The first impact is a dive into the past, a taste of the beauty of medieval austerity. This is how you are welcomed in the condominium entrance which continues up the staircase up to the door of the house. And even here one is enraptured by the charm of history brought back into vogue by a recovery that has given light to stone walls like that of the kitchen, to a wonderful wooden ceiling, to ancient niches, all signs of previous lives that have gradually enriched the house making it an elegant historic home. The entrance acts as a buffer between the condominium staircase and the living room, the heart of the house, illuminated by two windows, dominated by the dark wooden ceiling that stands out against the white walls and by the fireplace in front of which the sitting area is arranged; next to it there is the space dedicated to an important dining table placed near the kitchen. Also on this floor, after a hallway, a study/bedroom and a bathroom; a staircase leads to the upper floor where the doors of the master bedroom open, a delightful room spread over two levels, a first which houses a bed and wardrobe and a second mezzanine, a romantic alcove with a second bed; a closet, a bathroom and the French window that goes out onto the terrace. An outdoor space, protected by the roofs of the historic centre, an extension of the house, a real delight, a living en plein air which immediately reveals itself as a unique advantage. I sit down, I talk with the owner, I discover that hers is not only a passion for the home and furnishings but it is a profession, the perfection of every object, every fabric, every detail is understandable. I glance at Piazza Santa Croce below, I think of how many times I have admired this terrace while passing by and now I am here, between earth and sky, above the bell tower, in front of the valley and I savor the charm of living in a historic house that has passed the test of time. Location: historic center Abbadia San Salvatore (Siena) Tuscany; 13 km Monte Amiata summit, 9 km Bagni San Filippo thermal baths, 28 km Bagno Vignoni, 32 km Pienza, 68 km Siena.