A bijou Frescos Apartment on the first floor of a 19th-century Palazzo

Dimora degli Affreschi… An entire Florentine palazzo transformed DON TOMMASO Our Florence palazzo restoration has finally reached fruition near the banks of the Arno in the thriving district of Santa Croce Promising a truly pampering Florentine experience and spanning the entire 5 storeys of the handsome 19th-century Palazzo Fossi beside the art-filled Horne Museum on the ancient Via dei Benci, this massively ambitious project is now opening its doors to its 10 seriously sumptuous Dimora Italia Collection apartments. Sensitively reconfigured over a 3-year period by a highly skilled team of experts with a deep understanding and appreciation of the palazzo’s historic fabric, the apartments all follow a contemporary Florentine aesthetic and are primed to become our flagship properties within the top-tier rentals market. A treasury of exceptional city-centre bases radiating positive energy and collectively named Dimora degli Affreschi (Residence of the Frescoes), its accommodation ranges from a spectacular 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom apartment showcasing towering ceilings cloaked in a vivid expanse of classical frescoes, through to a stylishly attired 3 bedroom / 4 bathroom duplex with roof timbers and a pair of terraces peacefully situated to the rear, while the entirely bespoke interiors have been curated by ArchFlorence, the brilliantly gifted architectural designers we’ve partnered over the past 10+ years. Centrally located within a stone’s throw of the Uffizi Gallery and conveniently close to – yet not overwhelmed by – an array of small shops, cafes and restaurants, Dimora degli Affreschi can host up to 56 guests when reserved for exclusive use, while all pristine spaces within have been meticulously prepped for your pleasure. Boasting top-notch comforts and all the hallmarks of Dimora Italia Collection’s styling including air-conditioning, Wi-Fi connection, custom-made fixtures and delicious decor, the apartments are individually named in honour of the owners’ adored offspring and include the quietly elegant: DON TOMMASO (SLEEPS 6) 1st Floor – 3 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms Reached via a few steps up from the main palazzo entrance with stairs and / or lift to the 1st Floor, this spacious yet cosy and welcoming apartment comprises: A stylish and inviting sitting / dining room dressed in rich terracotta enjoying plenty of natural light courtesy of its 3 tall, south-facing, shuttered side windows overlooking the tranquil Via Mozza, furnished with a pair of classical-style sofas in natural colours and a dining suite hosting 8 guests with ghost chairs, banquette seating and mirrored surround set beneath an extraordinarily beautiful and very detailed frescoed ceiling A semi-open and well-equipped kitchen with integrated appliances just to the rear of the dining space And connected by internal corridor running towards the rear of the palazzo and overlooking Via Mozza… A supremely elegant principal bedroom in slate blue and ochre with pretty canopied double bed, a pair of mirrored wardrobes and its own sleek separate bathroom in Lewis & Wood’s Fan Flower wallcovering with marble rain shower and a handy washing machine / dryer concealed within an adjacent cupboard A similarly styled 2nd double bedroom with central ceiling fresco, a double bed, a walk-in closet to one side and a chic en suite bathroom in polished blue marmorino with rain shower in marble and gorgeous diamond ceramic tiling A cosy and very restful 3rd double bedroom to the rear of the apartment dressed in natural linen and crimson colours with beautifully upholstered twin beds, wardrobe plus a bijou marble en suite with bathtub and shower over On the ground floor there is a gym area with a mirrored wall, available to our guests, with two stationary bikes (one classic and one elliptical), weights and mats. * Are you part of a larger group who’d like to stay together at the palazzo but in separate apartments? We offer 9 other deluxe apartments within Dimora degli Affreschi: Duca Marco – 4 guests Barone Achille – 6 guests Conte Jacopo – 6 guests Cavalier Paolo – 4 guests Principe Ludovico – 6 guests Donna Lipsi – 6 guests Marchesa Olympia – 6 guests Visconte Filippo – 8 guests Duchessa Sofia – 4 guests PROPERTY PRÉCIS An imposing Florentine palazzo brought up to date with aplomb!... and joining our hugely popular Dimora Nova Terrace nearby in raising our profile in this truly magical Renaissance city. A gentle walk to the architectural masterpiece that is Florence’s iconic Duomo (but a little more effort is required to reach the top!), and close to the Basilica and sunny Piazza Santa Croce, and to the overwhelmingly spectacular, statue-dominated Piazza della Signoria for a generous helping of people-watching and a dose of Dolce Vita. A short stroll along the nearby Ponte alle Grazie bridge crossing the Arno to the wonderful Pitti Palace and its treasures, the bucolic Boboli Gardens, and the unmatched city vistas from the Piazzale Michelangelo. Artisans, markets, cafes, bars and restaurants are woven through the ancient streets (including the much loved ‘La Buchetta’ directly opposite and the rustic ‘Del Fagioli’ just around the corner!), while the handy Conad supermarket close by satisfies self-catering needs, and a nearby car park provides parking if arriving on four wheels. Beds will be arranged as either doubles or twins as shown in the photos. The possibility of turning a double bed into twins or vice versa can be found in the description and must be requested at least 7 days before arrival.