FUTURE · THE NEXT CHAPTER
Caring for what is here. Creating more ways to enjoy it. Our plans for the houses and their surroundings begin with the landscape that makes them special.
Explore our plansPRESERVE · IMPROVE · EXPERIENCE
The ambition is to care for this small portfolio for the long term, preserving as much as possible while improving the homes and the natural setting around them.
For Casa Serafini and Villa Valle, progress means thoughtful choices: using resources more carefully, respecting the character of the buildings and giving guests a closer connection to the land. The outdoor projects below are envisioned for Villa Valle and its grounds.
These are plans for the future. The new facilities and experiences are not yet available to book.
01 / LASTING CARE
We plan to introduce solar panels and improve energy efficiency, with the aim of reducing reliance on grid electricity. Their position and appearance will be considered carefully alongside the character of the houses and the views from the grounds.
Water will be treated as another resource to use more intelligently. The plan is to collect rainwater from suitable roof areas, store it and reuse it for trees, planting and gardens during the dry summer months. This should reduce the need to use mains water for irrigation while helping established planting through longer hot periods.
Preservation comes first: retain and repair what can serve for years to come, choose durable materials where improvements are needed, protect established trees and make the outdoor spaces work better with their surroundings.
02 / ROOM TO BREATHE
A generous outdoor deck is planned as a place for small retreats, yoga and quiet gatherings, with a panoramic view across the hills.
The intention is a simple, beautiful space that feels part of its setting: natural materials, an open horizon and enough room to move, pause and spend time together. Morning practice, a slow afternoon or an evening looking out over the valley could each find a place here.
Planned for Villa Valle03 / AMONG THE OLIVE TREES
The proposed new pool at Villa Valle is a rectangular 10 × 5 metre design, planned for the lower part of the grounds among the established olive trees. With a target depth of approximately 1.40 metres, it will provide a generous space for swimming and relaxing outdoors.
A gently rounded sun terrace, carefully chosen natural finishes and a simple winter cover are part of the current plan. The layout is designed around the existing, protected trees. The final dimensions, materials and construction details remain subject to technical approvals and confirmation.
THE LAND, THROUGH THE SEASONS
We want a stay here to offer more than a view, with seasonal experiences connected to the countryside and its produce.
04 / TRUFFLE HUNTS
We plan to organise guided truffle hunts with local specialists and their trained dogs. A chance to walk through the countryside, learn how truffles are found and experience a local tradition at its own pace.
Each outing would follow the season and the conditions in the woods, with respect for the land at the centre of the experience.
05 / FROM TREE TO TABLE
We want to invite guests to join the olive harvest: spreading the nets, picking the fruit and sharing in the rhythm of an autumn day among the trees.
The plan is to have our own harvest pressed into olive oil, connecting the care of the grounds with something tangible to enjoy at the table. From the first olives picked to the first taste of the new oil, it is a way to share what this place produces.
Property photographs: the Samuel Dominique collection. Retreat deck: AI-generated concept impression. Future pool: concept visualisation supplied by the owner. Seasonal photographs: John Cameron (olives) and Elisabetta Ventura (truffles), via Unsplash.
A LONG-TERM VISION
These ideas will develop step by step. Designs, timing and availability will be shared as the plans take shape. For the facilities available now, explore each house.