Our Unusual TINY Italian Home (Full Tour)
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Our Unusual TINY Italian Home (Full Tour)
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I love love love your new home! Noah will absolutely thrive and grow in a beautiful environment! Being close to Sara , Luca, and Lucia is the icing on the cake.
What was the name of the village where yall shopped at the bottom of the hill?
It was a very quaint and beautiful.
We are an older couple, so flat surfaces, and no stairs, are more of what we are looking for.
We may be old but we are very active, just don't want to risk falling.
I know you will enjoy your new life their. Let me here from you about the village name.
@@tinafrye4865 The town they mentioned is Santo Stefano di Camastra
Hello beans, this is Silvio.
Being sicilian, let me do my best welcome to you.
I realized that you, just arrived, already have felt in love with my land. I swear that warms my heart.
Anyway you saw only the "iceberg pick". I mean Sicily is so plenty of places to find out, history, traditions, foods (mostly sweets, are you glutton?) nature landscaspes etcetera, that not even we sicilians know fairly.
Anyway..... about one thing I'm sure: Sicily will set a place in your soul and never you'll forget it.
Good luck!
Dumb tiny doll house very dangerous for children. Earthquakes and a super volcano. The Mediterranean Sea is polluted with heavy metals and Industrial chemicals. Stop trying to sugarcoat everything. Your son will fall down those steps 😢
Good evening! My friends
It’s exciting news! I lived in sicily for 15 years…don’t get rid of the water tank. Keep the furniture and get rid of what you don’t use. It’s not easy finding all the new …live in the house before you change stuff
I would get rid of that old furniture! It probably smells like an old lady! 🤢
I agree , but young minds are not all practical minds.
Great solid advice
I think Sara might like some of that furniture ! ❤
I thought the same thing! 😊
Some of that furniture is authentic old italian and beautiful. I would keep the traditional furniture with all its character.
Me too. It suits the house.
You need to think about the furniture, and leave it for now you will never be able to buy such well made beautiful furniture Sarah has had to look every were for furniture like you have l am sure they will take them off your hands, when they showed the house for sale they said how beautiful the furniture was. You can then fill it with throw away ika furniture may be more your style. Please speak to Sarah before the owners take the furniture away that’s all l ask from Lynda
The furniture is not that old,
Id paint the doors and some of the useful,lovely furniture . I think you could some of the furniture (Just too much furniture ). You'll have 2 months to plan your course of action.Sara, Luke and Luca are a lovely family.Good place to raise your children also ❤❤❤
many of the pieces are gorgeous
Welcome to the village neighbours ❤❤
Thank you!!!! 🥰 We have the best neighbours!
You certainly have the very best neighbours 😊😊@@TravelBeans
@@TravelBeans That's very optimistic of you to believe.
@@TravelBeans looking forward to future vlogs of you all together
Hi 👋 I remember when You guys showed that home on one of your videos. I really loved it but as soon as I saw the little kitchen upstairs I remembered That you showed that house!!😅great home 👍
Congrats! The house is lovely. My advice: 1) live there for a while before you do anything. Get to know the house, get the feel of how you move around the space, then make decisions. 2) Don't pour a lot into Noah's tiny room. It will not be long before he is to tall to play there! You will be surprised how the time will fly. I could see a soaring cathedral ceiling in your kitchen in that space, or, open it up and put your terrace there! You have the "outdoor kitchen" there already.
Or use as a mezzanine floor for guests to sleep in.
I had the same idea! Noah will soon be too tall for it, and it’ll be a nightmare to be crawling around on your knees to renovate and then keep clean. I’d simply remove it and have a cathedral kitchen ceiling!
yes, live in the space first. the
@@tonybeck7399 agreed
@@jml4774 Very wise advice 👌
A thought - have you considered reversing the house? Now that the kitchen's ripped out that could be even easier. You could make the main bedroom upstairs a big airy dining kitchen - with that amazing view and the smaller bedroom a sitting area. It would mean that when you walk in tired you're immediately where you want to be to rest/eat etc. The dining room downstairs could be a main bedroom and the existing kitchen Noah's bedroom, with his own built-in play areas just above where he sleeps (you could gate the stairs whilst he's small) It has so much potential and with those views as well, Italian heaven!
