Dimora degli Affreschi… An entire Florentine palazzo transformed
CONTE JACOPO
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 Frescos), its accommodation ranges from a spectacular 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom apartment showcasing towering ceilings cloaked in a vivid expanse of classical frescos, 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 prepared 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 fabulous fresco-filled…
CONTE JACOPO (SLEEPS 6)
2nd Floor – 3 bedrooms / 4 bathrooms
Reached via a few steps up from the main palazzo entrance with stairs and / or lift to the
2nd Floor, this exquisite apartment comprises:
Peacefully situated to the side of the palazzo overlooking the Via Mozza, an elegant sitting room beautifully presented in restful blues with plenty of comfortable seating, the most gorgeous wooden chequerboard parquet flooring underfoot, 3 tall windows with shutters flooding the room with natural light and, looking up, a colourful frescoed ceiling overhead
A spacious, sun-dappled kitchen / dining room in warm terracotta with a streamlined and well-equipped kitchen area (spot the decorative former fireplace just to the side), a dining suite with ghost chairs hosting 8 guests and detailed cornicing and frescoed ceiling high up above
And towards the rear of the apartment connected by internal corridor, 3 tranquil double en suite bedrooms…
A beautifully attired principal bedroom in elegant greens, furnished with a luxurious double bed with tailored upholstery (which can be divided into twins at your request), a splendid fresco overhead on which to feast your eyes as you drift off to sleep, a walk-in closet to the rear plus a sparkling en suite bathroom in marble with rain shower
The equally stylish 2nd double bedroom beautifully dressed in sage green and terracotta, with a frescoed ceiling overhead, a double bed (which can be divided into twins at your request), and a pristine en suite bathroom with bathtub and marble-encased rain shower
The 3rd charming and spacious double bedroom overlooking a quiet courtyard, prettily furnished with a canopied double bed dressed in blues and mauves echoing the colours of its breathtaking ceiling fresco and with its own luxurious en suite bathroom with bathtub
And completing Conte Jacopo’s quietly opulent accommodation…
A separate luxurious guest bathroom dressed in Jim Thompson’s Tea Party wallcovering near the entrance of the apartment (with wash-hand basin, w.c. and handy washing machine / dryer)
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
Don Tommaso – 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.
