Housing for sale

• Lungarno Grazie. Prestigious bright finely restored aircond. 1bd apt oak floors marble bath 3fl hist.palace concierge elevator 58sqm (73 with ext.walls) Euro 580'000. No agency. tel 3337705933. E-mail angelosagramora@alice.it
• We would be proud to find your ideal home - real estate  in Tuscany, for living or investment, and help you during the purchase and sale process, assist you during the restoration and menage housing. Feel free to ask. Claudio Giannini Immobiliare. See card on this page. Mob. +39 335 56 04 503. www.gianninirealestate.it E-mail giannini.immobiliare@gmail.com
• Camaiore - Lucca. Villa surrounded by green space, divided into apartments. Various sizes, separate entrances, parking spaces and extra deluxe details. 5 km from the beach. Contact artmedia.imm@libero.it.

• Restored, secluded, C13th property for sale near hamlet on the Montagnola Senese. 500mq. 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 covered terraces. The house stands in 8 hectares of woodland, fields and terraces with 1000 olive plants and 50 fruit trees. There is a natural water source and newly built swimming pool. The barn contains 4 stables and a tack room and leads to a sand school. The property is a registered agrituristic activity. E-mail sophie@casole.com

Housing for rent

• Attention university programs! Student hotel/hostel in Florence’s San Frediano neighborhood ideal for individual and groups. Multilingual staff, 32 private rooms with air conditioning. Wi-Fi, parking, conference/classrooms available. Youth Firenze 2000, v.le R. Sanzio 16, tel. +39.055.2335558 – fax. +39.055.2306392.

   www.florencegate.it E-mail yhf2000@dada.it

• La 100 Case English-speaking housing agency offers apartments and studios, short and long-term rentals, student accomodation. Call Francesco tel. 055.4630570

   www.100case.it E-mail info@100case.it
• Self contained lovely one bedroom cottage in a country property along the river 10 min. from city centre. Fully furnish. car space, € 850.00 p.m. call 055630900. E-mail lalama@texnet.it
• Windows on Italy – Smile  Apt. -  Bright and tranquil 2 bed, 1 bathroom andspacious kitchen apartment. Private panoramic terrace offering views over the whole of Florence. This is the perfect property to enjoy Florence at its best. Tel. 055 268510 www.windowsonitaly.com

• Windows on Italy – Frescoes Apt. -  Superb,centrally located (Oltrarno area, via Maggio) one bed apartment featuring original 16th Century frescoes. Choose elegance and style for the perfect short break in Florence. Tel. 055 268510 www.windowsonitaly.com

• Via Verdi. University Housing Directors! 4 large bedrooms comfortable for 7 students, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, fully furnished, housing services. Claudio Giannini Immobiliare. See card on this page. Mob. +39.335.5604503 www.gianninirealestate.it E-mail giannini.immobiliare@gmail.com
• Centrally located elegant studio flat in Borgo Pinti. It consists of a large sitting-dining room and an upper floor bedroom. It is fully equipped, air conditioned with a very nice garden in a quite location. Rent €700 per month. Contact: capineri@unisi.it, c.capineri@agora.it.

• Borgo Albizi. University Housing Directors! 3 large double bedrooms comfortable for 6 students, 2 bathrooms, dish washer, washing machine, Wi-Fi, full housing services. Claudio Giannini Immobiliare. See card on this page. Mob. +39.335.5604503. www.gianninirealestate.it E-mail giannini.immobiliare@gmail.com
• Borgo Albizi. 3 studios with garret 30 sqm aprox. each. Comfortable for 2-3 persons. All well restored with stones (ex church), cotto, large windows, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, washing machine in separate laundry room. Claudio Giannini Immobiliare. See card on this page. Mob. +39 335 56 04 503. www.gianninirealestate.it E-mail giannini.immobiliare@gmail.com

