I find it strange that you buy the house but the previous owners steal your walls? Im astounded that anyone would think that’s ok. Very odd. Loved the walk through, it’s really coming along!
I knew it’s customary in Italy to take the kitchen but I can’t believe they run off with light fixtures and walls. And then leave some stuff that they are coming back for? That would definitely test my easy going personality.
They were probably fake walls built without authorization. If you make major changes to your home but don't report them you can be fined and risk not being able to sell your home as you may not be authorized to do so. In Italy, every extra room in a house increases taxes and there are very strict anti-seismic rules and for the stability and safety of the home, you cannot make all the changes you want as you want, you need authorizations issued by professional experts.
The wall are probably fake one that are took out for don't put people(you guys) in trouble.. Is unbelievable the place is beautiful but people always comment in little bit of negative
We are glad you installed a security system as the previous owners don’t sound like honest people and with the excuse of picking up their stuff, might take some of your stuff as well ( watch out) we suggest you give them a time line for picking up their stuff , and if not just leave it all covered up outside down the driveway away from the house.
so fabulous. Carlo and you are so well equipped to deal with this renovation! take a wall down, brick up a space, shear the woodland, paint, fix the heating system, etc, etc, etc, unstoppable. You 2 are a dream team! I could seriously watch you for hours, I crave more. Just film everything! I'll be here waiting! It is all so satisfying. It is so exciting to see everything taking shape.
I’ve always loved your channel but now you’ve combined my love of Italy, diy/home improvement and thrifting and I cannot wait for Sundays to roll around so I can watch all your hard work from my recliner. I cannot wait to see your vision come to life!
They took the walls???!! Great to see how you've already wiped out the previous occupiers' existence and put your own, very tasteful, stamp on the house. It's lovely Nicki and Carlo, thanks so much for sharing.
When you were in the outer porch area, I could really envision your dream of an open porch with outdoor kitchenette. It will be beautiful! So much nature to explore and having it right at your doorstep will be an awesome experience.
Yes, Nicki's idea of removing the outer walls of the large porch area sounds like a great beginning for a large dining-entertaining area. Also, her idea of an added outdoor kitchen area would make it very convenient.
Unless it is written into your sale agreement with the previous owner that they can leave their stuff and return later to get it, you have absolutely no obligation to allow them to pick it up and they would be considered trespassers if they did come. That stuff now belongs to you unless it is in the contract so I would keep what you want and toss what you don't. Given all they stole from the house, you sure don't owe them anything and you are a lot more tolerant than I would probably be in the same situation. I think you have done a super job making the house come to life even though you have been in such a short time. Every time you show the views, I am in awe.
Thank you Nicki & Carlo for the walk through. The two of you are amazing; you make a great team. In a previous video you mentioned hunters and wild boar. Don't you think you should be wearing clothing that makes you visible, standing out from the scenery, not blending it. Also, wild boar are dangerous, be careful or as la mia cara nonna diceva: Fai attenzione!!!!!!!!
Just got blasted for asking a question on the difference between the US and Italy. I was trying to understand the difference between two countries. Some people need to get a life.
Carlo LOVES! you very much Nicki. This is hard to miss watching him turning your new house into your vision. It brings back memories for me, when my hubby and I first bought our home, some 24yrs ago and he just kept fixing this and fixing that, with so much patience and determination to make it as I wanted it. Those precious memories stay with me. Wishing you wonderful! memories in your new home too Nicki and Carlo.
Nicki with her get up and go has turned their lives around. She’s worked so hard to get them on the housing ladder and Carlo is a work horse. They can’t go wrong, I’m so glad they left Positano for a new life.
I’ve been renovating a wreck for 47 years now. It’s beautiful now. We have a great rural view but your view is worth a million dollars. I’m excited to renovate with you. Vicariously living in Tuscany. Love you guys!
Maybe the Separate apartment could be for Carlos parents if they get too old for positano life? 👵🏼❤🧓🏼Also that tiled area of the lil kitchen could be a nice dog washing closet with a waist high tub to bathe the dogs. 🐕 🧼
I doubt very much if they would leave Positano where they have lived their entire lives. They have family and loads of friends. The other negative is that while NC go to Tuscany the parents have other family to look after them. However when NC come back to Positano there is no family in Tuscany to look after them! That’s not something you want to ask the neighbors to do!
The highlight of my Sunday is to watch your channel. Loving all the new updates with the new home! Would love to travel and visit Italy someday soon! ❤
I can’t believe that they took walls either. There would be a law suite here in the States if the walls weren’t put back in place or money given to you to replace.
They were probably illegal walls, every extra room in a house increases taxes so they probably never declared their construction to the authorities. In Italy you cannot sell houses in which there are illegal works and you also risk heavy fines, so before selling a house you must restore the house to its original state, it must correspond to the cadastral maps, otherwise the sale can be canceled and you risk big trouble with the law.
@@AriaLuminosaThank goodness for your comment!..Exactly what I was thinking..obviously these walls were abusivo..put up by the people before and were not on the planimetria Catastale della Casa ..so they had to be taken down so the house could be sold..also like Carlo is opening and closing doorways up me thinks that they will have to be updated on the planimetria Catastale della casa..perhaps a good idea to check their maps
Im such a fan... I sit and wait for you to upload your clips on Sunday.... Thank you for sharing parts of your life to give enjoyment in your fans ... xoxo
That second kitchen from the other living area would make a really nice mud room/laundry room!!!! You could have storage there for your coats and boots so they aren’t in the hallway, a nice spot for the dog bowls, and a big area for folding laundry.
