Duca Marco - La Dimora degli Affreschi Florence

Dimora degli Affreschi… An entire Florentine palazzo transformed



DUCA MARCO



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 Frescoes), its accommodation ranges from a spectacular 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom apartment showcasing towering ceilings cloaked in a vivid expanse of classical frescoes, 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 prepped 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 spacious yet cosy…





DUCA MARCO (SLEEPS 4)



Ground Floor – 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms



Reached via a few steps up from the main palazzo entrance, this cosseting and super-comfortable apartment comprises:





A vaulted reception hall leading towards…



A delightful double bedroom overlooking the Via dei Benci to the front of the palazzo and boasting a splendid frescoed ceiling overhead, gorgeous furnishings in blue and ruby-red, a double bed, a custom-built mirrored wardrobe and a sleek en suite bathroom in marble and polished marmorino with rain shower and bathtub



Overlooking the peaceful Via Mozza to the side and ready to cocoon you in comfort, the apartment’s elegant open-plan sitting / dining room / kitchen area showcasing a wonderfully characterful frescoed and vaulted ceiling, walls in warm terracotta, a stylish sofa for lazy lounging at your leisure, a circular dining suite hosting 6 guests and a compact yet well-equipped galley-style kitchen space with integrated appliances, plus a small utility room just beyond with handy washing machine / dryer



And to the side of the main living space, overlooking the Via Mozza…



Tranquil and charming in equal measure, a 2nd double bedroom immaculately attired in terracotta and natural linen colours with semi-vaulted ceiling, twin beds, a mirrored wardrobe, a walk-in closet and a sparkling en suite bathroom in marble and polished marmorino with bathtub and separate rain shower… sheer bathtime bliss!



* 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:



Barone Achille – 6 guests

Don Tommaso – 6 guests

Conte Jacopo – 6 guests

Principe Ludovico – 6 guests

Cavalier Paolo – 4 guests

Donna Lipsi – 6 guests

Visconte Filippo – 8 guests

Marchesa Olympia – 6 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.