Fantastic house!! I definitely would not let your meow dictate what you do or don't do! I also would definitely put in a pizza oven lol!! You could extend your future patio. Can't wait to see more! I hope you keep sharing! I just found this video by chance.

The house is great. But, don't listen to anyone about keeping anything in the bathrooms, gut them, there is nothing historic about them. Make them how you want them. The floors throughout are gorgeous, keep. Can't wait to see the reno on this house.

Beautiful ! The lizards are not harmful part of nature as you live the home they will start outside themselves For the mouse problem give a home to a cat just the smell will drive them away . They are wonderful pets! Blessings from Puerto Rico! 🤗❤️

What an amazing place! We look forward to follow the renovation. Love all the yellow! Love Sicily! Good luck from Sweden. 🇸🇪

A natural bug deterrent thought for you is to use bay leaves around doors, windowsills, in cabinets and in storage rooms, I buy them in bulk and use them generously. I live in a very moist, humid and mostly hot climate in Southeast Georgia, USA and the bay leaves have been the best solution for me. We have geckos by the plenty here but because of screens and tight wood joints, we rarely see them inside. I'm not afraid of them although I've lived in this environment for over 6 years, I still am surprised when I find one peeking out of a hiding spot behind the shutters at me. I love how thrilled you are and agree to wait to see what type of trees they are before doing any trimming but I would think Enzo would be able to tell you if they are lemon trees or some such. In my location, oranges and lemon trees are full of oranges and lemons to the point, people are giving the harvest away because we had an encellent season. I'm very curious to hear what you find out about all the trees, bushes and all green growth you have around your property. I've subscribed and can't wait to watch your videos as they develop in the future.

I’m sorry to laugh, Dr Peppler, but that smashed gecko in the window was hilarious! Bless your heart. 😂 ❤

Your larger lizards are wonderful. We have them here in Western Australia. They can be quite social and territorial. We named our lizard who call our walled backyard ‘home’. It takes time to get used to your new flora & fauna. Beautiful!

You remind me of the movie "Under the Tuscan Sun " !! What an adventure, best wishes from NZ

Central air conditioning throughout the house would be ideal as well as a wall surrounding the entire property... Great house and project...well done!! 💪😊

Beautiful! Do what you want with the bathrooms, they were renovated at one time and exept for the water tank on top of the toilet, nothing looks historic in there. Your house, your choice to decide what you want to keep, not Enzo, even if he seem like a very kind man.🙂 I look forward to your next video

How wonderful that you are so happy with your new home!!!

Looks like an idyllic place to live and enjoy! What an adventure! There are lots of folks that will follow your channel because they, too, have dreams of foreign escape and land ownership. Your property obviously needs work but it will be your pleasure simply because you love it already! Good luck!

Im Sicilian, I appreciate your Home and Adventure. YELLOW is a very stimulating color for a bedroom. It causes Restlessness. Blues an d Greens are better for bedroom so you can Rest. Thank You, for showing this. Its the Dream.

What a charming, nostalgic house you’ve purchased. It will be fun to watch the transformations. I love the idea of stone patio with pergola. Also love the color yellow of the house and your room, but for me, the critters would surely have to go! Enzo definitely is an asset to have as your neighbor, but it’s your house now and your money, so you may have to win some battles to do what you want with your home😅 Will be watching🥰

Just found your Channel. I am following about 10 vloggers, Renovating Chateau‘s in France and love watching them. I did subscribe and look forward to see what you do with your home. NUMBER1…did I hear the gentleman say, why take out the lizards? Tell him if he likes them so much he can capture them and take them to his home. NUMBER 2..regarding you putting in new toilets or renovating them or any room in YOUR home…take them out. It is your home, not his. You can still keep the history of your home without those toilets, showers or sinks. Ask your neighbor if he would like them. I agree with you, the steps are beautiful and think about all those before you who made them “worn down”, now that’s history! Looking forward to see what you do with your lovely home.

Look forward to seeing more! Very excited for you. Oh, and hold your phone in landscape (horizontal) when you take your videos. 😊

Thank you, loved the video. My Grandpa was born in Villafranca. I know I will never visit there so it is so wonderful to watch your videos. Will be a beautiful home when you are done.