I cannot believe that people would just leave all their stuff and are like we will just come back and get it later. You did pick a beautiful home and area. Love the new intro.
Perhaps the missing walls were related to the missing plans? Maybe the previous owners realised that they needed to undo the things that had been done without permission.
In the US when you show a house everything that is fastened down can not be removed without agreeing on before the sale. These people would be in serious trouble for taking all the stuff you had not agreed on. You are very accommodating to these people.
In Italy you only sell the walls and floors, everything else belongs to the seller, unless there is a different agreement. From the lights to the furniture, everything belongs to them, the only thing they cannot touch are the bathroom fixtures. Naturally, no one even takes away the walls but in this case it is highly probable that they had been built without the necessary permits and therefore had to be demolished, otherwise the house would become unsellable and they risked a hefty fine. In Italy every house has a map deposited in the land register, if there were walls that were not on that map the house would have been illegal and unsellable.
What a great house and land. The more you show us, the more excited I get about all you will do to make it your own. Previous owners taking walls has to be the funniest and most ludicrous thing I have ever heard. I guess they had a special bond with their walls, sinks, cabinets and all. At least the emptier the house, the less you have to remove to make it yours. Love Carlo’s happiness when he was speaking about wanting a 4x4 all his life to drive on his land. Ciao
A 4X4 sounds necessary for this type of living as well as considering an ATV with a tandem trailer to drive around the land which can be used also for collecting & hauling the olives during harvest season. Just an idea. Love the progress so far, the stunning views and this house has so much potential. Look forward to following along on your journey. Blessings to you love. ✨🙏🏼♥️
Your face when you seid they took the wall out (between your viewing and the time you moved in 😇🤓 ) l absolutely love how you decorate with second hand think, how to change them by painting some things, I love when you tell us their price. And I absolutely love it when Carlo explains whatever needs to be explained, his Italian is sooo charming!
Watching movies backwards and we see the huge fantastic work you both have done on the house! It is amazing to see how beautiful is is now! Well done! 🍾🍾🍾
Exciting new chapter in beautiful Tuscany! 😀If I may suggest, I would create shelves in the section where the door used to be …place books, family pictures, etc.the table looks nice but there is no space to place a chair. It looks cramped next to the nightstand. In the main bedroom, I would create storage space under the curved ceiling. You can store clothes at the lower part.
The thing with the walls is bizarre, but in a way they did some work towards your new outdoor area, so it's one up to you 😄 That arch that Carlo made is so well-finished, you wouldn't know it wasn't there originally. It was a surprise to see there was a room and extra space downstairs, so you do have decent extra space to have people stay. That defunct kitchen space could just be a little private sitting room for the guests. It's all looking good!
I was kind of homesick for Positano but now that you’ve taken us on a walk outside I’m adjusting to “our” new home.😂 I can’t wait for spring to see it in full glory. I hope everything is OK back home. I was worried that Carlo had to go back for a family issue.
I think the bars on the windows have a practical purpose but until you decide whether they’re staying or not I’d be tempted to paint them white so at least from the inside your brain could trick your mind into thinking that they’re part of the window frames.. I love that your upcycling furniture to add not all new character to your lovely home and the doggos must think they’re in heaven with that amazing land that Carlo is uncovering in readiness for his 4x4 dreams coming true..I’ve never enjoyed someone else’s house Reno/move this much..❤️👍
I am loooovvvving this new Tuscan chapter in your lives! I eagerly await Sundays to see what new things you’ve created and done in the renovation of your beautiful new home!! 👏👏👏
I just love this wonderful piece of land and all that it contains. It feels so comforting and I don’t know why. It’s the trees, I think and especially the olive trees and the long driveway. And the other little outside buildings make for a mystery. I love the house. The little changes that are being made are making a big impact. It’s like finding little treasures along the way. I love the now big room, because they snatched the walls. But, the things you can do in that huge space will be marvelous. I love the pieces of furniture you’ve found. Indie and Holly love this place. They have moved in and proclaimed themselves game wardens. They are exploring everywhere..A 4x4 will be great to have on the property and be a real work horse for you. We are retired with one car and have found times when we need a 4x4 and are still waiting for prices to come down. But you known what has really hooked me about your home is the sunset that God paints especially for you and Carlo to enjoy. It’s astonishing and different each night. You have your own artist and what a wondrous gift He leaves with you to say Good Night. Love, Your Texas Neighbor. And yes, He leaves me a gift as well each night and I swing on my porch taking it all in. How blessed we both are. Mare
I cannot believe they took the walls! When I was selling my house in the US, my real estate agent would not even let me replace 2 beloved knobs on a closet door. Kudos to you and Carlo for getting so much done in such a short period of time, plus all the bamboo he chopped...be careful because bamboo grows quickly...that is why it is so sustainable. You two are very creative, I bet you will be able to make things especially for your garden from bamboo.
Living in New Zealand 🇳🇿 Italy 🇮🇹 Carlo being retired, like myself as a recently retired Maori nurse at 67. Sixty five here in NZ Superannuitants continue working during the Pandemic. Nicki & Carlo from home opportunities are awry. In Tuscany and Positano you continue to enjoy the fruits of life. Good on you. Neat one. Arohanui Ana ❤❤❤❤❤😊
What an interesting house you have, it's fabulous. Can't believe they took walls then had the cheek to leave things in your house, you have been so patient with them but I'm sure it's all going to be worthwhile.
love it❤ When we leave our second/winter home in Fiji to come back to NZ we let off a bug and spider bomb. This cleans up all of them that will breed while you’re away. If we are away for a long time we get a friend to repeat this for us. It helps keep the livestock population down.☺️
I hope Skye keeps the natural color of all of her BR pieces. You can always lighten everything with the light walls (check), area rugs, and accessories.
