@lyndaking5538 Cheers

Thanks, we have great visions for it !!

Cheers @louisemaree2704

Thanks so much! 😊

Thanks so much @pamconlin-casarez7254

@angieinnes2001 Thank you so much for your positive comments and enjoy. Yes mine are too and means so much!!

Hi Sharon, 100% Cortona is amazing. There is always something going on!!

Thanks and You should!

Thanks for commenting and viewing @jackstrubbe7608. Yes it has lots of potential

Hi @cecileroy557 and thanks for your comment. The brick cooking fireplace surround will definately remain, as it is original. The internal brick bread oven is not original and at this stage looks like going. We want it to stay, but the issue is fitting in a freestanding stove, as the kitchen is small?

Suggestions: Can you get rid of that free standing half wall in the kitchen? That will open the kitchen space up, and give you more configuration potential. A big island instead of a table would be more functional where people can sit where the counter overhangs on 3 sides, and have drawers and cupboards on one side. Mudding and making the opening of the bread oven smaller with a solid cast iron door would turn it into a pizza oven. Good luck with your project! We will all be living our Italian dream vicariously through you two!@@lavitapepi

​@@beeARTcanadaMy thoughts exactly! And those pony walls, as they're called, have no function, other than to delineate one room from another.

Thanks @johnpatterson9219 we hope so too

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Hi @elizzy8754 and thanks for your comments, and yes it has plenty of potential. We have proven ourselves during multiple home renovations in Australia that we have a good eye for finding the diamond in the rough. You are 100 %, our wish list in every property we viewed in Italy was to have those items you mentioned, but impossible to tick every box.

In towns, the Italian "living room" is the piazza or town square, where you hang out in the evenings after dinner, with friends, have an ice cream, chat, enjoy the warm weather (much of the time!), walk the baby, whatever. In most cities, having a small balcony or roof garden is a dreamed-of treasure for the well-to-do. If you want outdoor space, you live outside of town. I think the place will be lovely & cozy in winter, nice & cool in summer's heat.

@@vintagelady1 Yes, you are right, and my remark just expressed a personal preference after decades of living with and without an outdoor space or a balcony. I am so lucky now to live in the historical centre of a small town, and have a tiny garden. My old house also has its "historical" problems 😂

I agree, we live in a small mountain village in Spain and have outside terraces on all 3 levels. The plans for the roof terrace are a must.

Thanks😀

The furniture is a great find😀

Thank you, it is special

Hi @hildacollie, it's never going to happen, it was a wish list before we stepped foot inside. Cheers😁

Thank you! 😊

Yes, all they might need is a good oiling, now and again! Once stripped, you can never get that wonderful "patina" back.

Thank you! Cheers! Dianne

Hi Queensland🦘🇦🇺. Thanks for your positive comments @melmal2917. Looking forward to a big 2024

Thanks for your positive comments @gemeames1597

Thank you! 😊 @paulinefriar6916

Thanks @Subgunman🌻 Will do !!!

Thanks @pama.6410.

Thank you so much! @wixom01

Thank you so much @sharonbowers9929

Many thanks!!@joerudnik9290

Hi @a.b.creator, yes that furniture was left😁

Thanks @SeanOHanlon, Imagine the stories they could tell 🤪 There are plenty more to work on, we have tackled the beams in the landing on the 2nd floor, and plan to start the beams in the 2nd bedroom this week.

@mrs.anonymous6291 you can do it too! and thanks for your positive comments

Thanks 👍 @Gloppp 100% magical

Thanks @ch784, we think so too. We plan to bring back the historical features that have been covered up over the ages. We can only imagine what we may find, Claire is hoping for some frescos🤪

Thank you very much@maruchi5200

Extremely @simon54😄, thanks

Thanks @georgebuscay8511

Sorry @carolstewart4176 , they were donated to the local goodwill store. We know someone will love them.♥️

Hi @Kim-J312, yes the original sink is a find. We will need to raise it to a suitable height. Thanks for watching and commenting😁

Thank you @carolynyoung2797😀

Thanks for your comment @knitwit014.

Thanks @petrotaljard5346 100%

@lillic8522 the arch/ wall will be structurally engineered and thanks for your comments.

Thanks for commenting @tfcasper. We have plenty of decisions to make!

100%

Thanks!!

That's us !!

100% @conniejennings6515🌻😀

Hi Paul, Yes it is it will need to be strengthened with a steel beam

Hi @pcpablo2, lots of work ahead for us!! Hopefully you have seen the other side!!

Hi @Rockyamstel001. As a courtesy to the previous owners we don't disclose the price, we paid. Yes we love the original features of the house and where possible we intend keeping and enhancing those features. Thanks for commenting

Yes, that's a must😁

Thanks it's a great Townhouse @donniedotzler7387

Thanks for the comment @fabsmit9873, yes the furniture we found in the attic was a godsend, firstly we didn't need to run out and buy straight away and a bonus that we love the pieces and with a little TLC we can bring them back to new again. As we know Cortona well we felt comfortable looking for a suitable property on-line, and with the help of our Italian legal team we were confident that it would all go smoothly, which it did. We are not disclosing the price we paid out of respect for the vendors, which we trust all our viewers understand.😀

Hi @roberto-gp2dt , yes the socks and the array of washing that are paraded are definitely entertaining😂

@johnandsharon5785 unfortunately the terrazzo was in a very bad state, large cracks, uneven and multiple colouring. Thanks

Oh, too bad!

