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Venetian island with Napoleonic fort listed for sale

Created at 25 Aug · 1:31 PM1 source
IN SHORT

An island in the Venice lagoon, featuring a Napoleonic fort converted into a four-bedroom villa and lush gardens, has been listed for sale. The property, known as Crevan, offers privacy and views of Venice.

Key Numbers

1806year Napoleonic fort was built
fourbedrooms in the villa

Who's Involved

Crevan
Venetian island with Napoleonic fort for sale
Dimitri Corti
Founder and CEO of Lionard Luxury Real Estate
Lionard Luxury Real Estate
Property agency listing Crevan
Dimora Italian Real Estate
Property agency listing Crevan

↳ Why This Matters

The sale of Crevan highlights the unique real estate opportunities available in the Venetian lagoon, offering a blend of historical significance, privacy, and proximity to Venice, while also indicating a trend of luxury island properties being put on the market in the region.

Key facts

  • Crevan, an island in the Venice lagoon, is for sale.
  • The island features a Napoleonic fort converted into a four-bedroom villa.
  • It includes gardens, a private mooring, and a helipad.
  • The property is listed by Lionard Luxury Real Estate and Dimora Italian Real Estate.

An island in the Venice lagoon, known as Crevan, is currently on the market. The property boasts a Napoleonic fort, originally built in 1806 by the French military as a strategic outpost, which has been converted into a four-bedroom villa by the current owner. Described as an "enchanting oasis of peace and beauty," Crevan offers a "spectacular view" of Venice's main island while remaining secluded from its crowds. The island, located a few minutes by boat from Burano and Torcello, also features manicured lawns, vegetable and fruit gardens, a private mooring along its internal canal, and a helipad.

Crevan has been listed for sale by top property agencies including Lionard Luxury Real Estate and Dimora Italian Real Estate, an affiliate of Christie’s International. The asking price is reserved for interested buyers. Dimitri Corti, founder and CEO of Lionard Luxury Real Estate, highlighted that purchasing Crevan offers "space, privacy and an entire landscape to preserve."

The island is not the only Venetian lagoon property on the market. Isola Santa Cristina, previously owned by the heir to the Swarovski crystal empire, was listed for approximately €24 million in June and includes a large villa, a saltwater swimming pool, and vineyards. Additionally, an octagonal island dating back to the 1500s, originally a defense post for the Republic of Venice, is also available.

Frequently asked questions

Crevan is an island in the Venice lagoon that is currently for sale. It features a Napoleonic fort converted into a villa, gardens, and a private mooring.

The island was built in 1806 by the French military during the Napoleonic era as a defense outpost. It later passed through Austrian and Italian state ownership before being restored as residential property by a private owner.

The property includes a four-bedroom villa, manicured lawns, vegetable and fruit gardens, a private mooring along a small internal canal, and a helipad.

Crevan is listed by property agencies Lionard Luxury Real Estate and Dimora Italian Real Estate.

What Happens Next

01Interested buyers can inquire about the asking price for Crevan.

How It Developed

Crevan, an island in the Venice lagoon, is up for sale.
The island features a Napoleonic fort built in 1806, now a four-bedroom villa.
The property includes manicured lawns, gardens, a private mooring, and a helipad.
It is listed by Lionard Luxury Real Estate and Dimora Italian Real Estate.
The asking price is available only to interested buyers.

Sources

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‘An enchanting oasis’: Venetian island with Napoleonic fort up for saleThe Guardian

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