Firenze, Tuscany

Reference: RLHP-T3696. In Florence's aristocratic San Giovanni district, within the historic centre, this exceptional 220 sqm apartment occupies a principal floor with a practical mezzanine in Palazzo Capponi, a protected monumental residence designed in the early eighteenth century by Roman architect Carlo Fontana. The building's baroque character is revealed from the entrance, with its frescoed grand staircase by Matteo Bonechi, nymphaeum with fountains and classical statues, and discreet concierge service. The apartment opens into a striking entrance hall frescoed on walls and ceilings, followed by 2 magnificent reception rooms flooded with natural light from tall windows. High ceilings with gilded neoclassical stucco, herringbone parquet floors, an antique marble fireplace and a monumental gilt mirror create an outstanding setting for entertaining or for a bespoke residential layout. A kitchenette, 2 bathrooms and a generous storage mezzanine complete the internal arrangement. A rare privilege in central Florence, the residence overlooks the quiet greenery of the Botanical Garden and enjoys direct use of the palazzo's monumental Italian garden, with geometric box hedges, a circular water basin and an eighteenth-century aviary with pebble façade. A communal lift and 2 private internal parking spaces add considerable modern convenience. Close to the Accademia Gallery, the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi and Florence's leading boutiques, this is an elegant residence combining artistic heritage, privacy and urban accessibility. Rif:16799