U Mulinu Casanelli

Before becoming the proud owner alongside her husband, Angélique was familiar with this abandoned 1960s building, perched on a hill. She couldn’t help but admire it every time she passed by. One fine day, the couple took the plunge and acquired it! Both natives of the region, they wanted to preserve the original ruin, built from gathered stones and tiles. Thus began the extensive renovations, as the original structure was barely standing.

“We couldn’t have renovated the house using the same materials because it was built from stones and tiles that the locals gathered from the area,” Angélique explains. “So, we decided to take a different approach and create something entirely new, yet harmonious.”Angélique and her husband envisioned an extension made of whitewashed concrete, adding a modern touch they particularly love. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, it also serves to stabilize the ruins of the old wine press. “It’s a house that rises from the ashes of the old building, a union of the authentic and the modern.”

“When I saw it atop the hill, the house seemed immense, almost oversized.” Before becoming this stunning vacation home, U Mulinu Casanelli underwent a remarkable transformation. Angélique, inspired by the ruins she “fell in love with,” drew up all the plans herself—a notable feat given that it’s not her profession. To maximize space and enhance convenience, they installed an elevator instead of a staircase, a feature that travelers laden with luggage truly appreciate!

A connoisseur of beauty, Angélique meticulously selected exquisite pieces to furnish her beloved home: tables and chairs from Ethnicraft, the iconic Pipistrello design lamp, and a Gervasoni sofa. Her impeccable taste and attention to detail are evident throughout. The result? A perfect balance of authenticity and supreme comfort, creating a home where travelers feel pampered and content!