A HOUSE LIKE NO OTHER
There are houses built to meet simple market demands: they respect volumes and regulations, but remain devoid of soul.
And then there are architectural creations born from a pure vision, from a spatial language in which living becomes a sensory and aesthetic experience.
This residence undoubtedly belongs to the second category.
Immersed in the hilly landscape of Cornuda, surrounded by the peacefulness of the Veneto countryside, the villa bears the prestigious signature of Carlo Scarpa, one of the undisputed and most celebrated masters of 20th-century Italian architecture. Not simply a collection of rooms, nor an exercise in style, but a work of art designed to be lived in, where every space finds its ideal proportions, its own materiality and its light, according to that meticulous and unmistakable sensitivity that made the Venetian master renowned throughout the world.
Crossing the threshold means immediately perceiving the strength of the design: in the fluid dialogue between the spaces, in the changing light that accompanies the course of the day, and in the meticulous choice of materials and details.
Here every window is a work of art: the distinctive geometric and unconventional forms of Scarpa’s openings are not simply windows, but carefully studied perspectives. They frame what enters the home — the slope of a hill, the crown of a tree, the changing shade of the sky — blending the landscape outside with the architecture within.
It is precisely this fusion that reveals the most extraordinary secret of this villa: it is a work of art immune to the passage of time. Far removed from passing fashions, its architecture continues to speak to the present, preserving a perfect balance between material, light and life.
The Spaces: A Fluid, Multi-Level Journey
The villa is arranged over three levels, each characterised by a distinct atmosphere yet perfectly integrated into the overall design.
Ground Floor – Welcome and Breathing Space: The large living room finds its dramatic focal point in the imposing fireplace, a sculptural element that defines the spatial character of the room. A magnificent glass façade opens towards the hills and leads directly onto the panoramic terrace. The living area is complemented by an elegant dining room and a separate kitchen. The sleeping area on this level comprises two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a private dressing room.
Upper Floor – Suspension and Light: An elegant mezzanine used as a library overlooks the living room below, creating an exceptional sense of visual and spatial continuity. This level features two further bedrooms, a bathroom, a dressing room and a second terrace immersed in greenery. One of the bedrooms contains a charming wooden mezzanine — a true piece of micro-architecture within the room — with a view that, on the clearest days, stretches as far as the outline of the Venetian Lagoon.
Lower Ground Floor – Intimacy and Conviviality: A space designed for informal relaxation and the enjoyment of everyday pleasures, featuring a wine cellar, laundry room, bar area, tavern with fireplace and double garage.
Energy Performance Certificate: Class C
The Landscape: When Nature Becomes Architecture
The villa extends far beyond the boundaries of its walls. Ensuring complete privacy is a private park of approximately 27,000 sqm, enriched by an olive grove with 130 trees and a beautiful wooded setting.
Here, greenery is not merely a decorative element or a passive backdrop: it is an integral part of the architectural design.
Here, luxury abandons ostentation and returns to its deepest meaning: space, silence and time. It is the privilege of opening a window and being surrounded by authentic natural beauty, integrated into the rhythm of everyday life.
This property is dedicated to those who are not simply looking for an exceptional residence, but for a work of art with a strong and inimitable identity. For those who recognise the value of rare architecture, created by a master of modern art history.
Cornuda: Between the Tranquillity of the Hills and the Cities of Art
The villa enjoys a strategic and exclusive geographical position, at the foot of the first hills leading towards the territory of the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A land of extraordinary beauty, shaped by vineyards, historic villages and a pace of life on a human scale.
At the same time, the property offers excellent connections with the main centres of Veneto: historic towns such as Asolo and Bassano del Grappa are just a short distance away, while Treviso, Padua, Vicenza and Venice are easily accessible.
An ideal combination for those seeking the absolute tranquillity of nature without giving up convenient connections and the vitality of urban life.
An unrepeatable architectural creation by Carlo Scarpa.
A house that does not follow time, but simply passes through it.
Asking price: € 650.000