Elegant apartment for sale in Florence - Libertà

Prestigious apartment for sale in Florence, Libertà/Via San Gallo area. 130 sqm with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and cellar in a historic building with elevator. To be renovated, ideal as a family residence or investment in central Florence. General Description: In the heart of one of Florence's most elegant and history-rich residential areas, just steps from Piazza della Libertà and the monumental center, we offer for sale a bright apartment of approximately 130 sqm located in Via San Gallo. The property is set on the second floor of a prestigious historic building characterized by a wide and noble monumental entrance, equipped with an elevator. Featuring high ceilings and generous volumes, this property represents a rare opportunity for those seeking a representative home to customize to their own luxury standards, in a high-profile urban context where Florentine architectural tradition meets modern convenience. Interior Description: The residence stands out for an extremely functional and rational distribution of its 7 rooms. The main entrance excellently separates the various wings of the house: the living area includes a large lounge and a spacious eat-in kitchen, environments that enjoy excellent natural light and pleasant views. The sleeping area consists of four bedrooms in total, including two large double bedrooms and two versatile single rooms. There are two full bathrooms. Although the property is in habitable condition, it requires a renovation aimed at enhancing the period elements and modernizing the systems, offering ample margins for architectural customization to create contemporary spaces within a historical shell. Exterior Description: The building reflects the sober elegance of Florentine architectural heritage, with meticulously maintained common parts and a grand stairwell. In the basement, the property is completed by a practical cellar of approximately 6 sqm, an essential accessory for managing space in the historic center. The apartment's position ensures quiet and bright views, a fundamental added value for a residence located in the heart of the city. The building is situated outside the restricted traffic zone (ZTL) but close to the historic center, offering a perfect balance between vehicular accessibility and proximity to monuments. Main Features: Living area: 130 sqm Rooms: 7 Bedrooms: 4 (2 doubles, 2 singles) Bathrooms: 2 Floor: Second with elevator Cellar: 6 sqm in the basement Condition: To be renovated (habitable) Heating: Autonomous Type: Apartment in historic building Utility Details: The property is equipped with an independent methane heating system. The plumbing and electrical systems are functional but date back to previous interventions, so technical modernization during renovation would allow for higher energy classes. The ceiling height and double exposure ensure excellent natural ventilation and optimal thermal comfort typical of Florentine historic walls. Uses and Potential: This property represents an ideal solution for a large family looking for generous spaces and convenience in the center of Florence. Thanks to the imposing square footage and the room layout, the apartment is also suitable for a split into two smaller residential units or a transformation into a high-level professional studio. Given the strategic position near university hubs and main museums, the property constitutes a solid real estate investment for the luxury tourist rental market or for transitional rentals to international academics and professionals. Local Real Estate Market: The Libertà-San Gallo area is considered one of the "blue chips" of the Florentine real estate market, appreciated for value stability and very high demand. Prices for properties to be renovated in noble buildings with elevators in this area range on average between €4,500/sqm and €5,500/sqm. According to OMI and FIAIP data, the area has benefited enormously from urban redevelopment interventions related to the new tram line, which has increased connectivity without affecting residential prestige. Apartments with 4 bedrooms are particularly rare and maintain a value premium of 10-15% compared to smaller sizes. Tourist and Historical Information: Via San Gallo is one of Florence's oldest and most fascinating thoroughfares, along which are Renaissance palaces, monasteries, and the ancient Bonifacio Hospital. The Piazza della Libertà area serves as a hinge between the 19th-century expansion of Poggi and the city's medieval heart. Within a few minutes' walk, you can reach the Duomo, the Basilica of San Lorenzo, and the Accademia Gallery (home to Michelangelo's David). Living here means immersing yourself in an authentic Florence, made of local markets like San Lorenzo, historic workshops, and an infinite cultural offering, benefiting from the proximity to the new Cascine Park and the Fiesole hills. Distances: Piazza della Libertà: 0.3 km Piazza del Duomo: 0.9 km Accademia Gallery: 0.4 km Santa Maria Novella Station: 1.2 km San Lorenzo Central Market: 0.7 km Fortezza da Basso: 0.8 km Fiesole: 5 km Florence Airport: 7 km A1 Motorway Exit (Firenze Nord): 8 km Lungarno: 1.5 km