Hello, My name is Camille from California. I love your house. Your renovation triumphs remind me of Frances Mayes book, Under the Tuscan Sun. The house is spacious and very old world. What a delight to bring it back to life. Love the yellow living room. I am looking forward to the next installment. Buona fortuna.

I Can't wait to see the finished product; so far is looking great. I love to see the deco. Great Job

What a lovely house! The ideas you have for your home is so precious. Looking forward to seeing the end results to your lovely home.

I look forward to your renovation. What an adventure!

What a great house project & property. ❤

Greetings from San Diego! Congratulations on your new purchase...so happy for you! A few things...your place is amazing, the yellow looks wonderful, what a great outdoor space, and the ending was painful to watch, but coming back will put that great smile on your face again. We get it! Looking forward to seeing your progress. Welcome to the "Owning a house in Italy" Club! It's truly magical! 🙂

Loved this!! I can't wait for your next videos and I wouldn't want to leave either. This did remind me of the movie "Under the Tuscan Sun". I would love to be doing this

Renovated my home in Sicilia over 10 years ago and been spending summers there since... no regrets and will do it again... congratulations

Whaooo complimenti...troppo carina questa antica stazione ferroviaria 💜

So exited for you! Cant wait to see more videos!

Beautiful can't wait to follow your journey. USA-Florida

Hi! So happy to find your channel and looking forward to following the renovation process! Looks like the house has a lot of potential! Janice from Arkansas USA

Hello from Ireland. The house looks lovely and I’m sure it will be amazing when you are finished decorating it. Hope to see you back there soon.

What a wonderful property! I can’t wait to see what you do with it. I would love to hear how you ended up in Sicily and buying this house.

This is fantastic! You are doing a great job! Beautiful countryside Each room is going to be gorgeous when you are finished It just takes time Bring some mousetraps when you come back! The furniture looks nice! Great channel!

Best wishes with everything, great you will make a home out of the fine property. Good Health& Happiness to you!

This is exciting. Congratulations!

Just 'found' you! Loved this vlog, your sheer delight at having arrived at your dream home was delightful. Subscribed straight away you were really amusing when you made the connection re the paint actually lol ed 😁 at your reaction 🤣😂 Thanks for taking us along with you....Looking forward to to seeing your adventures in Italy .Mary Inishowen, Donegal, Ireland 💕

... one more thing Jen please keep us posted we will have to see the finished work. ❤️🇨🇦🇮🇹

Just beautiful! Congratulations! I’m wishing I could move there from the USA but I am a good bit older and not sure I could do it now. I look forward to seeing more of your videos!

Look beautiful 😍.. I hope you can finish it soon and can enjoy it every day.

Geko is a wonderful solution against flys and mosquitos,don't fear them they are useful...ciao!

Just seen your KZfaq video tonight...luvvvv it and the house is stunning...looking forward to seeing the restoration...I just love your gardens...enjoy your new home...luv from ireland

So many beautiful old homes in Italy. I moved here for work several years ago and really enjoy the culture. Look forward to more videos.

The trees can be trimmed up where you could walk under. Trimming them up, will make them beautiful just don't forget to seal them where you cut limbs so they don't rot. I just ran across your channel. I cant wait to see all the progress! Congratulations!

Can’t wait to see the transformation! We live in California and bought a place in Tuscany. Love your house!

I am so happy for your Journey.

I live in Italy and i have both washer and dryer separate ..apart from internet two places very useful for renovations and home goods if you have near you are Mediaworld and Leroy Merlin...equivalent to Loews and Home Goods in the USA.enjoy.

Congratulations! It’s such a charming place.

Wow! Congratulations! What a dream!

Just discovered your channel. Love it! You have a great attitude! Very encouraging. Please, please adopt some cats. They'll definitely keep the critters away! (I have 3.) Your home looks lovely! I share your sentiment. I just returned from Italy where I visited friends over Thanksgiving and scouted properties in Abruzzo. I plan to return in March (God willing) to close on my little home. I'm homesick already!

Glad that I found your vlog and look forward to seeing your new adventures in your new home. Love the yellow. They left beautiful furniture, and I'm glad to see you have found a use for it. OWLTRA OW-2 Indoor Electric Mouse Trap 2 PCS, Instant Kill Rodent Zapper with Pet Safe Trigger, Black on Amazon are excellent and remove the need for poisons or cats.

