Firenze Due Penthouse

A beyond beautiful restoration has created this grand 5 bedroom/6 bath apartment that we call Firenze Due Penthouse. Firenze Due is one of the historical Florentine palazzos and is truly one of the most stunning residences in Florence...It is in a superb location right in the heart of Florence, just a few steps from Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio. It is right in the the center, yet it seems to be in a quiet world of its own...It is on a lovely side street with many local restaurants and bars. It is only 100 meters to Ponte Vecchio and 600 meters to the Duomo on a pedestrian street. It is an absolute gem, centrally located with its own roof terrace enjoying views over Florence, spacious rooms throughout and inspirational contemporary furniture – what could beat this as a venue for a stay in one of the world’s most beautiful, historic cities?

Firenze Due's origins date back to the 12th Century, but its present form is mainly derived from the 17th Century renovation by the Marchese Anton Maria Bartolommei and designed by architect Ferdinando Tacca (who also designed the stunning entrance).

Inside, up on the fourth floor, is the fabulous terraced Firenze Due Penthouse which has been decorated to the highest standards in a trendy contemporary style by the internationally known interior designer Ilaria Miani. Upon arriving at the Palazzo, one immediately enters into a grand neoclassical hall with its original columns and statues. A beautiful vaulted staircase leads to the upper floors, but for the less energetic there is also a newly installed mirror lined elevator! Ilaria Miani has designed and decorated a number of gorgeous farmhouses in Southern Tuscany and Firenze Due Penthouse is her most recent creation.

For the lofty dining room on the top floor, Ilaria Miani did a radical restoration of all the superstructures, featuring partitions, false ceilings, and layers of paint to highlight the original structure made of bricks and pillars. From the sofa you have views from S.Stefano church through the blooming terrace, and on the opposite side you can see the tower of Palazzo Vecchio.

The kitchen is large and equipped with everything one could wish for, bedrooms enjoy stunning marble en suite bathrooms and every modern facility has been thought of including air conditioning and internet connection. There is also the availability of a private cook service which, after a day’s exploring on foot in Florence, provides a great excuse to relax with aperitivi on the roof terrace and soak in the magic of Florence.

5 Bedrooms/6 Bathrooms

LAYOUT DETAILS:

Firenze Due Penthouse is composed of an entrance lobby, large double volume living/dining room with fireplace (French door to fully furnished terrace/roof garden), fully equipped eat-in kitchen, TV, attic kitchen storage, half bath (with toilet and basin only), laundry cupboard, storage.. There are 5 bedrooms, whose layout is as follows: • bedroom 1, master suite: king size bed, all marble bathroom, walk in shower with Turkish bath, stair to bathtub in loft, large counter, back down the stairs, door to terrace • bedroom 2, Lambertesca 1: twin beds, en suite marble bathroom, separate shower • bedroom 3, Attic, on the upper level: king size bed, en suite shower room with double stone sink • bedroom 4, Master 2 suite: king size bed, marble bathroom, wall mounted shower in the tub, stairs to private lofted sitting room with sofa/ day bed, 50” TV screen, and large counter, back down the stairs, door to terrace • bedroom 5, Lambertesca 2: king size bed, marble bathroom, stone sink, separate shower

Fully air conditioned, WiFi, satellite TV. Cost of heating and air conditioning is included. House has a fully equipped kitchen and laundry, and offers a range of multmedia devices. Rooms and bathrooms have complete sets of linen, hairdryers, bath amenities including soap, shampoo, shower gel and body lotion. Cribs, high chairs and wheel chairs can be provided. Basic supplies are always available for free, such as olive oil from the owners estates, mineral water, balsamic vinegar, various English teas, coffee, paper napkins, toilet papper, soap, candles, etc.

Discounts also available for two and three week rentals.