Prestigious duplex penthouse with terraces in Borgo Pio

Modern duplex penthouse in 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. It once housed the Mario Schifano Historical Archive, and even today the creative and vibrant atmosphere seems to permeate every space. The building is recognizable by the icon set among the windows on the first floor, beyond which the two apartments (still united in the land registry) of about 170 square meters are developed, distributed between the second and third floors, both enhanced by pleasant terraces, totaling about 65 square meters, that offer tranquility, light, and the privilege of enjoying a private outdoor space. The first unit, overlooking the pedestrian area of Borgo Pio, welcomes with an evocative living room, characterized by vaulted ceilings and warm parquet flooring that gives 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. Climbing 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 picture 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 asset of the house is the delightful terrace at level with herringbone flooring, transforming this floor into an intimate private retreat with a unique character. The second apartment, also accessible from the landing on the second floor of the building, presents itself as a modern villa, made of contrasting details that order the eras, from the construction dating back to the 1600s to today's 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 on the most intimate and quiet part of the neighborhood, characterized by recognizable architectural elements such as the Passetto di Borgo - are very bright and quiet, both served by a bathroom and a large walk-in closet. Then, climbing 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, 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 retains its unique character today, made of history, elegance, and neighborhood life: an ideal setting 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 own church, school, and a deeply artisanal soul. Today, just a short walk from the Vatican, it continues to exist suspended between history and daily life: every day it is traversed by pilgrims, tourists, and students, yet the charm of its shops, historic venues, and new businesses that cater to contemporary needs remains intact. *The present information and plans are merely indicative and do not constitute contractual elements.