1,991 sq ft residential unit in former monastery near Parma

Residential unit in a 15th-century convent in the hamlet of Bannone, in the foothills of the Apennines near Parma. The historic complex is located in an area inhabited since the Paleolithic period and first documented in 1033. The residence offers 185 m² of living space on a 5,000 m² property. The 2007 restoration focused on preserving the historic fabric, including handmade terracotta floors, exposed original beams and the historic proportions of the rooms.

The entrance is through a large portico. The ground floor has a spacious entrance hall serving as the central distribution area, a study, laundry room and guest bathroom. The living area, with a living room and kitchen, opens onto the paved stone courtyard. Upstairs are three bedrooms, a bathroom and a covered loggia overlooking the portico.

Traversetolo, with its local amenities, is just a few minutes away, while Parma is within convenient driving distance. Nearby attractions include the Fondazione Magnani-Rocca and several historic castles set in the surrounding hills.