Reference   6232
 

Stay in central Milano away from the maddening crowd in our dramatic loft w/garden & enjoy the show!

Europe / Italy / Lombardia / Milan


 
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Description

Our 300 sqm loft is situated in a walled-in ex industrial complex that use to be the Fonit Cetra Gramophone factory in the early 1900. A bunch of friends bought it in the late 90' and we renovated it completely with gardens and picturesque pathways dotted with oleanders. Very high security and friendly environment for children. Concierge available all day. Our loft is one of 8 duplex in the original shed factory with dramatic high ceiling in the large living room. Large open kitchen/dining area opens into the small garden on the rear. The kitchen is fully equipped (I am a gourmet cooker and I will be glad to share my recipes!) with a USA sized refrigerator and all kinds of cooking gadgets. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and 2 catwalks jutting into the living area for bookshelves (plus clothes cabin). One of the bedroom (our son's) is a very large room 8 x 4 meters with 2 small lofts with double tatami and a wall length large window with flowers . The other 2 rooms overlook the living with floor to ceiling fixed windows. The furniture is a mix of modern and antiques both Italian and Chinese. Art works from contemporary artists on the wall. Lots of english and french books on the shelves and a consistent library of art and architecture. Satellite TV in the living and in 1 bedroom (with separate decoder). Broadband connection unlimited in a small separate office down stair. Air conditioning. Large basement American like. House help 4 times a week (M,WF &S) included and mandatory. A SMART car available on separate request - NOTE for 2 people only. Garage in the compound available in any case.

Neighborhood

Quite neighbourhood in the southern part of Milano with several nice restaurants & bar at walking distance, on the fringe of the hectic Navigli Area (main fashion, outdoors cafés, restaurant etc). Very well connected to downtown (10-15 min by tramway, stop just outside the main entrance of the complex). Just in front wonderful Spa with hamman, swimming pool, gym etc. (membership can be arranged for short periods). Main concert hall 2 tramway stops or 10 min walking. Quick getaway to motorway for exploring the region. Local market on Wednesday and Saturday. Supermarket and food shops just outside. Milano is an alive city all year round especially centered on fashion. But one should not forget that some of the best museum in Italy are here and that the vista from the top of the Duomo in a clear spring day with the Alpes all around is breath taking. From Milano in addition one can get away for just a day and reach many interesting Italian artì towns from Pavia to Bergamo to Parma to Mantova just to mention a few, and the lakes are 1 hr drive away! Finally Turin, the 2006 Snow Olympic Games town is reachable in 1.30 min with the Super Fast Train connection

About Us

We are a family of 3 and 2 cats (in need of pampering while we are away). Francesco and Silvia are in their mid fifties while Adriano is 18 and a student. I am an MD working in cancer research while my husband is a cultural operator but also manages our historical house in Biella, which has been transformed in a place for meetings, marriages, art exhibitions etc. We speak fluently English & French. We love hiking, music (all kinds), theatre, reading, movie going, good food and wine (you will be able to buy the one we produce ourselves). We like travelling although so far we did not have all the time we wished for doing it properly i.e. leisurely. This is our first at home swapping and we look forward to it.

Destination

Non-simultaneous exchange acceptable.
Date are flexibles around Xsmas of a couple of day.
A summer period during last 2 weeks of June and all August is also possible.


 

Details

Type   Apartment/Flat
Sleeps   6
Bathrooms   3
Swimming Pool   No
Surroundings   City
Bedrooms   3
    
Air Conditioning   Yes

 
Children Welcome   Yes
Smoking Inside   No
Exchange Cars   Yes
Pets Welcome   No
Disabled Access   Yes
    

 
Updated   2007-09-16 (yyyy-mm-dd)

 

Destination

Open
2007-12-21  to  2008-01-05
7 - 21 days
 
2008-06-16  to  2008-06-29
7 - 14 days
Open
2008-08-03  to  2008-08-30
7 - 27 days

 
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