‘Rare’ 23-room Żebbuġ Palazzo with frescos ready for new owners

Despite the expansive modern buildings that have consumed the islands over the past decade or so, Malta is still adorned with charming and elegant palazzos. While some are acquired to be transformed into boutique hotels, others choose to convert them into elegant personal residences.

One such property is a “rare” 23-room palazzo, which is on the market looking for its next owner. The property is a double-fronted unconverted corner palatial palazzo, standing on 400 sqm plot in a Urban Conservation Area (UCA) in Żebbuġ.

Listed by two real estate companies, the palazzo is said to feature architectural grandeur with original Maltese features such as patterned tiles, wooden apertures, Maltese balconies, slabs, high arched ceilings with frescos and a ‘garigor’ among others.

Interestingly, the palazzo also has a four-car garage, featuring a bathroom.

The palazzo features two front doors that open into a wide entrance hall, setting the tone for its characteristics. At the heart of the property lies a private central courtyard, complemented by an internal yard.

It boasts a total of six double bedrooms and is thoughtfully designed with multiple living and dining areas, including a formal and informal living room and a formal and informal dining room.

Adding to its charm, the property includes eight large rooms that can be adapted for various uses, a maintenance room (ideal for installing a lift), a box room, and two cellars with arched rooms—a true highlight of Maltese architectural design. These cellars are further complemented by two wells and a shelter, adding to the property’s historical intrigue.

A standout feature is the extremely large hall, which can serve as a focal point for gatherings, alongside another large hall for formal or informal events.

To add to its rich characteristics, the property has full ownership of airspace with views of the countryside leading to Mdina and is-Salib tal-Għolja.

While it was listed at €1.35 million by Key Property Estates, the same listing was made by BenEstates at €1.15 million.