Firenze Uno

World class 3 bedroom Florence Apartment. From $8,000 per week

The apartment is located in Palazzo Bardi, which was built in 1420 by Brunelleschi and was just restored in 2012. It is located between the Arno River, the Uffizi Gallery and Piazza 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 gests it's name from when it was bought by Cosimo de Medici for his wife Contessina de Bardi.

In the 16th century the Camerata Fiorentina used to meet in this apartment, which was the palazzo’s theatre during the Renaissance. The Florentine Camerata created new musical principles, merging music to the 33rd Canto of Dante Alighieri’s Inferno, giving birth to what is now known as Lyrical Opera. Still hanging from the ceiling of the theater are the scenic machinery used at that time.

The palazzo's major restoration was completed in 2012 and is now in mint condition. There are eight residences in the building, with an English speaking porter and security video system to ensure security and privacy.

Firenze Uno is located on the Piano Nobile (second floor) and is a two level apartment that measures 3,400 sq. ft.

Th interior décor is a combination of the finest contemporary Italian design and Florentine architectural detail. The interiors are superbly decorated with original 18th century frescoes, Bauhaus period furniture is from the best designers: Van derRohe, Eames, Le Corbusier, matching a precious 17th century sofa and two Medieval terracotta statues. Castiglioni, Flos and Fontanarte lighting creates a very special atmosphere in the evening.

The lower level features a library, a superb spacious master bedroom with a queen bed and an ensuite bathroom with a tub. There are two queen bedrooms with their own private lounge areas and en-suite bathroom with shower. Guest half bathroom.

Mezanine level, overlooking the lower level: drawing room, dining room with leather chairs seating up to 12 people, fully fitted kitchen, cocktail and coffee bar.

The common areas are extremely spacious. Kitchen equipment and internal systems are all state of the art with WiFi, AC, heating, sound system, video system, flat screen TV in sitting room and every bedroom, DVD and CD players, Satellite TV and water purification system.

This fascinating residence matching history with modern comfort and design gives you the very best of Florentine life.

3 bedroom/4 bathroom 3400 sq. ft.