Bairro Alto (Mercês), Lisboa, Lisbon

Details :- Reference: NUIA-T4737. 3 bedroom duplex apartment inserted in the Palácio Ficalho development, in Bairro Alto. <br />This spacious apartment, with 180 sqm of gross private area, is composed, on its lower floor, by an entrance hall with service bathroom, closed kitchen, large living room of 52 sqm and two bedrooms, both en suite and with closets.<br />Through stairs we access the upper floor of the duplex, where we find the third bedroom, also with en-suite bathroom and closets. 2 nice balconies overlooking the river and the city.<br />It also has 1 parking space and 1 storage space. <br /><br />Ficalho Palace is located in a historic part of Lisbon, in Bairro Alto, a picturesque neighbourhood characterised by its narrow streets and pavements, old houses and traditional commerce.<br /><br />The Palace was originally built in 1787 and was named Palácio dos Marqueses de Ficalho. Today it is a residential building with 6 floors, 16 flats and typologies ranging from 1 to 4 bedrooms, in a project carried out by renowned architect Samuel Torres de Carvalho, who has carried out many rehabilitation and modernisation projects around the town.<br /><br />The Palace has been carefully restored, maintaining its timeless identity and respecting the architectural heritage of the past, preserving the characteristics of the original building whilst welcoming contemporary living and cosmopolitan amenities.<br /><br />Great finishes and materials: electric towel dryer in the bathrooms, wardrobes, kitchen equipped with Smeg appliances (induction hob, extractor hood, refrigerator, oven, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine). Building with elevator.<br /><br />Located in one of the most typical neighbourhoods of the city, Bairro Alto was built in the late 16th century, becoming iconic for its narrow cobbled streets.<br />An epicentre of cultural life, it was the birthplace of multiple national written press organisations and one of the capital's reference places, frequented and inhabited by journalists, writers and students.<br />Quiet and traditional during the day, Bairro Alto becomes a convivial place and a meeting point for young locals and tourists at night. The many bars, typical Lisbon restaurants, fado houses and picturesque viewpoints are some of the reasons that make this neighbourhood a reference in Lisbon since the 80s.<br />Near Chiado, Baixa Lisboeta, Príncipe Real and Bica. Next to the historic centre of Lisbon, with access to all kinds of trade and services, close to some of the most important monuments of the city and surrounded by a good network of public transport. <br />Energy Rating: B- <br />#ref:APA_8505