Florence Villa for Rent: Palazzo Torrigiani - Donizetti - Property 88052

About the Experience
An entryway with murals and beautiful views of the Arno await you at this apartment rental in Florence, within walking distance of all the major sights and museums. This Florence accomodation is not simply a place to sleep, but an integral part of your holiday, with lovely decor and room enough to entertain.

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
(108 m2) 1st floor (with lift): This is a newly refurbished apartment overlooking the Arno River. The apartment is furnished to a high standard, and has spectacular views. The entrance hall is painted to resemble a clearing in the woods, with cypress trees and birds. A door leads into an airy and spacious living/dining room, decorated in rust, red and green. There is a large sofa and two armchairs, and a dining table that seats six. The window overlooks the river and the city monuments. Opposite the living room is the well-equipped kitchen (4-ring gas cook top and oven) with table and ample work surface. Continuing down the hallway on the left is a bathroom with tub (and hand-held shower head). At the end of the passage are two bedrooms: the master queen bedroom (can be made into two twin beds on request) on the right has beautiful views over the Arno and a large built-in closet; the second bedroom has a queen bed and faces the Via de' Bardi. It has an en suite bathroom with shower. The third bedroom has two twin beds. The street below can be noisy if windows are open; there are no screens.

Features
Available amenities: a dishwasher, washing machine, Satellite TV, telephone, high-speed DSL internet access, air conditioning, central heating (building), alarm clock, American coffee maker, toaster, iron and ironing board, daytime doorman, and elevator. Amenities upon request: microwave, VCR, answering machine, 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.