A Classic Venice Compound, $5M

Philip Ferrato February 16, 2024

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.

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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.

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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.

Photo credit: Peter Baker for Sotheby’s International Realty

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.