Luxury Apartment in Florence "TERRAZZA DE' MEDICI"
Italy, Tuscany - Florence
Best points about the property:
" DETAILED DESCRIPTION: 1 double bedroom – 1 bathroom with bath – 1 terrace The apartment is made up of: Electronic entrance door and lift Kitchen: gas hob - fridge – freezer - oven – microwave oven - Nespresso coffee machine – toaster – kettle. Bathroom: in mosaic, with bath. Bedroom: large wardrobe, TV, double bed. Lounge: furnished with sofas, armchairs and other antique furniture. Dining room: sofa, french table, venetian cabinet. Terrace with aedicula: 20sq.m. + loggia with pot plants, 16th century marble shell fountain, 14th century decoration on the entrance to the aedicula. L' Antica Dimora TERRAZZA DE’ MEDICI is situated in the historical centre of Florence, just a stone’s throw from the Ponte Vecchio and the main sights of the city. Elegantly furnished with a rich combination of antique furniture and modern day comforts, the apartment is found on the first floor of a beautiful 15th century building which looks out onto Borgo San Iacopo, a characteristic street which leads to the famous Ponte Vecchio and its boutiques, bars and restaurants. The apartment is 70 sq m and is made up of the entrance, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. In addition, there is a wonderful terrace with aedicula, where guests can enjoy a panoramic view over 5 avenues and relax with a cool drink, or have dinner under the moonlit sky. The triangular terrace is closed to one side by a 14th century loggia, known as the “bellosguardo”. It is in fact from here that Francesco I de Medici watched his beloved Bianca Cappello who lived in the building on via Maggio which the Great Duke had built in 1566 by Buontalenti, whose beautiful fountain is underneath the aedicule. Indeed, the love story between Francesco I de Medici and the venetian Bianca Cappello was one of the most beautiful and passionate love stories from the Renaissance period, and this house bore witness to their story. "
Apartment/ flat : 4 - 5 people - 2 bedrooms - 75 m²
Number of rooms: 4
- Independant kitchen
- Living room
- Dining room
- 1 bathroom
- Loggia
- Terrace
Bedding:
- 2 double beds
- 1 sofa bed
Indoor facilities:
Kitchen:
- Cooking stove
- Hot plate
- Oven
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Fridge freezer
- Freezer
- Coffee maker
- Dish washer
- Toaster
- Kettle
Bathroom:
- Bath tub
- Shower
- Bidet
- Hairdryer
Multimedia:
- TV
- ADSL internet
- Wifi Internet connection
- DVD player
- Stereo
- TV socket
Children:
- Baby cot
- Baby high chair
Other:
- Laundry machine
- Vacuum cleaner
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Sheets and towels included
- Fan
- Heating
- Books
Outdoor facilities:
Other:
- Lift
- Outdoor furniture
- Deckchair
- Parasol
Building:
- View of: town
- Altitude: 100 m
Location:
- Apartment in a house
Floor: 1 out of 3
Additional services:
- Towels provided
- Bed linen provided
Hints and tips from the owner:
See the personal website of the owner" L’Antica Dimora Terrazza de’ Medici is located in the heart of Florence, just a stone’s throw from the main tourist sights of the city. To one side there is Ponte Vecchio, one of the most important symbols of the city, and to the other there is Ponte a Santa Trinità which leads into Via Tornabuoni, the most exclusive shopping street of the city. It is possible to leave the car for a few days and wander around, taking in the sights and sounds one of the most beautiful cities in the world - the museums, the buildings and the churches, Palazzo Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery, the Cathedral with Brunelleschi’s magnificent dome and Giotto’s Belltower. Continuing towards Piazza Santa Croce, you can stop in a ‘trattoria’ for a light lunch, or wander around the characteristic market of San Lorenzo. You can also enjoy a visit to the Palatina Gallery, and Palazzo Pitti with the splendid Boboli Gardens. Wandering through the characteristic city streets of ‘Oltrarno’ you will be able to soak up the atmosphere of the shops, cafes and craftsmen’s workshops of this part of Florence which have maintained some of their magnificent past and where tradition lives on today. If you choose to dine in one of the top restaurants on the banks of the Arno you will be able to sit back and watch the Florentine hustle and bustle. L’Antica Dimora Terrazza de’ Medici is ideal for people who wish to spend an unforgettable stay in Florence, whether for business or holidays. "
Notices:
- Pets not allowed
Useful information :
- Arrival at any day
- Short stays from 3 days
- All charges are included in the rental price
- This advert was first published on the Homelidays website on 20/03/2009
Availability:
| Start | End | Price | Minimum stay | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/04/2013 | 03/11/2013 | 980 € / week 150 € / night |
by the week | Available |
| 03/11/2013 | 14/12/2013 | 780 € / week 130 € / night |
by the week | Available |
| 14/12/2013 | 21/12/2013 | 950 € / week 150 € / night |
by the week | Available |
| 21/12/2013 | 06/01/2014 | 1500 € / week | by the week | Available |
Terms :
Price :
- Discount depending on length of stay
Important information :
- Downpayment/deposit requested
- Security deposit requested
- Key pick up with owner
Italy, Tuscany - Florence Firenze River/ Lake: 50 m
Means of access :
HOW TO REACH US: By plane: From Florence airport there are two options available to get to l’ANTICA DIMORA TERRAZZA DE’ MEDICI. You can either take a taxi or use the "Vola in bus", a shuttle bus which takes you to the main station of Santa Maria Novella in around 20 minutes. L' Antica dimora TERRAZZA DE’ MEDICI is a 10 minute walk from the central station. By train: L' Antica dimora TERRAZZA DE’ MEDICI is a 10 minute walk from the central station of Santa Maria Novella. By car: If you are travelling to Florence by car you can park in one of the long stay car parks nearby. From Rome: take the A1 motorway exit "Firenze Sud" and follow signs for the centre. From Milan: take the A1 motorway exit "Firenze Nord" and follow signs for the centre.In the area:
- Train station: 800 m
- Bus station: less than 50 m
- Restaurant: less than 50 m
- Supermarket: 50 m
- Shops: less than 50 m
- Pharmacy: less than 50 m
Nearby activities :
Sports:
- Golf
- Canoeing
Seaside:
- Thermal baths
Culture:
- Theatre
- Cinema
- Museum
- Historical site
Other:
- Vineyard
- Night club
"even better than description"
"L''appartement a du cachet, il est bien situé, proche des centres d''intérêt. Il est facile d''accès. Je le recommande."
"Appartement très florentin et agréable à vivre, son emplacement à proximité immédiate du centre historique est idéal pour visiter Florence. Le quartier (commerces, restaurants)est très plaisant."
"posizione fantastica, appartamento da sogno, cordialità del proprietario ....tutto perfetto."
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