Pergolaccio

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A double row of Mulberry trees leads the way to the front door. Pergolaccio, a stone farmhouse, was built over several centuries. The front door leads into the dining room. A wood-burning fireplace is the focus of the living room. The cream coloured couch converts into a double bed in the living room. We eat most of our meals at the pine table in the kitchen. We often use the open hearth to grill in the winter. A pair of ovens is located beneath a five-burner cooktop. The central focus of the kitchen is a freestanding island. We use the dining room for candle lit dinners in the winter. A curved staircase connects the ground floor dining room to the upper floors. The door in the master bedroom leads to a private terrace. The terrace off the master bedroom is perfect for breakfast in the morning. A desk in one corner of the master bedroom looks out over the valley. The sinks in the master bath form a passage which leads to the shower. A pair of sinks face each other in the master bath. There are two twin beds in one of the guest rooms on the second floor. The second guest bedroom, now has a new queen sized bed. (not shown, old photo) The guest bath on the second floor has both shower and bath tub. The sink and vanity in the guest bathroom. The attic bedroom is located on the top floor and has two twin beds. A private guest suite is located at the lowest level, and has its own entrance. The downstairs guest suite has a comfortable sitting area. In the kitchen, the door opens out to the garden. In the summer the table under the pergola is set for breakfast, lunch and dinner I use the marble table under the pergola to arrange flowers. A stone-paved terrace has comfortable seating. A pergola is located off the back of the house, leading to the lawn. A hand made chestnut gate opens the way to the path leading to the swimming pool Antique climbing roses cover the chestnut wood fence and burst into bloom in May The back garden is shaded by a large elm tree and three acacias. The swimming pool enjoys some of the best views on the property. The view from the vegetable garden towards the house and valley. A well-ordered vegetable garden is bordered by a grape arbour. The Mulberry trees shade the path leading to the front door. Roses and Irises in May. In October the Mulberry trees turn yellow. The mist covers the valley in the early morning. Sunset from the terrace.