Casa Bisolla

Tradition and comfort come together in this three-story stone house, rated Class A3, which has been beautifully restored, highlighting the original stone and wood from the rural village in the Emilian Apennines. On the edge of a small village, facing the countryside in a vast green area, ideal for hiking and mountain biking enthusiasts. For those who want to relax in the mountains, just 30 minutes from Maranello and the ski slopes. An ideal spot in every season, even in autumn, when you can admire beautiful foliage. The space The Class A3, earthquake-resistant house (about 85 square meters), which will be completed in May 2026, has 2 private parking spaces that open directly onto the basement entrance, an enclosed storage area adjacent to the house for any equipment, a laundry area, a hybrid heat pump/gas boiler heating system, and solar panels. In the basement, there is a bathroom with a shower and an area with a sofa that can be converted into a double bed if needed. The kitchen on the ground floor (induction) is in a small open-plan area directly overlooking the sitting room and the fireplace, allowing those cooking to interact with others. The countertop was made from repurposed marble steps from a former school, and the wood was salvaged from a barn. Upstairs, there is a double bedroom, a small bedroom that can also serve as a walk-in closet, and a bathroom for nighttime use. When building the house, we took great care to reclaim existing materials that belonged to the old house. We deliberately tried to mix them up a bit randomly to make them more contemporary. We also tried to remove things rather than add them, leaving out the cabinet doors and limiting the number of drawers. The furniture is entirely made by the carpenter, except for an old chest in the basement made of local chestnut wood, which we brought back to life. The working fireplace was built using reclaimed terracotta tiles of various sizes and, thanks to a local stonemason, stones carved on site. We deliberately avoided laying the materials in a mirrored, symmetrical pattern to emphasize the fact that they were reclaimed. The air vents are louvers from old barns. The staircase is the result of the joint work of the designer, the carpenter and the blacksmith. It also uses reclaimed local wood, arranged in a random manner to emphasize the natural colors of the different types of wood. The iron structure has been left unpainted and will change in tone and color depending on how it oxidizes over time. The walls have been painted with natural lime, which allows the color to vary in shade, also aided by the fact that the plaster lacks a finish. The outdoor votive niche was created by a stonemason and a local painter. The fresco technique was used, nodding to a hybrid of Byzantine and early Emilian painting. The doorway that belonged to the old house was restored, and all the stones used were sourced on site. After being cut, they were worked by hand with chisels, adzes, and points. Outside, at the upper end, there is the entrance that opens directly onto the old road that used to run through the village, which is no longer used. Downhill, we decided to create a courtyard area simply with gravel, where grass will grow over time, so as not to detract from the character of the place. The small table with chairs is at the top of it, and going down, there is the parking area nestled between the small orchard and the small vineyard, all seamlessly integrated. We carefully avoided green lawns like those on a golf course or flowerbeds with exotic plants, which would have been completely out of place given the bucolic nature of the location. Guest access Outside, you can use the area next to the parking lot and the area around the small table. Other things to note For weekend bookings, from October to May inclusive, we offer the option of late check-out directly on Sunday afternoon, by 5:00 p.m., at no additional cost. Please note that, as we are located in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, in winter it is strongly recommended to travel with winter tires and snow chains on board. Registration Details IT036030C249VGM4R3