Designer historic residence in Via dei Banchi, Florence

Luxury apartment for sale in Florence, Via dei Banchi. 120 sqm fully renovated with a 43 sqm living room, 2 double bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. High-end finishes with original cement tiles and parquet, full-electric technology, and significant tax benefits. General Description: Located in Via dei Banchi, one of Florence's most elegant and history-rich streets, we offer for sale an apartment of rare beauty and elegance. The property, situated on the first floor of a distinguished 17th-century palace, is currently undergoing a total and refined renovation curated by "Architetto Immobiliare." The intervention aims to create a perfect harmony between the recovery of original architectural elements and the most modern contemporary living technologies. This residence represents a "turnkey" solution for those seeking a prestigious home in the artistic and vital hub of the city, halfway between the enchantment of Piazza del Duomo and the vibrancy of Santa Maria Novella station. Interior Description: The apartment develops over a commercial surface area of 120 sqm (94 sqm net), with a space distribution designed to offer maximum comfort and representation: Living Area: A massive double living room of approximately 43 sqm with an open kitchen, flooded with natural light and conceived as the beating heart of the house. Sleeping Area Suite: A master bedroom of nearly 20 sqm, a true private retreat, equipped with a windowed en-suite bathroom and a practical internal storage closet. Second Bedroom and Services: A spacious second double bedroom and an additional bathroom finished with quality materials and equipped with a Sanipack system for maximum technical efficiency. The specification includes the recovery of original 17th-century cement tiles in the entrance and bathrooms, protected by architectural heritage constraints, and the installation of elegant herringbone parquet in the remaining areas. Exterior Description: The property is part of a high-value architectural context, within a period palace perfectly maintained in its common areas. The location in Via dei Banchi guarantees unique visibility and prestige, being in a pedestrian or very low-traffic area that allows experiencing the historic center in a dimension of rare tranquility. The immediate proximity to the boutiques of Via de' Tornabuoni and the main Florentine monuments raises the quality of outdoor living to the highest international standards. Main Features: Commercial surface: 120 sqm Net surface: 94 sqm Rooms: 3 Bedrooms: 2 (both double) Bathrooms: 2 (one en-suite) Floor: First Condition: New (total renovation) Finishes: Herringbone parquet, original 17th-century cement tiles Heating: Independent electric (designer radiators) Price: €769,000 (Private sale, NO VAT) Utility Details: The property adopts a "Next-Gen Full Electric" philosophy, completely eliminating gas for greater safety and sustainability. Heating is managed by designer radiators with independent regulation in each room, integrated with full preparation for the air conditioning system. Thermal and acoustic comfort is guaranteed by new wooden window frames with low-emissivity double glazing and the structural consolidation of the floors with latest-generation self-leveling screeds. Uses and Potential: This property represents a smart financial investment thanks to the Renovation Bonus: the buyer can benefit from tax deductions up to €96,000, recovering a large part of the investment in the works (estimated at approximately €100,000). It is the ideal residence for those desiring a unique, non-replicable item in the heart of Florence. Given the location and the property size, it is also excellently suited as a luxury asset for elite tourist rentals or for international professionals. Tourist and Historical Information: Via dei Banchi owes its name to the benches (banchi) of the moneychangers and merchants who operated here in the late Middle Ages. The street connects Piazza Santa Maria Novella to the Cathedral area, flanking buildings of immense historical value. Living here means breathing the Renaissance every day, steps away from the Medici Chapels and Strozzi Palace. Distances: Piazza del Duomo: 0.3 km Santa Maria Novella Station: 0.2 km Via de' Tornabuoni: 0.2 km Piazza della Signoria: 0.6 km Strozzi Palace: 0.3 km Uffizi Gallery: 0.8 km Florence Airport: 7 km