Healing Waters

The Italian town of Viterbo – sandwiched between Rome and Tuscany – has been renowned for its thermal baths since the Romans were around. With this centrally located apartment, you don't even need to step out your front door for some restorative me-time. The home's wellness area comes with a Finnish sauna and is set up for Chromotherapy. It’s a peaceful space that gives this home real wow-factor.

Aside from the wellness room, there are plenty of other striking design choices that vie for your attention. We love the spiral staircase that leads to the mezzanine, as well as the bold lime-green and blue kitchen. The clever reinvention of the fireplace to hold an artfully arranged source of illumination adds warmth and is yet another talking point. What's perhaps most impressive is that this isn't all found within a newly built block of apartments, but is instead hidden away behind the walls of a fifteenth-century palazzo building.

The palazzo is in a small square typical of this part of Italy, with a church and fountain. The town of Viterbo is lovely to stroll around with a gelato, and there’s lots of history to take in. The Palazzo dei Papi is just fourteen minutes away, and is the former seat of the papacy. When you’ve had your fill of history, hop in the car and drive seven minutes to the hot springs. Soak away your troubles before returning to the apartment for another evening of blissful R&R.

Where else could you find a property that merges history, cutting-edge design and wellness like this?


Home truths:
*The master bedroom can be set up with two single beds if preferred

*Two guests will be accommodated on the double sofa bed on the second floor of the suite

*An fifth guest can be accommodated in the single room, which can otherwise be used as an office

*Your host can provide a cot and high chair for free for little ones

*Due to the design of the staircases in this building, this home isn't suitable for guests with limited mobility