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Charming penthouse and super-attic with a magnificent terrace and panoramic view towards the monuments. Apartment on the third and last floor of a small building with lift on two levels with an amazing terrace. An object of great charm for very demanding people. Location The historic center of Florence includes many different realities, the part of the city that straddles the river and includes via Maggio, via Borgo Ognissanti, via del Moro and via dei Fossi still preserves the garrison of antiques shops who resist the progress of modernity. From this perimeter it is possible to get lost in all those streets that go from Santa Maria Novella to Piazza Duomo, up to Piazza della Signoria, streets along which in some moments it is possible to clearly hear the echo of one's footsteps on the pebbles that bounce off buildings delimiting them. There are several small buildings that bear plaques testifying the passage or the presence of illustrious people who have spent even only part of their life among those walls. Description On the third and last floor with lift of one of the typical buildings of the area, we find this apartment which is spread over a total area of ​​about 250 sqm with two entrances and which is spread over two levels. The first entrance opens onto a study with attached bathroom and two other smaller multi purpose rooms, an area that can be comfortably disengaged from the rest of the house. The second entrance opens onto a corridor that leads into two large bedrooms and a bathroom, as well as another bedroom with bathroom suitable for a caretaker. The comfortable staircase leads to the kitchen lit by a spectacular glass ceiling that conveys the light from the terrace above towards this environment, two large bedrooms overlooking the underlying rooms and a large bathroom with tub and shower, a third room could be used as a study or guest room. Continuing along the staircase is possible to arrive to the attic with a wall all in windows that open onto the terrace, plus an additional bathroom. State and finishes The apartment is in good maintenance conditions, with finishes that skilfully combine modern and classic. Small jobs may be required to customize it and better adapt it to own needs. The fireplaces, the wooden floors, the glass doors in colored glass, contribute to giving uniqueness to this splendid apartment. Outdoor spaces The terrace, flagship and real strength of this apartment, is about 60 sqm, with a regular shape that makes it extremely livable. A suspended garden from which it seems to be able to touch with a finger main monuments of the city. Partly covered by the roof and in the central part by an iron gazebo around which jasmine hedges which in spring will guarantee a fragrant shelter from the sun. Potential of use The perfect house for a demanding family who wants to live in city center with a large outdoor area, convenient also with the dual function of home/study. Perfect for those who want to live in the heart of Florence, but away from the noise of the city, nestled in the "beauty" of its monuments.

Grand Canal Elegant Apartment in Historic Palace Located at raised ground floor of the historic Palazzo Mocenigo on the Grand Canal in San Samule, this elegant two-room apartment boasts large and comfortable spaces and priceless open views of the water and the Palaces of the Grand Canal. The apartment consists of a large living / dining room, with beautiful interior heights and beamed ceiling. In addition, a functional separate kitchenette, a good-sized bathroom and the sleeping area, located at the rear of the apartment and with a large window that opens onto the noble entrance hall of the palazzo. The two large windows of the living room offer splendid open views of the water and the palazzoes of the Grand Canal. The floor is in Venetian terrazzo, the ceilings have exposed beams the internal heights are generous. A Doric pillar in the living room adds even more atmosphere and charm to the entire setting. The whole is in good condition and equipped with air conditioning. The apartment is among the few in Palazzo Mocenigo to have the right to use the large and beautiful garden of the palazzo and the water gate on the Grand Canal, which is currently undergoing renovation. The location in San Samuele, at the heart of the elegant district near Palazzo Grassi and Santo Stefano, the prestige of the Palazzo, the windows in the living room that open directly onto the Grand Canal and the amplitude of the spaces make this two-room apartment a perfect and prestigious pied à terre in Venice.