Please create a video informing your viewers how you come about acquiring this house in Sicily? I am a big fan! Fan at first sight!

loved watching can't wait for updates

How cool! You’re renovating an historic building.

I laughed so hard when you said, "I love the yellow. I think it is the color of the outside of the house." LMAO! You were so astonished !

I hope your doing well Jan. I enjoyed your Vid immensely. You seemed sad at the end. I look forward to seeing more of You & Your Sicilian Home. I will be staying tuned - Fondly -Jim

Gechi are considered good luck in the home and they are efficient insect removal. The more you have things cleaned up , dry, and insect free the less you will have inside. I'll take 100 gechi over 1 spot of muffa ! Nice location where you can just pop down to Marinella👍 Welcome to Sicily!

So happy for u congratulations on ur new home

Lovely!

congratulations for the new life style in Italy...welcome!

Amazing place, the trees look like they all need good prune. If you do one on the path maybe you could have a round seat. Looking forward to what you do with it..

Oh my gosh how beautiful you must be so happy I know I would be.❤️... This reminds me of the movie under the Tuscan Sun... enjoy Bella.

For sure You Have a Beautiful Life Spend there.

Hope You are Doing Well - Happy 2023 Looking forward to seeing Your Next renovation follow Up 2023 - Jim O 🤔😀

Just watched your whole video and subscribed. I have bought a house in Italy in 2022 spring as well and have few videos on it. My initial idea was to buy a house in Sicily and was looking for various properties but couldn't find what I wanted, so got myself a house in Campania region. But I'm still dreaming about Sicily. I might sell my house in the future in buy in Sicily who knows :) Anyway, happy for you and please post some more videos ;)

It's a pretty house I can tell you like yellow you got a yellow house and yellow bedroom too

I would love to know where in Sicily this home is, and I would love to see more videos with the renovations! It is a beautiful space and I hope there will be more to watch!

Those are not old sinks they are probably 21 years old replace all of the ones you want 😊 Beautiful home good luck!

Thank you so much.

Congrats! About your bathrooms... do what you want! It's your place and at the end of the day, you and only you -not Enzo- gonna spend time there... also nothing there looks historic... but you can use one of your old dressers and put a sink there + use those frames of the "cheap art" in the closet (if are in good shape) for the bathrooms mirrors. Beautiful stairs and light fixtures 👏💛 sorry my terrible english! 🙈 good luck!

Dear lovely woman, you're so sweet en nice! Wish you all the best with you new house! 🌼🌹🌷🍀🌻🌸🌼🥂🥂🥳🥳

I stayed at a motel in the Phillipines where theyh guaranteed at least one Gecko in edach room to eat the bugs.

Best wishes from Australia 🥰🤗🙏♥️

Con gracia y buen humor con Fe y optimismo y la voluntad de mejorar tu casa seguramente quedará muy Bonita traducir al inglés

Should be great fun. Nice to have fixable problems to focus on in an uncertain world.

Good morning from Canada 🇨🇦

You look so happy I'm happy for you and how's this beautiful what grounds are beautiful why are you crying 😂

The neighbour's interest is tricky! You need to assert who is boss (the owner) and decide not only what you can live with, but what would give you JOY. This is a compromise between modern comfort and history. Expose the bones where it makes sense and make the rest comfortable. When waa the building built? Those pieces of furniture look art deco. Unless you would really cherish living with them, sell them and bring in pieces you like.

nice👍👌🏻

Lovely house needs some TLC, congrats! Sicily I’m assuming has 365 days of sun, how awesome! I prefer getkos or lizards to flies, roaches and mosquitoes and if lizards can clean them out then I’m a friend. 😅 looking forward to your journey!

Hopefully you'll post your next video in full screen. This will be a beautiful home.

I can't wait to see what you do with it. The good side of the lizards is that they may be eating any bugs. One solution is getting some diatomaceous earth and eventually get a cat when you are done with any toxic pest control. It looks like you have a lot of interested neighbors and neighbors help eachother in Italy. I can see Enzo is trying to help. Other's will help too once you start to get to know them.

