Podere Palazzo is managed by Patrizio Fradiani, Architect.
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— Patrizio Fradiani: “One thing I love about the house is that looking out each window of every room is like staring into a Renaissance painting of natural beauty. Every window is a living masterpiece!”
Interview By: Welcome Beyond
— What was your inspiration to restore the villa and rent out it our to guests?
Patrizio Fradiani: “We used to vacation in the area but never felt like any of the houses we rented were as good as they could have been and at some point we challenged ourselves to find a dilapidated structure with lots of potential and restore it the way we thought it should be done! I wanted to give ourselves and future guests a great experience in every sense... I wanted them to feel the beauty of an old-world farm with the wit and creativity of a modernist architect’s vision.”
— Villa exterior
— Please tell us a bit about the architecture and style of the interior.
Patrizio Fradiani: “The architecture is very typical of the area in its shapes and massing: the stones all come from the river down below and the fields around the house, the timbers are all chestnut from local woods, and the terracotta floors are part of a long tradition and produced with the clay of the hills around us then baked in wood fired ovens. The house used to be divided into stables and pig sties at the ground level and living quarters at the upper level so there was still manure everywhere on the ground floor...
The interior was a challenge because we wanted a very open floor plan despite the historical and stylistic constraints imposed by the existing structure and the building regulations. I wanted to blend the old textures and materials with modern clean lines in the furnishings and then infuse everything with the colors of the nature around. I like to also use humor in my projects so there is a lot of art that is a bit irreverent and playful without ever feeling silly.”
The interior was a challenge because we wanted a very open floor plan despite the historical and stylistic constraints imposed by the existing structure and the building regulations. I wanted to blend the old textures and materials with modern clean lines in the furnishings and then infuse everything with the colors of the nature around. I like to also use humor in my projects so there is a lot of art that is a bit irreverent and playful without ever feeling silly.”
— Bedroom
— Please tell us a bit about the facilities and rooms of the villa.
Patrizio Fradiani: “It has 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths... all very spacious and generous in size with their own sitting rooms. The kitchen opens onto a beautiful porch where you can dine, lounge or cook on the fireplace and which is situated near the organic vegetable garden available to all guests. The living room is connected to a large dining room and library and has a modern fireplace, TV and stereo.
One thing I love about the house is that looking out each window of every room is like staring into a Renaissance painting of natural beauty. Every window is a living masterpiece!”
One thing I love about the house is that looking out each window of every room is like staring into a Renaissance painting of natural beauty. Every window is a living masterpiece!”
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— What would you describe to be the essence of the villa?
Patrizio Fradiani: “One of extreme serenity... the kind that brings you in touch with your inner self and the souls of all the people that you chose to be your travel companions. All our guests comment on what chemistry and beautiful experience always develops among their family members or friends and they bring that home with them more than anything else. And that is exactly what we wanted our guests to leave the house with!”
— Living area
— What type of guests are usually coming to stay with you?
Patrizio Fradiani: “We get all different kinds of guests — groups of friends, families, romantic couples — and all of them remember the beauty of the place and the serenity I mentioned above. That is the biggest thing! We also organize welcome dinners for them, brunches, cooking classes, wine tours and more activities to make their experience even more special.
My personal guests when I’m there are the dearest people of my life and we use the house as a place to reconvene and enjoy all the goodness of life and friendship.”
My personal guests when I’m there are the dearest people of my life and we use the house as a place to reconvene and enjoy all the goodness of life and friendship.”
— Villa and garden
— To you personally, what is so special about the house?
Patrizio Fradiani: “Everything! The location, the formal Italian garden with its vegetables, the olive orchard, the fruit trees, the pool in which I have the best fun with my nieces, the community around the house and the restaurants. And why not, a sense of pride in feeling like we rescued a piece of landscape and history from destruction and oblivion.”
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— Please tell us a bit about the location of the villa and the surrounding area.
Patrizio Fradiani: “It is located right at the intersection of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio and is very easy to access form the A1 highway as well as from the Cassia which goes south to Rome and north to Siena. It is located mid point between Rome and Florence and surrounded by beautiful Medieval towns.”
— Swimming pool and view
— What do you particularly like about this part of Italy?
