In the most picturesque and charming neighborhood of Rome, in a magical corner of ancient medieval memory, a prestigious patrician palace of over 2,000 m² dating back to the 15th century, which belonged to the Trastevere branch of a noble Roman family and which is today an exclusive residence for high representation.LOCATION AND LIFESTYLEThe palace overlooks the banks of the Tiber, opposite the picturesque Tiber Island. By crossing the nearby Palatine Bridge, one can reach the Temple of Vesta, the Circus Maximus, from where, by circling the Arch of Constantine, one joins the Colosseum and the archaeological areas of the Roman Forum and the Imperial Forums. By using the historical paths on the other side, one can easily reach in just a few minutes historic sites such as the Palazzo Farnese, Campo de' Fiori, the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. All these monumental places are within walking distance.This particular and prestigious palace consists of an elegant ensemble of 14th-century houses built by a noble Roman family in the picturesque Trastevere neighborhood. In the 1960s, the palace was divided into two parts: the annex building and the main part, which has great historical and architectural value. Today, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious palaces in Rome, ideal as a residence for high representation or as the headquarters of an important foundation.DESCRIPTION: The palace has a covered area of about 1,468 square meters and a total developed area of about 2,206 square meters, distributed over the ground floor and mezzanine, the first floor and mezzanine, the second floor, the third attic floor, the fourth floor, and finally the basement.A - The noble palace consists of three levels plus the basement, for a total of about 1200 m². The entrance atrium, with high coffered ceilings, is opened by round arches supported by columns from the Roman era; it is a large rectangular room open to the monumental staircase and the beautiful courtyard with large trees, whose gross area is about 128 m². An elevator connects the upper floors to the ground floor rooms. On the ground floor, there is a service apartment of about 108 square meters with a living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. The rooms are equipped with cross vaults and direct access to the garage where up to 4 cars can be parked.The piano nobile, on the first floor, has ceilings with an average height of 5.00 m with beautiful historical finishes. Access to this floor is via the elevator from the atrium below, or by the monumental staircase located outside the courtyard, entering a spacious and majestic library with a wonderful large fireplace, then into a living room with refined frescoes and precious ceilings. Next is the dining room, decorated on the walls and ceilings and equipped with a fireplace with Roman elements. A long and wide hallway-gallery leads to the guest bathroom, another corridor, and a large functional kitchen with a balcony overlooking the courtyard.Next to the central hall are two other beautiful rooms with cross-ribbed vaulting and a fireplace and a large bathroom.Second and third floors - Area approximately 300 m².The second floor, with heights ranging from 2.90 m to 3.50 m, is directly accessible from the piano nobile via an elevator, with an exit into the smaller room with a fireplace, which opens onto a charming loggia of over 40 m² facing the river, as well as a small 20 m² terrace with a pergola facing Tiber Island. The floor also includes a bedroom with a large bathroom, opening onto a second wonderful loggia overlooking Piazza in Piscinula. On the same floor, the very large living room offers two views of Piazza in Piscinula and the river. Due to its intimacy and its location relative to the rest of the house, the second floor is ideal as a large private suite for the owners as well as for other bedrooms.B - Peripheral residential unitsThe adjacent building communicating with the noble palace is divided into 6 apartments with a total area of 330 square meters. The various levels are vertically connected by a large staircase and a condominium elevator. Independent access to the square and the courtyard leading to the Lungotevere.C - Garage of 68 m² that can accommodate 4 cars.D - Basements of approximately 176 m².POTENTIAL FOR USE: The Palazzo is a place of great historical and architectural prestige for its history, for the presence of significant architectural and artistic elements, for its ideal location in the center of Rome and for being the only intact example of medieval architecture for sale in Rome in its entirety. The absence of structural problems and the high level of maintenance make it even more interesting.An interesting feature of the Palazzo Mattei is its multifunctionality, given the possibility to combine residential and representative functions. It is ideal as a private residence of great prestige where one can live comfortably and host a large number of guests, while organizing concerts and high-level receptions. It is also suitable as a highly representative location for a prestigious foundation, an art school, or a very high-end lodging enterprise.This description has been automatically translated from French.
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