The kitchen on the 3rd floor has access to a small, east-facing balcony that sits above a tiny courtyard in the most ancient and historical part of the town of Exilles.
The master bedroom on the 4th level is simple and cozy, with beds that can be separated or combined, depending upon the need. The raw walls echo the home's humble vibe.
The former kitchen on the second level has been transformed into a sitting room, the pull-out couch accommodates guests. The simple white plaster walls provide a clean backdrop for the owner's fine art photography.
Demolition and reconstruction work on the property included removing the original stairs which were enclosed by a thin wall and replacing them with an open, contemporary steel staircase fabricated locally.
The exterior of the home prior to purchase. "I fell in love with the simplicity of the home and how quiet the town of Exilles is," says owner Tom Winter. "It's truly a place to escape the larger world and recharge."
The second floor (now a guest bedroom and living space) formerly housed the kitchen. "With some of these old properties in Italy it can be hard to envision what they can become," says Torre Piccolo owner Tom Winter.
A view of Exilles, looking east towards Turin with the historic fort of Exilles dominating the landscape.
The interior of the kitchen - formerly a bedroom - was completely redone, with only the historical wood floors retained. Simple furnishings and a clean, contemporary design compliment the tower's limited floorspace to create an uncluttered yet cozy environment.
The attic of Torre Piccolo on the 4th level of the tower. With a larger window facing west towards the ski slopes of Bardonecchia and the ViaLattea, the space was reclaimed from a cobweb infested afterthought to a comfortable bedroom for two.