## The space Brand new apartment completely refurbished and furnished with elegance and modern taste. Located on the first floor with elevator of a historical building, typical of the Oltrarno, only a few steps from Pitti square, easily accessible by car. The apartment layout is distributed in a modern way on a surface of 140 square meters distributed on 2 levels. On the first level you will be welcomed by a bright entrance hall leading to a large living and dining room designed as an open space, a service toilet with sink , in addition there is a fully equipped and modern kitchen. On the upper level there are two big double bedrooms both with ensuite bathroom, and a separate living are with sofa bed (double size). The entire apartment has been recently furnished by the owner in every details and is equipped with air conditioning and flat screen television. The choice of lighting and designer furniture reflects his personal taste and love of architecture and furnishing. Every detail has been taken care of by local craftsmen who have contributed to make this apartment unique. The presence on the main street of a supermarket 500 m away, wooden craftsmen and lamps, master goldsmiths, a book shop, design shops for the home, a butcher shop with fine meats, a baker 800 m away, one of the best Japanese restaurants in town, a French restaurant, a pleasant bar for aperitifs, the bus stop 200 m away and all this just a few steps from the centre can only help for a practical stay. Within 5/15 minutes Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti, The beautiful Uffizi, as well as the main shopping streets. For anyone who wants to spend a quiet stay, in an apartment equipped with every comfort, from the choice of linen, to the dishwasher, washing/dryer machine, TV with internet connection, WiFi, air conditioning and every need for the bathroom is welcome. Anyone who has a love of beautiful things, refinement, without encroaching on the sophisticated luxury, and apprecia...

## The neighborhood The apartment is located in the Oltrarno district in Florence’s historic city centre. The name “Oltrarno” means “beyond the Arno” and this neighborhood which stretches along the south bank of the river represents a different facet of Florence than that of the area near the Duomo. The Oltrarno probably displays the real character of Florence and in general is slightly quieter, greener, and more relaxed than the other districts of Florence. Indeed many tourists prefer the Oltrarno for this reason. Traditionally an artisans’ quarter, the Oltrarno still boasts today many lovely antique shops and artisans’ studios (in particular furniture and leather-workers) and Via Maggio remains the focus of Florence’s thriving antique trade. Over time the Oltrarno became a rather chic area and many aristocrats chose this neighbourhood to build their villas and palaces, the largest of these being the Pitti Palace, which became the home of the various Grand Dukes. Today this sumptuous palace houses several important museums which rank amongst the best in Florence. Other major sights the Oltrarno has to offer are the Cappella Brancacci with its fabulous frescoes, Piazzale Michelangelo with its breath-taking views over Florence, the magnificent church of San Miniato, (one of the highest points in the city of Florence and also one of the best examples of Romanesque architecture in Tuscany) together with the most famous and oldest bridge in Florence, the Ponte Vecchio, home to a glittering array of jewellery shops and goldsmiths. Extending up the hill from the Pitti Palace are the formal Boboli Gardens, an outdoor museum of garden sculpture that includes Roman antiquities as well as 16th and 17th century works. The Oltrarno is famous for its wine bars such as Olio & Convivium, authentic trattorias serving typical Tuscan cuisine, including Il Santo Bevitore, I 4 Leoni, and Il Magazzino, not to mention the wonderful fresh produce market held every morning in P...