Location: this imposing apartment is in the very heart of the medieval town of San Gimignano with its shops, restuarants and cafés.
It has been restored to a high standard with attention to maintaining its medieval character.
Description: entrance hall with small sitting area and antique well, staircase leading to first floor gallery with two large windows and settee (which converts to a bed to accommodate a fifth person).
It has a traditional atmosphere with terracotta floors, beamed ceilings and archways.
Dining room
Composition: spacious living room with lounge area with traditional woodburning fireplace, two windows opening on to the side of the cathedral, settee and two armchairs, divided by an archway from the dining area with table and chairs.
Fully equipped kitchen with fridge, cooker (4 gas rings and electric oven), small table and three chairs; small bedroom with double bed; large bedroom with double bed and bathroom with small bath with hand shower, basin, w.c. and bidet. Central heating.
Bedroom
Environs: the apartment's private entrance is next to the cathedral and from here looking to your left you will see the Piazza dell'Erbe with the twin towers which were built in 1200 as a symbol of the power of the famous Salvucci family.
Both its bedrooms enjoy a fine view over the rooftops of the old town and the convent of Sant'Agostino to the hills of the surrounding countryside.
Towers of San Gimignano
On leaving the apartment just a few steps will lead you to uncovering countless treasures, as you walk through the Piazza del Duomo with its splendid cathedral housing beautiful frescoes, and on into Piazza della Cisterna with its famous well and magnificent medieval palaces.
La Rocca hilltop park where you can relax amidst the tops of the towers and enjoy the most fantastic panorama of the surrounding countryside.
The centre of the park is surrounded by medieval walls which once contained the summer residence of the powerful Medici family. The park is a very special place, you will always find here in some hidden corner an artist painting the amazing view or a musician playing his flute.
