Florence Villa for Rent: Palazzo Belle Donne - La Traviata - Property 87763

About the Experience
The belltower of Santa Maria Novella is visible from the windows of this accommodation in Florence. Spend your days exploring central Florence's winding streets on foot, and come home at night to a Florence rental apartment decorated with fascinating trompe l'oeil and cook your own meals with fresh food from the market.

Location
This Florence accommodation is one of several apartments in an elegant building located on a street called via delle Belledonne, close to the Duomo in Florence. Near this Florence vacation accommodation, one can find a baker, butcher, green grocer, coffee and pastry shops, hairdresser, dry cleaner, and a plethora of excellent restaurants. Don't miss the Profumeria Farmaceutica on via della Scala!
Pisa: 98 km
Siena: 70.4 km
Duomo: within walking distance
Uffizi: within walking distance
Ponte Vecchio: within walking distance

Exterior Description
This palazzo was constructed during the first half of the 14th century, at a time when Florence had begun to expand beyond the boundaries of the ancient Roman nucleus. It was commissioned by Messer Lapo, a member of the Aldobrandinis - a wealthy family who made their fortune in the spice business. At that time, via delle Belledonne was a main commercial artery leading out of the city - it connected the Mercato Vecchio (market square) and via Strozzi to the Porta del Trebbio, the city door that opens a path to the north. In the 19th century, the palazzo housed several painters' workshops, including that of the celebrated artist Ingres. The artists' need for light is probably the reason why most of the apartments have very large windows.

Interior Description
(72 m2) 4th floor (with lift): This charming two-bedroom apartment has a sitting/dining room with two large windows overlooking the Antinori Garden. There is a two-seater sofa, two armchairs, and a dining table for six. There is a small kitchen equipped with a dishwasher, fridge/freezer, and 4 ring stove; the kitchen has a window. From the sitting/dining room, a semi-spiral staircase leads to a small single bedroom with a sloping, beamed ceiling. Next to the main entrance, some stone steps lead up to a double bedroom with a small terrace. There is a bathroom with tub and handheld showerhead located. A small recess under the roof houses a washing machine. The apartment is decorated with lovely trompe l'oeil decorations.

Features
Available amenities: a dishwasher, washing machine, Satellite TV, telephone, high-speed DSL internet access, air conditioning, independent central heating, alarm clock, toaster, iron and ironing board, and elevator.
Amenities upon request: microwave, VCR, answering machine, American coffee maker, hair dryer, stereo, fan, and baby bed. Kitchen towels, bath towels (two sets per person), and bed linens (two sets per bed) are provided. Clients are responsible for washing and changing linens.
Extra Services: Maid Service can be arranged for 12 Euros per hour (includes cleaning supplies).
Please Note: This apartment is not suitable for students.