Elysium

Elysium: Lombardy

Anna spends most of her time living in Elysium, and as such the place has a real sense of vitality to it. It’s not minimalist – if that’s the vibe you’re after, or if the thought of other people’s things puts you off then this isn’t for you – but the feeling that you’re being genuinely welcomed into the home outweighs all of that. At least for us it does. You can also see the Arco della Pace from the balcony, which bears more than a passing resemblance to the Arc de Triomphe.


Home truths:
*It's a lived-in home so there are a few signs of everyday use
*When we visited, some of the plaster in the shower was quite worn
*Anna would prefer it if you didn't use the bikes in the flat