An apartment is for sale in the historic 17th-century ‘Villa Molfino’ near Rapallo, Italy, where Sibelius rented a room / studio in the spring of 1901, gaining inspiration to compose from the extraordinary nature on the hills of the hinterland of the Gulf of Tigullio. The apartment that will be sold is located immediately under the rooms that were Sibelius’s accommodation.

The owner intends to leave the current furniture, made and chosen with particular taste and great elegance (see attached photos: antique furniture, original floors, painted ceilings etc.).

From Villa Molfino, which is located near the road to the Sanctuary of Montallegro, you may reach Rapallo in five minutes (less then 3 km.) with spectacular views. The apartment has been fully renovated and is 75 square metres in size, consisting of: double bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom and pantry, private garden (150 square metres), car port. Price: €249,000, negotiable.

Anyone seriously interested may write to Federico Ermirio (click here to e-mail), who will pass on the enquiry to the owner of the property.