The large farmhouse, which covers
an area of approximately 1000 mq, is the result of a careful programme
of restoration which was completed in 2001. The original building, which
was developed over a number of centuries, was made in stone and designed
in the form of a "L" shape around a central tower which dates from
the 12th to the 13th century. I Despite its state of disrepair and abandonment,
the raw and magnificent beauty of this rustic building revealed historical
links with a noble past. This can be seen in the antique ceiling coverings
of the ground floor and in the large fireplace, situated on the first floor,
which dates from the pre-Renaissance period. This latter appeared
to be endowed with a slab of stone engraved with ecclesiastical symbols
bearing witness to the probable presence of the religious order, known as
the Camaldolesi - a group of religious monks which are known to have
played an important role in the medieval history of the Tuscan region. The
splendid ceiling coverings of the two large rooms which are located
over the central section of the building, are also highly valued architectural
remnants of ancient portico which presumably date from around the XVIII
century. The history and the function of the entire structure remains
vague and uncertain due to the loss of the relevant historical documentation.
For certain, it is sure that the structure belonged to the wealthy Collacchioni
family of the maremma region in the 19th century. As a family
of wealthy landowners and horsebreeders, the Collacchioni played
a leading role in the development of local agricultural activities. In recent
years, the different parts of the complex have been in a variety of ways:
as a residence for local farmers, as stables for horses; and as a location
for the preparation of tobacco.