Good idea. Also if they get roof top terrace approved, the main kitchen would only be one level down so from an entertaining setup it would be easier and guests wouldn’t be going thru their main bedroom. Whatever they decide, I’m excited for them and the LEAW family. Their kiddos are going to have great childhoods filled with lots of fun family memories.
Terrific plan!
Oh, you’re a smart cookie! That’s a wonderful idea!!
I was thinking flipping it too.. Especially if they do the terrace..
Absolutely fantastic suggestion... This makes complete sense👍👏❤️
Long-time Beans subscriber here. I don't think I have ever seen the two of you look happier and more at peace. Congratulations on the new home, both physically and mentally. That little village looks absolutely idyllic. Good luck on the future modifications on the house.
Please don’t rip out that cladding just paint it. You would be surprised of how it would brighten up the room without all the extra work and materials going into the landfill. Love the house. Great job.
Yes just need to paint it!
I agree. I actually love that little room how it is, but I can see where brightening it up wouldn't be such a bad idea.
A ton cheaper, too!!!
I was just about to suggest the same thing ….
I agree ☝️ paint it - it will brighten the space
That room that’s wood cladded may be easier and perhaps cheaper to just paint instead of removing the wood.
Excellent point! The plaster walls underneath might be in bad shape so removing would especially challenging.
I was going to recommend the same thing. Paint is cheap, and if you dont' know what lies beneath the wood panels, you could open a can of worms.
My thoughts exactly. Paint it first. It can always be removed at a later date if you are not happy with it. Furniture can cal also be painted. Annie Sloan 's paint works miracles . I'd shabby shic everything .
@@johnhelwig8745quite literally!!😊
I was thinking the same thing. Even thin white, so wood grain shows through, if they wanted texture look.
It is so lovely that you’re going to be Sara, Luca, and Luce’s neighbor! Noah and Luce will totally be playmates! I remember when Sara gave a tour of your new home!
Yes, we are so excited for this! And it’s so nice for Noah to already have a friend in the village! Luce is so cute 🥰
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@@TravelBeans e adesso è il momento di imparare a parlare italiano!
Yes! The thumbnail gave it all away! It's very exciting. So happy for all of you!
@@TravelBeanspilihan tepat, karena untuk pertumbuhan Noah sangat bagus di ada teman, bisa bersosilisai dengan banyak orang, dan Viewnya sangat luar biasa, dan ada pantai yang dekat...saya juga subcriber kalian berdua...terima kasih ang Jesus Bless U....saya berdoa supaya tahun ini bisa 500k
I remember Sara and Luca showing this house and the little kitchen because the lady was so little!!! So happy that you guys bought this and the idea of making that a play area is a wonderful idea ❤. It was nice to see Sara, Luca and Luce and happy that you guys will be neighbors and good friends.
We lived in Sicily from 95 to 98…..everything Luca said about the Italians is so true. They are kind, understanding , will offer you food and hug your kiddo. Congratulations to you three. You will love it.. We miss our time there.❤
I have cried. This news just filled my heart with joy. As an Aussie Grandmother , I watched you both from early days. I have watched Sara, Luca, and Lucca since early days also. I have an Italian family on my kids' father's side whom I adore so much. To see you living near Sara and Luca with Noah is just perfect. I adore your new house and you will find living there will become your new life as kids grow together and education becomes the reality. These villagers will take you into their hearts as you them. I will never have that opportunity but would have in a blink over 40 yrs ago. I so look forward to your next videos. Hug Luca and Sara tightly as they are as special as you two are. Xxoo
You will need that tank. Water gets cut off regularly because of drought. Im sure there is a Mondo Convenienze company there. ( Thats the name of it.) They come to measure, you go to their showroom and choose your layout. Sink,dishwasher,stove, oven, cabinets drawers, colors my kitchen was about 1200 euro installed including appliances. Ask around locals will know where mondo convenienze. Good to see younger families moving to Italy. Italians are so helpful .