Happy for YOU i bilve YOU house be Come nice YOU be enjoy Best wishis,

Is good that has a lot of bathrooms it is an asset

The geckos are part of living in a warm climate, they're not critters.

Dr. Jan, KZfaq suggested your video to me this evening as I sit in my Berkeley CA, USA home. I spent the last year caring for mother, aunt, brother, cousin, and home in Western NY and am finally home. As a new retiree and dual Italian citizen my family is anxiously waiting for me to find a home in Italy. I’ve been planning and preparing for years. I had to Google you since there wasn’t any introduction on your channel. Wonderful to discover your interests and I look forward to your blog posts. Lastly, are you familiar with Clare Cooper Marcus and her book, House as a Mirror of Self?

Gecko means happiness!

!) Learn to leave with critters, lizards help with spiders and mosquitos...and they are harmless...2) need to walk around the perimeter of the house and see the roof, gutters, where water seems to enter the house and fix that first ...3) find someone that can render the outside with cement and seal it so u do not have more issues with water coming in...for that it is best to ask several people since the construction of houses there are very different as the houses in USA> Good luck and please bless the house asap...

I would have wanted to see the master bedroom more 🙂

Geico's are kind of cute they look like tiny dinosaurs 🦖

I would do the bathrooms modern, what is in there does not look historic at all 😊

Wow! I'm so excited for you! As someone who is mostly Sicilian (American), I am absolutely taken with your home. I cannot wait to see what you do with it! The gate pillar is the "fasci" which is literally where the word "fascism" comes from. The bundle of sticks represents strength in numbers. Best of health and luck in your endeavors!!

You can get an app on your phone that tells you what trees and plants are .

Hi Jan, congratulations on your purchase ! Where is Sicily is this ? Being a Canadian of Sicilian decent, I can feel your emotions at the end of the video. You will adore living in Sicily and everything it has to offer. Thank you for bringing us along.

What a great house! We have a gecko problem where I live and they are a real problem. I know of three people who have had their air conditioning units destroyed by geckos and they play havoc with electrical wiring. You may have to resort to a more permanent solution, as you did with the mice. They also leave an awful mess. You have a lot of work ahead of you and I'm looking forward to your next video.

I have to deal with many animals here in Thailand, whether ratsnakes, cobras, green treesnakes, scorpions, hornets and so on. I don't mind, it's also the habitat of the animals. i have never killed a mouse or rat, i catch snakes with my gardener and take them to another place. I have many gravel paths that make noise when walking and many animals have time to hide. larger lizards can also sometimes be seen, but they can flee up trees - these lizards are at least 50cm tall. that's why I smile when I see how much you afraid of small little creatures 😆😆

Un that house you can save all the forniture making work a "restauratore", You must change all the windows for sure, but, about the floor, you can put on the "cementine".. Ask for a geometra that can help you with a legal restauration. About the water closed tank, try to preserve it, like you have to preserve that Historical remembering of fasciscm ( colonna con fascio littorio), it's history...The gekos are not a bad think, because they eats flaies and mosquitos... If you don't want to change the floor, you can make reataure it, it's so beautifull!!!But , unfortunatelly, I think that you have to change all the windows... About the well, ask if it's possible to connect the plumm of the house with it...

What you need is a brucera tdry the place.nice clime walls,so do not have food around.

Hi, thank you for the video we find it very interesting, your place looks fantastic it's exactly what we want to do and we are currently looking for villas that require refurbishing works in the province of Sicily for us to one day retire in , where in Sicily are you? By the way my nonna used always say leave the lizards in your home as they will go around all night and day killing mosquitos for you!! Regards from Angelo London England

I was in Sicily a couple of weeks ago. My cousin met a man in Amalfi and They are now engaged. Palazzolo Acreide was the city I was in also Palermo. I’m thinking of buying a home in the Syracuse region. Where area is this hime and do You mind saying the cost and the cost Expected to renovate? .

Just found your channel and subscribed. Where is home for you? Are you planning on moving to Cecily permanently soon?

Loved this video, especially the end. It's been happening to me every time I leave Italy too. Were you able to get a mortgage in Italy? Did you have to open a bank account? I'm strongly considering doing this. I have my codice fiscale already.