Showing posts with label Country. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Country. Show all posts

Friday, December 8, 2017

Transition of a Fortified Italian Farmhouse

Transition of a Fortified Italian Farmhouse

Once upon a time, Arrighi was a watchtower peering over Tuscany and all along the Niccone Valley, with an adjoining fortified farmhouse. In recent years, the dwelling known as Castello di Reschio, in Umbria, Italy, is the result of a meticulous restoration that resulted in a luxurious L-shaped main house, and a standalone guest cottage.
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Once the fortified farmhouse and watchtower, the impressive five bedroom main house is approached via a large paved courtyard beyond the entrance gates, past the sweet guest cottage that contains a double bedroom, en-suite bathroom, library and fully-fledged kitchen.

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Arrighi maintains fine Romanesque features and clearly honors the origins of the building, dating back to the 11th Century. The traditional exterior gives way to more modern tastes within it’s walls, where bright accent colors add punch to white backdrops and sandstone floors.

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A glass encased external staircase tower is flooded with sunlight, and soaks in the extensive view over the very private and unspoiled 2,700 acre Reschio Estate, filled with rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves, chestnut and oak trees, extensive infinity pool and pool house.

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50 farmhouses are dotted around the tranquil countryside, of which the owners of Castello di Reschio, Count Antonio Bolza and two generations of his family, have sympathetically restored almost half.

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Friday, November 24, 2017

Col delle Noci Italian Villa

Col delle Noci Italian Villa

This stunning yet charmingly rustic Italian villa is Col delle Noci (Walnut Hill) on the private estate of Castello di Reschio, run by Count Antonio Bolza and two generations of his family, in the lush Umbrian countryside.
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The Castle of Reschio covers 2,700 acres of land on the border with Tuscany, an unspoiled Italian greenbelt rippled with wooded hills, and rich in olive groves and vineyards. Consisting of two buildings, the main house and a completely self-contained guest annex, Noci perches at the top of a gently sloping hill that overlooks the entire estate, nature reserve, and a mature olive grove.

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Alongside the picture perfect property and sun terraces, a 4x18m infinity pool cascades into split levels, flowing towards mesmerizing views of the rolling countryside.

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The 17th century farmhouse has been carefully restored and superbly renovated to include a 2 bedroom interior with spacious living areas that are flooded with natural light.

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The simple sophistication of the bedrooms continues into en suite bathrooms, and leads out to charming private loggias, giving direct access to the tranquil garden.

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Castello di Reschio is ideally situated to revel in the beauty of Umbria.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Sunday, February 5, 2017

Country Style Kitchen Pictures From Marchi Cucine

Country Style Kitchen Pictures From Marchi Cucine

The Marchi Group specializes in creating traditional style kitchens that look straight out of a folk tale. These classic country style kitchens are easy for you to associate with and they somehow seem familiar eventhough you are seeing them for the first time.

Marchi, the designer, believes:

Beautiful things acquire value over time. They are objects that improve quality of life and become an integral part of our daily routine.

The following set of pictures of country kitchens should give you some inspiration if you are planning to build one.


Country Kitchen – Dhialma


Country Kitchen – Old England


Country Kitchen – Valenzuela


Country Kitchen – Doralice


Country Kitchen – Hemingway

Marchi also has a another line of ‘New Classic’ kitchens which bring in a touch of modern while still remaining largely traditional.


New Classic Kitchen – Dechora


New Classic Kitchen – Opera’


New Classic Kitchen – Dechora


New Classic Kitchen – Opera’

Friday, November 11, 2016

A Beautifully Charming Country Hotel in France

A Beautifully Charming Country Hotel in France

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque village of Brantôme, France, is the pretty hotel Moulin de l'Abbaye, complete with bright blue window shutters, pink flora and a blanket in lush green ivy.
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Brantôme, known as the “Venice of the Périgord” because of it’s winding waterways, is a stunning spot where the 16th century masterpiece that is the quirky right-angled stone bridge known as Pont Coudé links the ancient abbey with the monastery garden as well as the medieval tower, the Renaissance pavilion and the abbey itself.

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A riverside terrace shaded by mature trees houses a restaurant for the hotel guests and passing diners, providing the opportunity to while away the hours by the babbling River Dronne, where an old water wheel rolls lazily around.

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By night the bridge lights shimmer over the waters surface, creating a romantic atmosphere.

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Steeped in history, this charming place is ideal for a deeply relaxing getaway, where the rooms and common areas are decorated with a homey country feel, full of traditional checkered fabric, rattan seating and white washed woodwork.

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Each suite has an individual scheme suited to the space, creating a quaint mix of interior design throughout, though all with a distinctly traditional air.

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Do check out the video as well.

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Friday, August 21, 2015

Beautiful French Country House

Beautiful French Country House

Presumably the workplace of an artist and the home of a creative soul, this beautiful French country house is a treat for those with a keen eye. Or those who enjoy the revitalizing mix of nature and the human mind. Cocooned in natural surroundings, this house has a rustic, pristine and a raw feel to it. Semi-clad in luxury, this French cottage is a dream home for many.

With the option of working indoors and outdoors, the house inspires vision. A deliberate ancient touch is given to a few items that make the surreal feeling of ‘living in the years long forgotten’ very real. Truly, the work of an inspired genius, this place is more than just ‘home’.

























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