The flat is located in a very green area, just below the historic hill town of Fiesole.From the two main windows of the apartment,which you can see in the photo of the façade, you can enjoy a view of the Badia Fiesolana, the European University, and the hill of Fiesole.The apartment is located in an old farmhouse that has been completely renovated. It was originally part of a convent with a church, then in the14th century during the time of writer Giovanni Boccaccio,it became a rest stop for travelers on their way to Romagna; there was even a secret passage underground that led to the Villa Salviati, which now houses the European Historical Archives. As you can see in the photos, there is a dense forest nearby, but the house it self is always sunny and, thanks to its thick walls, it is cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The furnishings are very simple, but include some antique pieces that I love very much as well as some Ikea bookcases and a modern kitchen that does not clash with the rest. There are twoFrench beds,1double,1single, and I can also provide a cot for a baby, but would not recommend the flat for children under11because inside there the stairs and railing

I have often been retired from teaching for many years. I have always dedicated myself to hosting researchers from the European University: Japanese, Spaniards, Germans, Americans…the last guests I had were from Poland. A little while ago a neighbor told me how much he missed the two Polish professors. I speak English sufficiently. My interests are also artistic. I like old things. Here is the name of the flat: The House of The talking Wood. In 2006 I modernized the home with steel beams, can you see in the photos? But the old beams told me, “Don’t throw us away!” And so it was…the wooden floors, the ceilings, the railings are all made from old beams. Not only did I reuse the old wood from the house, I brought old wood from other places as well! Look at the photos! The large white bathroom door and the door that serves as the table top in the kitchen are repurposed from centuries-old wood. They come from the Castle of Torregalli (see Wikipedia), which hosted the American painter John Singer Sargent in 1910. The doors were in a field waiting to be burned in 2002, but they told me, “Don’t burn us, take us to Via Faentina!!!”

We are in the countryside, just 3km from Piazza del Duomo. Three hundred meters from the apartment, you can find the stop for buses 1 and21, which can take you to the city center in a few minutes. The petrol station is 100 meters away. By foot, along a beautiful road lined with olive trees, you can reach both the European University and also the famous church of the Badia Fiesolana. You can then continue uphill until you reach the Borgo di San Domenico, just below Fiesole, which features a famous pizzeria called San Domenico. If you return toward the House of the Talking Wood, you will find the petrol station, the bus stop, and the railway station that can take you toRomagna via a beautiful antique route. Then, just300 meters away, there is the Antica Badia restaurant, then the pharmacy at 600meters. Continuing, you arrive at the Piazza delle Cure, just2km away. There you will find everything from the barber shop and the open-air market to the typical food shops and the Coop supermarket; there is even a five-star restaurant on Via del Pratellino. In short, there is everything! Returning to the house, you can take beautiful excursions on foot to Caldine,Fiesole, M. Senario M.Morello