This prestigious 3.5-room penthouse apartment is located on the third floor of the Residence Via Peri 11, in the pedestrian heart of Lugano. At the base of the complex Via Peri 11 stands a wing of the convent of Santa Caterina, which, of ancient foundation, reached its maximum building development during the 18th century. The residence was renovated in 2013 in a conservative manner and with particular care: the original load-bearing walls were retained, the old entrance with access to the staircase was reactivated, the historical heights of the rooms were preserved and the arches on the ground floor were restored, the former windows were reopened and the original slope of the roof pitches, with its characteristic roof tiles, was also maintained. Its functional development proposes on the ground floor office space, and on the three upper floors two flats per floor, with a large surface area and high standing finish, in line with the Residence's strategic location. The flat, with a living area of 150 sqm, is composed as follows: entrance hall, large living room with dining area, eat-in kitchen, master bedroom with wardrobe and en-suite bathroom, bedroom with wardrobe, bathroom with shower. In addition, the unit has: controllable heating and air conditioning in every room laundry room in the appartment or in the private cellar (8sqm) attic of approx. 34sqm home automation (advanced installation and technological solutions) a parking space in mechanised garage for CHF 200'000 In this elegant penthouse, one not only breathes 18th century history, but also experiences a sense of tranquillity, comfort and relaxation in the very centre of Lugano.