​CANtina apartment

The Cantina dates from the 1300s and was the ground-floor store room of the house. Cool and dark, it was the perfect place for wine, oil, and salami. Originally one large space on two levels, with four ceiling vaults, we've turned it to modern use as a split level studio for us or for renting with the Villa as a luxury third bedroom and bathroom, with sitting/study area and kitchen.

The main living area at the front is lit by a glass bussola (inside porch) and a high window looking onto the square. The best pieces of stonework have been left to view in the renovation. A raised kitchen/breakfast area, with desks and storage concealed beneath it, overlooks the sitting/working area.

Three steps lead up to the sleeping area and bathroom. There's a luxury kingsize bed and plenty of storage space.

The bathroom has an independent boiler for hot water/heating, shower, washbasin, toilet, bidet, shaver point and heated towel rail. 

The arch under the external stairs makes a porch for the cantina entrance. The original doors have been restored, complete with heavy iron bar to hold them shut at night. Interior stairs lead up to the dining room on the first floor. The apartment can be shut off by locking the door at the top of these stairs.