Historical Building With Church And Private Garden In Rome

In a prestigious location in the heart of Rome, just a few steps from the Quirinale, this extraordinary historic building is for sale. It has 3,535 sqm of interior space and 614 sqm of outdoor space, an internal courtyard with a private garden and a 17th-century deconsecrated church. The complex is spread over 6 levels: 5 floors above ground, an attic floor and a basement, and comprises 40 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms.

The history of the building dates back to the early 1600s, when the Discalced Carmelites built a convent and an oratory in this area. In 1611, the Church of St. Anne, later dedicated to St. Joachim and St. Anne, was completed, together with the convent, marking the beginning of the religious and spiritual life of the complex. In 1683, the church was completely rebuilt. According to Pompeo Totti, the architect of St. Anne's was Paolo Maruscelli, as reported in ‘Ritratto di Roma Moderna’ (Portrait of Modern Rome). For Bruzio, however, the architect was Alessandro Sbreccio, who built it between 1655 and 1667. The original design was probably by Maruscelli, and the church was then built by Sbreccio, who worked in particular on the dome. Over the centuries, the complex changed hands several times. In 1807, the Discalced Carmelites sold the property to the Perpetual Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament. In 1839, the Sisters sold it to the neighbouring Trinitarians, who immediately resold it to the Belgian Ecclesiastical College. In 1842, the Belgian Ecclesiastical College completely renovated the convent and church. The college counted the future Pope John Paul II among its students.

This exclusive and prestigious building has six floors with a total internal area of 3,535 sqm. The ground floor of the building consists of rooms with large whitewashed vaulted ceilings, whose structure has remained substantially unchanged, except for a few modifications due to minor alterations to the layout. A corridor leads to the private garden, which has been meticulously maintained in its original form, representing a real privilege in the urban context of central Rome. On the first floor, overlooking Via del Quirinale, are some of the most prestigious rooms, characterised by completely intact coffered ceilings of extraordinary beauty and historical value. Other rooms on the same floor have flat ceilings and more modest features, but are nonetheless elegant and well preserved. The main staircase leads to the upper floors and has remained intact in terms of its shape and ceilings, bearing witness to the original architecture of the building. The flights of stairs have been redistributed over time, albeit in keeping with the materials and workmanship used in the historical tradition of the building, ensuring stylistic continuity and fidelity to the original design.

The interior of the building has a central plan and a Greek cross, formed by an octagon inscribed in a square. The octagon is composed of four large arches, each resting on two fluted and gilded Corinthian pillars, which open towards the two side altars, the apse and the entrance, and four smaller arches on which the pendentives are set. The hemispherical dome, divided into eight segments with eight windows, has no drum and ends with a lantern illuminated by eight long windows, creating a striking interplay of light and architecture. The property is enriched by a wonderful and unique church, built in the early 1600s by the Congregation of Carmelites, inside the convent of the brothers. The church, now deconsecrated, is completely incorporated into the former convent and has no façade: it faces Via del Quirinale with a big door that opens onto the façade of the 18th-century building.

The outdoor spaces of this historic building are a real privilege in the heart of Rome. The inner courtyard, accessible from the ground floor corridor, opens onto a magnificent private garden of 614 sqm, scrupulously maintained in its original form and embellished with fruit trees, including lemon and orange trees that dot the perfectly manicured lawn. At the centre of the garden is an elegant exposed brick pergola with brick pillars and a wooden roof, creating an ideal shaded area for relaxation and outdoor socialising. The structure, with its antique and Mediterranean flavour, is enriched by stone benches and tables that invite you to enjoy al fresco lunches and dinners immersed in the tranquillity of the historic garden.

The vegetation consists of tall trees and ornamental plants that frame the green lawn, creating an atmosphere of peace and natural beauty. In the background, the building stands with its historic ochre-coloured façades, characterised by grey shutters, regular windows and walls that tell centuries of Roman history. The garden is a green oasis of extraordinary rarity in the urban context of the Quirinale, perfect for outdoor living in maximum privacy and confidentiality.

This historical building for sale near the Quirinale is a unique and unrepeatable opportunity in the Roman property market: a residence of extraordinary historical, artistic and architectural value, with a perfectly preserved 17th-century church, a private garden in the heart of Rome and highly prestigious reception rooms.