The Garden on Via Montanini

This extraordinary residence, located inside an imposing tower-palace on Via Montanini, at the junction with Via del Cavallerizzo, has belonged to the same family since the 1700s and stands as a silent witness to centuries of history. The building, constructed in the 15th century, has seen generations, events, and stories pass within its stone walls, preserving intact the charm of an era in which elegance, nobility, and harmonious spaces were central to daily life. The apartment is reached on the first floor via a few steps, a discreet invitation to discover a world where time seems to slow down. The home is laid out in an L-shape, alternating historic elegance with functional spaces. On one side there is a historic library and a frescoed room, with a double outlook onto Via Montanini, enhanced by neoclassical columns: a place to relive history and breathe the atmosphere of past times. The other side of the house contains a bathroom and a study which, if desired, can be joined to create a larger, more versatile space. Continuing on, you come to a historic reading room—or, depending on needs, a second bedroom—and finally the living area, complete with an additional small study or small bedroom, both overlooking the private garden and the inner courtyard, under exclusive ownership. From the kitchen, via an external staircase, you reach an incredible terraced garden, a true corner of paradise, offering breathtaking views over Fontenova, the countryside to the east of the city, and the majestic Basilica of Saint Francis. The location and exposure ensure extraordinary natural light, turning the outdoor areas into an oasis of peace and tranquility in the heart of the city. The apartment is structurally perfect and ready to live in, but it requires an enhancement project capable of combining the charm of its historic elements with the needs of modern life, thereby highlighting the magic and uniqueness of this noble residence, able to tell the story of those who have lived there and those who will.