Spectacular penthouse with big terraces over viewing the very heart of Rome. A stone's throw from the historical centre, just 250 metres from Piazza del Popolo, an extraordinary roof top apartment of 135 sq m opening onto 200 sq m panoramic terraces on three levels that offer a 360° breathtaking view on the city of Rome. On these terraces you can enjoy a drink or have dinner surrounded by beautiful flowers with a view on the quaint roof tops and the domes of the city centre, Villa Borghese gardens and the Pincio, Villa Medici- the French Academy, Trinità dei Monti, the Quirinale-the Presidential Palace and the Altare della Patria in Piazza Venezia.
The gorgeous, light and spacious rooms are furbished with original Italian antique furniture, and parquet wooden floors and they all open onto the beautiful terrace.
The apartment is located on the 5th floor of an elegant building dated 1924, with a smart entrance and a beautiful marble staircase. The unique elevator is the same model as the one used to connect the private apartments of the Pope to the St. Peter's Basilica.
The apartment, full of charme, welcomes guests via a hallway, double living room and a dining room with a round table for up to ten people..
There are three bedrooms with three bathrooms: a master bedroom with double bed, the second bedroom with two single beds, the third bedroom with a foldable bed. All bathrooms are equipped with a bathtub and shower extension.
In the living room there is also an armchair with fold able bed within.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a 5 burner gas stove, electric oven, fridge and freezer, dishwasher and microwave .
There is air conditioning in the whole apartment, one in each bedroom, one in the living room and one in the area close to the dining room and kitchen. There is a television with digital channels, WiFi and independent heating.
Access to the apartment is via the elevator and a flight of stairs walk up.
The doorman is present throughout the week and on Saturday mornings. It is a very safe neighborhood. On Via Flaminia there are small grocery shops and a daily fruit, vegetable and fish market.
If you have a little child there is everything you might need: a baby cot, a baby seat, many games, books and a wonderful, historical park at just 3 minutes walking distance (Villa Borghese) as well as the 'Museo dei Bambini' (Children's Museum).
The apartment is just outside the ancient Roman walls, within walking distance to:
Piazza del Popolo: 250 m
Villa Borghese Park: 500 m
Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps): 1000 m
Piazza Navona: 1500 m
Pantheon: 1600 m
Via del Corso, Via del Babuino, Via Margutta and surroundings, best for shopping in Rome: 300 m
Access:
- Plane: Fiumicino Airport, then train to Termini station, then Metro A subway to 'Flaminio' just 2 minutes from our home
- Train: from the Termini station there is the Metro A subway to 'Flaminio', just 2 minutes from our home
- Subway: 'Metro A' stops just 2 minutes from our home
