In the thriving district of Santa Croce, this elegant 19th-century palazzo apartment is ready to welcome guests into a piece of Florentine history. Located beside the art-filled Horne Museum on the ancient Via dei Benci, the apartment follows a contemporary Florentine aesthetic and is meticulously prepared for your pleasure. The apartment is centrally located within a stone’s throw of the Uffizi Gallery and conveniently close to – yet not overwhelmed by – an array of small shops, cafes and restaurants.
The Property
(SLEEPS 4)
2nd Floor – 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms
Reached via a few steps up from the main palazzo entrance with stairs and / or lift to the
2nd Floor, this delightfully sunny apartment comprises:
An entrance hallway with mirrored cloaks cupboard opening to reveal…
An elegant open-plan main living space situated to the front of the palazzo, beautifully presented in quiet neutral and terracotta tones with the most gorgeous wooden chequerboard parquet flooring underfoot, 3 tall shuttered west-facing windows flooding the room with natural light and overlooking the palazzo’s decorative balcony and the Via dei Benci beyond, a sitting area with plenty of comfortable seating, a dining area with ghost chairs and hexagonal table hosting 6 guests, a streamlined and well-equipped kitchen with integrated appliances and, looking up, the most magnificent frescoed ceiling… Florentine heaven!
And on either side of the main living space…
A bright and inviting principal bedroom exquisitely attired in elegant mushroom and buttermilk allowing the spectacular hues of its frescoed ceiling to do all the talking, featuring a double bed with tailored upholstery and antiqued mirror-panelled surround, and offering plentiful storage space for those guests wishing to travel ‘heavy’ with an extensive wardrobe of outfits for every social occasion!
A separate luxurious bathroom in marble with soft lighting and a large rain shower enrobed in mocha herringbone ceramic tiling
The equally stylish 2nd double bedroom beautifully dressed in ivory and slate green, with a breathtaking ceiling fresco immediately drawing the eye, a double bed (which can be divided into twins at your request), plentiful storage and a sparkling ensuite bathroom encased in marble with rain shower
Location
An imposing Florentine palazzo brought up to date with aplomb!... and joining our hugely popular Dimora Nova Terrace nearby in raising our profile in this truly magical Renaissance city.
A gentle walk to the architectural masterpiece that is Florence’s iconic Duomo (but a little more effort is required to reach the top!), and close to the Basilica and sunny Piazza Santa Croce, and to the overwhelmingly spectacular, statue-dominated Piazza della Signoria for a generous helping of people-watching and a dose of Dolce Vita.
A short stroll along the nearby Ponte alle Grazie bridge crossing the Arno to the wonderful Pitti Palace and its treasures, the bucolic Boboli Gardens, and the unmatched city vistas from the Piazzale Michelangelo.
Artisans, markets, cafes, bars and restaurants are woven through the ancient streets (including the much loved ‘La Buchetta’ directly opposite and the rustic ‘Del Fagioli’ just around the corner!), while the handy Conad supermarket close by satisfies self-catering needs, and a nearby car park provides parking if arriving on four wheels.
Check-In Schedule: Year-round: Reception Hours: 15:00 - 20:00
Check-Out By 11:00
City/tourist taxes for this destination are collected separately and are not included in the quoted rate. The applicable amount and payment method, including whether the tourist tax will be collected prior to arrival or in destination, will be confirmed before check-in if not specified above.
