Historic Villas
Questionnaire
Year erected: 1750
What is the history of the property?
King Ahgiò was travelling from Naples to Paris, during his kingdom on XII century he has built the tower of the San Fabiano Castle, near to the church built on VIII century by Count Guinigi.
My family bought the estate, and developed it in a luxury resort.
My wife Rachel and I came to live here and restored the villa San Fabiano, on 1998.
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
The villa was built in two phases, the first one on 1750 the architect had designed twenty villa in the 2500 acres of the estate San Fabiano.
The furnace was manufacturing clay bricks.the same bricks used to build the castle.
On the 1800 the villa was enlarged and with travertine stones where used.
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
The San Fabiano farmestate, includes:
san Fabiano private church
The San Fabiano Castle
The farm that is producing organic wheat
The ancient mill dating back to the XIII Century is along the Arbia river the hearth of the village.
Has restoration work taken place?
My brother the Architect Fiorentini Fiorentini, designed and supervised all the restorations.
Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
The dining room vaulted ceiling.
Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
King Angiò.
Marquis Bichi RUSPOLI.
Count Giuseppe FiorentinI
Are there any significant events that took place at the property in the past?
Each year for Corpus Domini, festa di San Fabiano, was the main annual event in the Valdarbia.
Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
Dimora storica
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