Situated within a prestigious early 20th-century historic building, this spacious ground-floor one-bedroom flat is a charming and distinctive home, renovated in 2026 and furnished with exquisite care and taste. Entering from the delightful street bordering the Parco Ducale - a cool and beautiful oasis - one is welcomed by a majestic and stately entrance hall. An initial vestibule serves as a tranquil buffer, whilst a magnificent glass door leads into the second reception area, where refined details, inlaid wooden doors, and a dramatic staircase illuminated by a large window overlooking the river complete the atmosphere. The door to the flat opens onto a wide corridor finished in cream-white and blue tones, embellished with delicate decorative accents, most notably an elegant motif in matching shades. This same palette flows into the spacious living room to the right: nuances of sky blue alternate with touches of red featured in the ethnic table cover and the sleek chairs that accompany it. A welcoming French-crafted sofa is ready for long afternoons of reading or pleasant, convivial evenings with friends. The bespoke kitchen spans the wall opposite the sofa: discreet, seamlessly integrated, and fully equipped. Two windows overlooking the stream, reached via picturesque steps of aged brick, bring in the morning light and the soothing sounds of nature from the river's course. A lovely bedroom with a subtle colonial feel, featuring a comfortable double bed, and an equally impeccably finished bathroom complete the property. This flat stands ready to welcome a discerning clientele with a fine appreciation for beauty.
We find ourselves on one of the most evocative streets of the Oltretorrente district, flanked on one side by the Parma stream and on the other by the historic perimeter wall of the Ducal Park, the renowned Farnese walls. Quiet and remarkably picturesque, the street begins just after crossing Ponte Verdi, right in front of the park's historic entrance: here, a small square overlooking the river is dominated by the Torrione Visconteo (or della Rocchetta), an imposing 14th-century tower built by Bernabò Visconti to defend the old bridge, standing directly opposite the Palazzo della Pilotta on the far bank. From here the street continues with a gentle downhill slope, winding its way into the Oltretorrente beneath a charming archway and running alongside the park's historic wall, overshadowed by centuries-old trees. Along the way, elegant early-20th-century townhouses alternate with refined contemporary buildings, some crowned with rooftop gardens. The Ducal Park, which the street borders along its entire length, was commissioned in 1561 by Duke Ottavio Farnese and laid out in the geometric style of an Italian garden by the architect Vignola; in the 19th century, Duchess Maria Luigia introduced naturalistic touches in the English taste and opened its gates to the city, of which the park remains the best-loved green heart. Living along Via dei Farnese means enjoying this extraordinary historical and natural heritage every day, almost as if it were a private garden, along with the distinctive microclimate created year-round by the stream and the park's greenery. The location is equally outstanding in practical terms: just steps from the historic centre, the Palazzo della Pilotta and the Teatro Regio, and within easy reach of every essential service, schools, supermarkets, neighbourhood shops, and the many bars and restaurants that bring the Oltretorrente to life.