Apartment Loft Mon­te­merano

The Maremma is con­sidered the Wild West of Tuscany. After all, ever­y­thing here is a little rougher and more authentic than in other regions. Between natural beaches, dense macchia forests, pic­turesque tuff stone and real cowboys, the Butteri, Mon­te­merano – one of the “Borghi più belli d’I­talia”, the most beau­tiful vil­lages in Italy – sits enthroned on a hill sur­rounded by olive groves. A sett­lement with a medieval structure not far from the Therme di Saturnia and the impressive thermal water­falls Cascate del Mulino.
The Loft Mon­te­merano is located in the heart of the narrow streets and is the third holiday project by architect Massimo Ghisi and his wife Vanna Ber­nar­delli, two pas­sionate art coll­ectors from Mantua. The couple have exten­sively reno­vated the typical Maremma town­house and trans­formed it into a modern living space where archi­tecture, design and art come tog­ether in a his­to­rical setting. The result is an impressive hybrid of rustic charm, urban New York loft, gallery and Escher-like flair. ‘We wanted to pre­serve the context, but at the same time not deny the con­tem­porary and essential style ele­ments that we are drawn to,’ says Massimo Ghisi.
The simple ent­rance in the heart of the village gives no hint of the casual, light-filled loft behind it, which still exudes the spirit of the Maremma with its natural stone walls, wood beams and ter­ra­cotta cei­lings. Despite retaining its structure, the once gloomy, winding interior has been filled with light and space thanks to large windows and a clear, straight staircase.
The floor and staircase are remi­niscent of polished con­crete, but are actually made of local stone. The walls also form a har­mo­nious con­trast between rough natural stone and white-clad walls and cei­lings, which emphasise the openness and spa­ciousness. The interior design com­bines design classics and vintage pieces with custom-made fur­niture, com­ple­mented by con­tem­porary art­works from the owners’ own gallery in Mantua.
The house offers two bed­rooms, a spa­cious, bright living room with a sofa bed, a generous dining area with a fully equipped kitchen and a com­for­table bathroom. A laundry room in the basement adds to the comfort. Another high­light is the terrace at the highest point of the building, which invites you to enjoy breakfast out­doors or an ape­ritif in the evening – with a view of the rolling hills of the Maremma.

What to do

The thermal springs of Saturnia and the Cascate del Mulino are just a few minutes away, and there are numerous hiking and cycling trails, swimming in the sea (the beaches of Talamone, Argentario, Porto Ercole and Porto Santo Stefano are approx. 45–60 minutes away), excursions to Niki de Saint Phalle's sculpture garden near Capalbio, the Alberese Nature Park, Etruscan archaeological sites or historic villages (e.g. Pitigliano, Scansano, Manciano, Magliano, Sorano and Sovana), Horse riding, golf, wine and olive oil tastings at local farms and wineries (e.g. Morellino di Scansano) or a visit to the 2-star restaurant Caino, just a few steps away from the apartment.

Why we like this house


Maremma cowboys, New York and Escher send their regards: the region's authenticity captured in subtle, loft-like architecture.

This house is great for

Nature, architecture and culture lovers who want to discover a more authentic Tuscany. Whether as a couple or with friends, for up to five people.

Owner

Massimo Ghisi and Vanna Bernardelli – architects and passionate art collectors – purchased Palazzo Beccaguti Cavriani in 2000 and personally oversaw its renovation and interior design down to the very last detail. They conceived their palazzo with the aim of living in direct contact with the artworks and with as little furniture as possible. Once or twice a year, they open their private art collection to the public, transforming the palazzo into an inspiring and ever-changing meeting place for artists and art lovers. Two further holiday projects, which stylishly combine art and context, have been realised on the Sicilian island of Pantelleria and in the small Tuscan village of Montemerano.

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