Island With A Napoleonic Fort For Sale In Venice
The Island of Crevan, in the Venice lagoon, is for sale with its idillic gardens and renovated 19th-century fort
A unique opportunity: an entire island for sale in Venice, with spectacular views of Murano and Burano
In the picturesque Venice lagoon, a unique and rare buying opportunity presents itself: the entire island of Crevan. Measuring 5,700 sqm, this private oasis boasts a restored 215-sqm Napoleonic fortress, idyllic gardens and two boat moorings. The island is located in the most fascinating position in the Venetian lagoon, at the south-eastern end of the Burano swamp and at the confluence of the Crevan canal, offering a spectacular view of Venice, Murano and Burano that makes this property an unparalleled treasure.
Crevan Island has its origins in French rule in 1806, when it was built to reinforce the northern shoreline of the Venetian lagoon. Information about the island only emerged at the beginning of the 19th century, during Napoleonic domination, in fact, between 1832 and 1842 a redoubt was erected, with defensive barracks that still exist today. Witnessing historical changes, the 19th century fort was later extended by the Austrians with the erection of a blockhouse.
In 1866, the island came under the control of Royal Italy. After a period of abandonment, the military building and its outbuildings were converted for residential purposes in the mid-20th century. The private owners who had acquired the island converted the fort into a small villa with vegetable gardens and gardens. The property passed to the Panto family in recent times, whose most famous member was Giorgio Panto, an entrepreneur and politician from Veneto, who lost his life in a tragic accident on 26 November 2006, crashing his helicopter right in front of his island.
The Napoleonic fortress, completely restored and with a residential destination, occupies 215 sqm. The restoration, carried out by the owners, has preserved the original layout, offering a total of 4 rooms and 3 bathrooms. In addition, the original conformation of the island has been preserved through the reconstruction of embankments and perimeter buttresses, with the elevation of the ground through the use of topsoil.
The island is an enchanting oasis of peace and beauty, with well-tended gardens and abundant green trees. The park includes fruit and ornamental trees, while the inner canal with a private mooring adds a touch of exclusivity. An 1898 lugger moored in the marina is a piece of naval history still in splendid shape. The island is surrounded by areas of sandbar that line the canal in the direction of Sant'Erasmo.
This is an unprecedented opportunity, as the purchase of this property allows one to own an entire island with a private docking place and a helipad, off the coast of Venice, one of the most romantic cities in the world. Located north of Sant'Erasmo, Crevan Island is 7.5 km north-east of Venice. Its strategic position offers a panoramic view of Burano, Murano and Torcello and a unique experience in the Venetian lagoon.
- Garden
- Waterfront
- Sea-facing
- Dockyard
- Fireplace
- Access to sea