Penthouses in Valletta

VALLETTA | At the top of the 400 -year-old building is a contemporary penthouse that is all sleek lines and minimalist modernity Designed by architect Chris Briffa. It is reached via an elevator, the doors opening to the inner courtyard. The penthouse, sits neatly atop the palazzo, inside light grey walls and polished cement floors warmed by maple woodwork. The space is split into three – the lowest level for the bedroom, then up three stairs to the dining area, up another three stairs to the kitchen, and then up a further three stairs to the terrace. In the floors below, cleaned stonework and lime-plastered walls create a pared-back elegance that easily segues into the contemporary feel of what lies above. A perfect balance between old and new. This spectacular property needs to be seen to be appreciated