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The Duomo Factory , the works of man and nature
The challenging restoration of the Bagni de ’ Consoli estate ( and now we know where the name comes from – the Baths of the Consuls ) began in the 1990s , after the property was purchased by Eris Bravi , Kevin ’ s father and one of the area ’ s most esteemed entrepreneurs , the founder – with his partner Annamaria Casadio – of the high-end clothing company X ’ s Milano . The work took time : “ At least 14 years ,” recalls Kevin with a smile . As a child , he listened to his father asking how long this sort of “ Duomo Factory ” ( the organisation that supervised the construction of Milan Cathedral , aka the Duomo , and still manages its maintenance )
“ It is a hidden treasure that offers its guests beauty in all ways , combined with the high degree of comfort demanded by a largely international clientele ”
was going to last . Every morning , before going to the office , Eris would walk through the “ construction site ” that had become his main focus , probably , explains his son , “ the way he wanted to convey to others his vision of a modern and responsible entrepreneur , capable of making a positive and lasting impact on his local area and the community living there ”. The architect Mr Baccherini describes the reasons why the work took so many years : “ The restoration involved a constant search for excellence , choosing the best materials such as terracotta , marble , wood and mosaics that cover the floors and walls , and commissioning contemporary artists to create frescoes and fine finishes …” We have already mentioned the installation by Giosetta Fioroni , one of the greatest living Italian painters and one of the leading exponents of the Piazza del Popolo School . As Kevin tells us , “ this idea came to her after some swallows had made a nest in the ceiling of the site during construction work , until one day they all flew away towards the park and the stunning natural
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT : HOSPITALITY AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Property management , maintenance , checkins and check-outs are some of the duties that fall to owners interested in letting their properties . Guests are also becoming more and more discerning and demanding with regard to cleaning , hospitality and property maintenance in general . Emma Villas , as we stated in the first issue of this magazine , has always helped owners to find the best solutions to property management issues , but deemed it necessary to take another step in their direction and offer a “ turnkey ” service package . Today Emma Villas is Italy ’ s leading property manager for villas , offering an attentive service that goes from coordinating property staff all the way through to detailed letting season management , with routine and special property maintenance , including the garden and swimming pool . And not forgetting reception and housekeeping . Over the years Emma Villas has established numerous partnerships in the area , thanks to which we are now able to guarantee stable and lasting collaborations with qualified staff and compliance with the highest quality and
safety standards in support of the lease . One of the central property management activities is receiving guests . Over recent years the company has developed tools and procedures that support guests efficiently and securely from booking to check-out , computerising the various steps as much as possible , while also maintaining the quality of a personal relationship with customers . This is something that makes Emma Villas stand out from conventional portals and tour operators . The owners are even beginning to entrust the management of the paperwork to the company . The aim is to manage all the steps professionally , relieving the owners of any duties relating to the lease . In addition to property management activities , a team of highly experienced quality inspectors monitors all properties at different stages of tenancy and assists owners in identifying and resolving any issues in villas .
Tenuta Bagni de ' Consoli : the upstairs living room
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