Apartment Naples (Italy)

NAPLES, CHIAIA. Corso Vittorio Emanuele. Renowned for its exclusivity and the breathtaking panoramic views it offers, it stands out as one of the city's most coveted streets. Overlooking it, this nineteenth-century palazzo houses a housing solution that stands out for its timeless charm.The palace, among the most valuable of nineteenth-century Neapolitan buildings, was erected starting in 1875 by Filippo Botta, commissioned by Giovanni Maria d'Alessandro duke of Pescolanciano, an archaeology enthusiast and pro-Bourbon. The building experienced a few years of splendor, hosting balls and wedding parties on the main floor attended by the best of the town's aristocracy.The palace stands as a remarkable five-story neoclassical building, ennobled by the entrance portico punctuated by four Doric columns. On either side of the entrance hall are two secondary staircases bordered by finely crafted marble balustrades; while at the end of the courtyard, on an axis with respect to the entrance, is the ceremonial staircase with a central ramp followed by two symmetrical flights. Historical sources mention the presence of finely decorated chapel commissioned by Duke d'Alessandro himself, of which, however, no precise plaits are known to date.The property covers an area of about 300 square meters, distributed over two connected apartments. The first apartment, located on the second floor of the palace, embraces a square footage of 220 square meters. Welcoming guests is an entrance hall characterized by a striking stained-glass window that creates a convivial atmosphere. Completing this space is a small study and a practical storage room. The main hallway leads to a double living room that opens onto a dining room, giving a classic layout typical of stately residences of the period, where the reception rooms are designed to welcome guests in style. A further hallway leads to the kitchen, three bedrooms, two of which have en-suite bathrooms, and a service bathroom.The second apartment, located on the mezzanine floor of the building, covers an area of 75 square meters. This space includes two bedrooms, a large study, a bathroom, and a storage room. Access to this part of the property can be done completely independently thanks to an entrance with stairs placed in the courtyard of the building, ensuring privacy and practicality. To complete this exclusive dwelling, a convenient garage of 20 square meters of relevance.This property represents the perfect combination of the opulence of the past era and modern conveniences, offering a refined and comfortable environment for anyone looking for a prestigious residence in Naples.