Yes! It's actually called Mondo Convenienza and it's a brand of cheap furniture (sometimes cheaper than Ikea!). A good choice for a starter or temporary home :)
@@Marianna-gi9rf mine still great after 8 years
dishwasher? hahahahah
@@nowthatmakesperfectsense how's that funny? I live in a tiny village in Southern Italy. Almost everyone has a dish washer.
@@kdclothes are you referring to all of your expats friends?
I don’t know whether I’m more jealous of your house, your village, or your gorgeous neighbours Sara and Luca! Fantastic decision guys!
Wow! this house was first shown on Sara and Lucas channel. We actually "attempted" to purchase this home. Congratulations wishing you all the best.
How gracious of you. Sincerely. 🎉
I’m curious why you didn’t get that house.
@@cdh2328 we were too late with our response
What town is this? I go to Cefalu every year and love it!
I thought that tiny kitchen looked familiar.
Remember wooden furniture doesn't give off fumes, MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard) contains formaldehyde, a chemical known to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive hazards.
Formaldehyde is used as a binder to hold together wood fibers in MDF production. So I prefer wood, at least where I'm sleeping or spending lots of time.
Remember how upset you were because you lost the bid on the previous house that was in the woods by the water. It was beautiful and now you’re doing this so completely different, Are you happy you didn’t win the bid? My husband and I are in our 60s and we found throughout our lives that the one house you think would be perfect is not the plan God has for you and then you end up with some thing even better.🥰 it has happened every time out of about seven moves🙏
Might want to not do to much until you spend some time there and really figure out what you want to do in the house. You will need to redo the walls of the room with wood on them when you remove it. You might change your mind on how you want the place set up once you are in it for a little while. I would consider keeping the water tank if you can it is a benefit to have a water storage. You seem very happy and have already found so many things you enjoy, I hope you find more. Take time to figure things out without rushing them it may surprise you what you think of for the house after you stay there a while.
I’m drooling over the Italian antiques in your new home! Please make sure they go to someone who will love them! Good luck with the move and I’m thrilled to see you guy with Sara Luca and lovely little Luce! Noah and Luce will most certainly be good playmates!
I think they said they were asked if they wanted the furniture and they said "no". They might have needed to negotiate for it in the price
@@susant236 ahh, that makes sense, thank you
After surviving the pandemic in a big city....we are delighted to have a tiny, two bedroom house off the highway in nowhere. Garden, chickens, more trees than you could ever count. That house is lovely!
Congratulations on your lovely home with beautiful views. The village looks amazing and the people are so friendly and welcoming. Thanks to Sara and Luca for helping you find the perfect house and you will blessed to have them as neighbors 😊 All three of you look amazing and healthy 🥰💕💕
I just knew that you would end up in the same town as Luca and Sara! But the fact that you can see each other from your balconies? Wow. That's pretty awesome. Your "new" Italian home is lovely and I know it's going to be even more amazing when you're done renovating and decorating. May you have many years of health and happiness in it. The floor tiles are stunning. Sorry, Alex - you're going to have to learn to appreciate them and love them because they are beautiful!
Lovely to see Sara, Luca and Luce, they are such a beautiful family. Your house is lovely, such amazing views. I'm sure you will all be very happy ❤
I am an electrician that works in Sicily for many expats that are in need.
Let me know if you need some help. I have renovated several old homes in Sicily & Calabria.
Do you know Luca & Sara maybe still looking for more help to with completing their reno. 👍🏼
Where are you based in Sicily?
@@SolarVibeEnergy How on earth can they afford to complete their reno if they apparently can't even afford to upgrade their plane seat? lol
@@OurPlaceinSicily
I travel
@@SolarVibeEnergy I have offered through their RUclips video (s) …but …no reply
Wow this house , lower town , view, beach and tiny kitchen are absolutely perfect. Built in friends and caring people. You will enjoy it so much. Best blessings to you as you make this big change in your lives.
What a beautiful house... I'm from the UK...living1.5 hours south of Naples....Italy and the Italians are the best❤❤❤❤
The furniture is beautiful, the art nouveau pieces are stunning.
It's most likely new and made of furniture resins, not real wood.