I really hope you've changed all the locks. This happened to us in Spain with our holiday home - one day, about 4 months after they'd moved out, the previous owners came back and took a window! A WHOLE bloody window! We called the police but they did nothing.
Personally... as lovely as Positano and your home there is, I don't think I'd ever want to live anywhere else but your Tuscany house... access is much easier, the surrounding area is never ending, the dogs have plenty of places to roam, it's a dream. You are so blessed to have the choice of 2 but I'm team Tuscany 😊 Maybe you could rename channel to Positano Diaries and Tuscany Tales. ❤
i just happened to come across Tuscany diaries a few weeks ago. I then went back and binge watched all the Positano diaries on you tube, I am now caught up ! Beautiful family and places, Can’t wait to see the finished kilt hen. In the US when people move unless its written in the contract, everything that is in the house when you take possession is yours
I know you said that you wouldn't have bought this place if you knew what you'd have to deal with in buying it, but wow, how amazing this place is, I can see why you both held on through the process. Such an idyllic spot!
That house really is like a Tardis, I got lost! The plan for the northside porch is brilliant. You'll really appreciate it in the summer. The land itself is just incredible as well. What comes to my mind after today's video is that you've given yourselves breathing space both inside and out, especially out...land made for roaming around. Just lovely. It's also a great help that Carlo knows how to do so many things. Those second hand stores and markets are serving you well. (I was gobsmacked that they took the walls!) Thank you for the tour. Much enjoyed. xo Suzi
You are the most amazing and beautiful people inside and out. Love seeing the home coming together with your stunning views. Thank you for letting us tag along.
Hi Nicki, your new home is looking more homey and lovely with each episode. The views are so beautiful. Carlo and you look extremely happy and relaxed. Bravo👏👏👏💜💚💜
Amazing how different real estate deals are in different countries. In the US, I can assure you that nobody takes sinks and plumbing out of a house when they leave and the comment about if the previous owners are coming back for the small kitchen cabinet...that wouldn't happen in the states. If you leave it, it's no longer yours and would be property of the new owners. So glad you both are enjoying your new home.
Everything is looking great, how much fun you must be happy! When you are remodeling that porch area, please consider leaving the wood about 3 feet up and then having screening above that. That last couple of feet of wood from the floor up will stop rain from blowing in and keep your fine things dry.
Thanks for the tour. We didn’t realize how much larger the home is than we originally thought. So much space. I like your idea of converting the back area to an open roofed patio/outdoor living space. It’s all coming together. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍
Sundays are my Fridays so having your video to end my week is something I look forward to every week. Thank you 🙏 ps your home is beautiful, even going through the remodel it is keeping its character.
What a beautiful home - a home to be proud of along with fantastic walking paths. The views from your windows are exquisite, invoking instant peace. You have accomplished so much in 3 weeks. What fun for you to create a home exactly to your liking and a pleasure for me to watch everything unfold. Thank you so much for including your viewers in your journey.
I'm loving the development of everything. You know, Nicki, I've never said this (and I've been watching you guys for like 2 and a 1/2 years now) but Carlo reminds me so much of a younger version of my father. I'm Puerto Rican, so of course, my father was Puerto Rican. People thought he was Italian. And when I look at Carlo, he reminds me so much of my father. My father knew some Italian as he worked with Italians for many years in Chicago. He died at the age of 93. You guys are doing a great job there at your new house. I hope you get your 4x4 soon. I've been even watching the commercials that pop up here to help.$$
My favorite line in this video is, "This house is like a tardis."😂 Just when i had come to accept the previous owners had taken so many things in the house that make it livable, i come to fiind out they took walls!?! Nicki's look before "No comment" says it all.
Wow and Wowed❤ Is there any other way to be but authentically honest and true.? Thank you for showing your new home in it’s infancy. This property, with the combined talent, creativity and skill of you and Carlo is going to be a slice of paradise!! So much transformation already!! Whoohooo🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I burst into laughter when you said, "No comment" about Wallgate. You are being nice with allowing them to come back for the illegal shed and removal of the wooden deck but a time limit should be made and enforced. I'm sure you're wanting to be nice neighbors and not cause waves but I would be concerned with these people being on your property and thinking something is theirs and it is not. The views are breathtaking and I'm beginning to veer towards them being better than Positiano. Both of you can now use the energy on the renovations instead of the 500 step energy. You both make the world a happy place with sharing these videos with us.
Coming along very nicely. While videos can be deceiving, really looks like the house is huge 👏 about that closed off patio, since it’s the north side of the house, you may want to hold off on taking down the walls, until you fully experience the weather conditions. It may have been closed off for a practical reason.
Hi from Australia; re your curtains or anything that needs to be stored. Get some vacuum plastic packs and with a vacuum clearner, suck the air out of your bag packed with your curtains, and they becomes a very lightweight package you can store or squeeze into your luggage because all the air is sucked out and the bulk is seriously minimised. Good luck. !!!!
They took the walls!!!! Oh my goodness! No words. You’re very nice for storing what they left behind. What an amazing big house and the views are incredible…..and no steps. How exciting
@@rebeccagutierrez1960 They didn't steal the walls, they probably had to demolish them because they had built them without the permits issued by the municipality. In Italy every house has a specific plan, the map is kept in the land registry offices and you cannot modify it in any way without first obtaining specific permits, otherwise the house becomes unsellable and you risk a large fine and even a criminal complaint.
