A Visionary Compound In Venice, $8.5M

Author:Philip Ferrato

What makes a dwelling visionary? The ability to bring a seamless logic and composition to functional spaces that are intrinsically innovative, and this superb c.2020 compound by Electric Bowery, is firmly rooted in the richly diverse architectural heritage of Venice. Led by architects and design principals Lucia Bartholomew and Cayley Lambur, the firm has a deep bench of design professionals and developers specializing in residential and hospitality projects.

And while the designers cite the guiding ideal of a walled, modern hacienda composed around landscaped courtyards, we’re also getting more than just a whiff of the 1920s and 1930s Italian Rationalists in the simple, balanced massing of warm white stone walls and steel-framed windows. Every aspect presents a measured, serene vista in line with the firm’s vision for—places that foster a sense of purpose and personal well-being. Bringing even more sense of place, the now-mature landscape design by Terremoto brings a layer of serenity to the classic Southern California indoor-outdoor flow.

The screening room—in a rich teal Venetian plaster—is directly adjacent to the entry foyer, making it an integral part of the dwelling’s entertaining spaces. Finishes throughout are softly luxurious, the foyer’s walls are travertine marble and many of the interior spaces are finished with Venetian plaster.

The immense primary bedroom occupies a wing of its own facing one of the courtyards and a Zellige tiled plunge pool.

The upper level holds a guest room and painting studio; there’s also a 1-bed, 1-bath guest house and 3-car garage.

For more information, go to the listing for additional images and details. This is a truly outstanding opportunity to acquire one of Venice’s most exceptional properties, represented by luxury and architecture specialists F. Ron Smith and Peter Berg of the Smith + Berg Property Group at Compass.