Rooms for rent

• Beautiful studio/conference/reception/classroom space in San Marco area Florence. Ground floor, silent, impeccable, 6 skylights, 160 sq.meters, 2WC, shower. 335.5419944. www.artstudioflorence.com E-mail andreagennari@hotmail.it

Housing wanted

• American Artist seeking studio/workspace. Work consists of painting, jewelry making and sewing. Would like approximately 20mq. E-mail saraamr75@yahoo.com
• Need a place in Florence from Sept, will begin research at EUI, 24 yr female, Hungarian, currenly working for EU in Milan area, contact me if you can help! E-mail viskia@gmail.com
• 2 American girls looking for an apartment with wifi and b/w 500-800 euro per month. Need ASAP. Please contact thru email. www.katerinafiore.com E-mail castaway0984@gmail.com
• Italian-Canadian working girl is seeking a small, yet charming studio or one bedroom apartment in or near the city centre featuring all the comforts of modern living. Natural light, ADSL and a shower separate from the rest of the bathroom are absolute necessities. Long term contract preferred. Can spend 450-500 euro maximum. Willing to house sit in exchange for lodging. Contact: b.dionisi@theflorentine.net.

Vacation rentals

• Il Salotto di Firenze B&B located in splendid Via Roma at the corner with the magnificent Piazza Duomo, includes 4 bedrooms and 2 welcoming single rooms. Private, intimate and reserved in a completely refurnished artistic building in the heart of Florence. For information and reservations call: +39 055.218347 or +39 348.1590197. E-mail info@ilsalottodifirenze.it
• Windows on Italy – Villa Casolare -  Beautifully restored 6 bedroom and 5 bathroom property Superb outdoor pool and private loggia for dining “al fresco”, set deep amongst the rolling hills between Pisa and Florence. Surrounded by lush green gardenscomplete with olive trees - a haven of peace and tranquillity. Tel. 055268510 www.windowsonitaly.com

• Historic palazzo in Piazza Santa Croce offers short and long-term rentals. 13 furnished apartments. Contact Palazzo Antellesi 055.244456 www.florencerentals.net E-mail antellesi@dada.it

Jobs wanted

• British woman, 48 yrs old, lived in Italy for 27 yrs. I'm looking for work in a school or travel company. E-mail sheilamc@libero.it
• Italian woman, laurea in foreign languages, skilled translator, excellent English, is looking for a job in her field, preferably part-time. E-mail checca62@gmail.com
• House Sitting. 28 yr old American male, non-smoker living in Firenze for past 6 months. Trustworthy & responsible. Multiple Italian & American references available. E-mail andrewdinuzzo@gmail.com
• I'm 23, British female looking for babysitting work. Love to be around kids and have had many babysitting jobs in the past. Hannah. Ph. 3280345770. E-mail dayand84@hotmail.com
• Italian woman, laurea in foreign languages, excellent English, is looking for a job in her field, preferably part-time. E-mail checca62@gmail.com

Help wanted

• Time to change. Learn to earn Exec level income working from home. Take control of your time & finances & be your own boss. Serious Only. www.time2changetoday.com E-mail info@time2changetoday.com
• Residence Hall Manager. New York University in Florence seeks candidates for the position of Residence Hall Manager. This nine-month opportunity includes managing daily operations of student housing; providing support, guidance, and crisis intervention for residents; enforcing compliance with University and residence policies and procedures; maintaining building safety and security; engaging in customer service related activities; supervising student workers; assisting with and planning student development programs; and ensuring occupancy controland accurate billing. Responsibilities are carried out mainly through officehours, weekly meetings, events, and on-call shifts. This is a live-in position (required). Compensation includes salary, living accommodations and access to a meal plan. A bachelor’s degree, two years of relevant experience, proficiency in Italian and English, and excellent communication and problem-solving skills are required. A master’s degree in related fields, study or living abroad experience, and knowledge of Florence or Italy and the American university system preferred. Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter and resume to: E-mail florence.studentlife@nyu.edu
• One-day bicycle tour company looking for part-time tour guide (mostly weekends). English mother tongue and ability to drive manual transmission required. Please send resume to info@bicycletuscany.com. No phone calls please. www.bicycletuscany.com

• Are you a native English speaker? Like to write? Speak Italian? The Florentine is looking for an occasional editorial assistant who can also cover outside stories. Interested parties should send CV and (interesting) writing sample to redazione@theflorentine.net.