You’ve done a lovely job making it your new home. The previous owners taking lights, sinks , walls etc remind me of the “Grinch who stole Christmas “ ! How ridiculous of them 😂
Just an idea....why not add some nice shelves on that brick-up space, you can have a nice spot for books and pretty ornaments. Congratulations, the house is beginning to look great!! It really shows your hard work!
Dear Nicki & Carlo: Your house in Tuscany is really starting to look like a home. Both of your hard work is really starting to show now. Keep up the great videos and decorating. Sincerely, Canadian Colleen
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I find it strange that you buy the house but the previous owners steal your walls? Im astounded that anyone would think that’s ok. Very odd. Loved the walk through, it’s really coming along!
If it’s one thing the previous owners of her home had it was audacity. Just…all the audacity. 😅
I knew it’s customary in Italy to take the kitchen but I can’t believe they run off with light fixtures and walls. And then leave some stuff that they are coming back for? That would definitely test my easy going personality.
They were probably fake walls built without authorization. If you make major changes to your home but don't report them you can be fined and risk not being able to sell your home as you may not be authorized to do so. In Italy, every extra room in a house increases taxes and there are very strict anti-seismic rules and for the stability and safety of the home, you cannot make all the changes you want as you want, you need authorizations issued by professional experts.
Very odd indeed,never heard of that happening before taking out some much out from the house after selling 😮
The wall are probably fake one that are took out for don't put people(you guys) in trouble.. Is unbelievable the place is beautiful but people always comment in little bit of negative
Thank heavens that when you got the keys the house was still there!
I know right! I was shocked they took bulbs with them, sink..... but walls?!!!
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No kidding, I'm surprised that they didn't take the windows too. 😂
We are glad you installed a security system as the previous owners don’t sound like honest people and with the excuse of picking up their stuff, might take some of your stuff as well ( watch out) we suggest you give them a time line for picking up their stuff , and if not just leave it all covered up outside down the driveway away from the house.
Yeah give them a time, But, keep changing the time on them. Like for a year. Fair play.
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Do they have 1 800 got junk, in Italy, or charge the previous owners a storage fee, 😮
how horrible stuff to say, you are mean.
Perfect advice I hope they follow it.
so fabulous. Carlo and you are so well equipped to deal with this renovation! take a wall down, brick up a space, shear the woodland, paint, fix the heating system, etc, etc, etc, unstoppable. You 2 are a dream team!
I could seriously watch you for hours, I crave more. Just film everything! I'll be here waiting! It is all so satisfying.
It is so exciting to see everything taking shape.
by the way, the morning mist OH MY WORD! actually, breathtaking! xoxoxoxo
I agree!
You said it all for me! I totally agree!
I feel the same way - i could watch you make toast
@@helenmeccia6624 🤣🤣🤣 so true!!!
I’ve always loved your channel but now you’ve combined my love of Italy, diy/home improvement and thrifting and I cannot wait for Sundays to roll around so I can watch all your hard work from my recliner. I cannot wait to see your vision come to life!
They took the walls???!! Great to see how you've already wiped out the previous occupiers' existence and put your own, very tasteful, stamp on the house. It's lovely Nicki and Carlo, thanks so much for sharing.
Holly with her little head on the pillow is precious
The house is almost unrecognizable compared to when you moved in! It's coming along beautifully! I LOVE IT! ❤
When you were in the outer porch area, I could really envision your dream of an open porch with outdoor kitchenette. It will be beautiful! So much nature to explore and having it right at your doorstep will be an awesome experience.
Just love the light in that area where the roof is leaking...would make a beautiful kitchen area...❤
I agree--Nicki 's vision is awesome!!
Yes, Nicki's idea of removing the outer walls of the large porch area sounds like a great beginning for a large dining-entertaining area. Also, her idea of an added outdoor kitchen area would make it very convenient.
I bet you could get the pizza oven sponsored. Perhaps even the outdoor kitchen.
Shauncarrol -that new porch kitchen idea sounds very appealing -great for the summer time. Entertaining too.
Unless it is written into your sale agreement with the previous owner that they can leave their stuff and return later to get it, you have absolutely no obligation to allow them to pick it up and they would be considered trespassers if they did come. That stuff now belongs to you unless it is in the contract so I would keep what you want and toss what you don't. Given all they stole from the house, you sure don't owe them anything and you are a lot more tolerant than I would probably be in the same situation. I think you have done a super job making the house come to life even though you have been in such a short time. Every time you show the views, I am in awe.
I’m beside myself at what goes on with this home sale. Wasn’t there a final walk thru? To add insult to injury they left stuff but took the walls? Ugh
Thank you Nicki & Carlo for the walk through. The two of you are amazing; you make a great team. In a previous video you mentioned hunters and wild boar. Don't you think you should be wearing clothing that makes you visible, standing out from the scenery, not blending it. Also, wild boar are dangerous, be careful or as la mia cara nonna diceva: Fai attenzione!!!!!!!!
Just got blasted for asking a question on the difference between the US and Italy. I was trying to understand the difference between two countries. Some people need to get a life.
Those are not the Italian laws
Good! Use of space, after removing that door. Your new house is coming up nicely, with all the remodeling. Great! work Carlo. A man with many talents.
Carlos is a pro. I just bricked up a doorway like he does it ever day.
It would have made a good place for a closet
Its nice to see how well the pups have adjusted to their new environment.
