Ranging from 115 to 280 square metres, all eight apartments feel spacious and bright, blessed as they are with generous ceiling heights and plenty of daylight, courtesy of large windows and floor to ceiling glazing in the penthouse. Contrary to the historic look of the villa’s restored exterior, the refurbished loft-like interiors are underpinned by an industrial aesthetic featuring untreated cement walls, board-formed concrete ceilings and exposed air ducts. This urban aesthetic was not a capricious decision by the designer but rather a homage to the building’s original building fabric: the concrete surfaces were revealed after removing several layers of paint and are a testament to the city’s early adoption of modern building practices.

If the rugged, rough-hewn surfaces embody Tel Aviv’s dynamic past, then the impeccable modern finishes and elegant contemporary furnishings speak of the city’s celebrated present. Beautiful timber floors, minimal glass partitions and exquisitely crafted built-in furniture imbue the spaces with a sense of nonchalant sophistication, which is further enhanced by an eclectic collection of modernist and contemporary pieces from iconic Italian brands.

Featuring all those amenities that make the difference between a rented apartment and an authentic home, from en-suite bathrooms and private balconies, to state-of-the-art appliances and Egyptian cotton linens, equal attention has been given to comfort and elegance. With a team of dedicated staff at the guests’ disposal, including an around-the-clock concierge service, visitors may need some encouragement to tear themselves away from the luxurious embrace of The Levee in order to explore the city.