Elegant and luxurious penthouse overlooking the Arno River in the best neighborhood in Florence. Three bedrooms, two and half baths, a professionally equipped kitchen, daily housekeeping service, terrace, piano and more will make you feel like royalty! 

All superlatives apply to this bright and welcoming apartment overlooking the Arno River in a noble palace in Florence. It is the Florence "pied a terre" for an Italian noblewoman of ancient, royal lineage, a true princess. She calls this her lady's apartment where she comes several times a year to entertain friends, participate in theater season and to shop the marvelous designer stores of Florence.

This is a spacious home on the top floor of Palazzo Corsini, a palace that, itself, is a destination for formal events and as an art institute. The terrace overlooks the courtyard of the palace as well as the Arno river with timeless views up and down the river and across to the Pitti side and the verdant hills beyond. Most of the rooms overlook the Arno and, because of the height, are insulated against excessive traffic noise.

The neighborhood is the best in Florence within easy walking distance of all the famous sights as well as being in the heart of designer shopping.

This penthouse, approximately 1900 square feet, is exceptionally well appointed. The eat-in kitchen is small but professionally equipped with US appliances including microwave, full sized refrigerator with freezer and ice maker, a five burner gas stove, oven, as well as an extensive collection of cooking tools. A cook is available for dinners and dinner parties with advance arrangements

The entry has a sofa and bookshelves and leads into the light-filled living room that overlooks the Arno River. Lovely antiques and art adorn the room that also contains a tuned Steinway piano. In addition to the living room, there is a more casual  library with entertainment center where you can put your feet up to read a book, watch television or listen to music. There is a stereo system, CD player, music library, DVD player and a whole-house stereo system so music can fill your days in Florence. Satellite TV reception tunes you into worldwide news and entertainment.

The dining room is elegant with antique sideboard, Murano glass fixtures, and original art. The dining room opens onto the small, triangular terrace where a few can dine al fresco in the warm months, or, just sip your coffee watching the scullers gracefully propelling their boats on the river.


The bedrooms and two baths are grouped at one end of the home for maximum privacy. The lovely master bedroom has a convertible king, i.e. the bed can serve as twins or, joined,  a king. An antique armoire, and Murano chandelier add elegance to this room that overlooks the Arno, too.  The second, twin bedroom, in shades of rose has a small desk for keeping up your correspondence with an occasional glance out the window to the Tuscan hills. The third bedroom offers twin beds and welcomes with warm yellows in distinctive fabrics.

Near the kitchen is a "wardrobe room" with washer, iron, and ironing board. A half bath is also in this part of the home.


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Euros Price
€3670 per week. Each additional night €525
7 night minimum booking period. Saturday arrivals €200. Sorry, no Sunday arrivals.
Includes butane for hot water & stove. Guests pay for electricity based on usage.
Light housekeeping provided Monday through Friday, except holidays.

Bedrooms:
3 bedrooms: 1 king, 1 queen, 2 twin beds

Bathrooms:
2.5 bathrooms. Both full baths have sprayer-style showers. 2 hairdryers provided.

No. of Guests:
Up 6 people. No children due to fragile items.

Size:
1900 square feet

Terrace & Views:
There is a lovely terrace with small table & 3 chairs. Great views of the Arno river & of the Palazzo Corsini palace courtyard.

Air Conditioning & Heat:
No A/C but due to the thick walls, height and cross ventilation from many windows it stays comfortable in Summer. Central heating.

Elevator:
Yes. 4th floor U.S. (3rd European designation)

Washer
Washer - Yes, Dryer - No. Iron and ironing board provided.

Kitchen:
Fully equipped with full refrigerator/freezer with ice-maker, five gas burner stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, pots, pans, utensils.

Telephone & Internet Access:
Landline phone, dial-up Internet access. Guests pay for calls. Internet shop nearby.

TV, DVD & CD Player:
Entertainment center in "Den" with satellite TV reception for English language, CD Player, Italian DVD player. Whole house stereo system. Steinway grand piano.

Linens:
Linens and towels are provided.

Neighborhood:
Prestigious central location along the Arno river, near Ponte Santa Trinita. An easy walk to all the historic sites. The Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace, Uffizi Gallery, Duomo, Piazza della Signoria are only a few minutes walk away.


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