Words alone cannot do justice to how simply stunning a stay at the luxury Apartment Maria will be. This incredible property needs to be seen to be believed, located in the original marble grandeur of a restored historic building in the heart of Renaissance Florence, with every must-see iconic sight only a short walk away. Apartment Maria is exquisitely arranged over two floors, with five spacious ensuite double bedrooms, that can comfortably accommodate up to ten guests in some style, ideal for a large family or group of friends’ travelling together. The piece de resistance of this property is the spectacular alfresco terrace with panoramic views over the rooftops of this medieval city.

An internal elevator gives access to Apartment Maria, which comes complete with complimentary Wi-Fi and air conditioning throughout the apartment has been beautifully decorated using only the very best materials, state of the art technology, cool marble, and fine furnishings. The original bricks and pillars have been cleverly restored to their former glory, to create large light and airy rooms, furnished in a contemporary style, and decorated with a sophisticated palette of subdued shades of grey, rich deep browns, and contrasting creamy ivory.

Walk through stately marble columned hallways, decorated with statues of Roman gods, then enter Apartment Maria at the first-floor level. Here you will find a magnificent wood timbered ceiling, home to a large light and airy, living space, liberally decorated with some serious modern art. In the seating area six funky fabric armchairs, fabulous stuffed pouffes, and a coffee table, face a wood burning fireplace. The adjacent designer dining set and sideboard is a superb spot for some impressive indoor entertaining. A wooden workstation has everything you will need to plan your day and book tours. A separate open concept stainless steel and white kitchen is fully equipped with the latest gadgets to cook up a storm during your stay. On the same level are four beautifully appointed ensuite double bedrooms, all uniquely designed, and furnished with modern four poster wooden beds. The master suite has a king size bed, and an ensuite marble bathroom with a Turkish bath, a walk-in shower, and access to the terrace. The second suite has a king size bed with an ensuite marble bathroom with bath tub and shower, a sitting room with a fifty inch flat screen television, and access to the terrace. The third bedroom is a very stylish twin room with two single four poster beds, and the fourth has a king size bed, both have ensuite shower rooms.

Take the stairs to the second level where there is a further king size bedroom tucked under the spacious eaves with a centrepiece reclining bed, and an ensuite marble shower room. The second floor features the superlative fully furnished terrace, which is home to a large outdoor dining table, ideal for some alfresco entertaining under a Tuscan Tiepolo blue sky.