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🏰 Transforming a 500-Year-Old Italian Palace into Luxury Apartments 🛋️✨ Our Incredible Journey!
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@debbievangalen5625 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I love the video…I only hope that the original terra cotta floors, what is so typical for Italy…. stay as they are….please let de floors as they are!
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Debbie! I know…. And we are keeping the terra cotta floors in the two apartments downstairs, but you’d have to be in there in person to see the issues in the floors as they are and the problem with lighting. The travertine were using is mined in Tuscany and cut into tiles just 20 miles away. In about 90 days I’ll have a completed apartment video up and running. In the meantime when I get back there in early July will show the floors actually getting put down. We’re trying to keep it as historically accurate as possible, travertine was used extensively in all of these Palazzos. Thanks for the comment!! Brad
@dgalansilk 2 жыл бұрын
Completely agree. Those terra cotta floors are emblematic of Italy. If you choose to remove them, please try to preserve them. Some folks would pay good money for them.
@giovanna5763 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations for the amazing apartment! The terra cotta tiles are typical of Tuscany and Umbria, not of Italy in general. The replacement with travertine makes sense there as older houses had that flooring type. Anyway I believe you had it approved by the Belle Arti - administration for protection of historical buildings! Congrats again!!
@donnaanderson5669 Жыл бұрын
Thank you I love it 🙂
@jelsner5077 2 жыл бұрын
I'd leave the floors alone! They're gorgeous as is.
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
Hey J! We are in the two smaller Apts below. Putting wood in bedrooms in main residence for warmth and travertine in main common areas. We thought hard about it. Should be done in about 60 days now. Look for after video then and we can see! Thanks for watching!!
@tatianaes3354 Жыл бұрын
*CAN* you replace the split system with a canal for conditioning? The canals from each room should lead to the attic, where one conditioner unit would be placed. For that, you would need to make a lot of ventilation holes around the roof.
@talesfromtuscany 2 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful purchase you've made! The original features are splendid and remember that those floors and things you are looking at changing are probably original too...the floors look amazing and I would never change those out for something more modern. They have warmth and if you're making the walls and furnishings lighter, you wont't need light floors as well. I think it's a shame to take out too many of the typical Tuscan elements that are there but that's just my opinion. I also own a small home in Tuscany, not far from you and have previously renovated a few 500+ year old homes in France as well, so I am speaking from experience. People love to stay in homes that are authentic and have the old world charm that they can't find back in their modern city homes. Congratulations on a beautiful acquisition...I'm sure you'll work wonders with it! In bocca al lupo! :D
@trinitystarclararose7118 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you totally. I especially like the bathrooms. The only thing I would change there is the colour of the walls. I can’t understand people going into an old world home and removing the old world charm out of it. To me this place is a collectors item. In perfect condition. Well almost.🌈🇨🇦
@talesfromtuscany 2 жыл бұрын
@@trinitystarclararose7118 we are on the same wave length!!! 🥰
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
But do you think the 80’s massage showers or the hunter green Greek key tiles are authentic? The showers are plastic! 🤢🤮 The floors are about 40 years old. We can tell because they match going into the bathrooms which were redone when the old owner moved in. The handicap ramps that were in the house also matched so they’re not original floors. Everything we do we run through an architect who then presents it to the historical committee that approves changes. Nothings done lightly. Local materials are used. I think sometimes people forget that when these buildings were built there weren’t plumbing or electricity. Even 90 years ago this apartment didn’t have three bedrooms and four bathrooms. That would’ve been unheard of. We’re just slightly modifying changes that were done in the last two generations. Two generations out of an apartment that’s been around for 25 generations…
@LGAussie Жыл бұрын
@@BradsWorld that’s not what they mean at all. U have to renovate whatever was done the last 50 years, but in the theme of “old world”, not cheap looking plastic. What’s really old in architecture, ceilings, interesting windows should stay. Only plumbing, electrical, anything rotted should be updated, but in the same theme.
@maureenavila9970 2 жыл бұрын
I like the original floors in the living room and bedrooms, even where worn. Re-doing the bathrooms would be good, but with not with too modern a look but to compliment the antique feel of the apartment.
@jenc8953 2 жыл бұрын
I love the apartment. I think the place looks great as is. I would NOT rip out those terracotta floors, they are typical for Italy and even if they have imperfections, they still look beautiful as they add character to the place. I travel to Italy and specifically stay in places that have terracotta floors and old world charm because that adds to the beauty of it if I want to see stuff that is brand new and bland, I stay in America.
