The Altana Bedroom, Bologna
A quiet residential area of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Why We Selected It
This is a property that does not shout. It sits in a quiet residential corner of Bologna, and the work inside has already been done — completely renovated, with a heat pump for year-round comfort and finishes that read as careful rather than flashy. What lifted it onto the list is the layout: a genuine two-bedroom home on two levels, where the altana — the top-floor space common in Bolognese roofs — has been reclaimed as a second bedroom. That gives a buyer two real sleeping quarters rather than one plus a study, and a balcony off the living area for the outdoor pause the Italian city habit rewards. No condominium fees and a cellar in the basement round it off; the running costs are low and the storage is solved.
The Home
Fully renovated two-level apartment with an altana loft bedroom and a balcony · Excellent — completely renovated, heat-pump climate control, ready to move in
One hundred and eleven square metres on two levels, fully renovated and ready to live in. A bright living area with a kitchen and a balcony, a master bedroom with a wardrobe cabin and an en-suite windowed bathroom, and a second bedroom in the altana above — a guest room, a child's room, or a flexible space. Heat-pump climate control throughout, a cellar, and no condominium fees. €575,000.
- Around 111 m² on two levels — a main floor and an upper level reclaimed from the altana.
- A bright living area with a kitchen, organised and open to the light, with a balcony for outdoor moments.
- The night area holds a spacious master bedroom with a wardrobe cabin and an en-suite windowed bathroom with a shower.
- Above, the altana has been converted into a second bedroom — ideal for guests, children, or as a multifunctional space.
- A complete renovation throughout; heat-pump climate control for comfort and energy efficiency all year.
- A cellar on the semi-basement level, and no condominium fees — keeping management costs low.
Life Here
The setting
A quiet, pleasant residential position in Bologna — removed from the centre's traffic but close enough to reach it in minutes.
The city
Bologna's forty kilometres of porticoes, the oldest university in Europe, and the food capital of Italy at street level — all within easy reach.
The home
Two real bedrooms across two levels, a balcony, a cellar, and no condominium fees — a practical, finished home rather than a project.
Getting around
Bologna Centrale reaches Florence and Milan in around 35 minutes and Rome under two hours; Marconi airport is 20 minutes from the centre.
Our Perspective
Why it works
A finished, renovated 111 m² apartment with two genuine bedrooms, a balcony, a cellar and a heat pump — at €575,000, with no condominium fees. The altana conversion is the key: it turns what would be a one-bedroom into a two-bedroom home without adding floor area.
Ownership case
No condominium fees and a heat-pump system keep running costs predictable, while the two-bedroom layout broadens the rental and resale market — the kind of home that works as a primary residence, a pied-à-terre, or a lettable investment in a city with strong student and professional demand.
What makes it special
An altana reclaimed as a second bedroom, a balcony off the living area, and the state of being completely done — move straight in, with nothing to finish but the way you want to live in it.
Best suited for
A buyer who wants a ready, low-cost city home with two real bedrooms — a small family, a host who needs a guest room, or an investor who values low running costs and a flexible layout.
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