Typical Tuscany park
The park around our holiday home in Tuscany covers about 6.000 m². It is largely surrounded by mixed woodland. Typical trees of Mediterraean Italy are the evergreen leccio, the acacia, the oak, the pine and of course the cypress. The garden is described best as “cultivated wilderness”. For it strikes a balance between ornamental and wild plants. Different types of elegant lilies and red roses alternate with rosemary, lavender and mirto. In every season something flourishes and smells. The red of the poppies is followed by the bright yellow of the genista in spring. Then it is the turn of the subtle purple of the wisteria, which is replaced by the dark purple of the settembrini in autumn. With the first rain after summer, the yellow autumn crocuses sprout from the ground. In winter we enjoy the red berries of the butcher’s broom and the yellow winter daisies. And in between, roses of all kinds. Because we especially love roses.
Green and colourful Italy
Large agaves, cypresses and palms line the alleys. The hedges of laurel, oleander and bamboo provide natural privacy and divide the garden into séparées. Apricots, figs and pomegranates provide fresh fruit. But the highlight of our garden is certainly “Her Majesty”, the ancient oak. As a matter of fact, its age is estimated at about 500 years. With its trunk circumference of almost 5 metres, it is a resting point and inspiration for every observer.
Our olive grove and our vineyard border the garden. Next to it there is the riding arena. Down the valley follows the horse paddock. Another agricultural building from around the 17th century houses the wine processing, the olive oil storage, and the chicken coop.
Resting lawn with breathtaking view
The pool is surrounded by a sunbathing lawn for sun worshippers. Those who prefer shade will opt for the fresh areas under ancient trees. Right next to the holiday home, in the shade of large holm oaks, a long wooden dining table welcomes our guests. This is where young and old have fun together, especially on warm summer nights. Romantic minds and Italy lovers adore the sunset in a deck chair from the border of the pool. With a glass of red wine in hand, they get caught by the enchanting view of the orange illuminated towns of Pomarance and Volterra.
The holiday home Podere Palazzone is situated on the edge of a hill with spectacular views over the rolling hills of the Upper Cecina Valley. From here you look out over a picture-book Tuscany of olive groves, vineyards, fields, and old farmhouses. On the opposite side of the river there is the Nature Park Foresta di Berignone. Finally, on the horizon, the Etruscan town of Volterra towers over the landscape, with the peaks of the Alpi Apuane in the background. A panorama to pause for a moment!
Typical Tuscany park
Green and colourful Italy
The park around our holiday home in Tuscany covers about 6.000 m². It is largely surrounded by mixed woodland. Typical trees of Italy are the evergreen leccio, the acacia, the oak, the pine and of course the cypress. The garden is described best as “cultivated wilderness”. For it strikes a balance between ornamental and wild plants. Different types of elegant lilies and red roses alternate with rosemary, lavender and mirto. In every season something flourishes and smells. The red of the poppies is followed by the bright yellow of the genista in spring. Then it is the turn of the subtle purple of the wisteria, which is replaced by the dark purple of the settembrini in autumn. With the first rain after summer, the yellow autumn crocuses sprout from the ground. In winter we enjoy the red berries of the butcher’s broom and the yellow winter daisies. And in between, roses of all kinds. Because we especially love roses.
Large agaves, cypresses and palms line the alleys. The hedges of laurel, oleander and bamboo provide natural privacy and divide the garden into séparées. Apricots, figs and pomegranates provide fresh fruit. But the highlight of our garden is certainly “Her Majesty”, the ancient oak. As a matter of fact, its age is estimated at about 500 years. With its trunk circumference of almost 5 metres, it is a resting point and inspiration for every observer.
Our olive grove and our vineyard border the garden. Next to it there is the riding arena. Down the valley follows the horse paddock. Another agricultural building from around the 17th century houses the wine processing, the olive oil storage, and the chicken coop.
Resting lawn with breathtaking view
The pool is surrounded by a sunbathing lawn for sun worshippers. Those who prefer shade will opt for the fresh areas under ancient trees. Right next to the holiday home, in the shade of large holm oaks, a long wooden dining table welcomes our guests. This is where young and old have fun together, especially on warm summer nights. Romantic minds and Italy lovers adore the sunset in a deck chair from the border of the pool. With a glass of red wine in hand, they get caught by the enchanting view of the orange illuminted towns of Pomarance and Volterra.
The holiday home Podere Palazzone is situated on the edge of a hill with spectacular views over the rolling hills of the Upper Cecina Valley. From here you look out over a picture-book Tuscany of olive groves, vineyards, fields, and old farmhouses. On the opposite side of the river there is the Nature Park Foresta di Berignone. Finally, on the horizon, the Etruscan town of Volterra towers over the landscape, with the peaks of the Alpi Apuane in the background. A panorama to pause for a moment!