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jen! All understood... I think that what most people may miss is that these apartments are on going renovations over many centuries. The terra cotta floors in this apartment of course are not original from 1580's. We know this because there are handicap ramps that were put in for the last owner, the mayor of Montepulciano who lived there for around 50 years who was wheelchair bound. The ramps and floors match up. Same floors also went into the bathrooms which of course can't be much older than 100 years because there wasn't much inside plumbing before 20th century. This place actually has a laundry room that was obviously added on the outside at some point, and I am guessing that is the old single bathroom that went to the apartment before someone went through and did a complete remodel and added 4 full baths. Now those bathrooms had 1980's style cylinder massage showers that were just god awful... White plastic with multi heads. Yuck. One stuck in each room. Those are gone too. We hired the most respected architect in town to work with him on appropriate materials that are sourced locally as possible to change out the floors. We went with an oak in the bedrooms and locally mined travertine that is thick cut and hand chipped for the common areas. We are lime washing the walls not painting and of course we are not touching the two incredible frescoes in the kitchen and the living room. This has been important to many people and since I am new to making videos, I didn't think through how to explain all the details of what we have to do to make changes and how much I care about what I am doing. I promise I will make much more detailed dives into those types of things in all future videos and I am glad that my viewers take such a serious interest in these types of things like I do. Thanks for watching Anne!! BRAD
@lawrencelibby3607 2 жыл бұрын
I was an Army brat in the 60's in central France and that is the identical kitchen floor, that would be warmed by the sun through the windows.
@trinitystarclararose7118 2 жыл бұрын
So true. Why go to Italy if I want new world.
@redeemed7773 Ай бұрын
WOW! What an amazing property, can't wait to see what you do with it.
@bbbrunella 2 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel and subscribed. I will be anxiously following your renovations. I love Montepulciano and have been there many times. Two tiny pieces of advice. DO NOT tear out the original terra cotta floors!!!!! Im not even sure they will let you but even so just dont do it. Have them cleaned and waxed and that is all. They are gorgeous with all their 400 year old imperfections. And second, dont be so worried about everything being "dark." This is Europe not America the big bright open floor plan is not a thing in Europe. Its just the way it is.
@bjmurray1842 2 жыл бұрын
I could not agree more. Dark is good during the summer. There is no need to take out those floors!
@lauram3281 Жыл бұрын
Agree 100%! This is not the US
@verohandymike 2 жыл бұрын
I like how you encourage people to go out there and live their lives, attempt to follow their dreams. I've always told people, you only have one life to live, this is it, you shall come this way but once.
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
That is the truth... Doesn't hurt to try, and you can take baby steps to your dreams! BRAD
@mpalmer7800 2 жыл бұрын
I hope you restore these old furniture.. and keep most if not all the aged appropriate features. It’s beautiful
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
We are keeping about 10 pieces of the furniture that’s actually old high-quality furniture. Some of it looked decent but it was actually just cheapie furniture from the last 20 or 30 years. Were using all natural wood furniture for the new stuff we’re building for the apartment. We should be finished in about 60 days from now. I look forward to posting a new videos.
@travelingthediaspora7996 2 жыл бұрын
Uggg, I can’t stand that dark heavy furniture. Also it’s huge.
@MC-tg1xk 5 ай бұрын
You have a mansion….
@toddsholtis4470 2 жыл бұрын
I love the apartment, I would never rip out the flooring, just paint the walls a lighter color or white and add more LED lighting!
@Italianhome Жыл бұрын
I bought a house in Viterbo's historic center, built in 1350 and it has the vaulted ceilings with fresco's. I wake up every single morning despite living here for some years now, and am in awe. I love Italy so much. It is soooooo rich of history, art and knowledge from people on how to live with quality that it is like living a dream for me.
@BradsWorld Жыл бұрын
Amen!!
@olgasampis9745 Жыл бұрын
Sounds familiar, where is it? Happy for you…is my dream to move to Italy from america
@suzyq555 2 жыл бұрын
The sconces are absolutely beautiful!! Please dont remove them. And YES take the time and restore the frescos.
@pricesbrendabatty2394 9 ай бұрын
Congratulations !! 👍🏽👍🏽 Brad, you are living the dream !! Those ceilings !! Those view’s !! So much space… Magnificent !! Looking forward to seeing the finished results. 👌🏽
@BradsWorld 9 ай бұрын
Look for the video! It’s been posted. Visit www.TuscanPalace.com to see our apartments for rent here. It was a labor of love!!
