A Retreat of Our Dreams

These beautiful photos of the waterways in this home had us completely mesmerized for a few minutes. Crystal clear water and a gondola, plants cascading down the brick walls, and the gorgeous arches create an out of this world setting.

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We have a hard time imaging what it would be like relaxing in these surroundings. A peaceful retreat from the chaos of this world. The most perfect place to be in on a sunny afternoon with good company and a glass of wine.

We came across this beautiful place on Dress, Design, & Decor.

(Images: Dress, Design, & Decor)

Comments (28)

I find it crass. It reminds me of The Venetian Hotel's gondola monstrosity.

posted by jeffnyc on September 2nd 2009 at 12:39pm
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WANT!

Lulz to Jeffnyc, probly a sad panda srsly. Jeffnyc NO WANT fake grass, and lurvs pipes and concrete srsly. NO WANT Jeffnyc, he hate LOLcats too. Srsly.

posted by Djluckyonline on September 2nd 2009 at 12:47pm
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I had the opposite reaction to jeffnyc.

I found it relaxing, calm and beautiful

The natural light streaming in is really beautiful. And I love quiet, restful places with water around me...

posted by FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com on September 2nd 2009 at 12:52pm
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Oh, I think it's delightful! Is it in Venice? It looks so modern and clean (the bricks look cleaner than Venitian bricks).

posted by eiw on September 2nd 2009 at 12:54pm
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wow, where is this???

posted by bheuer on September 2nd 2009 at 12:56pm
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Lovely. I love the water and the trailing plants. I would definitely find it soothing.

posted by Tiamat_the_Red on September 2nd 2009 at 1:07pm
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No, the canals in Venice (the little ones at least) are much stankier. This looks like a pool.

posted by slowdown on September 2nd 2009 at 1:13pm
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There is nothing crass about it. Beauty like that is disappearing every day. Why deny someone who seeks to make their own?

The real beauty is in how smiple it is. It could have turn out far worse.

posted by sea9262 on September 2nd 2009 at 1:21pm
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I second Djlucky . . . WANT! (I can do without the gondola) . . but the structure. Ohhhhh. . . . absolutely lovely.

posted by Limeliteshines on September 2nd 2009 at 1:22pm
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wooooah. I need to be there right now.

really, jeffnyc, crass? hm.

http://mylittleapartment.blogspot.com/

posted by my little apartment on September 2nd 2009 at 1:24pm
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Holy bats! That's quite awesome...Imagine at night with some floating candles...

posted by bitdot on September 2nd 2009 at 1:27pm
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Wonderfully elegant, personal, peaceful and not in the least bit crass.

posted by morina on September 2nd 2009 at 1:36pm
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Crass? You've got to be kidding me.

Perfect, yes. Crass, no.

posted by twoheadedboy on September 2nd 2009 at 1:38pm
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It's in Colombia.

Found more info:
http://www.veranda.com/room-decorating/colombia-historic-house-restoration-1208?click=main_sr

posted by morina on September 2nd 2009 at 1:44pm
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I would like to be there right now...

posted by shannonN on September 2nd 2009 at 2:12pm
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beautiful. calm, smooth, elegant (NOT Vegas cheap!)

posted by pok on September 2nd 2009 at 2:16pm
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It looks like something from Persia or the Alhambra or a desert oasis. Actually, according to the source, it is a rainwater tank, so it is functional as well as beautiful.

posted by monarda on September 2nd 2009 at 2:36pm
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incredible.

posted by abc123 on September 2nd 2009 at 2:41pm
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"I want to go to there".

posted by LoveDecor on September 2nd 2009 at 3:05pm
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I could handle this....

posted by kipi on September 2nd 2009 at 3:44pm
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This is so gorgeous. Wow.

posted by luscious11 on September 2nd 2009 at 5:17pm
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Yes, please!

posted by micasaestucasa on September 2nd 2009 at 5:52pm
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I am OBSESSED with pools that come directly up to living spaces like this. It's just so cool.

posted by splatgirl on September 2nd 2009 at 6:00pm
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Damn. I was hoping it was a hotel, so I could go stay there. This is BEAUTIFUL. It exudes peace and cool shadows with hot sun.

posted by deliriumsama on September 2nd 2009 at 7:19pm
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Why is it that the first comment on AT is often negative??

I love this, it's breathtakingly calm and beautiful.

posted by NadyaN on September 2nd 2009 at 9:01pm
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Oh my god. The ultimate calm. And did you see the roof terrace and bedrooms in the additional shots with the Veranda article? I love the whole thing.

posted by contralto on September 2nd 2009 at 9:17pm
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Guys... it's just not my aesthetic. I rarely leave negative comments... have a look at my profile.

posted by jeffnyc on September 3rd 2009 at 9:42am
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A little slice of heaven. Thanks, Morina, for searching out the location and including a useful link ... wish it had been included in the post! (the orig. link did not immediately lead to any further info)

posted by mirandabee on September 7th 2009 at 9:14am
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