Hi @roberthigbee3260. Not creepy but a great find!! We can assure you all good, as behind that closet is an external wall

@@lavitapepi So, does the outer wall jut outwards because of the closet? Or, is there a secret room to the left and right of the master bedroom closet?

Hi @patmcloughlin6409, yes we are Aussies from Melbourne😄

Hi @observer1256, unfortunately i wont be able to share the purchase price, as a request from the owners. Regarding the reno budget, that is another issue. We are having trouble locking in a Geometra. Both of our contacts have not provided us with pricing for any of our works. Ditto for permits! Re the skylights etc, at this stage we will keep them on the back burner, I understand they are very strict with making any external changes. Thanks for your questions and for tuning in!!

@56music64 , great idea!! we have had a similar idea, but alas due to the age of the home we may not be allowed. We will keep on asking however :)

@@lavitapepi Good luck with that, that installation of similar would be the one thing it is missing. Enjoy your home.

Hi @paulabears7882, thanks for commenting. Prices vary so much from location to location. Jump onto www.immobiliare.it/ for example and start searching, for properties. We are still waiting for our Geometra to provide us with some pricing on some of the major works. As far as materials we have used so far, they are very comparable with pricing back home in Australia, paint and power tools are pricey, though

Not possible@jenh9252 😢

@@lavitapepi what a shame! Never mind it is still a lovely place x

Top floor gets plenty of sun@craigjasper2502 . Unfortunately difficult to tick all boxes, cheers

Thanks @victorianantiquities. All sorted. Thats one of the first things! We did engaged an Engineer.

Hi Greg, not as tall as you fortunately!!! On the whole, the place and given it's age is in good condition. At this stage the floors seem to be the major issue. Thanks for your input!!

Hi Lindsay, DM us on Instagram @lavitapepi if you can, and we will be happy to set up a call via WhatsApp etc.

Thanks for the tip!

All taken care of @aznboycols😀

Hi @YesItsMeGuys68 we will definitely keep everybody entertained🤣

Speaking from experience or speculating?

Delusions of grandeur. We're moving this wall and that wall etc. We've got architects coming and we're going to do this and go to do that, all these videos are the same of all these grandiose ideas laughable. I've seen nothing but leaky moldy dilapidated holes that delusional old people are going to transform! All these decrepit steep stairs are a challenge for young people let alone the aged. Why do they think people have practically given away these dumps and fled? They can put all the good money in against bad money but will never recoup twenty percent of their effort. The Italians are rolling on floor laughing their asses off behind closed doors, waiting for them to spend some more money.

You can always tell a New Yorker ----you just can not tell them anything.

Completely speculating, clearly. There are terraces all over tuscan medieval town centers and that IS from personal experience. Every commune and fine arts commission may be different but it’s a COMPLETELY reasonable and common Tuscan medieval historical center feature to pursue. Best wishes you all. In fact here is a link to a video we took from a terrace in historic center of Pistoia last week: kzfaq.info4hS_vx3hZcE?si=Lj0FIfx-zO-4uZq4

100% Thanks, excellent

@natashanewyork2112, we are exploring all options at the minute, and not rushing into anything.

All Sorted with the latest ones,Thanks

Beautiful Rooftops and buildings

Hi @karipreston1204 TV and other non usables are gone

@wrightwood92397, the process of buying online was simple. We know Cortona very well and felt comfortable looking for possible properties over the internet. We found the property through a Real Estate search and then through the agent we arranged a video walkthrough which lead to us negotiating and then writing up the contract with help from our Italian team. In regards to the price we are not disclosing that out of respect for our vendors. Cheers

hi @jimherr152, there are numerous car parks scattered around the outskirts of the walls and also a couple of places within. But YES parking can be a challenge😀

Hi @randomvintagefilm273. No not in Cortona. Merry Christmas

They are embarrassed to reveal the price they paid for that prison. Lol. They must have some unlimited funds more than sense or they are making a lot of KZfaq revenue and it's all an investment for that purpose.

Hi @@joegy9944 , thanks for watching and contributing to our KZfaq channel 😁

@cindycreateforlife yes 100%

@newytuser24, we have had this question numerous times. Out of respect for the vendors privacy we are not disclosing the price we paid for our home. We are sure you understand this decision. Please keep watching

No unfortuntely @abidnessman

@LivingLegendMe we have had this question numerous times. Out of respect for the vendors privacy we are not disclosing the price we paid for our home. We are sure you understand this decision. Hope you are enjoying the channel

@@lavitapepi The leading question on many peoples minds....nope don't really understand your decision, unless your vendors moved next door and are Mafia members...

@energeticsoulhealer888, we have had this question numerous times. Out of respect for the vendors privacy we are not disclosing the price we paid for our home. We are sure you understand this decision. Hope you are enjoying the channel

Apologies @sweetladyjane6462

@johnmurray8454, we have always loved Italy. Phil is Italian and its great that he has come back to his ancestral country. Our children are all grown up, and at this stage no plan to flip the house.

All good

I seriously can’t tell of you’re trying to be sarcastic or if you’re actually that rude and stupid.

It is their own home, and they clearly aren’t “changing everything.”

Hi @brendasnow8255 100% correct with your understanding of our plans. Thank you for your positive comments

They are from Australia, as am I, and not I am not sure where you are from, but changing the few things they mentioned is far from “changing everything.” Good luck on your new adventure 😃🇦🇺

It's their home, and if anything they are not taking the integrity from the home.Iam sure it will be absolutely beautiful, when it's all done 👍🎉.

no problem. Have a great day

Thank you! Will do!😀👍