@LLBrumfield 2 жыл бұрын
Those floors are beautiful. Don't be an idiot. That apartment is not dark. Don't try to turn this beautiful place into America.
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Linda! Floors are about 50 years old, not original floors. Just like the bathrooms aren't original because the building predates plumbing by about 400 years... Nobody mentions the horrific plastic "Massage Showers" that we took out. Watch the video again and check it out, and the horrible 80's tile on the walls. BARF! Just because something was there doesn't mean it was original, nor that it can't be changed. The idea is to have class and use local materials and get it approved by people who know! EVERYTHING gets run through a historical/architectural committee in the "Centro Storico" in Montepulciano, and was presented by my architect who is a well respected local (literally his office is about 100M from the Palazzo/apartment). I appreciate the passion in your comment although I could have done without the "idiot" part... I care enough to learn the Italian language, (my 4th language after English, Spanish and Japanese). I am really trying to bring back the glamour to these buildings, nothing more. If I wanted to Americanize them I would throw a Starbucks in the lobby! 😊 Take care and remember that people like me have no ulterior motive in making these videos other to share and educate... Leave the mean names out of comments. Cheers! BRAD
@cindybogart6062 Жыл бұрын
Wow…. What a stunning place this is!! I love it, the ceiling are gorgeous!❤❤❤
@BradsWorld Жыл бұрын
Yes and it came out great. Check out the new video on the channel that shows the after remodel is done. We just finished and couldn't be happier! -BRAD
@lauram3281 Жыл бұрын
I’m afraid to see the new changes. I loved those solid real wood doors!
@marlashurn8612 5 күн бұрын
What an amazing property!
@verohandymike 2 жыл бұрын
I wish I could come there and pack up all those old pieces of furniture and "get rid" of them for you. I love every single piece, they are all I see watching the video!
@colanuss4985 2 жыл бұрын
I reaaaally hope you enjoy making these videos as much as I like to watch them. Very well done, how you express your thought process and impressive how transparent and knowledgeable you are. Molto bene
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
I do enjoy it and I am glad you do too! I’ll be doing more videos on sourcing materials and furniture in future videos but have to spend 6 weeks back in states first… 😢 But there will be lots more! 😀
@antonionatalecastelliti5643 Жыл бұрын
This is great! Beautiful views and the colors!!
@BradsWorld Жыл бұрын
I’m just about to upload the more or less final video of how it came out. And they’ll be another one a little apartment downstairs. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!
@VillaAroldi 2 жыл бұрын
What a stunning view, this place is gonna be great! Looking forward to see the rest of the apartments.
@stevengilleyOU812 Жыл бұрын
Wow. I’m very jealous, Nice find!!!
@donnaanderson5669 Жыл бұрын
A lot of light and space I love it
@lindacravens1359 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! How very generous of you to share your kowledge! You are very kind and blessed.
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and subscribing! BRAD
@georgensal Жыл бұрын
Hi, lovely place full of character, and with an amazing view, congratulations!!
@BradsWorld Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! We learned a lot putting it all together. - Brad
@BlueSuedeShoesDance 2 жыл бұрын
Just gorgeous love the grand old palazzo and that view! I will be there in July looking forward to seeing Volterra.
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
You’ll love it all! 🥳🥳
@italianna6541 2 жыл бұрын
@@BradsWorld we purchased a property in Puglia (Salento region)
@NathanHarrison7 11 ай бұрын
Phenomenal find. Although not inexpensive. For me, the view, the city it is located in, of course, and a full bathroom in every room… Golden. Oh yeah… That huge long, narrow patio. Wow. Personally… other than the actual showers and wall light sconces; I wouldn’t change anything. Absolutely part of the charm.
@BradsWorld 10 ай бұрын
We had someone proposed to their girlfriend last week in that terrace. He decorated it with roses and red silk etc. I wish I could add a photo to the comment. We also booked a wedding out there next May! I feel that when you’re doing a high-end remodel, going for a certain look, do you have to make decisions like should I change out the 40 year old fixtures now. For me, the answer was yes, and once you start doing that you might as well update the bathrooms . We tried to keep everything else to a minimum except changing out the commercial terra-cotta floors, they were from the 1980s as well and weren’t historical. So far the reviews on the apartment from guest have been nothing but tens with everyone commenting how lucky they feel to stay in such a beautiful place. Thanks for the great comment, and keep it coming! -Brad
@angieflynn5354 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with everyone leave the floors sorry to say but so many Americans Tear out original features to do the renovations which really aren’t consistent with the period of building
@truthprevails5056 2 жыл бұрын
Please dont change the original character. Those lighting fixtures you mentioned changing are incredible. Please honour the homes original Italian charm.
