Ortigia – Historic residence with terrace and Theatre view

€590,000

8 Rooms
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
~240 m² Total surface
~35 m² Terrace surface

Description

In the heart of Ortigia, where time seems to slow down and every stone tells a story, a historic residence opens onto the silent splendor of the Municipal Theatre. Facing its neoclassical façade, framed by the southern light, a property comes to life that unites elegance, proportion, and historical depth. Within an ancient noble palace, nestled in a luminous and enchanting courtyard, this two-level home knows how to welcome, inspire, and protect. On the second floor, the spacious and light-filled rooms comprise the living area: airy spaces, bathed in light that filters through the windows and gently caresses the walls. On the upper level, tranquility reigns. The large balcony of the bedrooms opens towards the sky, and a second bathroom completes the sleeping area. From here, you access an enchanting south-facing terrace, where your gaze meets the theatre and drifts among rooftops, domes, and light clouds. It's a place to read at dawn, dine at sunset, and listen to the breath of the ancient city. The house is equipped with natural gas radiators and electric heat pumps. This structure lends itself to multiple interpretations: a private residence of timeless charm, an artistic retreat, or a dwelling to be divided into multiple units, perfect for welcoming travelers from all over the world. The existing systems on the upper floor offer complete freedom to reinvent the spaces, with the possibility of bringing the living area into direct contact with the terrace. A home that doesn't just get lived in; it's traversed, contemplated, and truly experienced. In the island's heart, between history and light, beauty and vision.

Features

BalconyTerraceOpen view

Engel & Völkers Siracusa

+39 0931 60855

Property ID: W-02ZXF2

Location: Syracuse, Sicily

In the heart of Ortigia, along the historic Via del Teatro 11, lies a place that seems suspended between myth and reality. This evocative street winds among ancient Baroque palaces that rose from the ashes of the devastating 1693 earthquake, guardians of Vermexio's urban genius and the essence of classical and medieval Sicily. It's a silent and intimate heart, framed by the lapping waves of the nearby sea and the folds of the past, where the light stone reflects the sunset's glow like a whisper of time. Here, the residence overlooks the Municipal Theatre, an imposing manifesto of 19th-century harmony inaugurated in 1897 with theatrical masks, symbols of the Muses, and the tragic scene of Daphne among nymphs, reflecting the bucolic Syracusan spirit. A building that has witnessed melodrama, rebirth, silence, and now song once more after its reopening. Walking along Via del Teatro, one perceives the historical depth that Ortigia offers: a kaleidoscope of styles – Ionian, Gothic, Baroque – fused into an open-air urban theatre, a natural setting for places that recall ancient rites and visions. A few steps away, the Piazza del Duomo preserves the architectural marvel of the Doric temple incorporated into the cathedral, a sacredness that draws from centuries of pagan and Christian priesthood. Sea gates, temples, narrow alleys, and scenic glimpses compose a sensory journey where every corner breathes history. Via del Teatro 11 is not just an address; it's the threshold to an experience. The morning light dresses the entrance courtyard in sacred transparency; the sunset tinges the theatre's facade with orange and ochre; the night adds a curtain of stars, as if the show never ended. Living here, the house becomes an integral part of Syracuse's ancient heart. A place where daily life meets myth, amidst silent steps and the echo of applause from a past that never stops speaking.