As long as they're with Mom and Dad all is well.
Love your house❤.
Your renovations are coming along very nicely. I would recommend put air tags on Holly and Indy. This would allow you to locate them if they get lost.
Oh, such a good idea my daughter has it on her cats. She likes them to roam and have freedom. They’re very expensive cats.😄
Or GPS tracker dog collars…
Wonderful idea.
Carlo LOVES! you very much Nicki. This is hard to miss watching him turning your new house into your vision. It brings back memories for me, when my hubby and I first bought our home, some 24yrs ago and he just kept fixing this and fixing that, with so much patience and determination to make it as I wanted it. Those precious memories stay with me. Wishing you wonderful! memories in your new home too Nicki and Carlo.
Nicki with her get up and go has turned their lives around. She’s worked so hard to get them on the housing ladder and Carlo is a work horse. They can’t go wrong, I’m so glad they left Positano for a new life.
Indeed. We’ve been in our new house for 4 years and I’ve still got the most basic pictures I’d like my husband to hang up.
We are lucky being included in your house renovation. The guest bedroom looks lovely. I hope your dad comes over soon bringing more of his jam!
Needs somewhere a guest can hang their things. A dresser & place to store bags. No closet
Think carefully before opening up the porch area. Being on the north side it is currently insulating the main house.
I love the iron staircase railing. Your new home is looking very cozy. Nice to see you have so much extra space, besides the basic living areas.
Yes, I forgot to say how much I love the iron Staircase and the archway Carlo cut out and remade the kitchen wall.
I’ve been renovating a wreck for 47 years now. It’s beautiful now. We have a great rural view but your view is worth a million dollars. I’m excited to renovate with you. Vicariously living in Tuscany. Love you guys!
So now you finished, ,,,,and now you die
Maybe the Separate apartment could be for Carlos parents if they get too old for positano life? 👵🏼❤🧓🏼Also that tiled area of the lil kitchen could be a nice dog washing closet with a waist high tub to bathe the dogs. 🐕 🧼
I feel bad for Carlos dad who can't walk the stairs anymore.
I doubt very much if they would leave Positano where they have lived their entire lives. They have family and loads of friends. The other negative is that while NC go to Tuscany the parents have other family to look after them. However when NC come back to Positano there is no family in Tuscany to look after them! That’s not something you want to ask the neighbors to do!
@@pattiwhite9575It happens to all of us with age.
My first thought that with the door to the outside that would be a great idea for a dog washing station for rain soaked muddy dogs!
@@mircat28 I meant only when Nicki and Carlo went to Tuscany during the busy Positano season, I would never want them to be there alone or homesick 💔
The small bedroom beside your main bedroom could be your walk-in closet/ dressing room. The sky light is a real plus for that too
That’s what I thought too. The lack of closets & dressers unnerves me. The thought of all my coats on hooks, big no no.
The highlight of my Sunday is to watch your channel. Loving all the new updates with the new home! Would love to travel and visit Italy someday soon! ❤
I am amazed at all the work Carlo and you have done. It's going to be a gorgeous home. Thank you for allowing us to come along on your journey
Cannot believe they took walls with them! It is looking amazing so far. The guest room is so pretty. Loving the videos. Thank you for sharing 😘
I can’t believe that they took walls either. There would be a law suite here in the States if the walls weren’t put back in place or money given to you to replace.
They were probably illegal walls, every extra room in a house increases taxes so they probably never declared their construction to the authorities. In Italy you cannot sell houses in which there are illegal works and you also risk heavy fines, so before selling a house you must restore the house to its original state, it must correspond to the cadastral maps, otherwise the sale can be canceled and you risk big trouble with the law.
LOL I know right? What are they doing with all the stuff they took? Building a off grid homestead somewhere?
@@AriaLuminosaThank goodness for your comment!..Exactly what I was thinking..obviously these walls were abusivo..put up by the people before and were not on the planimetria Catastale della Casa ..so they had to be taken down so the house could be sold..also like Carlo is opening and closing doorways up me thinks that they will have to be updated on the planimetria Catastale della casa..perhaps a good idea to check their maps
@@priscillachapman9145 was an illegal wall they did not steal it. Nicky has a big problem expressing herself.
You are far nicer than I, letting the previous owners still leave stuff there after they already had that extra time to pack up.
Im such a fan... I sit and wait for you to upload your clips on Sunday.... Thank you for sharing parts of your life to give enjoyment in your fans ... xoxo
Me too 😂 I love what they are d doing with the house.
That second kitchen from the other living area would make a really nice mud room/laundry room!!!! You could have storage there for your coats and boots so they aren’t in the hallway, a nice spot for the dog bowls, and a big area for folding laundry.
Exactly what I was thinking!
They already have a mud room, the space she painted that Terra cotta color. Nice big room. Here we would have the washer and drier in there.
also put in large utility sink for clean up when painting, dogs and soaking laundry.
I cannot believe that people would just leave all their stuff and are like we will just come back and get it later. You did pick a beautiful home and area. Love the new intro.
Our home is full of “stuff” left by the previous owners. Tools, art you name it they left it.
And after they took walls!!!! 🤣
I think you need to give them a date to remove all their left behind items. You are to kind or you have some kind of agreement we are unaware of.
Looks like they left a bunch of bottles and trash.
I'd be throwing all that away
And yet they took the walls, light fittings, and the sinks!
Perhaps the missing walls were related to the missing plans? Maybe the previous owners realised that they needed to undo the things that had been done without permission.
