ITALY, LAZIO, ROME
In the most characteristic, picturesque, colorful and fascinating quarter of the capital, a prestigious Palazzo of more than 2000 sqm. dating back to the 15th century, belonging to the Trastevere branch of a noble Roman family, today an exclusive residence.
LOCATION & LIFESTYLE
The building overlooks the River Tiber, in front of the atmospheric Tiberina Island, passing between the Synagogue and the Marcello Theater, leading to the Campidoglio and the Vittoriano. Crossing the nearby Palatine Bridge, you will reach the Temple of Vesta, the Circus Maximus, from where, by climbing the Arch of Constantine, you reach the Colosseum and the ancient archaeological areas of the Roman Forum and the Imperial Forum. All of these monumental sites can be reached on foot.
This particular and prestigious Palazzo is made up of an elegant complex of 15th-century houses built by a noble Roman family in the picturesque Trastevere district, and is in an unbeatable position for being close to all the monuments and squares of the center of Rome.
In the 1960s the Palazzo was subdivided in the same way as we find it today.
DESCRIPTION
A-Central ‘Noble’ Space: This is on three levels totaling approximately 1200 sqm.
a.1 The lobby: The lobby is a large rectangular area providing access to the various rooms of the Palazzo.
The lobby is connected to the hallway where there is a service elevator, and a bathroom. The floor area is about 150 sqm.
a.2 The inner courtyard: In addition to the lobby, between this and the high wall towards the Lungotevere, there is a delightful inner courtyard. The floor area is about 128 sqm.
a.3 Noble Floor: The first floor is around 403 sqm. with high ceilings of approximately 4.50 – 5.00 m. Features include: a large and majestic library with fireplace, living room, dining room with fireplace, large hallway, dining room, bathroom and a large and functional kitchen.
The high-profile central salon, which also houses the library, is a majestic place for meetings and reading, and also serves as a distribution to the many rooms. It has boiserie with full-length bookcase, served at the top level by a walkway and connected by a wooden staircase. All doors are framed by solid stone with contemporary fireplaces present. The floors are in solid wood dark.
a.4 2nd and 3rd Floors – with a floor area of around 300 sqm.
This floor, with ceiling heights ranging from 2.90 to 3.50 meters, can be accessed directly from the floor below by a lift within the breakfast room, equipped with a fireplace, occupying about two-thirds of the floor. The room is exquisite and enriched by the presence of an impressive loggia of over 40 square meters overlooking the square. The floor also consists of a bedroom with bathroom, with a lovely terrace of 20 sqm overlooking the Tiber and Tiberina island. It has a beamed ceiling and is connected by a spiral staircase to the ground floor mezzanine currently used for storage. The second floor space is a private and secluded place, ideal for work and relaxation.
The second floor, about 44 sqm, is located on the upper floor. The third floor is in the attic, where there is also a small gym, set up in an interconnecting space of about 15 square meters, featuring trusses supporting the roof. The large and beautiful bathroom has floor and walls covered with black marble with white hints, a large bathtub, shower, steam room. This can be accessed by a spiral staircase and a small lift.
B – Housing units in the wings of the palazzo
The building adjacent to and connecting to the main master portion is divided into units intended for residential rooms and rooms for different purposes.
In this building, to the left of the main entrance of the Palazzo, there are four living quarters and some rooms with different uses arranged on different levels totaling 330 sqm. The various levels are connected vertically by a large stairwell and elevator.
The housing units and rooms have recently been renovated and are in good condition.
C – Garage
On the ground floor there is a large garage of about 68 square meters capable of accommodating three large or four medium-sized vehicles.
D – Cellars
There are six cellar rooms and the heating system totaling about 176 sq. m.
OVERALL GENERAL SIZING
The building has a total area of approximately 2,206 sqm. spread over the various floors.
The above area is divided:
– in about sq. m. 1,109 floor area of the current owners residential area
– in about sq. m. 506 distributed among the five living quarters and rooms with different distribution;
– in about sq. m. 347 of common parts (stairs, ground floor entrance walkway, etc.);
– in about sq. m. 176 of cellars;
– in about sq. m. 68 of garage.
STATE AND FINISHES
The palace has the architectural and stylistic features of the major restoration and consolidation works implemented in the 1920s.
The “Guelph cross windows” that stand out on the main facade, as well as the upper mullioned windows and the arches with column and capital in the loggia, were brought back to life by reintegrating the original elements. Similar restoration c was implemented in the east corner portico.
The building overlooks characteristic and romantic views, with palaces and churches, restaurants, stores and the River Tiber as a backdrop.
POTENTIAL USE
The Palazzo is a place of enormous historical and architectural significance as a result of its history, architectural-artistic elements, its ideal location in the center of Rome but in a very quiet area, and for being the only intact example of medieval architecture for sale in Rome in its entirety. The absence of structural problems and the high level of maintenance makes it particularly attractive.
An interesting feature of the Palazzo is the the possibility of combining residential and large scale functions. It is a private residence of enormous prestige where one can live easily and be able to accommodate high numbers of guests while also organizing evenings of concerts and receptions.