@coopyduck6901 2 жыл бұрын
Love the apartment. A couple friends and myself visited Italy on a tour and went to Montepulciano. I said then I want to buy a home there. Wish I could go back. Gorgeous. 75-90 days. It’s about time for an update on renovations. Can wait to see the progress.
@shirleyharvard4892 2 жыл бұрын
I can imagine in 75 to 90 days what these spaces would look like, can't wait, it such a lovely space now. Thanks for sharing!!
@rena1ism 7 ай бұрын
It looks amazing ❤
@AyuChan2 2 жыл бұрын
I don't know if the terracotta floors are very old or recent but they look nice and of good quality. And they are very traditional in Tuscany... Much more than a travertine floor 😉.
@luck2know 2 жыл бұрын
GOOD GOD ...I REALLY HOPE THESE PEOPLE DO NOT " AMERICANISE" THIS BEAUTIFUL AUTHENTIC PLACE !!!!!
@MC-tg1xk 5 ай бұрын
Beautiful!
@kiwicottage 2 жыл бұрын
Leave the floors alone, your taste is transient, these floors have been there 500 years. Just put down seagrass or sisal rugs. That’s the interior style today, you can do furniture groupings around the rugs, reduces echo, and makes the space less empty feeling. #leaveitalone
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Douglas! Actually the floors haven’t been there for 500 years because while the building itself hasn’t changed on the outside much, the inside has been consistently renovated over the last half millennium. For example the horrific capsule massage showers that I just ripped down. Everything I do is run through the historical committee of Montepulciano and presented by my architect. I’m using local natural travertine for the floors which is used in many of the local palaces. Trust me, I research and try to do the right thing. But those floors were old and cracking in places and needed to be redone. Thanks for watching and in a couple months I’ll have a video done of how everything turned out. Hopefully you won’t be disappointed.
@kiwicottage 2 жыл бұрын
@@BradsWorld good to know! Demo away. The travertine will be beautiful.
@8thcelisabeth Жыл бұрын
My heart! What a lovely spot for someone to make a home.
@jahanas22 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a stunning apartment in a stunning location. That looks like a great place to visit.
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
It really is!
@MattTHoward Жыл бұрын
What an absolute gem you've found! The apartment looks incredible even before you've done any work to it.
@pammouland9521 Жыл бұрын
Stunning!
@daveleo7248 2 жыл бұрын
We spent 5 days in Montepulciano. Apartment right on the Piazza Grande. A wonderful wonderful 5 days, and we dream of going back, and if we had the $$$$, we would buy an apartment there. If we go back in 2023, I will check out your apartments for sure. Oh .... leave the floors original !! Clean them but don't change them :)
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave! Piazza Grande is great, they had a huge music festival there just last month for 2 weeks. I look forward to your asking about the apartments! The floors weren't 500 years old, not even close. Best we can tell the apartment may have been put together about 40 years ago. I did a follow-up video that is now linked at the end of the one you commented on. Due to the changing climate we are adding two split systems (AC Units) into the two smaller bedrooms. The only way to run the piping is through the floors. We will be using local natural travertine stone (not the slick looking heavily machined commercial tiles). I think some people were confused about that. It is used a lot in flooring, including a huge project the city is doing on a municipal building right now. Thanks for watching and hope to see you in Montepulciano soon! BRAD
@dirtyfax Жыл бұрын
I like the dark floors and furniture. It's live-in ready for my taste. Great purchase!!
@BradsWorld Жыл бұрын
Hi! Yeah we thought about it a lot and I guess it just comes down to personal taste. You couldn't really go wrong. We stayed with traditional materials sourced locally (travertine, Umbrian Oak, etc). It really was a good purchase and lucky timing because when the Euro really dropped the buyers came out of the woodwork. Thanks for watching and subscribing. We will be posting some new videos soon! Take care! -BRAD
@normailiff5316 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning stunning stunning ❤ you could not have found a more beautiful group of apartments
@BradsWorld Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that… sometimes you get bogged down in the day-to-day grind of trying to get so many different places ready to go. But in the end will be able to relax and look back at how much we did and how much we learned. A very rewarding experience.
@barbarakloise6790 8 ай бұрын
That place is awesome Brad.
@BradsWorld 8 ай бұрын
Thanks! Your comment reminded me to put the website for all our Palace Apartments in the description so thanks for that!
@jachmd 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Brad. Way to go!
