Beautiful Floors! I love that every room has a different tile design. Something new to see in every room. So much better than the same tiles throughout a house. Those are nice! The marble stairs are gorgeous, but be extremely careful wearing just socks going down them and don't get them wet or you will have a marble slip and slide. As long as you can navigate all those stairs for years to come, go for it! I don't know how old you are, but stairs will be a hurdle in old age...just talking from experience. That's probably the best house you've posted so far. It's really lovely.
Thanks! I like it too. I'm not concerned about stairs currently and I'm sure it will be a long time before that becomes an issue. And when if it does, then I can move. 😊
The ground floor room would have been a street level cantina for storing oil, wine, etc and doing some cooking. Yes the cement painted tiles are lovely. I have the same in Marseille. You see a lot of these carreaux ciments in France, Spain, Italy ❤
Hey Mike! I do like this place in Piedmont except for all the stairs to get to the view. I didn't hear what the price was but motivated sellers sounds good. I'm sure there are lots of places there which meet your specific needs and wants. I'm curious about the climate there and if you would need air conditioning. Piedmont region would probably feel a lot like Colorado I bet. And it is closer to other parts of Europe so that's a big plus. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. And continue your journey. We are watching!
Thanks @randygulleryjr2180. I think the climate will be similar to Colorado. I asked some locals and they said it can get up to 35 C/ 95 F. But it if cools down in the evenings, I could deal with that. And I'm guessing these old houses have thick walls that could help it stay cool. And there is excellent air floor with all of the windows. Being closer to Central Europe is one of the big reasons I decided on Piedmont. Of course there's the landscape, wine, food, etc. The asking price is €85,000, recently reduced from €95,000. The realtor mentioned a couple times that the current price is negotiable. So clearly the sellers are motivated. I'm waiting to hear back from the realtor to see what they are willing to do. Check in next week for an update.
What a great place, Mike! I'm glad I came across your channel as I'm working on my own grand plan to become an expat in Italy in the next few years. I just secured my winter place on the Riviera Maya in Mexico in May. My final piece of the puzzle is an Italian home base for the late spring through early fall. This place checks a lot of boxes . . . in a lovely village, in a great part of Italy with less tourist mayhem than some regions, moderate weather, close to a large city (Turin), easy trip to Switzerland or France. Ready to move into, but with future upgrades as you see fit. Let me know if you find its twin property as you explore the area!
Loved the floors and views, not much else to do before being move in ready! Lots of space and potential rental income, if you don’t mind the stairs. And am sure you’ll be able to find reasonable cleaning help. 😅
Rents in a small and half empty town or village are not that high though, if you can find renters at all. These same renters could also buy their home very cheaply with a bank loan.
I like it Mike….! The floors are amazing, the homes size is wonderful! Income potential is a bonus. The stairs are the only issue I can see as you age it gets more difficult to climb. 60 here and my knees are starting to bother me a bit. With that said, you’re young and I’d throw them an offer. 😊 The view is fab!
Thanks! I like it too. As you could tell I loved the floors. I'm ok with stairs. It's good exercise. And since I want to live in a hill town, I think there are always going to be stairs. If the become a problem later in life, I can always sell it. But honestly, why knows where I'll be then. I'm a nomad and need change. 😊
I saw your latest video where you mention this property so went back to take a look. Lovely place assuming the roof is good it could be a really good deal for 65,000. To me the main draw back would be the cost of heating this large property but it is very very nice.
I have thought about that too. There would be an option to put in two different heating units, and just use the one in the unit that's being used. Still, I think it would be expensive.
Happy kid sounds mean the town in inhabited by locals, not all ex-pats, which is a good thing. I've viewed a lot of houses in Italy, and this one is excellent. Love the original features. Did you say the price?
That's a great point. This town had a good feel to it. The town square about 30 yards/meters away was active, had a big restaurant and things going on. I for got the mention to price, but just updated the cover, title and description. It was reduced from €95,000 to €85,000 and the realtor said that price is negotiable. I'm going to check.
