Mastery of design and materials is at center stage in this unique, exuberant luxury loft with three bedrooms, six full baths, a private courtyard, and a two-car garage in the historic heart of Florence.
The floor plan’s 6,458 square feet unfold across three levels linked by the switchbacks and angles of a wood-encased stairway to create comfortable living spaces as complex and engaging as an Escher woodcut.
The highlights: A triple-height living room and dining space with a marble-faced fireplace, illuminated by a large skylight and served by an open, contemporary kitchen, all sheathed in glass wall panels, fine woodwork, and ancient masonry.
The stairway rises to the primary en suite bedroom and its walk-in wardrobe, adjoining the heated lap pool in a Zen-like space which leads to the fitness/gym space and lavish Turkish bath.
A second wooden staircase rises to the top floor lounge, where its minibar and bathroom serve the home cinema room. An elegant, gold-leafed elevator connects all floors.
This transformational property is sold turnkey, with all its custom-made furniture and unique objets d’art.
The residence has a central location in Santo Spirito, a vibrant neighborhood just south of the River Arno, with its boutiques, restaurants, and nightlife, all just a short walk from the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery, and other cultural attractions.