Probably the reason why it took so long to get all the permits for the sale is that some irregularities in the house needed to be corrected.
In the US when you show a house everything that is fastened down can not be removed without agreeing on before the sale. These people would be in serious trouble for taking all the stuff you had not agreed on. You are very accommodating to these people.
Same in the UK
In Italy you only sell the walls and floors, everything else belongs to the seller, unless there is a different agreement. From the lights to the furniture, everything belongs to them, the only thing they cannot touch are the bathroom fixtures. Naturally, no one even takes away the walls but in this case it is highly probable that they had been built without the necessary permits and therefore had to be demolished, otherwise the house would become unsellable and they risked a hefty fine. In Italy every house has a map deposited in the land register, if there were walls that were not on that map the house would have been illegal and unsellable.
@@suesummers8813 they did the right thing , if the wall was not on floor map they must removed.
How do you know were you present?? If was not on the DEED they can take it.
Hi Carlo here, @AriaLuminosa is right, it was exactly as you say!
Thank you!😅😘👋
Gosh who takes walls and leaves their trash behind, I'd throw it away and if they complain tough, you are both tolerant I admire you ❤
What a great house and land. The more you show us, the more excited I get about all you will do to make it your own. Previous owners taking walls has to be the funniest and most ludicrous thing I have ever heard. I guess they had a special bond with their walls, sinks, cabinets and all. At least the emptier the house, the less you have to remove to make it yours. Love Carlo’s happiness when he was speaking about wanting a 4x4 all his life to drive on his land. Ciao
A 4X4 sounds necessary for this type of living as well as considering an ATV with a tandem trailer to drive around the land which can be used also for collecting & hauling the olives during harvest season. Just an idea. Love the progress so far, the stunning views and this house has so much potential. Look forward to following along on your journey. Blessings to you love. ✨🙏🏼♥️
I said it the first time I saw all their property. A Polaris type farm vehicle. Room for the pups & Nicki too. 😊
Your face when you seid they took the wall out (between your viewing and the time you moved in 😇🤓 ) l absolutely love how you decorate with second hand think, how to change them by painting some things, I love when you tell us their price. And I absolutely love it when Carlo explains whatever needs to be explained, his Italian is sooo charming!
"took a wall" were there no agents and lawyers involved in this deal. It sounds like the wild west.
Watching movies backwards and we see the huge fantastic work you both have done on the house! It is amazing to see how beautiful is is now! Well done! 🍾🍾🍾
Nicki, you have such a great eye for colours and decorating!! Love your sunglasses too. Happy Sunday and thank you for sharing 💗
It's amazing how much you've both accomplished in such a short period of time. Views are breathtaking! Congratulations
Exciting new chapter in beautiful Tuscany! 😀If I may suggest, I would create shelves in the section where the door used to be …place books, family pictures, etc.the table looks nice but there is no space to place a chair. It looks cramped next to the nightstand. In the main bedroom, I would create storage space under the curved ceiling. You can store clothes at the lower part.
Perfect with shelves. Move the desk out. Too jammed in with night stand there. Would have made a better closet
The thing with the walls is bizarre, but in a way they did some work towards your new outdoor area, so it's one up to you 😄 That arch that Carlo made is so well-finished, you wouldn't know it wasn't there originally. It was a surprise to see there was a room and extra space downstairs, so you do have decent extra space to have people stay. That defunct kitchen space could just be a little private sitting room for the guests. It's all looking good!
I was kind of homesick for Positano but now that you’ve taken us on a walk outside I’m adjusting to “our” new home.😂 I can’t wait for spring to see it in full glory. I hope everything is OK back home. I was worried that Carlo had to go back for a family issue.
I, too, feel like I’m adjusting to our new home and learning my way around. I am becoming more attached each Sunday.
Me too! I was getting homesick for Poisatano but am now getting used to it here in Tuscany!😅 Not missing the 500 hundred stairs tho'!
For the scratches on the wooden desk.. try rubbing a piece of a walnut over the scratch. I’ve used it on lighter colored wood and it does the trick.
I have the feeling that your dad will be your first guest, Nicki. It will be wonderful for you! Great job you`re doing, I`m really impressed.
I think the first guest is her friend the chef, or Elizabeth.
elizabeth and the girls/???
Don’t think of them as guests but what about Skye & Nicola & Tomas?
@@marlyfreely74 As I recall Elizabeth and family were there based in IG of Blue Star so think it is them.
I think the bars on the windows have a practical purpose but until you decide whether they’re staying or not I’d be tempted to paint them white so at least from the inside your brain could trick your mind into thinking that they’re part of the window frames..
I love that your upcycling furniture to add not all new character to your lovely home and the doggos must think they’re in heaven with that amazing land that Carlo is uncovering in readiness for his 4x4 dreams coming true..I’ve never enjoyed someone else’s house Reno/move this much..❤️👍
I am loooovvvving this new Tuscan chapter in your lives! I eagerly await Sundays to see what new things you’ve created and done in the renovation of your beautiful new home!! 👏👏👏
I just love this wonderful piece of land and all that it contains. It feels so comforting and I don’t know why. It’s the trees, I think and especially the olive trees and the long driveway. And the other little outside buildings make for a mystery. I love the house. The little changes that are being made are making a big impact. It’s like finding little treasures along the way. I love the now big room, because they snatched the walls. But, the things you can do in that huge space will be marvelous. I love the pieces of furniture you’ve found. Indie and Holly love this place. They have moved in and proclaimed themselves game wardens. They are exploring everywhere..A 4x4 will be great to have on the property and be a real work horse for you. We are retired with one car and have found times when we need a 4x4 and are still waiting for prices to come down. But you known what has really hooked me about your home is the sunset that God paints especially for you and Carlo to enjoy. It’s astonishing and different each night. You have your own artist and what a wondrous gift He leaves with you to say Good Night. Love, Your Texas Neighbor. And yes, He leaves me a gift as well each night and I swing on my porch taking it all in. How blessed we both are. Mare
You have turned this property into a home 🏡 literally overnight 😊. Looks so nice ❤
I cannot believe they took the walls! When I was selling my house in the US, my real estate agent would not even let me replace 2 beloved knobs on a closet door. Kudos to you and Carlo for getting so much done in such a short period of time, plus all the bamboo he chopped...be careful because bamboo grows quickly...that is why it is so sustainable. You two are very creative, I bet you will be able to make things especially for your garden from bamboo.
