Cà FILETTO (Filetto, from the Greek/Byzantine “filakterion,” meaning “fortified place”) is part of a small group of houses nestled in the beautiful greenery of the Upper Mugello Valley, in the municipality of Marradi. Built along the ancient road connecting Florence to Faenza, known as the “Via Faentina,” it dates back to Roman times and was one of the ancient Apennine trade routes linking the Po Valley to central Italy.

​If you love walking, immerse yourself in the scents of the Tuscan Apennine forests, passing through centuries-old chestnut groves and discovering ancient parish churches and monasteries such as the Hermitage of Gamogna, the church of Lozzole, Trebbana with its famous oak tree, and the Acquacheta Waterfall in the Casentino Forests National Park. We can provide an expert guide to accompany you (by reservation).

The Lamone is the river that originates in Crespino del Lamone, a small village southwest of Marradi. Its waters are crystal-clear and pristine. If you’d like to spend a peaceful afternoon lying on the warm rocks, lulled by the flow of the water, listening to the song of the cicadas, and watching the colorful dragonflies dance among the trees… this is the perfect spot!

The town of Marradi is 1.5 km from our apartments and offers residents and visitors the chance to buy fresh Tuscan bread, local pastries, and chestnut-based treats, which are the town’s specialty.

There are various activities available, such as horseback riding, a large public swimming pool and a children’s pool, tennis courts, bars, ice cream shops, pizzerias, and excellent restaurants.

The calendar of village festivals, the chestnut festival, and various cultural events related to the poet Dino Campana are listed on the tourism website of the Mugello Toscano Tourism Office and are easy to access.

Florence, the city of art, is easily accessible by train, which departs directly from Marradi and arrives in the historic center in 75 minutes. Ravenna, with its mosaics, and the Republic of San Marino (within Italy) are about an 80-minute drive away. Faenza, with its famous ceramics museum, is just 35 minutes from our location, passing through Brisighella, a wonderful medieval village only 20 minutes away by train or car.

Property details:

The feeling you’ll experience upon entering this apartment’s open-concept space is one of wonder… The gabled ceiling with original wooden beams and terracotta tiles gives this space a warm, lived-in feel. In the center of the living room stands a large stone fireplace featuring a coat of arms dating back to 1400 AD.

The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to prepare your meals, and the wooden table seats four to six people.

The apartment can comfortably accommodate five people and features one double bedroom, one single bedroom, and a double bed in the loft (max. height 160 cm).

The bathroom is spacious, bright, and equipped with modern fixtures (toilet, bidet, and a large shower).

The apartment’s large windows offer a panoramic view of the area.

There is also an outdoor courtyard with a table and chairs for enjoying a drink, as well as lounge chairs for relaxing under the Tuscan sun or gazing at the stars at night.

*Pets are welcome in this apartment (if well-behaved)

​Please note: To reach apartments 19 and 21, there are stone stairs leading to the entrance of each apartment. Apartment 21 also features a loft for one of the bedrooms; to reach it, you must climb steep wrought-iron steps.