The
History
Our rustico was built in the early 19th century by the great-grandfather of our current neighbor, Arcangelo Benedetti (now 92 years old).

The
Modernization
The house was completely modernized within a year. Four residential units were created, largely usable independently of one another.

The
Comparison
The rooms, the facade, the garden — how it looked before and what has become of it today. A before-and-after comparison in images and text.

Entrance and living room window
Gabi and our dearest neighbor: Tosca Benedetti
The tool shed in the grove
Relaxed lunch break
View towards Pistoia early in the morning in October
View towards Pistoia early in the morning in October
Our rustico in the early morning
Our rustico seen from the grove
The new pool in winter
Winter 2010: Surprise in Tuscany
The former owners of our estate: Mr. and Mrs. Pokorny
The open kitchen in the guest apartment