Right? Don’t they do final walk thrus? They were there that day too.
It's not BAMBOO, it's a reed grass.
@@mezanian: Firstly, it LOOKS just like Bamboo, and secondly, Nicki referred to it as Bamboo. How is it that YOU know differently?
What a gorgeous home! A built-in bookcase or even shallow armoire would go beautifully where that door was.
Yes! Perfect. Or a mirror above the chest of drawers
Living in New Zealand 🇳🇿 Italy 🇮🇹 Carlo being retired, like myself as a recently retired Maori nurse at 67.
Sixty five here in NZ Superannuitants continue working during the Pandemic. Nicki & Carlo from home
opportunities are awry. In Tuscany and Positano you continue to enjoy the fruits of life. Good on you.
Neat one. Arohanui Ana ❤❤❤❤❤😊
What an interesting house you have, it's fabulous. Can't believe they took walls then had the cheek to leave things in your house, you have been so patient with them but I'm sure it's all going to be worthwhile.
love it❤ When we leave our second/winter home in Fiji to come back to NZ we let off a bug and spider bomb. This cleans up all of them that will breed while you’re away. If we are away for a long time we get a friend to repeat this for us. It helps keep the livestock population down.☺️
I hope Skye keeps the natural color of all of her BR pieces. You can always lighten everything with the light walls (check), area rugs, and accessories.
I really hope you've changed all the locks. This happened to us in Spain with our holiday home - one day, about 4 months after they'd moved out, the previous owners came back and took a window! A WHOLE bloody window! We called the police but they did nothing.
Beautiful home...... May you have many blessed years there!!!!! Love all your doing!
The little nook in the guest bedroom is a ideal place for shelves, books and knick knacks
Personally... as lovely as Positano and your home there is, I don't think I'd ever want to live anywhere else but your Tuscany house... access is much easier, the surrounding area is never ending, the dogs have plenty of places to roam, it's a dream. You are so blessed to have the choice of 2 but I'm team Tuscany 😊 Maybe you could rename channel to Positano Diaries and Tuscany Tales. ❤
i just happened to come across Tuscany diaries a few weeks ago. I then went back and binge watched all the Positano diaries on you tube, I am now caught up ! Beautiful family and places, Can’t wait to see the finished kilt hen. In the US when people move unless its written in the contract, everything that is in the house when you take possession is yours
Everything is coming together so well. The guest room is very pretty.
I know you said that you wouldn't have bought this place if you knew what you'd have to deal with in buying it, but wow, how amazing this place is, I can see why you both held on through the process. Such an idyllic spot!
That house really is like a Tardis, I got lost! The plan for the northside porch is brilliant. You'll really appreciate it in the summer. The land itself is just incredible as well. What comes to my mind after today's video is that you've given yourselves breathing space both inside and out, especially out...land made for roaming around. Just lovely. It's also a great help that Carlo knows how to do so many things. Those second hand stores and markets are serving you well. (I was gobsmacked that they took the walls!) Thank you for the tour. Much enjoyed. xo Suzi
No rhyme or reason to the layout.
That's what makes it so charming even before the finished renovation.I'd trade my 1922 vintage farmhouse for a Tuscan house like that.@@samanthab1923
The house is much bigger than i thought! It’s looking like a home!
It’s huge! I kept trying to figure out the layout from all the old vids but never dreamed this.
Carlo you deserve to have your dream, so get that 4x4!
You are the most amazing and beautiful people inside and out. Love seeing the home coming together with your stunning views. Thank you for letting us tag along.
Hi Nicki, your new home is looking more homey and lovely with each episode. The views are so beautiful. Carlo and you look extremely happy and relaxed. Bravo👏👏👏💜💚💜
"Carlo brought the wrong sink" 😅🤣 He was too busy dreaming about his 4X4!!
Beautiful home! Thanks for the tour. 🙏❤
Don’t blame him 😊
Amazing how different real estate deals are in different countries. In the US, I can assure you that nobody takes sinks and plumbing out of a house when they leave and the comment about if the previous owners are coming back for the small kitchen cabinet...that wouldn't happen in the states. If you leave it, it's no longer yours and would be property of the new owners. So glad you both are enjoying your new home.
Everything is looking great, how much fun you must be happy! When you are remodeling that porch area, please consider leaving the wood about 3 feet up and then having screening above that. That last couple of feet of wood from the floor up will stop rain from blowing in and keep your fine things dry.
Thanks for the tour. We didn’t realize how much larger the home is than we originally thought. So much space. I like your idea of converting the back area to an open roofed patio/outdoor living space. It’s all coming together. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍
Good luck with the Bamboo....you can never get rid of it no matter how you try.