As soon as I saw Luca and Sara and the entrance to your house I knew it was the quirky house with the very low ceiling at the top!!! I'm so happy for you that you have bought this, are close to your friends and have the most wonderful views. Congratulations 🥰🥰
Did I say when you finally settled on your home, that it would be like everything else you take your time in selecting and then suddenly pull the trigger.... MAGICAL. It is!!! Lovely tiles! Ultimate childrens' playroom! a "Go-To Gelato Place!" and that STUNNING BEACH!!! Travel Beans? More like MAGIC BEANS!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
You're lucky to have Sara & Luca as friends and neighbours. Priceless! It's a characterful property and village, I would look into the means of spending more than six-months per year as residents. Let's face it, it's a lot more interesting than living in the south of England. It's also a lot more interesting than long-haul travel destinations which are a bit passe right now. Learning Italian would be my top priority. I wouldn't worry about making changes to the house, just live in it. Thank the maker you're not in northern Sweden. Good film!
agreed. language first.
OMG that furniture is beautiful, that you can combine with modern accents, decorations , and some modern furniture IS A SIN that you dont like them
I can't find that sin in the bible.
It's dated though
For god's sake, don't be so dramatic lol. Just because you like old furniture doesn't mean everyone else has to.
@@gerty9250 yeah they're not that beautiful or precious
I agree with you, that furniture is beautiful and I am sure it is solid wood
You can always change a house; but you can't change the view! I did see this quirky house on the LEAW channel easy to remember with all the short furniture. So much potential. So sweet you're buying with Noah in mind. It will give Noah a chance for community and lots of memories at the beach. What a perfect balance with some down time after being on the road. Best of both worlds.
I saw that home when Sara and Luca gave a tour on their channel. I loved it. I’m so so happy you chose to get it. The bonus is having Sara and Luca as neighbors. So happy for both families.
You could call that upstairs loft area "Noah's Nook!" That sounds like a lot of fun for him! I know what you mean about loving stuff like that as a kid, Alex. Super cool! Lucky he has such wonderful, thoughtful, imaginative parents. Already having such a special childhood which he and you both deserve as a family! Good work, you two!
Also, when he's older and he isn't as into having his own miniature play area, if you guys are still living there, you could make it into a hang out lounging area for you all. Like a cozy crawl space filled with cushions and it could be your video gaming/movie area, for instance.
Cool house, happy for your family and so glad to come along on the journey, as always. It is heartwarming to see you get emotional (I teared up along with you, Emma) at the end of this video talking about how it just feels so right, relaxing and rejuvenating - as home should be! You three deserve it so much. Thanks for sharing, Alex and Emma, you beans!
I think Luca and Sara featured this house. It's so lovely you bought it! You can't expect better neighbors! I hope you can get your permission for the roof terrace. I would be careful with putting a plunge pool there, because the weight of the water could require a lot of reinforcement. Good luck with your move.
Especially when the ocean is just a short walk away! They will both be in better shape in no time with all of the walking and going up and down the stairs.
Emma, What you said at the beach -gave me goosebumps So happy you found your new HOME..🏠 perfect to that you have sweet neighbors like Luca, Sara and Lucia.. and their baby to be…❤️🌈❤️ Perfect!!
At least you’ll lots of possibilities in renovating this house-are the ceilings unusually low? It appeared it was. Oh Noah’s going to be in perfect delight living there. I’m so happy for you guys. Praying everything just flows easily for you getting set up. You both appear so much calmer..
The child will probably not want to use the playden. It's dark and away from you. In my experience kids are less bothered about that stuff than you think and they get bored of it very quickly, especially if they know you want them to use it. Best open it out and give yourself a lovely light kitchen.
Right you are! >> No child Ever.....just went into a room and played by themselves. Noah will want someone....in the room to play with him at all times.
Not Fun.....Crawling around on your knees / or sitting on a chair. > How tall is the Ceiling?
> He will soon outgrown that room anyway. A year to renovate? You have Other Priorities...like the kitchen.
Average height of an Eight year old is > 50.4 Inches = (4.2 Feet) So....Five years, tops Then what? Storage room.
This house is Not 'Child friendly' at all.....and all the different levels / stairs / small rooms.....will prove very tiresome.
> Children / Boys... Need to play outdoors. Is there anywhere in that town with level ground and not Cliffs to fall off of?
