The most striking aspect of the Tuscan Farmhouse is its history, dating back to 1770, when a reatise by Ferdinando Morozzi titled: “La casa dè contadini” was first published by Cambiagi publishing company in Florence. The book describes all construction techniques needed to build an authentic Tuscan farmhouse properly, and states: “The Tuscan style farmhouse is the most beautiful type of house that mankind has ever conceived”.

The Tuscan farmhouse is defined by the simplicity and elegance of numerous characteristic architectural details such as the dovecote, the windowed loggias, the chimneys, the ceilings, the wood beams, the vaults, the stone staircases, the corrugated plaster, the brick arches, the porticoes and Tuscan roofing style. All these elements are set in rhythmic balance by an artistic composition that will arouse excitement and emotion in those who view it.

In 1873, in his book “The Poetry of Architecture”, John Ruskin wrote:

“Simplicity is perhaps the principal attribute by which the Tuscan style farmhouse attains its greatness and recognition in the world. With its simplicity, the Tuscan farmhouse assumes the noble air of buildings of a higher order, while avoiding any ridiculous miniature mimicry of a fake palace. There is a general dignity in its appearance that harmonises beautifully with neighbouring edifices and surrounding landscapes.