Fattoria Casamora is a unique luxury retreat in Tuscany about an hour southeast of Florence. A famous Italian architect and his wife designed the transformation of a 17th century convent and farm structures on their family’s 2500- acre estate. Completed in 2006, the residential area of Fattoria Casamora is surrounded by extensive property consisting of olive groves, woodlands, streams and hiking areas that are accessible to guests. An award-winning extra virgin olive oil and vinsanto are produced at Fattoria Casamora, and guests can participate in the olive oil harvest in the fall.

The rental properties have been developed with exquisite taste and comfort. Antique and modern furniture have been combined with very lovely fabrics to create a most comfortable and inviting feel to the interiors. High quality appliances and fixtures are used throughout the living areas. The spaces are beautiful, interesting and functional. Every bedroom has its own bathroom. Accommodations can be made to provide double and twin beds. There are laundry facilities—washing machine and clothes dryer--in the properties.

The owners of Casamora designed the overall plan of the property so that it offers more than a group of rental buildings. Their concept is that guests should have the opportunity to recreate life in a typical Italian village. They created an outdoor square or “piazza” where guests can congregate, if they wish to, as in the towns of Italy. There are also entertainment and leisure facilities provided, including a library with internet access and a theater. These provide guests with the opportunity to meet, enjoy a cultural life and relax. There is an outdoor sports area, with tennis and soccer facilities, common swimming pool, and children’s playground set against the backdrop of the Pratomagno mountains. This approach also makes Fattoria Casamora a wonderful place to hold weddings and conferences for larger groups. Breakfast service can be purchased in one of the courtyards, and a cook can be arranged for other meals at an extra cost.

The location of Fattoria Casamora affords opportunities for day trips to other areas of Tuscany and Umbria. Regular train service to Florence in less than half an hour is available about a 10 minute drive from the estate.

The Villas:

Le Magnolie (sleeps 8) has its own private garden and swimming pool. The antique furniture and family pictures that decorate the inside give it much charm. On the first floor is the main entrance, large sitting room with a fireplace, dining room, kitchen, twin bedroom and bathroom. A stone staircase leads to the second floor and three double bedrooms facing onto the garden. Each room has a private bathroom. Outside, a Tuscan portico with wooden trusses, giving the atmosphere of ancient countryside springs, surrounds the private swimming pool. The villa has central heating and can be lived in year-round.

La Leccina (sleeps 6) is named for a group of oaks that shade the private garden of this stone and brick house. The interior of the villa makes it an inviting place to stay. The twin bedroom on the first floor has a private bathroom and faces a gallery overlooking the private garden and large kitchen. The two double bedrooms are also located on the first floor. An interior staircase leads to the upstairs living room and its open terrace overlooking the Pratomagno Mountains and the countryside.

La Nocciolina (sleeps 4) is on the edge of the village square. It is made of stone and brick, dominated by a large walnut tree shading the outdoor terrace. The antique furniture, family pictures, and modern designer pieces that furnish the house are all designed for the maximum comfort of guests. The villa’s two terraces overlook the square and provide a wonderful scenic view of the Pratomagno Mountains. On the first floor are the entrance and two double bedrooms with private bathrooms. The second floor is accessible from an outside staircase or from inside. The kitchen with a fireplace, living room, dining room and one of the terraces are all on the second floor.

The Apartments:

L’Ulivo (sleeps 6) is secluded from the village square by a stone wall, wooden truss, and a wrought iron gate. The first floor entrance opens up onto three bedrooms with private bathrooms, one with both a shower and a bathtub. As in traditional Tuscan country houses, an external brick staircase connects the two floors. The second floor is also accessible from an indoor staircase, and has a small sitting room, living room with a fireplace, terrace, and kitchen with a small dining area. The apartment has an outdoor terrace with a private garden.

Il Noce (sleeps 8) is part of one of the oldest houses of the village of the Fattoria, and has a covered loggia with columns facing the square. The first floor is centered around a large sitting room with a very old fireplace, which connects to the large kitchen with a fireplace and a double bedroom and bathroom. A grey stone staircase leads to the second floor with three double bedrooms and private bathrooms; one room has its own terrace. The apartment has central heating, making it available year-round.

I Meli (sleeps 6) is connected to the communal garden and swimming pool by a pedestrian stone bridge leading to its second floor living room. The second floor also has a small sitting room, large kitchen with a fireplace, dining room, and double bedroom with a bathroom and a terrace. A grey stone staircase leads to the first floor and the entrance to the apartment, a second living room and two twin bedrooms with private bathrooms. The apartment has a garden.

Suites Le Dame:

Donna Olimpia, Donna Maria, Donna Luisa, and Donna Matilde (each sleeps 2) are each named in honor of the major women in the family history of Casamora. The four suites are situated around a courtyard, near the library and theater. Paintings and antique furniture decorate the suites, which are ideal for accommodating additional guests in the rental properties. The suites are set up as one area providing the functions of a bedroom, living room, and bathroom. Each has air conditioning, a mini bar, and a safe.