Prestigious duplex penthouse with terraces in Borgo Pio

Modern duplex penthouse in the historic Borgo Pio In the heart of Borgo Pio, halfway between the Vatican walls and the gardens of Castel Sant'Angelo, stands this elegant three-story building, a place where history, art, and Roman charm blend naturally. Here was housed the Archive of a renowned artist, and even today the creative and vibrant atmosphere seems to permeate every space. The building is recognizable by the icon set between the first-floor windows, beyond which the two apartments (united in the land registry) develop, with about 170 sqm of interior space, distributed between the second and third floors, both enhanced by pleasant terraces totaling about 65 sqm, offering tranquility, light, and the privilege of enjoying a private outdoor space. The first unit, overlooking the pedestrian area of Borgo Pio, welcomes us with an evocative living area, characterized by vaulted ceilings and warm parquet flooring that conveys timeless elegance. The custom open kitchen interacts with the living area, creating a convivial and contemporary environment. Completing the level is a convenient mosaic service bathroom. Ascending the internal staircase, hidden by a custom bookshelf, you reach the third floor, where the bedroom surprises with the charm of exposed beams and large panoramic openings. The en suite bathroom, with a square window facing east, made of marble and wood, features a spacious walk-in shower. The walk-in closet and laundry room perfect the well-organized spaces. However, the greatest quality of the house is the delightful level terrace with herringbone paving, transforming this floor into an intimate private retreat with unique character. The second apartment, also accessible from the second-floor landing, presents itself as a modern villa, made of contrasting details that bring order among the eras, from its 1600s construction to the present day characterized by modern and custom elements. The living room, with high ceilings and exposed beams, illuminated by the charismatic central skylight, is the environment around which the entire house develops. The two spacious bedrooms - with panoramic windows overlooking the most intimate and quiet part of the neighborhood, characterized by recognizable architectural elements like the Passetto di Borgo - are very bright and quiet, both served by a bathroom and a large walk-in closet. Walking up the stone stairs, a true design element and architectural symbolism, you reach the kitchen that overlooks the entire house and embraces the corner terrace with open views and undisputed privacy. Completing the picture is Borgo Pio itself, a historic street connecting Porta Castello to Porta Angelica, commissioned by Pope Pius IV and designed in 1565 to be pleasant, healthy, and privileged. A street that still today retains its unique character, made of history, elegance, and neighborhood life: an ideal context for a property that surprisingly combines identity and modernity. Borgo Pio is a small world unto itself in the heart of Rome, born between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance as an autonomous village, with its church, school, and a deeply artisanal soul. Today, a few steps from the Vatican, it continues to live suspended between history and everyday life: every day, pilgrims, tourists, and students cross it, but the charm of its shops, historic venues, and new activities that meet contemporary needs remains intact. *The present information and floor plans are merely indicative and do not constitute contractual elements.