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Napoleonic Fortress Island Crevan Hits Market Near Venice
9/7/2026, 11:51:48 PM
Crevan Island Listed for Sale
A private island in the Venice Lagoon, known as Crevan, has been placed on the market. Listings describe the 5,700-square-metre island as offering complete ownership of the land, its historic fort and surrounding gardens. The property is promoted by Lionard Luxury Real Estate.
Historical Background
Crevan’s fort originated under French control in 1806 as part of a defensive system for the lagoon. Between 1832 and 1842 a redoubt with barracks was added, and Austrian authorities later expanded the complex with a blockhouse. After the Veneto region joined the Kingdom of Italy in 1866, the military installation remained active until after World War I, after which it passed into private hands and was converted for residential use in the mid-20th century.
Property Features and Pricing
The island includes an internal canal, two private boat moorings, a helipad, and a 215-square-metre former fort now fitted as a villa with four rooms, three bathrooms, vegetable gardens and an 1898 lugger moored nearby. Pricing differs between listings: one source cites a price of €5.5 million, while another lists the asking price as $7.5 million. Both figures are presented by Lionard Luxury Real Estate.
Official Commentary
Dimitri Corti, founder and CEO of Lionard Luxury Real Estate, emphasizes the rarity of such a property.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Crevan offers something increasingly rare in Venice,” — Dimitri Corti, founder and CEO of Lionard Luxury Real Estate
- “Just a few kilometres from Venice, the island is a private fragment of the lagoon, accessible only by water or helicopter, surrounded by nature and overlooking Burano and Torcello,” — Dimitri Corti, founder and CEO of Lionard Luxury Real Estate