@@aroundtheworldwithmike My experience is that Italians expect negotiation. If no one else is viewing it, give it a go with your lower price. You can always go up.
Cute home. Negotiate the price bc I see room for that. The flooring is chef’s kiss, the ceilings are perfect, the rooftop views worth the price, the reno should cost around 75K EUROS. I think this could be your new home in Italy, Mike. The log cabin, not so much. 😮😅😊
There are a lot of additional costs to consider. It's not just the purchase price. Almost as important is the Cadastral Value which affects the taxes when purchasing and the annual property taxes. On this place the value is pretty high.
You will spend your life on the stairs, there will always be something in another room that you need. A friend bought a place like this (not in Italy) and this was his experience
I love the house in Piemonte! There is so much potential there and the tile floors are AMAZING!! I lived near Torino for 3 years. I love this area of Italy. Can I ask what town this is?
Absolutely! That was my initial reaction. It is definitely more than I need. But for the right price, I think I would be ok with it. Ha. I'm checking with the real estate agent. Wish me luck.
Wow what a lovely home and great price. We'd rent one of the apartments :) from you for sure. Not the high one though as we are retired not sure how many stairs I can do :)
Thanks for sharing 👍 Got dizzy a bit from all the movement of the camera. If you pan around think of doing it in slow motion. Wonderful tiles. Good luck
Really, you think it needs a lot of work? I think there is hardly anything that needs to be done. A few cracks need to be repaired and then some paint. The skylight, stairs to the rooftop and maybe some walls around the stairs, but that's about all I see. The issue for me is building out another kitchen, getting furniture for all the rooms, etc. That could be a lot. We'll see. I'm still thinking about it.
@@aroundtheworldwithmike Good point. I think we are approaching this from different perspectives. I consider the prospect of a major kitchen renovation in a foreign country to be a lot of work. It just scares me. I'm not quite handy enough to do it myself. You seem to be much more comfortable with such an undertaking. I couldn't really tell much about the roof, but it looked a bit suspect when you showed the attic. You might consider hiring someone to examine it before you buy. Other than those two issues, I think it's great. When you showed ladder to the terrace, my first thought was 'a simple stairway would make that so much better'. As you said, the view is spectacular. This place really does have a lot going for it if you're not afraid of the renovations.
Hello from California… I can’t wait to retire half way In Italy Or Spain… Watching your journey there to get me some inspiration ❤ Thank you for sharing God bless
I love that property! From everything you've been saying, not to mention that you clearly have a gut feeling about this, I think you should go for it. The price isn't that bad, actually, for all that you get, though I know you have to put a lot of work into it. Even so, it's livable now (to some degree) and there's just so much potential with every part of that house. Make an offer, Mike!
@@aroundtheworldwithmike once you’ve made it up there, you should be reimbursed by something really stunning. That does sound like a perfect bucket list item, you picked a great one! As I have just started brewing over what I’d put on such a list.
Some cool features, love the floors and the plate warmer, not sure how often it would be used. Perhaps if you are coming late and someone cooked dinner that needed to be kept warm…I’ve been following One Stop Abruzzo Italian Properties…take a look. Appreciate your wandering meandering soul.
😁 Yeah, the plate warmer is probably not very practical, but I love interesting little things like that. I really liked Abruzzo, but I'd prefer to be a little more north. Especially since I will be using this for a home base for future travel and exploration. Thanks. I plan on keeping on wandering and meandering.
Wow. I liked that one myself. It is a bit big to be cleaning though. I tend to get carried away with what I think Id like to have. But it’s a very interesting house.
I think it's a great property, Mike. It certainly could be occupied right now, and what work needs to be done could happen gradually over time. See if you can find a geromita (sp.?) to look it over and give their opinion. I've watched MANY videos on property in Italy. The price often depends on the size and desirability of the town. Some towns, close to ski areas or the ocean can fetch higher prices. Perhaps there's some room for negotiation on price. Good luck.