@chiodeguate1 Жыл бұрын
Wow, just, wow...
@14spokenwords 2 жыл бұрын
holy cow that's beautiful
@francaderose Жыл бұрын
That’s beautiful congratulations on buying the properties, I’m looking at the moment to buy in Scalea south Italy,
@BradsWorld Жыл бұрын
Let me know what it’s like later on in a comment. I’m hoping to get down to southern Italy especially the boot area in Puglia later this spring.
@LifeAdviceSite 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my! What *gorgeous* architecture everywhere you look! ❤️
@donnaanderson5669 Жыл бұрын
That's beautiful Palazzo
@archangel20031 2 жыл бұрын
I'd leave the bathrooms alone, they look fine and functional!
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
The 1980's massage showers were horrific. Rewatch the video and check them out. The sinks, toilets and bidet were all at the end of their useful life cycle... I think sometimes people forget that this 500 year old building didn't even have these bathrooms as they are standing now even 80 years ago. No way a three bedroom apartment would have had 4 full baths. We take everything we do to the local historical committee through my architect for approval. We use high quality materials sourced locally. Having something there doesn't make it historically correct or even historical... check out the finished video in September and let me know what you think. And let me know how your renovation project is coming along. I love to see what other people are doing. Take care Brad
@jodiehebert8285 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice and in great shape! It will be 5 star after renovations. ♥️
@mikefry5704 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy
@ksemery 2 жыл бұрын
So just had to subscribe! Beautiful Property. Almost unheard of in central Tuscany. Please don’t take out the Ramp into the property. Accessible properties for either wheelchairs or walkers are extremely rare. 🇨🇦I’ve always wondered just where Italy hides it Handicapped Residents. You just don’t see anyone with accessibility aids. Ever. Certainly easy to see why you chose this home and apartments! Magnifico!!!👍🏻🇨🇦👍🏻 Side note. Please don’t change the Wood. Any of it. It’s Italy!
@peterkaras3267 Жыл бұрын
Hi Brad: Thank you so much for posting this video, showing your amazing purchases of the 4 apartments, they all look great! I've not heard much about Montepulciano, it seems like a great town to check out, I hope there are more real-estate deals to be had there! Peter (NY, USA)
@BradsWorld Жыл бұрын
It is! And also check out Orvieto. We just went there for the first time last week. Like Montepulciano but maybe a bit bigger. Different. Lots of underground Etruscan caverns and a real cool old Pozzo well for the town. All amazing.
@lynnegilham2981 Жыл бұрын
Lovely entrance.
@kellyprice1024 2 жыл бұрын
Some of the furniture is beautiful.
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Kelly! And we are keeping a lot of the furniture. There is a great dining table with wood slab top, the hutches, armoire, an old storage box and a few other things. But there was also the old couch and chairs in green that were in just "fall apart" shape, some of the furniture was just particle board junk (even though it looked ok in the video). And of course we have to get rid of any used mattresses because... well, Yuck! We saved all we could and donated the rest! Everything we are bringing in is made of solid wood in Italy. In about 6 weeks we should have it installed and ready to show. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Take care! BRAD
@luciatejeroponte5202 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing that dreams can come true
@BradsWorld Жыл бұрын
Within 69 days we will be all done and our move will be complete and I can start traveling with the family and looking for neat places that pretty much ANYBODY can afford. That is what I really want to do! Hope you enjoy the coming videos! Brad
@solecurious1501 2 жыл бұрын
Great choice. THAT killer View!!!
@mrsbutler5116 2 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous! What an exciting adventure!
@annas866 Жыл бұрын
It is beautiful!
@BigBirdy100 2 жыл бұрын
All you have to do is get some daylight led bulbs and it will dramatically change the color. The paint is also the issue for yellow glow. Could also change the globes. The fixtures are FINE.
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
And I would agree with that... Read the reply I put in your other comment about when the video was shot etc... thanks! BRAD
@monicasoledad 2 жыл бұрын
That’s an amazing purchase, I worry that a lot of Americans are starting to move to Europe and eventually this will impact the real estate market. It happened in the US, I still wish you the best with your move!
