Casale Parrini - Sale
Location
The property is an ancient home made by stones and recently completely renovated is set in the peaceful rolling foothills of the Apennines, 20 km far from Parma, in the Northern Italy, centrally located between Milan and Bologna (both tows are 1 hour driving from our home). Easy travel links also to Venice, Florence, the Lake Garda and Lake Como, the Mediterranean coasts via La Spezia and the Adriatic coasts via Rimini; Rome is only 4 hours away by high speed train. Local amenities include: the historical centre of Parma; the natural parks of Cento Laghi and of Boschi di Carrega; health spas in Salsomaggiore Terme, Tabiano and Monticelli; mediaeval castles; the Giuseppe Verdi birthplace in Busseto and numerous local market towns. The place were theproperty is located is excellent for biking, trekking, running, not far there are golf courses, riding ground and swimming pool.Description of buildings
The property is suitable up to 7-8 people, it has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a huge fully fitted modern kitchen with all appliances including a wood oven (excellent for pizza!), 2 dining and living rooms with fire places, bar area, large and livable mansard excellent for children' s play.There are central heating and 2 fire places; built with local natural stone the house is cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
The villa is the perfect size for families or groups; not too big for a couple, yet able to accommodate a temporary influx of guests for a party, wedding, or else, up to 80-100 people.
The villa has a large tiled external entertainment area with a fully covered external dining area and barbecue. Wonderful for dining and relaxing! Soak up the sun, or escape from it into the BBQ area. Great outdoor living in Spring, Summer and Autumn; wonderful relaxing views.
Condition
The restoration works, recently completed, have been carried out with great care and respect for the original building materials and features.As far as it has b een possible, trhe traditional materials have been maintained, such as in the exposed-stone facade and in the ceilings showing the original structure with ancient wooden beams and tiles. All the floors are made of handmade cotto.
A particular attention has been paid to the choice of all the high quality materials, to the finishings and to use of soft paints blending in nicely with the sober and cosy rooms.
