As you travel abroad and decide to stay in a rental apartment, you might have noticed that more accommodations are nowadays somebody’s second property, where there is no sense of home and the rooms feel “cold”.

This is not the case with From Home to Rome’s portfolio – part of our work is indeed handling the estates of those who live outside of Rome for part of the year. Point in case: , , , , … The list could go on!

Nevertheless, we’re extremely happy to present you with a unique flat belonging to an American couple who only stay in Italy for six months at a time – we’ve been tasked to offer it to visitors while the owners are away.

Of course, having someone live in the same property for longer periods of time means not only that the space is more lived-in than usual; it also means that there are many more personal items scattered through the apartment. Hence, we will ask that you please keep an open mind and a careful touch if you feel like this is the best place for you to stay while experiencing Rome!

And now, on to Via della Purificazione!

The place owes its name to its address, a street seconds from Piazza Barberini, and minutes from – among several attractions – the Spanish Steps, the world-famous Capuchin Crypt, Trevi Fountain, the and Via Veneto – the very street of the Italian Dolce Vita, for the nostalgic types reading this.

Via della Purificazione is also minutes from the Barberini subway stop and from a number of central bus stops, so you will never feel far from any of the other landmarks in Rome. While you’re going to be staying in the very center of the old town, wandering away from the main streets you will discover that the alleys around the apartment are far from being touristy, which means you can explore and discover local restaurants and cafes, handmade products, mom-and-pop stores…

As for the apartment, you will appreciate that it has been renovated precisely to cater to the American taste, with independent heating, A/C in every room and a mix of new and antique furniture under vaulted ceilings and on wooden floors. Via della Purificazione features a fully equipped kitchen, with state-of-the-art amenities and appliances.

However, the real star of this property is its back-garden, a delightful space bordered by hedges to guarantee your privacy, which turns into an effective extra space for you to eat in, sit, relax – thanks to Rome’s mild weather for most part of the year. We cannot stress enough how this distinctive feature is unique for the city center of Rome. Not many places this close to the heart of the city can boast such a quiet, contemplative outdoors space.

The apartment can sleep up to four people and features two separate bathrooms. Just keep in mind that there less than a dozen steps from street level to the actual property, which could be an issue to those of you with a mobility issue.

Are you ready to book Via della Purificazione yet? You can find the full description for it !