo-lined Campo San Polo plus the culinary delights and buzz of the Rialto.

**Please note that the operation of air-conditioning and heating are subject to municipality regulation. In general, heating is available from mid-October to mid-April, while air-conditioning is available from mid-April to mid-October. Please contact us for further information.

For arrivals between 8.00 p.m. and midnight there is an additional cost for "late arrival" of Euro 50, to be paid in cash upon arrival. We organize arrivals between midnight and one o'clock with an additional cost of Euro 100, after this time we reserve the right to accept the customer always with a supplement to be quantified according to the time of arrival.