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
Hi "Frida"- I had an interesting email from someone that had just rented their first year in Umbria, Italy as they became comfortable with where to buy. She was so glad she didn't buy in the town she was renting in because after they moved in and discovered that most things for sale aren't listed with agents, she realized that almost half of everything was available to buy. It is real important to buy where there is a strong market unless this is your "forever" house and future sale of it isn't that important. Point being that I don't think there are enough Americans to buy everything that is available. Italy is going down in population, they will need outside people to come in. Hopefully the culture will survive. I myself learned Italian and get better everyday. Hopefully more people with do that and respect the Italian culture. So far, most people are surprised that I speak Italian so I think it is still pretty unusual unless you have family ties. Thanks for writing and watching and hopefully subscribing. I am back in Italy in a few short weeks and look forward to making more great videos! BRAD
@vanessavandyken5060 2 жыл бұрын
So beautiful! Excited for you.
@lesliemctavish4300 2 жыл бұрын
Ots so gorgeous. I'm looking forward to more.
@iamwhoiamd7056 2 жыл бұрын
It is so beautiful. So happy I found you.
@thegirlatthebeach3221 2 жыл бұрын
Incredible!!!
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it and I hope you love it when the updating is done! BRAD
@elenamaftei1009 Жыл бұрын
Hmm...lovely!
@BradsWorld Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It was a real learning experience. We are about to show another completely different apt we just finished. The craftsmen here are so good. And the available antiques for finishing out the place are plentiful and not too expensive if you know where to shop.
@markpensavalle9576 Жыл бұрын
Spectacular ! we are looking for apartments in the same area.
@BradsWorld Жыл бұрын
Let me know if you need any contacts. BRAD
@tnt8092 2 жыл бұрын
I love the Travertine choice, new sub here. Thanks brad love your voice and knowledge ❤️🇨🇦❤️
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Glad to have you watching! BRAD
@onecatsopinion Жыл бұрын
It's a beautiful place, Brad. Hope you style it with furniture in keeping with the period of the architecture. It would be very sad to see plain modern cabinets replace those beautiful wooden armoires... 🤔 in my opinion.
@metalgirl 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Will be amazing when finished!! 💕
@robynhudgens7820 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful ~I was in northern Italy this summer. Very informative thank you
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! - BRAD
@ginahamlyn2569 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful purchase! Congrats
@nevisscot7697 2 жыл бұрын
I love your optimism.good luck with it.
@R12390 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful property, I was there years ago. I’m planning early retirement in 4 yrs to Siena, pretty close by. ❤️🇨🇦
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
Siena is great! Never thought much of it from day trips, but I stayed there in 2021 for a week and really got to know the town and restaurants and most important the people. Great town and so nicely located to get to sea, Lucca, Florence, Just about everywhere. Thanks for watching and subscribing.
@jonathanstirling7167 Жыл бұрын
Hi Brad, very nice video. We have a chalet in Switzerland for 18 years. We live your choice is towns we have been there many times. Would be nice to meet you in summer as we spend winters Switzerland, summers Italy spring and fall Florida
@mjmoore777 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing
@Barbara_M. 2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure to see correctly from the video but to me the floors looks to be old local cotto in which case I wouldn't change it since local cotto is the traditional Tuscan floor also in old buildings. Anyway amazing propertiy I'm sure after you remove the 80s accessories it will be even better although it's gorgeous already. I have to admit I"m a bit partial.since those are my childwood places being my family origins in Montalcino, that' where my roots are and my heart too! Good luck with the renovation. 🙂
@andrewwolkowich 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice.
@goodphone156 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful.
@BradsWorld Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Just wait to you see how they came out. I'll have a new video on sometime around Feb 5th. Take care BRAD
@skeptigal4626 2 жыл бұрын
In general, the home is charming as is. I’d update a few things but not many, you risk losing the ambiance.
@elle892 2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t touch a thing! Is so lovely
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
Trust me Elsie, you would have touched those plastic massage showers... :-)!
@ldoolan494 2 жыл бұрын
Nice apartments. A suggestion. Families with kids like baths for their kids. Not always showers. Good luck.
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Yeah that was a real issue... There just isn't a good run in any of the bathrooms. The longest we could come up with was 120cm! Thanks for the thought! And thanks for watching! BRAD
@Ty-dt8xv 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome such a beautiful location! Good luck 👍
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! Should be wrapped up in another 4-5 weeks! BRAD
@inpersonaDK 2 жыл бұрын
Nice, Congrats! Europe is amazing
@FloridaClay 2 жыл бұрын
What a magnificent apartment !
@annsoforsman733 2 жыл бұрын
You may poop money but in any case....your new house looked like it need no renovation. I would not renovate what need no such thing rather spend money on piffing it up if you plan on renting it furnished. Lovely furniture too there as can be seen in your video. If people rent as tourists I rather think one would like the Italian style better than renting an American style flat in Italy. My advise is that you take the advise of many before you start spending lots and lots of money on something that is not needed. Think that place nicely furnitured with rugs on the floor, plants - would look great I think.
