There is a lot to draw someone to live in Bologna: the beautiful architecture lining its eminently walkable streets, its thriving cultural and social scenes with plenty to see and do, the wide variety of job opportunities available, the central location in Italy, meaning the gorgeous Italian countryside, a sunny beach, or even a ski slope, is never far away. This week's property, a beautiful modern penthouse in the centre of the city, is the perfect property to take advantage of everything that Bologna, and Italy more generally, has to offer.
This modern flat is stunningly designed, with a modern flourish, splashes of colour, and several unusual features that make it a one of a kind home. The spacious property has two bedrooms and full bathrooms, plus an additional toilet, across the 160m2 of floorspace over two floors. In addition, upstairs, the apartment includes a 30m2 rooftop terrace to enjoy the sunny Italian climate to the maximum.
On the main floor we will find most of the living areas of the apartment. First and foremost is the spacious and comfortable living room, a bright and beautifully finished space that serves as the heart of the flat, and an example of the beauty and quality of the rest of the property. Adjoining to the living room is the kitchen and dining area. Finished all in white, and with a large window on one side and french doors out to a quirky little balcony space on the other, this space is flooded by light, which only serves to draw attention to the rustic beams in a section of the ceiling, a nice, subtle feature that is replicated in other areas of the flat. Also tucked away in a corner of this space is a lovely stone fireplace, adding another small rustic touch to the thoroughly modern room.
Off of the main living areas there are two spacious double bedrooms, each with doors out to small balconies, which let in plenty of light, and one of them featuring more wooden beams in the ceiling. By the bedrooms are a pair of large, stylishly finished bathrooms, and in addition, there is another guest toilet upstairs. Also upstairs is another room that could be used for storage, or as a third bedroom, also with access to a balcony, and the standout feature: the property's large rooftop terrace, with plenty of space to sit out and enjoy the fresh air in the evenings.
This beautiful property is a real gem in the centre of Bologna. The beautiful interior, with its modern and rustic touches, and the magnificent rooftop terrace make it an opportunity not to be missed, especially in light of the reasonble price tag: the penthouse is currently for sale on idealista for 850,000 euros.
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