Property of the week: a cozy rustic penthouse in the centre of Milan

There are many reasons that Italy is as popular with ex-pats as it is. Some choose to make their lives in Italy to enjoy its stunning natural landscapes, some for its rich cultural history, some simply for the weather. It is not uncommon to move to one of the bigger cities in the north for work, nor is it uncommon to move to a rustic home in the countryside to retire. What is quite uncommon is the opportunity that this week's property offers: the chance to live in a stunning home with a gorgeous rustic aesthetic, in a historic 18th century building, in the centre of Milan. This unique property is incredibly well located, with all of the benifits that living in central Milan can offer, from amenities, to transport, to cultural activities. You will have easy access to anything you could possibly need.

As we are talking about central Milan you won't have tons of space, but the 130m2 that this penthouse offers is nothing to be sneezed at. With two large bedrooms, as well as two bathrooms, the flat would be perfect for a young couple, or a small family, and the indoor space is complemented by a large terrace space, and a communal outdoor space shared with other residents of the building, but which is quite private and sheltered from the street. 

This flat offers plenty of outdoor space for central Milan idealista

As you enter the flat from its own independant entrance you will be greeted with a phenomenal rustic aesthetic, from the hardwood floors underfoot to the exposed wooden beams overhead. Immediately to the right of the entrance is a generously spaced dining room, which adjoins to the property's oversized living room. With a pair of enormous dormer windows, the space is flooded with natural light, while the many exposed beams, along with the gorgeous leather sofas, and stone fireplace add to the rustic atmosphere, and make the space feel charming and cozy.

Across from the living room is the flat's kitchen, where the clean tiling, white cabinets, and modern appliances blend into the wooden beams, giving you a thoroughly modern kitchen to cook in the 21st century, while still keeping a touch of the feeling of the 18th century. Beside the kitchen are the property's two bathrooms, similarly finished with the modern furnishings you would expect, mixed with the exposed beams and some period furniture to keep with the rustic feel. Across from the kitchen and bathrooms we will find the first bedroom of the property, a large sized double room with plenty of built in closet space and a large window let in the light, but the real jewel of this property is reserved for the owners. The enormous master bedroom features a second stone fireplace, the gorgeous wooden beams that the rest of the flat has, and even its own walk in closet that is almost as large as the bedroom itself! 

It is not often that a property such as this comes onto the market. If the aesthetic appeal, historical value, and phenomenal location of this flat are what you are looking for in your Italian home, make the leap! The penthouse is currently for sale on idealista for 1,180,000 euros.

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The kitchen is fitted with modern appliances along with the rustic wooden beams idealista

The spacious master bedroom has a beautiful stone fireplace idealista

The master bedroom's walk in closet idealista

The building's common outdoor area idealista