In an undefined time, someone laid the first stone to build what would later become one of the most beautiful castles in Tuscany: the castle of Montegufoni.
From that moment on, he remained there, watching over the Tuscan countryside like a grandfather does with his grandchildren. He defended that place on the hill with all his strength, bowing to the attacks of the Florentines without ever surrendering. Its 'wounds' were tended to by the Acciaioli family, and brick by brick the castle was transformed: halls, external cottages, chapels and so on and so forth. Montegufoni was no longer a pile of stones, it was alive.
This was the beginning of what can be defined as the golden age of the castle: from an unknown place to a meeting point for important people such as the King of Naples, Cosimo de Medici and many members of the Florentine high society.
As the years went by, Montegufoni became more splendid, so much so that it was the eccentric George Sitwell who fell in love with the structure.
The marriage between George and Montegufoni was the epitome of a dream marriage, something to make the happy endings of the best romantic films envious. Sitwell lavished attention on the entire castle, giving special treatment to some of the rooms: the walls of the bedrooms have the honour of housing the masks and harlequins of the illustrious Gino Severini.
Since 1972 the Posarelli family has been taking care of this structure, trying to keep intact the great history of this idyllic place but adapting it to modern needs.
Today's redesign takes us to the second floor of the castle in the flat Montegufoni 27.
The flat can accommodate up to 5 people and offers a double panoramic view: on one side the inner courtyard, on the other the infinite Tuscan panorama. During the spring season everything is framed by colourful flowers, creating an unforgettable palette of colours.
Once you open the door it is impossible not to notice the attention paid to the furnishings: the soft colours that bring out the brightness, the modern furnishings in cold colours contrasting with antiques in warm tones.
Down a few steps you will find yourself in front of a large open space comprising a sitting room, dining room and kitchen. The mirrors behind the sofa give depth to the room, without making it dispersive and impersonal.
The open space is overlooked by three rooms: two double bedrooms and a bathroom with a large shower.
So to sum up: elegance, brightness, comfort, original furnishings and what else?
That's for you to find out, hurry up and book!
© Rebecca Taizzani