~ Maybe you could find a house with a backyard. body-blue-raised-arms Just saying.....
I just wonder how soon its gonna be way to small for him. The ceiling height is a problem if you dont want to use it as a little cave to lie down.
@@l.m.4014I agree unfortunately. While it is a beautiful house with stunning views, it is terrifyingly un-child-friendly.
Congratulations!!! Beautiful home and yer right-WHAT A PLAYROOM!!! I am so glad you will have Luca and Sara and little Luce and her soon to be sister, so close by! If you still can-think about keeping the Wardrobes-white chalk paint and new hardware can completely modernize them. It would be a great project and I think you might love them! I did this with my mom’s 1950’s chest of drawers-all black and silver hardware and it came out fantastic!
I would just add some grippy bottom cute rugs so that Noah doesn't hurt himself. Also, very sturdy baby gates until he is fully able to navigate the stairs and not go out onto balconies. So basically baby proofing :) Congratulations on finding such a great town!
Congratulations! I remember this property from when Luca and Sara featured it in one of their vlogs. It has so much character and potential. I can see why you're not crazy about the wood panelling but maybe you could just paint it in a light colour to brighten up the room. If you use chalk paint, you wouldn't even need to prime it. The wood planks provide good insulation and ripping it out and replastering could be quite time consuming.
I can't wait to see how the playroom turns out. Noah is going to love it!
Your new home is absolutely lovely. The tiles are stunning. Your new village feels so welcoming and the vibe is soooo comforting. Especially wonderful is having Luca and Sara so close by. It all feels perfect😊 Well done Travel Beans 😊😊😊
It’s so lovely that you have chosen to live in the same village as Sara and Luca! I remember her saying they wanted to encourage families back to build up a younger community! It was obviously meant to be! Looking forward to seeing what you do with the house!
Never seen you so happy.
You have definitely chosen the right place to settle and raise your family. ❤🥂🍾🍕
Geezzzz that baby has grown. What a beautiful place. Thks for sharing....
Won't be too long and he will be too tall for the "short Room".
Oh Guys! It is so beautiful. I follow LEAW also and my husband and I are travelling to Sicliy soon to find our own little Italian dream house. We are drawn to northern Italy too. We wish you every happiness for the future ❤
@rachfitz5921 if you can’t get enough of Sicily on their channel, you can check us out-- the Sicily adventure!!!
Oh my goodness. This is definitely my kind of place. I LOVE your new home. 🥰 The village is wonderful. So peaceful. Congratulations 😊❤️🤗❤️
I love a lot of the furniture... the wardrobes, the bed frames... the tiles, including those on the kitchen walls. I would keep the sink in the short kitchen/playroom, for when Noah wants to make art with paints and clay. Congratulations on your new house!
Oh wow! You bought the ‘little lady’s’ house near Sara & Luca!! I thought that was so cute, although it needs things done, it has so much charm. Congrats to both of you! Looking forward to seeing your journey there!❤
2 wonderful couples and babies as neighbors, the village just got sweeter!!
@leaw are the best! wishing you ALL the best and I'm looking forward to the journey.
Bellissima, Beans! Your new home is absolutely LOVELY! That view is chef's kiss gorgeous as well as the nearby town, and the little playroom for Noah upstairs is so adorable! I love your beach, as well! I turn 65 next year and have been daydreaming looking at cheap Italian properties to possibly purchase in 2025, since I'm re-retired and living off of Social Security and just accepted another p/t remote tutoring gig so I can live anywhere! I can't wait to bring my family, including my 16-month-old grandson, Dylan to visit his "nonna" in Italy. Thanks for the inspiration! Every time I see one of your videos it's so sweet to see your new little family, traveling together. Congratulations on being new home owners!
That furniture is gorgeous.
Warm Italian Beans! The villages are lovely, a local beach and a nice community. The house will become your home and it's your new adventure! Thanks for sharing. XO from SW Colorado
Oh my goodness! I would've had to keep every stick of furniture PLUS what's on the wall! I'm in love! And that VIEW! You guys are going to fill that home with so much love!
