Italian Country House Beautifully Restored, One Hour From Milan
Nestled in 10 private acres of lush greenery close to the Tidone RIver, the “Stazione di posta" ("Old Horse Station") has been beautifully restored by the well-known architect from Piacenza, Marcello Spigaroli.
Set on the hills of Piacenza — just a one hour drive from Milan — this charming 17th century property was once called "Osteria Nuova" and served as an Inn for travellers along one of the ancient Salt Roads from Genoa to Milan.
Today, osterias in Italy are known as no-frills restaurants that offer traditional local food, however hundreds of years ago, they served as Inns that offered overnight rooms for travellers and a casual space to drink wine and have snacks, which eventually evolved to offer full meals.
Restored with meticulously sourced ancient materials, the country house has been updated with large windows which serve to illuminate the property’s authentic character charm, seen in the exposed beam and brick barrel-vaulted ceilings.
Beautifully appointed, the residence offers 7 bedrooms of accommodation, in addition to a large independent suite for guests, and a separate caretaker’s apartment for caretakers, offering a total of nearly 11,000 square feet of interior space.
The property is positioned around a charming central courtyard terrace accessible through a stone archway.
There’s also a covered loggia and two wisteria-clad pergolas on separate terraces for dining al fresco, and the property also comes with a large swimming pool and a hot tub.
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