Located in Rome’s Prenestino district, the site will benefit from connectivity to Sapienza University, Italy’s leading academic institution as well as LUISS University and Università UniCamillus in under 30 minutes. The development forms part of a wider mixed-use masterplan, incorporating residential, retail and commercial space alongside landscaped public areas and civic amenities.

Designed around accessibility, sustainability and shared community spaces, Prenestino has been developed to meet the highest standards of modern student living with a variety of room types and market-leading amenities including a swimming pool, gym, concierge and cinema. The development is targeting top tier ESG metrics including LEED certification and CRREM alignment.

Strategic context

The Rome partnership advances Cain’s ambition of delivering 10,000 beds across major European university cities over the next five years, particularly in Italy, building on an existing portfolio of approximately €1 billion in gross development value.

The firm’s current portfolio comprises c.3,000 beds across the UK’s Russell Group university cities, including Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Nottingham and York, of which three schemes completed last year.

GSA were advised by Savills, Eversheds and Chiomenti. Cain were advised by JLL, Gleeds and Ashurst.