Le Baggine was born in the 1400s, as a storehouse for agricultural products and tools, immersed in a valley hidden between the hills of Lucca, in an area rich in water springs. In the eighteenth century the farm took the name “Le Baggine”, and a delegation of friars settled there,[…]
The “Pietraio” is a traditional ancient Tuscany farmhouse. Situated on the hills in the Municipality of Guardastallo, in the province of Pisa, 9 km away from the sea and its pine groves. It offers a marvellous view both on the plain and on the sea from the Elba Island to[…]
Bibbiano is located in the historic Chianti region in the municipality of Castellina, overlooking the Elsa Valley towards the castle of Monteriggioni. Cultivation of grapes in this area originated with the Etruscans, and continued well into the late-Roman era. Inspired by this incomparable natural and human heritage, the family that[…]
One of the Gondi family’s most important estates is the Villa Bossi in Pontassieve, which has belonged to them since 1592.In the second half of the 18th century, under the ownership of Niccolò Antonino Gondi, the Villa Bossi was extensively remodelled, enlarged and embellished with splendid baroque decorations, while its[…]
Above photo: Andrea Vierucci Camugliano, one of the most important Estates in Tuscany,founded by the Medici family as a hunting retreat, belongs to the Niccolini family since 1634 and it is a place where everything is preserved with love and passion. The interlacement of its secular history with the events[…]
Tenuta di Monaciano is located in the heart of Chianti region, just 4 km from Siena. The Villa, which was the manor house, dates back to 18th century. The gardens of the Villa host a grassy Amphitheatre, enclosed by secular trees and marble statues. Hidden in the English garden, there is the old lemon[…]
Grigio da Barberino di Val d’Elsa, forefather of the Griccioli (formerly Gricia) family, was born in 1345. The Griccioli had an important role within the Repubblica di Firenze since the XIV century, and then moved to Siena in 1720.The Griccioli family owns the marvellous Tenuta di Montechiaro where, after a[…]
One thousand years of history in a family home Casa Campatelli is an 18th century residence in the town of San Gimignano, which incorporates one of the town’s famous medieval towers. An upper-middle class residence in the 19th and 20th centuries, the house through the furniture, interior decor and paintings[…]
A green monument unique in Europe in which are found echoes and inspiration common to other great gardens such had the Reggia di Caserta’s one or the Wihlelmshohe’s one in Kassel. The Historic Garzoni Garden in a XVII century enchantment that has remained practically untouched untill this day. The garden is[…]
The Villa di Bivigliano is an austere and imposing building built in the style of Bernardo Buontalenti. The current villa was built on the remains of an ancient castle belonging to the Cattanei di Cercina family and was restored by the Ginori family at the end of the 16th century.At[…]
