the structure
Usciano is an ancient village of medieval origin, perched on
a hillside from which it overlooks the meeting point of four
small valleys in Arezzo. A village once inhabited by
woodcutters, farmers and chestnut pickers, it came close to
being completely abandoned, but the tenacity of its children
meant it managed to survive. Alfiero Marini is one of said
children and a leading figure in the survival of Borgo di
Usciano. The Marini family have given the houses on the
outskirts of the village, together with their once abandoned
fields, the oak and holm oak tree woods, the vegetable garden
and the beautiful panoramic terracing planted with olive
trees, a new lease of life. A modern swimming-pool, set in the
bulwark overlooking the underlying valley of San Chimento,
completes the work, along with nature itself, the true
protagonist of the area surrounding Usciano.
The residential complex consists of a large stone farmhouse
dating back to 1851, which has been restored completely, both
inside and out, in compliance with current criteria. We have,
however, still managed to maintain the original sizes of the
rooms and used ancient materials such as terracotta, rustic
stone and old wooden beams for the restoration work.
