A Classic Venice Compound, $5M

Author:Philip Ferrato

Since the 1980s, Venice has been the locus of cutting edge residential design, where architects have been looking at ways to deconstruct and reconstruct the gritty low-rise vernacular landscape using industrial materials in new applications, perhaps best exemplified by the Dennis Hopper Residence, where late actor/artist/photographer created a compound clad in corrugated metal panels and plywood.

Here—new to the market—is an updated but, era-perfect example by architect Kevin Mulcahy. The compound of three discrete structures spreads across a deep lot–the now reinvented original bungalow, a new three-story cube of glass and steel, plus a garage with access from the alley—all set within a private and hedged water-wise landscape.

Seen from the garage, the main structure’s casual first level opens to the garden and just above, a soaring double height space displays the steel structure’s I-beams and trusses plus views of the neighborhood; bedrooms on the upper level are connected by a glass and steel bridge. The 5-bed, 5.5-bath property provides a wide range of flexible uses along with spectacular architectural spaces and a clear connection to the outdoors. 

More:  Go to the listing for additional images and details. A unique opportunity to own a work of architecture that epitomizes the best of Venice style, represented by Graham Larson and Sam Plouchart of Sotheby’s International Realty.