3-room flat Strada Felice Cavallotti 38, Centro Storico, Parma

In the evocative maze of streets between Piazza Duomo and Piazza Salvo d’Acquisto, in the oldest and most authentic core of the city, stands an architectural gem: Casa Cordero. With its finely frescoed facade, it is one of Parma’s most charming palaces. Set among the prestigious urban scenes of the Duomo, the Baptistery, and the Casa della Musica, and just a few hundred meters from the city’s historic green lung, Parco Ducale, the palace, protected by the Fine Arts and listed among Italy’s Historic Homes, presents itself as both imposing and elegant, with its gated entrance and harmonious courtyards. The flat, partially lofted, that we are offering is fully furnished and located on the second and top floor, accessible by elevator, has undergone a meticulous conservation restoration. The exposed wooden-beam ceilings and antique brick walls, some of which remain visible, retain the charm of their era while lending themselves to a contemporary interpretation of the space. The entrance opens into a very intimate and welcoming space - a living room with a period fireplace, in perfect working order, flanked by two large, bright windows overlooking the inner courtyard. A few steps up, you enter the expansive 70-square-meter lounge with an exposed roof, featuring an additional living area, an open-plan kitchen, and a bright dining area. The lounge has dual exposure, facing both the inner courtyard and the quiet, wide access street, and it is also equipped with skylights that allow beautiful, diffused light to filter in. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms complete the property: a spacious master bedroom with a windowed en-suite bathroom with a bathtub, a second double bedroom, and a bathroom with a shower. The shared areas and stairs are very refined and well-maintained, and include a courtyard equipped with a covered bike rack. In the basement, there is a beautiful and functional private cellar with a vaulted ceiling. A charming, French-inspired solution in the “Little Paris.”

In the vibrant heart of historic Parma, just steps from the Duomo and San Francesco del Prato, in one of the city’s most characteristic streets, stands Casa Cordero, originally known as Casa Piazza. This 15th-century palace was later decorated with perspective frescoes by the Bibbiena brothers and recently underwent a restoration to recover the original 18th-century paintings. With a history spanning centuries, the palace is notable for having housed Carlo Innocenzo Frugoni, a court poet first for the Farnese and then for the Bourbons. Located in the heart of the city center, the property is close to Parma’s main shopping streets - Via Cavour, Borgo XX Marzo, and Borgo Giacomo Tommasini - as well as the city’s main square with its open-air cafes and restaurants, which is just a pleasant ten-minute walk away.