 Residence
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The main house is approached by a lane which is marked out by stone pine trees. The villa property has been renamed for these magnificent trees that provide sheltering coverage and decoration to the grounds.A long portico along the front of the house forms one side of the entrance courtyard. Another portico for the visitors’ quarters creates the shape of an “L” along two sides of the court. The other open side has a view of the gentle slopes of the surrounding hills. Both front porticoes are situated so that in winter months they are in sunlight in the middle hours of the day, yet sheltered from the full force of the summer sun.
A large atrium with an impluvium forms the main part of the interior of the house, built in the modest style of older times. A few small cubicula are built along the side backing against the entrance portico. These are used for storing furniture and household items that are used only in certain seasons or when guests are visiting.
To the left from the entrance fauces, is an office for tenant records and a small waiting room. I often receive visits from tenants and clients from Tusculum when I am in residence here. The cubicula along the right-hand wall are currently empty.
My study is on the side opposite the fauces. I managed to find a table and chairs crafted from fine African wood to furnish the room. The shelves are still somewhat bare, but I have purchased a small collection of scrolls to provide some reading material while staying in the country. I also bought a collection of board games to play with guests, either in the study or in the ala to enjoy the daytime light.
The triclinium is in the right-hand corner so that it captures the morning light, but avoids the light of sunset in summer. Some people have a second triclinium for the winter to catch the sunset and gain some warmth. I prefer, instead, some extra lamps and a brazier.
Image Sources:
Portico photo from Roman Archeology blog.
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Ave, Senex! (* M. Fabius Furius, Jun 23, 2008 - 16:27 ) Greetings, neighbor! (* Senex Caecilius, Jun 23, 2008 - 01:49 )|
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