• Native Italian speaker with good English wanted to help 8-yr-old English boy starting school in Italian. Would be required mornings from mid-September. Flexible times possible. Pls call 334.7640555 or 055.2286177.

Classes, leisure activities

• Italian individual lessons in Florence. Sharpen your grammar to enjoy conversation. Fluent English, Japanese, French spoken. Call Alberto and his Japanese wife Fumiko, tel. 055-475152.

   www.azlanguage.it E-mail info@azlanguage.it

• Individual Italian lessons for only €15/hr. Small group for €5/hr. Mother tongue teachers. Conversation and grammar. Held in the warm and friendly atmosphere at ‘Il Varco dei Biffi’ non-profit Christian center, via dei Biffi, 1 (between via Ricasoli and via Martelli, near the Duomo). Tel. 055/285148.

   www.ilvarcodeibiffi.org E-mail gina@ilvarcodeibiffi.org

• Come bike in Tuscany with us! Fun, easy bike rides everyday with great food, delicious wine, and winery tour. Student rates available.  Info: 055 5398357

   www.persbikerides.com

• 3-day art history courses in Florence, guided by a PhD. teacher, incl. visits to the Uffizi, Palazzo Pitti, Medici Villas, etc. For more info, go to www.arthistoryflorence.com.

• Italian for foreigners. Individual and/or group lessons for adults or children, traditional and audio-visual method. Contact Barbara at 320.1504058

Services

• Tuscany Pc Clinic, mobile computer consultants. Trained professionals can resolve all computer and mac and internet problems. Website hosting, creation and design. Home pc repair, new computer setup, virus removal and protection, data backup, software and hardware installation. Call  334.1085438 or 0044.1324.780335

   www.TuscanyPcClinic.com E-mail help@tuscanypcclinic.com
• Interior Design by Schoenebaum. Professionally trained designers of contemporary, modern, classical interiors. Consultancy, design, furniture and space planning, soft furnishings. Call 055.8300381 or +39.320.5745133. www.interiordesignbyschoenebaum.com E-mail info@interiordesignbyschoenebaum.com

• Mindfulness based holistic therapy: psicotherapy, coaching, bodymind awareness, rolfing, healing. Contact Bodymindfulness tel. 055.644239

   www.bodymindfulness.com E-mail bandb@bodymindfulness.com

• Veterinarian at your service. House calls, vaccinations, preventive care, health assessments, medications and treatments. Tel. 333.8005343

   www.veterinarioadomicilio.com

• Italian Insurance Service. We quote: car insurance, medical insurance, health policy useful to get European VISA/Italian residence. Mr. Carlo Pozzi cell.(+39)338 700 8559. www.assipozzi.it E-mail assipozzi@assipozzi.it

Personals

• Need loving home for a cat. Must have garden. Cat has all shots, microchip, and is spayed. Please contact me for more information! E-mail info@studiominerva.net

Households items for sale

• Jaeger Le-Couture reverso for sale. Call 340 994 8284. E-mail sogocats2@yahoo.com
• Old Olivetti 82 desk model typewriter & old home movie projector and screen. Now collector's items. Perfect shape. Lv tel msg. am on analogic (1 phone line only) computer. 055.8218104.

• Woman's city bike, great for touring. Shimano gear shift (21 gears). Like new. For sale (in Oltrarno) € 140. Phone 338-6994225. E-mail jemunat@gmail.com