Pretigiois Penthouse With Panoramic Terrace In Bergamo Alta

Located in one of the most prestigious areas of this historic city, the apartment occupies the top two floors of a noble building with a sober façade and a spectacular internal courtyard, characterised by arched porticoes, stone columns and balconies with wrought iron railings. Access to the residence is through an impressive colonnaded entrance hall that leads to a staircase lit from above, where a large ceiling fresco accompanies visitors to the entrance floor, immediately conveying the aristocratic dimension of the setting. The dominant position on the historic city walls guarantees abundant natural light in all rooms and open views that frame the ancient rooftops and the plain below.

The main level is dedicated to entertaining, with a spacious foyer leading to a sequence of salons and reception rooms. Here, polished wooden floors, wooden frames along the perimeter of the walls, impressive carpets and period furnishings interact with more contemporary elements, creating a warm and sophisticated atmosphere. The large main living room, set on an elongated floor plan, is divided into several conversation areas around a stone fireplace, with a series of low arched windows that frame the light and give the room a cosy yet spectacular character. The spacious and furnishable distribution areas can accommodate art collections, bookcases and study corners without sacrificing the fluidity of the internal pathways.

The sleeping area, distributed between the main and upper levels, comprises five bedrooms of different sizes, each with its own aesthetic identity. Some are designed as true private suites, with generous floor space, sitting areas and classic furnishings, while others are more intimate, ideal as guest rooms or staff quarters. Two bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, one of which is further enhanced by a convenient storage room/wardrobe, while the other two bathrooms serve the remaining rooms in a rational manner. One of the bedrooms is embellished with a large wall-to-wall bookcase, transforming it into an elegant study or reading room when needed.

The upper floor, connected internally by a well-sized staircase leading from a large landing that can be furnished, houses a big living room with a mezzanine that opens directly onto the panoramic terrace. This space, illuminated by windows that frame the view of the plain, is now organised as a refined multifunctional living room, with a reading area, a music area with a grand piano and a convivial area, and is perfect for informal entertaining or hosting private events. The 33-sqm terrace, paved in terracotta and bordered by planters, offers space for outdoor dining, lounge and solarium, enjoying a continuous view of the landscape and representing the true summer extension of the living area.

The property is completed by a big co-owned cellar, ideal for wine storage or as a storage space for the main residence, and two private parking spaces in the building's internal courtyard, accessible directly from the street. This feature, particularly valuable in a listed historic context, ensures convenient management of incoming and outgoing traffic while guaranteeing discretion and security. The possibility of customising some of the interior spaces, while respecting the historic character, allows a new owner to adapt the house to their needs without invasive structural interventions.