Apartment for sale in Portoferraio – Historic Centre

65 sqm apartment in Portoferraio’s historic core, featuring a small bedroom, double bedroom, eat-in kitchen, bathroom, storage closet and under-stairs room. Price on request. General Description: In the picturesque historic centre of Portoferraio, steps from the port and Medicean fortifications, a 65 sqm first-floor apartment in a period building is offered for sale. The single-level layout comprises entrance/hallway, two bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, bathroom, storage closet and under-stairs room. Its central location provides immediate access to shops, cafés and ferry services. Interior Description: The entrance hallway leads to a versatile small bedroom ideal as a study, then to a double bedroom overlooking narrow cobbled lanes. The bright eat-in kitchen accommodates a dining area. A windowed bathroom includes a shower, while the storage closet and under-stairs room offer practical space. Exposed beams and original floor tiles retain authentic historic charm. Exterior Description: The apartment overlooks characteristic medieval alleys, with occasional sea glimpses. Access is via a shared internal staircase—no elevator—within a well-maintained courtyard. Main Features: Gross area: 65 sqm Bedrooms: 2 (one small + one double) Bathroom: 1 windowed with shower Kitchen: eat-in Storage closet: yes Under-stairs room: yes Floor: first, no elevator Condition: to renovate Utilities Details: Heating: none (heat pump or stove possible) Water: municipal supply Electricity: individual meters Internet/phone: ADSL/4G coverage Market Analysis: In Portoferraio’s historic core, 60–70 sqm two-room apartments in period buildings needing renovation typically trade at € 3 000–3 500/m², rising to € 4 000/m² for turnkey, sea-adjacent properties. The island’s tourism appeal and limited central housing sustain strong demand for short-let investments, yielding approximately 6–7 % gross annually. Tourist and Historical Information: Portoferraio, Elba’s ancient capital, was founded by Cosimo I de’ Medici. Its centre is enclosed by massive Medicean forts and crisscrossed by medieval lanes lined with artisan shops. Highlights include the Napoleon Museum at the Palazzina dei Mulini and Le Ghiaie beach just a short walk away. Frequent ferries connect to Piombino, and coastal trails offer panoramic hikes. Distances (approx.): Tourist port: 300 m Le Ghiaie beach: 500 m Medicean forts: 200 m Ferry terminal: 400 m Portoferraio fairgrounds: 1 km Piombino ferry port: 12 km Marina di Campo Airport: 18 km Pianosa Island (ferry): 20 km Elba Golf Club: 8 km