Description
On the fifth floor of a period building, behind the church of Sant'Agostino degli Scalzi, a place of worship of historical and artistic interest in Naples, with commanding views of Santa Teresa degli Scalzi and Via Pessina, Engel & Völkers offers for sale a magnificent home brimming with personality and character. It was featured in the 1954 film "Pizze a Credito," one of the episodes of "L'Oro di Napoli," a film by Vittorio De Sica made famous by the performance of a vibrant Sophia Loren. Upon opening the front door, the first impression is of a warm and welcoming space: here, experience, history, and cultural events have left their mark. Antique floors and doors from the early 1900s give way to designer furnishings from recent years. The property begins with a significant structure, extending over a surface area of approximately 226 square meters. It offers spacious and bright rooms, well-arranged and well-exposed, with enchanting views of the rooftops, domes, and bell towers of the churches of Naples' historic center, and the azure sea beyond. The hallway, with its double entrance, immediately leads to the spacious living area, a lounge of approximately 80 square meters, made even more spacious by three exterior windows, one opening onto the delightful 40 square meter terrace. This is followed by a dining room where an antique marble fireplace warms family gatherings, a comfortable kitchen, and a bathroom. The sleeping area comprises a master bedroom with parquet flooring, high ceilings, and exposed wooden beams, as well as an en suite bathroom. Numerous windows make every room extremely bright; indeed, light and exposure are the property's most valuable features. The elegance of the home and its setting make this solution an unmissable gem for lovers of authentic Naples, a city of art and history. The building's residents have access to an internal courtyard where they can park, on a rotating basis, one small car. LOCATION: Via Santa Teresa degli Scalzi takes its name from the 17th-century church of the same name and is one of Naples' main streets, located between the Stella and, to a lesser extent, Avvocata neighborhoods. Built in the early 19th century, the thoroughfare was part of an ambitious urban planning project of the French decade, led first by Joseph Bonaparte and then by Joachim Murat, aimed at connecting the city center with Capodimonte. Wide and tree-lined, the street remains an intriguing ribbon of asphalt that winds between past and present, inviting discovery. In fact, it is a true open-air museum, ideal for those interested in art and culture, from the Catacombs of San Gennaro to the Fontanelle Cemetery, from the numerous churches and monumental buildings, such as the Palazzo Giuria which was the last home of the poet Giacomo Leopardi. Via Santa Teresa degli Scalzi and the surrounding area are well served by public transport (bus, train), by a wide variety of--b23e66fe13c22f1485e94624560caf10!
