Giovanna Oliveri

Cascina Bricchetto Langhe, Alba, Piedmont-Italy

I bought “Cascina Bricchetto Langhe” the year 1995, and some years ago I left my consultancy business and settled here to manage the farm operations. When I open the shutters in the morning, I often think: “how beautiful Monviso is in the sunshine, or how wonderful the clouds are in the sky , or how magical is the misty landscape, or, even how fairy-like the snowfall is!” Then when I close them in the evening, I see the lights of the small villages in the hills opposite (Diano d’Alba, La Morra) and of the houses scattered among the hills and I thank heartily my lucky stars what led me here, where you are surrounded by such beauty. It was during one of those moments that I thought I would like to share this marvel with other people as well and so I started renovating to create two completely autonomous accommodations to be used for farm holidays.

The Houses:
The houses are completely independent, are equipped with balcony, hearth, and all home comforts and has been furnished with both antique and very modern pieces. The renovation, just completed, has respected the original features as much as possible, such as exposed brick "voltini" and has used natural and local materials. The view is extraordinary; a sequence of hills overlooked by Monviso and the Monte Rosa massif.
CÀ DRA TòPIA
Living room with a corner kitchen and dining area, three large bedrooms, three shower rooms.
CÀ DËR FORN
Large living room, very well equipped kitchen, two large bedrooms, one shower room, one bathroom.