This is a pure example that hard work really does pay of .. 😊😊 ooooh Italy 😊
I think they did you a favor by taking the walls from the porch. I see that as a huge and lovely porch area. Imagine an open porch. Lovely
Sundays are my Fridays so having your video to end my week is something I look forward to every week. Thank you 🙏 ps your home is beautiful, even going through the remodel it is keeping its character.
What a beautiful home - a home to be proud of along with fantastic walking paths. The views from your windows are exquisite, invoking instant peace. You have accomplished so much in 3 weeks. What fun for you to create a home exactly to your liking and a pleasure for me to watch everything unfold. Thank you so much for including your viewers in your journey.
I'm loving the development of everything. You know, Nicki, I've never said this (and I've been watching you guys for like 2 and a 1/2 years now) but Carlo reminds me so much of a younger version of my father. I'm Puerto Rican, so of course, my father was Puerto Rican. People thought he was Italian. And when I look at Carlo, he reminds me so much of my father. My father knew some Italian as he worked with Italians for many years in Chicago. He died at the age of 93. You guys are doing a great job there at your new house. I hope you get your 4x4 soon. I've been even watching the commercials that pop up here to help.$$
My ikea farmhouse sink is now 17 years old and still looks brand new.
My favorite line in this video is, "This house is like a tardis."😂 Just when i had come to accept the previous owners had taken so many things in the house that make it livable, i come to fiind out they took walls!?! Nicki's look before "No comment" says it all.
So nice that you will have a few days off to spend with your first guests. I am sure they will enjoy their time with you in your new home.
Wow and Wowed❤ Is there any other way to be but authentically honest and true.? Thank you for showing your new home in it’s infancy. This property, with the combined talent, creativity and skill of you and Carlo is going to be a slice of paradise!! So much transformation already!! Whoohooo🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Geez, the previous owners are something else taken the walls. Another great video. ❤the new intro.
You've done a lot in a short amount of time. Your porch is massive and the view from Sky's room in amazing!
I burst into laughter when you said, "No comment" about Wallgate. You are being nice with allowing them to come back for the illegal shed and removal of the wooden deck but a time limit should be made and enforced. I'm sure you're wanting to be nice neighbors and not cause waves but I would be concerned with these people being on your property and thinking something is theirs and it is not. The views are breathtaking and I'm beginning to veer towards them being better than Positiano. Both of you can now use the energy on the renovations instead of the 500 step energy. You both make the world a happy place with sharing these videos with us.
Carlo and you are doing a beautiful job with your new home , I would never want to leave there . Your lucky Carlo can do all those renovations .
One of the highlights of my Sundays. Beautiful job recording every thing. I like everything you both have done to the house.
Coming along very nicely. While videos can be deceiving, really looks like the house is huge 👏 about that closed off patio, since it’s the north side of the house, you may want to hold off on taking down the walls, until you fully experience the weather conditions. It may have been closed off for a practical reason.
Fix the roof & use it as a Florida room.
My mouth dropped when you said they took the wall! OMG! I think I’ve heard everything!
How nice that Carlo is so handy!! I love to see the progress. I am BAFFLED by the wall removal!!!
don't be, drama queen she is a bluff. If the wall was illegal they was advised it to take if off.
You may want to invest in a GPS to put on the dogs collars when you go for walks if they run off you can track them with your phone
I love the house and land, so beautiful. A 4x4 will come in very handy when harvesting the olives!
Hi from Australia; re your curtains or anything that needs to be stored. Get some vacuum plastic packs and with a vacuum clearner, suck the air out of your bag packed with your curtains, and they becomes a very lightweight package you can store or squeeze into your luggage because all the air is sucked out and the bulk is seriously minimised. Good luck. !!!!
They took the walls!!!! Oh my goodness! No words. You’re very nice for storing what they left behind.
What an amazing big house and the views are incredible…..and no steps. How exciting
...and I've never even heard of stealing walls. I didn't even know that was possible.😮
@@rebeccagutierrez1960 They didn't steal the walls, they probably had to demolish them because they had built them without the permits issued by the municipality. In Italy every house has a specific plan, the map is kept in the land registry offices and you cannot modify it in any way without first obtaining specific permits, otherwise the house becomes unsellable and you risk a large fine and even a criminal complaint.
Also I recommend changing the locks and putting in a security system for unwanted visitors!
New. Intro. Excellent. Sending luv n blessings your way ♥️🌹🌹🌹☀️
You’ve done a lovely job making it your new home. The previous owners taking lights, sinks , walls etc remind me of the “Grinch who stole Christmas “ ! How ridiculous of them 😂
THEY TOOK the walls!!! 😄 I am sorry, but I can't believe it! Poor you. Your house looks lovely!
Just an idea....why not add some nice shelves on that brick-up space, you can have a nice spot for books and pretty ornaments. Congratulations, the house is beginning to look great!! It really shows your hard work!
Love your new home! Thank you for sharing. The back porch is my favorite area - can't wait to see the finished version?
Your hard work is paying off - it’s looking great!
A late Happy Birthday Nicki!! this is so much fun watching your new adventure XOXO
Is that it??? more more, we all want more. What a lovely , comfy, wonderful place you have created. Hugs to all of you.....job well done !
Dear Nicki & Carlo: Your house in Tuscany is really starting to look like a home. Both of your hard work is really starting to show now. Keep up the great videos and decorating. Sincerely, Canadian Colleen
I can envision the closed porch area would be great opened up with a fireplace, how cozy and pretty!