Absolutely beautiful location. You can design it any way you like as a painting on a clean pallet! ❤ Sara and Luca will be wonderful neighbors and you can't ask for more! Lovely!
So beautiful to see you both so happy!! You deserve it!! And close to Sara and Luca, just wonderful!❤
What a BEAUTIFUL place! You will have so much fun making the house yours! Congrats!
The little room is adorable. A wonderful playroom for children (I'm sure other kids will come to play, too!). As far as redcoration, if you want to be in keeping with local traditions, see how other young Italian families in the area are decorating their home; the English aesthetic is different than the Italian one... Also, a thought on the general sizes of the bedrooms: In southern climates, most social life happens outside - so there was no need to make sleeping spaces larger...
Same TOWN even... now two of my RUclipsrs. And the house is perfect... My guess that playroom will be changed soon enough as kids tend to like being where the adults hang out, but it still has TONS of potential - especially if you can change that bedroom area into a more useable space for you. Then the "play area can become your storage area.
How exciting! I remember when Sarah and Luca showed this house. Especially that little kitchen! My tiny Sicilian grandmother might have liked that. :) Big congrats!
This house is such a cool opportunity. The kitchen will look awesome! Love the tiles! ❤ it's all about the village and the water 🔥
Welcome to Motta guys, so excited to meet you all. Good luck with everything 😊🫶
I watch the couple, Sarah and Luka that have been there for a year. They will be a great resource for you. They are one of my top 5 couples to watch. Your little family is also.
I admire your courage and hope you will be as happy as you imagine. I am an old lady and see things through the eyes of experience. You will learn your own lessons in life and I pray for your safety. Seek Him first and you will see wonderful days ahead. I enjoy watching your adventures.
Its a lovely house and wonderful location. I agree with your take on Sicily all the way. A place for family and to be in the moment. Cheers!
It has EVERYTHING you guys need to make a gorgeous, cosy nest.
If it's not too late, there's a lot to be done with the furniture. Like in Noa's room for example. Thefurniture there has a nice art deco feel to it. Painted white or butter yellow... it could save you from buying stuff and keep the vintage italian feel to the house. Also really love the crochet art work and others ! Great buy you guys ! 💛
I would absolutely flip the bedrooms to downstairs and kitchen dining room upstairs 👌🏼
One idea. Move the 2 bedrooms downstairs and do the open plan Kitchen, dining and living upstairs. Removing all the doors and would be better specially if you get planing permission for the terrace. Good luck.
Yes, I agree with you, but you'll need planning permission.
I remember seeing this house when Luca and Sara showed it!! So incredibly happy for you… good decision guys! Much happiness and contentment to you… Noah is a very blessed child❤
The house is amazing I love it. I agree on the tiny room it is a perfect place for Noah to have a fantastic play room.
It's kind of hard to imagine the layout. But like everyone is saying, live in it as is for awhile and see how you are more comfortable using the space.
This place is soooo awesome, what a great place to raise your son! And fellow RUclipsr friends too which will help!!
Thanks so much Beth 🙏😊
Love the new house, the new town and THOSE VIEWS are fantastic! These comments are full of great ideas - take it slowly and give it time to unfold as you experience life in Italy. What a wonderful way to bring up the baby boy!
I would not rip out wood paneling. I would sand and paint more character.
Yes I agree
I agree. Behind it could be problems in the stone walls ... or not!!! Do a test in a place where it can be put back... In France, I sanded off the gloss then painted with a product from UK called B.I.N. There may be other products that seal the varnish. Paint with a soft white. Decorate with pops of colour -= advice from Farrow & Ball. I'm so happy to have Happy Beans! Think carefully about furniture.... again, can you paint it? Wardrobes can be very desirable... and can even be stripped down to convert to book shelves. Dave mirrors for darker rooms. It''l certainly keep you fit. Much love to you all and the lovely family who have welcomed you.. Bises xxx
Love seeing the happiness on Emma's beautiful face! Love seeing you 3 enjoying the life you've built...Congratulations!
I love that you guys bought a home in the same village as Luca & Sara, congratulations!!
I love that you moved to the same village as Luca and Sara, I hope to see you all together sometimes and enjoying life in Sicily. I love both families! And I think the playroom is great. Noah and Lucha will have so much fun up there.
