Ancient memory, contemporary design: a farmhouse in dialogue with the landscape

Set among the quiet hills of Barbiano, just a few kilometres from Parma, this stone farmhouse represents the perfect meeting point between historical memory and contemporary design. The property offers generous living space and has undergone a bespoke restoration, ensuring maximum comfort, energy efficiency and impeccable aesthetics. Its solid walls tell a story rooted in the seventeenth century, skilfully reinterpreted through a modern intervention that honours the past while projecting it into the present. The building retains all the original charm of stone, enhanced by architectural rigour: wide openings that flood the interiors with light, essential volumes, cutting-edge finishes and the use of natural materials that elevate the environment without excess. The 260 sqm of living space unfold in bright rooms where every detail contributes to a perfect balance between rustic warmth and contemporary comfort. The farmhouse is arranged over three levels, designed to offer well-organised and naturally lit interiors. On the ground floor lies a spacious and welcoming tavern-style room with a bathroom and two independent entrances—ideal as a convivial area or a separate space for guests. The first floor hosts the living area, with a bright sitting room, a functional kitchen, a double bedroom and a generously sized bathroom. The second floor features two further bedrooms, a bathroom and an attic space, perfect as a walk-in wardrobe or small storage area. It is a simple and harmonious layout that makes the home practical, versatile and comfortable to live in. Surrounding the house, approximately 5,000 sqm of land form a natural park that opens the view towards the horizon—ideal for those seeking privacy, greenery and the opportunity to create vegetable gardens, themed gardens or relaxing outdoor areas. Completing the property is a garage with a 75 sqm porticoed barn, a versatile space suitable for creative activities, hobbies or additional service needs.