Apartment for sale in Florence

Apartment for sale in Florence, Le Cure district. 150 sqm top-floor property to renovate with 3 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, two terraces, attic with city views, and cellar. Ideal family residence or city investment. General Description Set in the authentic and charming heart of the Le Cure district in Florence, where everyday life retains its traditional village rhythm amidst artisan workshops, neighborhood cafes, and open-air food market stalls, we offer for sale a bright top-floor apartment measuring approximately 150 sqm of commercial surface area (around 130 sqm of usable net interior floor area, excluding open terraces). The residence occupies the second and top floor of a classic Florentine building without an elevator, guaranteeing privacy and the complete absence of overhead neighbors. The property stands out for its natural illumination facilitated by its elevated top-floor setting, offering open panoramic views across the tiled rooftops of the city. Requiring full renovation, this classic Florentine residence provides airy, customizable spaces enhanced by private annexes including two terraces, an upper attic floor, and a private storage cellar in the basement. Interior Description The interior layout spans approximately 130 sqm of usable living space across 7 functional rooms, featuring a classic, well-proportioned floor plan that offers adaptability for architectural redesign. The main entrance door opens into an expansive reception foyer that connects directly to a central hallway. The daytime quarters include a spacious and inviting living room, alongside a separate eat-in kitchen opening onto a first private balcony terrace, suitable for morning dining or domestic laundry management. The sleeping quarters comprise three generous double bedrooms, designed with the high ceilings and room dimensions characteristic of historic Florentine residences, served by a large windowed bathroom. An internal staircase connects to the third-floor attic level, which houses several storage and utility rooms leading out to a private rooftop terrace with views across the urban skyline. During renovation, the layout allows for the straightforward creation of a second en-suite bathroom and a modern open-plan living and kitchen area. Exterior Description The private outdoor amenities provide exceptional value for a home located within Florence's inner ring. The apartment benefits from dual private outdoor spaces: a practical terrace opening directly from the kitchen on the main floor, ideal for everyday dining, and an elevated panoramic roof terrace on the attic level that delivers views over the terracotta rooftops of Florence and the rolling foothills of Fiesole. In the basement, the property includes an exclusive, dry storage cellar suitable for household storage or bicycle parking. The residential building is well maintained in its communal areas and is located along a quiet residential street protected from transit traffic, offering convenient on-street resident parking just steps from the main doorway. Main Features: Habitable surface: approximately 150 sqm commercial area (130 sqm usable space excluding terraces) Floor: Second and top floor in period building (without elevator) Total rooms: 7 Bedrooms: 3 spacious bedrooms Bathrooms: 1 large windowed bathroom (potential to add a second bathroom) Kitchen: Separate eat-in kitchen with direct terrace access Outdoor spaces: Two living terraces including a panoramic rooftop terrace in the attic Annexes: Third-floor attic with storage rooms and private basement cellar Solar exposure: Multi-sided, open and bright exposure overlooking city rooftops Heating: Autonomous mains gas heating Condition: In need of renovation with high customization potential Energy Class: Class G Utilities The property operates with independent utility connections to municipal services for mains water, electricity, and natural gas. The autonomous heating system with wall-mounted radiators ensures personalized climate control and manageable energy expenses. The masonry structure and high ceilings provide a solid base for a comprehensive thermal and acoustic modernization, with scope for installing energy-efficient heat pump air conditioning, underfloor radiant heating, and thermal-break double-glazed window frames. The Energy Performance Certificate registers Class G. Potential Uses Thanks to its top-floor position, generous 150 sqm floor plan, three bedrooms, attic floor, and dual terraces, this property represents an ideal primary residence for families seeking a home to tailor in one of Florence's most desirable neighborhoods. The top-floor attic with its rooftop terrace also provides the opportunity to create a private home office, art studio, library, or independent guest retreat. Furthermore, its proximity to Florence's historic center, the university campuses near San Marco, and the scenic route to Fiesole makes the property an attractive asset for long-term prime residential leasing. Local Real Estate Market In the municipality of Florence, the residential real estate market remains solid, with municipal average transaction values settling between €4,750/sqm and €4,850/sqm. Within the sought-after Le Cure neighborhood, prized for its green surroundings, community feel, and local amenities, average sales prices for existing homes typically range between €4,300/sqm and €4,800/sqm. For large-scale properties exceeding 130 to 140 sqm requiring complete renovation, positioned on the top floor without an elevator but featuring private terraces and open city views, acquisition prices settle between €3,400/sqm and €4,000/sqm. Once fully restored with modern building systems, updated energy finishes, and a second bathroom, top-floor residences featuring panoramic rooftop terraces command values ranging between €4,900/sqm and €5,500/sqm, supported by a scarce supply of penthouses with outdoor living space in northeastern Florence. Tourist and Historical Information Le Cure is one of Florence's most authentic, elegant, and beloved residential neighborhoods, situated northeast of the ancient city center at the foot of the hills ascending toward Fiesole. The neighborhood derives its name from the medieval guild of the "curandai", textile artisans who since the 14th century used the waters of the Mugnone river to treat, wash, bleach, and sun-dry raw linen and wool yarns destined for the workshops of Florence's Arte della Lana (Wool Guild). The heart of daily community life is Piazza delle Cure, home to an open-air morning market featuring fresh local produce, artisan bakeries, and historic Florentine cafes. A short walk leads to the romantic Park of Villa Il Ventaglio, a 12-hectare English-style landscape park designed in the 19th century by architect Giuseppe Poggi, complete with walking paths, a swan pond, and views overlooking the monuments of Florence. The neighborhood provides direct access uphill along Via Faentina and Via San Domenico to the Etruscan town of Fiesole, with its Roman Theater and ancient monasteries. Crossing southward into the historic core brings residents quickly to Piazza della Libertà, the 19th-century iron-and-glass Roster Tepidarium inside the Giardino dell'Orticoltura, and Florence's UNESCO World Heritage core, including the Accademia Gallery, the Basilica of San Marco, and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Distances: Piazza delle Cure (daily open-air market and shops): 0.3 km Firenze Le Cure railway station: 0.6 km Villa Il Ventaglio Romantic Park: 1.2 km Giardino dell'Orticoltura and Roster Tepidarium: 1.6 km Piazza della Libertà: 1.8 km Piazza San Marco and Accademia Gallery: 2.2 km Florence Cathedral (Piazza del Duomo): 2.8 km Firenze Santa Maria Novella railway station: 3.2 km Fiesole (Piazza Mino da Fiesole): 4.5 km Florence Amerigo Vespucci International Airport: 8.5 km