Congratulations! You got to pick your neighbors, that is the best. I'm looking forward to seeing you all together up on Sarah and Luca's Olive grove. Enjoying the all the good times and fruit.
The cladding is probably there for a reason, i.e. hiding damp etc. If it’s not hiding something ‘sinister’, then you could paint the walls as an option. Use Zinsser BIN as a primer first which will prevent bleed-through from any knots in the wood. Other cheaper primers are not as effective on knots! Trust me. So to save yourselves a lot of money, painting the boards will save you on time and labour. It will also lighten the room. Heartiest congrats on putting down some roots and embracing a new life in a beautiful part of the world. You’re going to love it! 🙌🤗
Awww so happy for you guys!! Looks amazing !!! What better neighbors to have than Luca and Sara. ❤️
Don’t get rid of the water tank! Most Sicilian villages have the main water being turned off at around 5p.m. Then you use the water in your tank. We also bought a house in a village.
You picked the perfect place. It's fabulous
I remember Luca and Sara showing this house with that funny unique kitchen!!! The dark cladding would surely look amazing in an off white or similar colour! I had our carpenter make a cladded wall in each room in my outdated little Irish house, painted in a very very bright grey (almost white), makes it so cozy. Also some of this outdated furniture can be painted with beautiful matte chalk paint, there are Instagram people showing stunning transformed former horrible furniture, just with "a lick of paint".
Consider keeping the cladding and just painting it as it could create a lot of character and will help keep room warm in winter? Lovely house! Good luck guys.
Lovely, my wife and I ditched some pretty good jobs and moved to mountain village in Mallorca 20 years ago. Our kid was born here and has grown up with a Mediterranean life. Without a doubt I would have been financially better off staying in London, but in every other way we are richer. We have a cool old Spanish house, we swim together every day at sunset in the summer, and what you say about Italians being great with kids is also true about Spaniards. Enjoy.
Oh this is going to be awesome I just love Luca and Sarah. I'm glad two of my favorite shows will be living as neighbors how cool. Emma look out for that baby bug.
Beautiful! Enjoy your new home. Keep whatever original stuff that’s there. That’s why you loved it! You may want to renegotiate the furniture because you’ll need the armoires, hard to replace with the solid wood and quality. 😊
I would definitely keep the beautiful old furniture! It gives authenticity for the setting!
The tile floors are so beautiful!! The views!!! Wow! ❤❤❤ This kitchen area is fabulous.
I love your house and beautiful town so much!!! I think a slide from Noah's playroom to the kitchen would be awesome! And maybe have a swing that could be in one of the doorways. So many possibilities! So excited for your family.
Congratulations 🎊
What a beautiful place to live. The house is amazing and has so much potential to make it your very own. Your friends are legends for helping other families into a family community where the locals love children. The conversation between Noah and the little girl was so cute. He's going to thrive there. What an awesome place to live.
I am thrilled for you guys... actually, a little jealous! I love the quaint little village you found and a home that suits your personalities. I think it's an amazing place to raise Noah. And real Italian pizza... life is GOOD!
So great that you will be joining Sara and Luca in their village in Sicily...
I love your house...the view and the tiles are beyond gorgeous. Happy planning to you and happy moving when that day comes. May Gods richest blessings surround you 3 special Travel Beans.
Maybe add some plants, need a little greenery? Or like really cute flower boxes. Have Alex DO LAUNDRY next video please!
Oh my, what a beautiful feeling that must be! Truly happy for these beautiful people.
I follow Sara and Lucas's channel. I think I remember seeing you on their channel and having lunch or drinks or something on their channel. I will be following you guys also.
I've been following for while now and are both an absolute inspiration to others with mental health issues in the way you handle things, am so happy for you guys and Emma at the end you said it from your heart x
The thumbnail looked to be photoshopped but knowing you Beans I could tell it wasn't. It's gloriously quirky and weird and I look forward to you settling in and making it your own.
The smiles say it all!!!! Your souls were meant to be there!!!!
Oh how lovely, I thought I recognised your thimbnail property that Sara showed us once, so glad you bought it.