LOCATION

Ponte Vecchio Luxury Apartment lies in a historical palace built by Brunnelleschi, which lies betweenArno river, the Uffizi Gallery and Santa Croce. The building is considered the first step towards a new model of private Renaissance palace in Florence, changing the late gothic architecture. The courtyard of the palazzo is decorated with Andrea della Robbia majolicas, a crown of big columns typical of Brunelleschi’s style, antique marbles and precious Renaissance ironworks. The Palazzo was bought by Cosimo dé Medici for his wife. The Palazzo’s major restoration was completed over the last decade and it’s now in superb conditions. There is an English speaking porter and security video system ensure the best security and privacy. This fascinating private home matches modern comfort with history offering you the very best of Florentine life. 

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Ponte Vecchio Apartment is located at the first floor of this ancient Palazzo. It’s to be considered second floor American. The décor is a great combination of the finest contemporary Italian design and Florentine ‘500 architectural detail. The interiors are amazingly decorated with original stucco works, prestigious stones Tuscan style and 18th century fresco paitings. Bauhaus furniture are from the best period designers: Van der Rohe, Eames, Le Corbusier, matching a precious antique sofa and two Medieval terracotta statues. Lamps from Flos and Fontanarte lighting gives to the place a very romantic atmosphere in the evening. Please consider, that since this is a historical building there is no lift.

Lower level

This floor opens onto a library. Ponte Vecchio Apartment is a superb master bedroom with en suite bathroom with tub. Two bedrooms with private lounge area and en-suite shower bathroom, double height drawing open space connecting the two bedrooms. Half bath. Washing machine and dryer. One extra bed available in the master bedroom.

Mezzanine level, overlooking the lower level

Drawing room, the dining room with leather chairs sits up to ten guesrs. Fully equipped kitchen, cocktail and coffee bar. The common spaces are extremely comfortable. 

FEATURES & AMENITIES

• Air conditioning in all common areas and in all bedrooms
• State of art kitchen equipment
• Wi-fi 
• Computer and printer
• Heating
• Sound system
• Video system
• Flat screen TV in sitting room and in every bedroom
• DVD and CD players
• Sat-TV
• Water purification system
• Valuable storage 

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL RATE (STAFF SERVICE)

• 3 hours day 6/7 cleaning
• Pre-arrival grocery shopping service
• Wi-Fi
• DVD and CD player
• Heating
• Electricity
• Air conditioning
• Bed linen change twice a week
• Household linen and bath towels change daily
• Complimentary luxury toiletries