Entering the flat is only marginally easier than entering Fort Knox (with a rather complicated locking system). However once inside, the flat is very spacious and comfortable with all amenities that you might need. In Federica's absence, Andreas explained everything well on our arrival with the aid of his marvellous speaking smart phone. In the street just below the flat are some small shops which have all that you need - a small but well supplied supermarket, patissere and bakery and fruit shop and a cafe. A word of warning if you arrive after 8pm, all the shops are shuttered up and it looks a bit bleak but the next morning they open up to display their delights. The 27 tram makes it an easy journey to the centre. We can recommend the Gerla Toscana restaurant just round the corner which serves excellent well priced food and wine at 6€ a half litre. All in all I doubt that you would find anywhere more convenient to stay in Milan.