Patrizio Fradiani: “The great food, the wonderful wines, the unpretentious and genuine local people, the views and landscape. It has combination of the Umbrian wooded areas, the fields of Tuscany and the volcanic landscape of Lazio.”
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— What would you recommend your guests to see or do in the area?
Patrizio Fradiani: “So much! All the nearby towns are jewels not to be missed for their art and history including Pienza, Cetona, Montepulciano, Orvieto, and Pitigliano. 20 minutes south there’s Lake Bolsena which has boats, surfing and biking for the outdoor buffs. There are lots of thermal waters just east of the house offering everything from elegant spa facilities to sulfuric waterfalls and pools in the woods. Wine tours are also a must to discover and know more about the area.”
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— Is there something you just have to do in the region?
Patrizio Fradiani: “Yes... eat! And drink. And some sightseeing of course, between meals.”
— View
— To you personally, what has been the biggest reward about renting out the house?
Patrizio Fradiani: “People’s comments, their happiness and their gratitude.”
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— When is the best time to come for a visit?
Patrizio Fradiani: “Anytime really... the land and landscape has a lot to offer all year round but if you want to enjoy the pool, come between mid May and mid October!”
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— Thank you, Patrizio Fradiani!
Prices are an indication only. The final quote will be the same low price as booking your vacation directly.
There are no fees to book. Please check directly with the owner for special arrangements or information not listed here.
Service
Self-catering & Catered
Accommodation type
Holiday / Vacation rental
Location
Countryside
Special requirements
Children welcome
No pets allowed
Restricted wheelchair access
No smoking, please
Transport
Car recommended
Private parking
Limited public transport
Prices are an indication only. The final quote will be the same low price as booking your vacation directly.
There are no fees to book. Please check directly with the owner for special arrangements or information not listed here.
Bedrooms
0 Single bedroom
4 Double bedrooms
1 Twin bedroom
0 Room w. multiple beds
Additional:
2 Sofabeds
0 Extra bed (on request)
0 Air mattress (on req.)
1 Baby cot/crib (on req.)
Bath/shower rooms
3 Bathrooms (ensuite)
1 Bathroom (shared)
0 Shower room (ensuite)
1 Shower room (shared)
0 Toilet (ensuite)
Additional:
0 Toilet (shared)
Other rooms
1 Kitchen
0 Kitchenette
0 Cooking area
1 Living room
1 Dining room
1 Other rooms
Prices for 10 sharingperson
Lowest price
Highest price
Low season per week
$ 4850
$ 4850
Mid season per week
$ 7250
$ 7250
High season per week
$ 9850
$ 9850
Size: 370 square meters. 1 units available.
Rates include the exclusive use of the house and grounds, including swimming pool (open from 2nd Saturday of May to 3rd Saturday of October) for the agreed upon rental period as per separate rental agreement. A discount of 5% of total rental cost will be applied for 2 or more consecutive weeks.
The price or rental includes gas, water, electricity (up to 300Kw x h), wood for fireplaces (see restrictions), bed linens, bath towels, hand towels, and pool towels, soaps and detergents. It also includes final cleaning, 1 midweek cleaning on Wednesdays, use of all appliances and equipment. Additional or daily maid service is available upon request. Additional services must be booked in advance.
The price does not include heating or telephone calls.
Tuscany, Italy
Now a thoroughly modern, mountain-top villa with Donald Judd-like art installations, an infinity pool and patchwork views of the Tuscan countryside, the villa is a design and foodie dreamscape. ...an orchard of 40 rare fruit trees all unique and different (an homage to the lost biodiversity of trees in the world) — grows among the spindly cypress trees and are free for the picking and cooking. Trails wind down the mountain. A flock of sheep rumbles by every morning (to our 17-month-old’s delight). Wild boars scurry about while we relax outside on the patio every night with a bottle of wine. Even taking a shower is transformed into a transcendental experience. Open-air, oversized farmhouse windows in the natural stone shower provide endless views of the wildly different landscapes — undulating golden fields, verdant hillside pastures, and deep, dense forests — that all come together in this one magical place.
— DesigntripperDesigntripper, December 2010
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