Villa Mattutina

Sometimes a house can open a bridge to cross epochs, and Villa Mattutina, letting us pass through its iron portal, seems to transport us to the belle époque! The Lido lands have indeed been a lively setting for avant-garde architectural experimentation, and this villa is one of the most harmonious examples of eclecticism, interpreted in a neo-Renaissance key by architect Giovanni Sardi, who also designed the famous Hotel Excelsior. Walking along the garden path, the entrance door and large windows give the idea of a portico, marked by a linear style up to the large veranda. On the ground floor, the entrance leads into the dining room: at the back is a large fireplace, and a bookcase separates it from the rest of the living room. The room communicates with the veranda. The kitchen and other functional spaces, such as the services, are located on the floor, and are also conveniently connected to the garden. On the upper floor are the three bedrooms: the master boasts a beautiful corner balcony overlooking the garden. The villa includes a second independent flat with a magnificent altana. Passing through the living room, the kitchen, two other rooms served by a large bathroom and the attic, we climb the stairs to appreciate it for ourselves. Our gaze plays at guessing the names of the surrounding villas, other important examples of the Art Nouveau style that characterises the centre of Lido. The modernity of the design can also be found in the rear part of the garden, where the second portal opens with a driveway and garage. Becoming the new owner of this villa means participating in the history of Venice and its Lido, feeling at home in one of the most exclusive places in the world.