Family Apartment In The Heart Of Ortigia

In the heart of the historic center, on Via San Martino, we offer a prestigious and exclusive independent building from the ground to the sky, showcasing great architectural charm and fully enhanced by strengthening and seismic improvement interventions. The property spans 4 levels with a total net area of approximately 280 square meters, in addition to external spaces of about 93 square meters including terraces and a courtyard. On the ground floor, there are two independent units, each consisting of two rooms, with double access from both the street and the main entrance. Each unit has a net area of about 45 square meters, and one of the two also features a private courtyard of about 21 square meters. Through the elegant central entrance hall, we access the first floor, where a spacious entrance leads to the living area, made up of a refined living room divided into three spaces: a small lounge, a sitting room, and a dining room. The latter is connected to the eat-in kitchen, which opens onto a delightful terrace of about 12 square meters. The floor is completed by a guest bathroom and a laundry room. A scenic staircase leads to the upper floor, dedicated to the sleeping area. Here we find a hall, with spaces allocated for a music room and a reading area. The internal layout includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a master suite with a private bathroom; spaces designed for maximum comfort, with a net area of about 100 square meters. On the same level, there is a second terrace of approximately 27 square meters, and from there, an external staircase leads to an additional panoramic terrace of about 31 square meters. The terraces, true protagonists of the property, offer stunning views of the sea and the rooftops of Ortigia, creating a unique and timeless atmosphere. The property also includes a storage room of about 10 square meters. The building was designed in 1780 by the great Sicilian architect Luciano Alì, known for many prestigious palaces and villas, and it stands out for its refined and bright environments, as well as high-quality finishes: exposed stone, Sicilian terracotta, chestnut parquet, and underfloor heating. Numerous custom bookshelves enhance the spaces. The location is absolutely strategic, just a few steps from the Calarossa beach, the Bellomo Museum, and the picturesque Piazza Duomo in Syracuse, as well as from important churches and historical attractions on the island of Ortigia. A unique solution, a symbol of elegance and authenticity, ideal both as a representative residence and as a prestigious investment in the heart of Ortigia.