Mario Matassa takes a look at International Women’s Day. He revels in the mystery of the celebrations and presents some of the classic dishes… Photos by Mario Matassa The 8th of March is the day when women across Italy hang up their aprons, put on their best frocks, and walk out of the door – […]
Rachael Martin spends a weekend exploring the alpine splendour of Courmayeur and its environs in the mountainous region of Valle d’Aosta Photos by Rachael Martin and Auberge de la Maison What Cortina is to the Dolomites, Courmayeur is to Valle d’Aosta. It’s desirable, often exclusive, with fantastic skiing opportunities right next to the Mont Blanc […]
A three-bed, stone-built farmhouse with lovely rural views, within walking distance of a small medieval town. The property was restored ten years ago by the current owners, retaining many of the original materials including oak beams and lintels. On the ground floor is a living room opening onto the south-facing terrace and garden, an open-plan kitchen […]
A beautifully restored luxury Italian country house on the outskirts of the charming town of Gualdo in Macerata province. The house is south-facing and has three light, bright double bedrooms. In 2017 the house was extensively renovated in keeping with the region’s distinctive appeal and now meets all modern safety and building regulations. Characteristic features […]
Spacious and luxurious, recently built villa on a hilltop with views over farmlands, mountains and sea. Ground floor: open entrance with beautiful staircase, dining room, living room with fireplace, modern kitchen, bedroom with stylish bathroom, study, spacious portico overlooking the pool. First floor: large living room/kitchen, two bedrooms (one with portico), bathroom, partly covered roof […]
This charming farmhouse in Penna San Giovanni with pool and views comes with 2.5 acres of land and an unrestored outbuilding with potential to convert to additional accommodation. The house has been renovated to provide modern amenities while retaining many original features – beamed ceilings, terracotta floors and original doors. On the ground floor is […]
A classical and majestic property a few steps from the charming village centre with its impressive castle, lively bar, town hall, school and post office. This fascinating house on three floors, in addition to the cellar with brick vaults, has kept intact the beauty of antique things: terracotta floors, original painted doors, frescoes and a […]
A unique property to renovate in the panoramic and charming hilltop village of Montegrosso d’Asti. This semi-detached house of 140 sqm with its lovely private garden is on two floors, in addition to the typical Piedmontese cellar with vaulted brick ceilings below the house. The rooms have original terracotta floors, they are bright and sunny, […]
On its own small hilltop, just a few km from Asti and the golf course, this classical cascina in exposed brick has been thoroughly and delicately renovated with open rooms and lots of light. The farmhouse is app. 305 sqm with a garage space of app. 100 sqm below. On the ground floor, the living […]
Rustico with pool just 2km from the village centre of Mongardino in a tranquil hilltop position with fantastic views. The house of app. 160 sqm is over 3 floors, with living area and kitchen on the ground floor, then three bedrooms and the 25 sqm terrace with incredible views. The property has 2,072 sqm of […]