Lovely 18th century PALAZZO located in the heart of Malta's Capital City of Valletta (Merchants Street area) close to the President's Palace and Is-Suq tal-Belt. Set on five floors, with office permits, this palazzo is made up of a grand entrance, central courtyard, restored cellar, piano nobile, Maltese balconies, fireplaces, wide arches, stone slab ceilings ("xorok"), wooden beams, original patterned tiles, "cangatura", old marble staircase, well, spiral staircase, flagstone paving and a multitude of period features. This unique property - one of the highest buildings in Valletta - enjoys spectacular harbour views from the penthouse and a lift that leads to all the floors. The OFFICE SPACE of approximately 750 sqm is set on 5 floors. Including a hall, waiting room, 3 reception rooms, central courtyard, 3 archives / box rooms and 11 offices with kitchenette and toilets / bathrooms on every level. This property has been refurbished to combine comfort with history maintaining and preserving all authentic features and is finished. Fully equipped with air conditioning and Wi-Fi internet services. Some office furniture is also available. The rooms of the third and fourth floor can be converted into FLATS comprising kitchen, dining and living area, one bedroom and shower bath.The Penthouse enjoys spectacular harbour and Capital City views overlooking the busy Merchant Street below and the Mediterranean Sea beyond and comprises 2 bedrooms, luxury bathroom with shower, kitchen combined with dining space, and living area that doubles as a spare bedroom, terrace with BBQ area, complete with storage space and spare toilet. An excellently located commercial building, in Malta’s capital city, having the potential of becoming a flagship location as either an embassy, a prestigious office, a boutique hotel or indeed as an educational institution or clinic. In need of slight refurbishment to your needs, being offered for a long lease.The ground floor with 400-year-old cellar can be converted into a Wine Bar / Cafeteria in a very busy location in Valletta with very good passing trade. A permit for 60 covers including outside seating could be applied for.