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
A great comment, but remember this: things change over time. I work with an architect, a local respected architect who also works with the historic committee of Montepulchino. We make sure that everything we’re putting into its original materials. We sourced locally. We make sure that what we’re putting in would’ve matched what could’ve been there. Like wood floors, or travertine floors. Also remember that just 100 years ago there probably wasn’t even bathrooms. The ones that I took out had horrific 80s style cylinder massage showers. Just God awful. Wait you see the finished product. I’m sure if you hadn’t seen this video of how it was before, you would see that video and say my god what a beautiful place so historic… I hope you love it. And thanks for watching, it means a lot to me!
@lucybalyanify Жыл бұрын
Very beautiful and the renovations such as bathroom for $3500 full remodel is very cheap vs USA
@BradsWorld Жыл бұрын
Hi Lucy- And if you get good people the quality of the work is phenomenal. I will be back in Italy after New Years and will have the updated video of the biggest apartment. It is all done now except for the kitchen (and that has been a bit of a nightmare due to walls that aren't exactly straight after 500 years!). Looking forward to making more videos and glad you watch them! Happy Holidays! BRAD
@MsGringa24 2 жыл бұрын
Spectacular but only a dream for the people that have small budget! Unlike you and based on your intro your very wealthy and able to buy multiple properties! Can you share how much you spent on the first property you purchase? I’d be curious to hear what my budget can afford.
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Dora! I will be making more videos soon, and one of the tangents I am going to be on is about my Brother-in-Law who is looking to buy a place and has a $50,000 maximum all in budget. That means finding a livable place for $50K or something even cheaper that he can renovate. There is a lot of properties in Umbria for example that you can get for $20K or less. If you go down to Abruzzo it is more like $7K, and they are livable, not total train wrecks like the One Euro houses can be. I wanted to do more videos around Italy but I had an accident in Feb 2022 and my travel has been limited (Surgery and then rehab, I am almost 60% back now!) and I could only concentrate on the stuff I bought and a few interesting places around Tuscany. Stick with the Channel and in early September you will start to see a whole lot more! You can do this and it can be done very economically! Thanks for watching! BRAD
@zuzanatauvinkl5195 Жыл бұрын
Nice place, I hope you did not remove the original terra-cotta floors. That is history and italy. Patina is great, just seal them.
@BradsWorld Жыл бұрын
Yeah, that wasn’t really history. They were from a remodel in late 1980’s. Same time they out in the four bathrooms and that’s how you can tell. We went back with real travertine hand chopped floors and Umbrian oak wood. Came out spectacular.
@qrs_tuv1925 2 жыл бұрын
amazing, thank you so much for sharing this.
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@AnnetteJosephstyle 2 жыл бұрын
great content, bravo! (Historical review...I get it, we had that at our flat in Alassio, weirdly not on our 13th century Fortress we bought 7 years ago)
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Annette! Thanks! I subscribed to your channel. It is odd how it is applied for review... Happy I got 100% approval on everything! Take care and I will be watching your content soon. BRAD
@AnnetteJosephstyle 2 жыл бұрын
@@BradsWorld Thanks for subscribing. Happy you're approved, enjoy!
@TheFiown 2 жыл бұрын
The downside of people buying and restoring ( saving if you wish ) these homes is that anyone wishing to settle in these places as a long term renter cannot as the prices are impossible. Some time ago I tried to move either to Italy or Portugal as a yearly renter and it was so restricted that I gave up. One villa was available but the owner said that I would have to move out in June July and August so they could rent it for more money. In Porto and Lisbonne same story, you could only rent on a daily or weekly basis and the rent varied hugely over the year. I am happy that places are being given a new life, don't get me wrong, it's amazing to watch for anyone passionate about restoration. I rent as I don't have family and I live alone but enjoy not living in a studio. I have found an old 12 roomed house during first lock ( up ) down in Dordogne, a fluke and the rent at 850 is within my budget.
