Florence Villa for Rent: Palazzo Torrigiani - Libretto - Property 88050

About the Experience
Vases, urns, and a painted wardrobe ornament this apartment in Florence, Italy. This rental accommodation enjoys amazing views over the river Arno, which you'll cross to find yourself in the center of historic Florence. You will also want to spend some time exploring the local neighborhood, with shops, restaurants, and cafes that will give you a taste of local life.

Location
The palazzo housing this Florence apartment is situated on the south side of the Arno River in the Oltrarno district of Florence. On one side, the accommodation in Florence overlooks the Arno and the Uffizi Gallery, and on the other side, the via de'Bardi. In the neighborhood you'll find food shops, clothing stores, and restaurants.
Pisa: 98 km
Siena: 70.4 km
Ponte Vecchio: within walking distance
Palazzo Pitti: within walking distance
Uffizi Gallery: within walking distance
Piazzale Michelangelo: within walking distance

Exterior Description
This palazzo dates back to the 15th century, when the banks of the Arno River were flanked by palazzi (palaces) belonging to patrician families such as the Bardis. The edifice was modified over the centuries until the mid-19th century, when a famous architect, Enrico Poggi, endeavored to transform Florence into a capital city. He modeled the palazzo after the Lungarno Torrigiani area in order to maintain the classical renaissance color palette of cream plaster and gray ?pietra serena? stone, which is visible in so many buildings throughout the city.

Interior Description
(113 m2) 3rd floor (with lift): This newly redone apartment is furnished to a high standard, and has spectacular views. There is a bright entrance with a built-in cupboard with ample storage space. A door leads into a spacious and bright living/dining room with views of the Arno and the Uffizi Gallery. The dining table seats six. The room is decorated in blues and rich reds. Next is the kitchen (with four gas burners and an oven) with good work space and a round table. Across the hall is the master bedroom, which has a 160 cm queen-size bed (can be separated into two twins on request) and is decorated in red and white. It has beautiful views of the river and an en suite bathroom with sink, toilet, and shower. The street below can be noisy if windows are open; there are no screens. The second bedroom has two twin beds (can be joined to form a queen upon request), an antique chest of drawers, a side table, and chairs. This room also overlooks the river. There is a bathroom with a sink, toilet, and tub with handheld showerhead just down the hall. The third bedroom has two twin beds (can be joined to form a queen upon request) and an en suite bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower. It overlooks the Via dei Bardi.

Features
Available amenities: dishwasher, washing machine, Satellite TV, telephone, ADSL high speed internet access, air conditioning in the living room and master bedroom, central heating (building), American coffee maker, toaster, iron and ironing board, daytime doorman, and elevator. 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: Amenities available on request: Microwave, VCR, answering machine, hair dryer, stereo, fan, and baby bed. Maid Service can be arranged for 12 Euros per hour (includes cleaning supplies). Please Note: This apartment is not suitable for students.