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_Casagrande lies in the heart of the charming village of Cison di Valmarino. The house is located at the foothills of the Prealpi Venete, not far from Venice, Treviso, Vicenza and Padova and a short drive from Cortina. The property still belongs to the Brandolini d’Adda family and has been restored in such a way that it is a home away from home for those who wish to enjoy the best of what the Veneto has to offer. The house originated in the 15th century and still represents the family’s historic past. Of particular note in the Casagrande are three entirely frescoed rooms that create a genteel atmosphere of aristocratic villa life in the Venetian countryside. The main kitchen opens up to a newly restored portico where you can eat whilst enjoying the sight of the rose garden. The large kitchen has all the modern conveniences and a traditional Venetian open fireplace called a “fogher”. Following a swim in the pool overlooking the Alps, you can lunch al fresco under the monumental chestnut tree in the main garden. The property lies on Cison’s beautiful main square of the village and is well secured from the outside world. Cison is at the foothills of the Dolomites and the whole area has remained blissfully unspoiled. Numerous hiking paths lead you to the old water mills where you will find that the alpine flora and fauna have remained untouched. Within the old Brandolini feud lies the Romanic 11th century Abbey of Follina and the spectacular S.Boldo pass leading to the Dolomites. Close by you can visit many outstanding Palladian villas like Maser and La Rotonda, and delightful small towns such as Asolo, Conegliano, Feltre and Serravalle. The area is also well known for its food and wine. Cison is on the famous “Strada del vino bianco” (the white wine road), with many cellars open for tasting to the public. The local vineyards produce the renowned Prosecco wine and the immediate surroundings have numerous excellent restaurants serving typical traditional dishes of the Veneto.