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
There’s tons of places available, even in Montepulciano that are Super reasonable on long-term rentals. I have a video but haven’t posted it yet of a great apartment that was only $650 a month on a long-term rental that has a beautiful ceiling from the 17th century. Of course it’s been updated and has a kitchen, electric appliances, new showers, air-conditioning… A lot of the stuff that people think shouldn’t be in these apartments because you’re supposed to live like it’s still the 16th century. But the elements are still there. I highly recommend you look at coming over for 90 days and do a “shorter” long-term rental. It’s a wonderful experience and I think it would lead to a long-term visit for you! 😅
@TheFiown 2 жыл бұрын
@@BradsWorld Thank you, I didn't mean to sound mean or judgmental, I'm very happy to see chateaux, houses and even villages being brought back from oblivion oft times. I am happy with my present house as it's last update was the 60's with marble floors and bathrooms, could have been worse. The house has 18th century panelling from an old manor also installed in the 60's by an owner of taste. Unfortunately the house had been empty for twenty years so I have a lot to do to bring it up to a good standard. Friends say I'm mad to invest so much in a rental but as long as I pay rent it is my home and my nest and I need it to be a certain way. When I am old, really old as opposed to my present old age, then I will move to Italy and get some Dolce Vita before I hit the floor ! I speak quite a bit of Italian but more is needed to be as comfortable there as I am here in France. Best wishes x
@deborahburgart561 2 жыл бұрын
It's probably too late but I agree with the last comment. PLEASE KEEP THE ORIGINAL FLOORS!!! It would be a sin to remove them. Instead invest the $ in uncovering the fresco. Oh my God that is a no Brainerd. Please do the right ting
@lindatomasso8465 2 жыл бұрын
Keep the floors I wax in Montepulciano years ago and met the Mayor
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
Everybody I told that I bought his house said he was the best mayor ever! I wish I could’ve met him…
@lindatomasso8465 2 жыл бұрын
The video was awesome
@francescaaiello456 Жыл бұрын
I FLY thanks
@JuliusT2 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I just discovered your videos, great stuff! Do you have some videos that describe in more detail the business model, including dinancing options in Italy for such projects?
@bukeaor2961 2 жыл бұрын
I totally love the house the entry ceiling art is just amazing. I am quite enchanted 🤩. I bumped onto your channel And I’m taken aback . That house 🏡 is beautiful 🤩! I would love ❤️ to come over sometime and abnb ! Which I host in the US , so it would be nice to rent an abnb out the us . Love ! Love ❤️! Will look out the area see the attractions band put it on my list of to visit and sell the idea to my family , see how they buy into the vacation idea . But I just adore 🥰 it ! I subscribed too !
@blktatoos3206 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing 👏
@roxythefoxsayfurismurderan3187 2 жыл бұрын
You’re living my dream! Since I was 12, I wanted to live in Europe and I have but finding work is next to impossible so I’ve saved up a little money after working in China for 15 years and hope to finally return to Italy and buy a house. I planned to begin my search around Lucca. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to save enough for a place like that but I know there are many much cheaper properties available that need renovating. Hope I can pull it off but worry that it won’t be a good investment, especially if I can only stay 90 days at a time. Not even sure if I can buy a car there if I’m only allowed to stay 90 days so it might turn out to be a big waste of time and money. Thanks for the videos!
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
So here’s some thoughts: Lucca is an awesome area. Once you are out of the historical center prices are cheaper. Look on www.idealista.it/en/properties-for-sale-in-italy. Find some towns around Lucca and search those. I think going one train or tram stop is good. Remember you can rent. Try AirBnB for one month plus stays to match your 90 Visa limits. Try out an area before you buy. We spent a couple of years looking on-line and traveling before making our purchases. You can not buy a car without residency. Weirdly you can buy all the properties you want without residency. I just tried to buy a car and it is a hard no for non EU. But we are trying a work around called “long term renting” basically a lease. Good luck and let me know how you progress. Living in Italy day to day is pretty cheap compared to US. Even gas is on par with West Coast prices right now.
@roxythefoxsayfurismurderan3187 2 жыл бұрын
@@BradsWorld Great advice! I get tons of emails from idealista every day from regions all over Italy and Spain. Seems like most of the cheaper houses are in Piedmont but I’d prefer a more Mediterranean climate which is why I plan to start my search further south. Obviously, I can’t do a tour of the whole country in one trip so I decided to start with the north which is more centrally located. It’s really bad news about the car situation. I can’t imagine living in such a country without at least a Vespa. In Spain, I had no trouble once I got an NIE card and international driving license. I don’t want to choose Spain over Italy because I’m not allowed to have my own personal transportation, especially this late in my plans. There must be a way. Thanks again!
@BradsWorld 2 жыл бұрын
I finally figured out a way to get a car without declaring residency. You set up a small shell company in Italy, so hopefully by September I’ll have a car. Everything is moving along and I’m posting videos. Thanks for watching!@@roxythefoxsayfurismurderan3187
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