Gotta just take that leap of faith! We're flying out next weekend to close on a house we've only seen online! And we've never been to Salento before, either. If we can do it, so can you!
It might be loud at times during the day, but one advantage is the school building would very likely be empty in the evening and weekend. That's not the case with other houses.
On a per square meter cost basis, and considering the charming historical features, this Italian property is very inexpensive. If you're seriously considering it, don't procrastinate or you may lose it.
I guess homes in this part of Italy are crazy cheap. As a Airbnb each apartment could reasonably rent for 2000 Euros a week in season. That place would pay for itself very quickly.
I'm sure it could, but I don't want to be part of the Airbnb problem. It is negatively affecting many communities around the world and I won't support that company.
In Italy, the realtor is attached the the property as they serve as both the listing and buying agent. So you will need to find a place you like and then contact the agent for that property. Best of luck!
I was thinking about that, but then I'm sure I would have to file income taxes in Italy, which I don't want to do. Taxes are complicated enough in the US. I can't imagine what it would be like to add Italy to the mix. Sisu, Sauna and Sibelius!
These are all of the things that I need to take into consideration. For sure a smaller place was my original plan, but I certainly do like that place. We'll see...
Best floors I’ve seen on any Italian homes. Really special house and very reasonable.
I really like it. Let's see what I can do.
the tiles are amazing! and the radiator!😍
HA! Yeah, not a boiler. 😊
Beautiful Floors!
I love that every room has a different tile design. Something new to see in every room. So much better than the same tiles throughout a house. Those are nice!
The marble stairs are gorgeous, but be extremely careful wearing just socks going down them and don't get them wet or you will have a marble slip and slide.
As long as you can navigate all those stairs for years to come, go for it! I don't know how old you are, but stairs will be a hurdle in old age...just talking from experience.
That's probably the best house you've posted so far.
It's really lovely.
Thanks! I like it too. I'm not concerned about stairs currently and I'm sure it will be a long time before that becomes an issue. And when if it does, then I can move. 😊
The ground floor room would have been a street level cantina for storing oil, wine, etc and doing some cooking. Yes the cement painted tiles are lovely. I have the same in Marseille. You see a lot of these carreaux ciments in France, Spain, Italy ❤
Thanks for the info!
Hey Mike! I do like this place in Piedmont except for all the stairs to get to the view. I didn't hear what the price was but motivated sellers sounds good. I'm sure there are lots of places there which meet your specific needs and wants. I'm curious about the climate there and if you would need air conditioning. Piedmont region would probably feel a lot like Colorado I bet. And it is closer to other parts of Europe so that's a big plus. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. And continue your journey. We are watching!
Thanks @randygulleryjr2180. I think the climate will be similar to Colorado. I asked some locals and they said it can get up to 35 C/ 95 F. But it if cools down in the evenings, I could deal with that. And I'm guessing these old houses have thick walls that could help it stay cool. And there is excellent air floor with all of the windows.
Being closer to Central Europe is one of the big reasons I decided on Piedmont. Of course there's the landscape, wine, food, etc.
The asking price is €85,000, recently reduced from €95,000. The realtor mentioned a couple times that the current price is negotiable. So clearly the sellers are motivated. I'm waiting to hear back from the realtor to see what they are willing to do. Check in next week for an update.
Good find Mike!
Thanks. I like it too. Let's see if it was meant to be.
What a great place, Mike! I'm glad I came across your channel as I'm working on my own grand plan to become an expat in Italy in the next few years. I just secured my winter place on the Riviera Maya in Mexico in May. My final piece of the puzzle is an Italian home base for the late spring through early fall. This place checks a lot of boxes . . . in a lovely village, in a great part of Italy with less tourist mayhem than some regions, moderate weather, close to a large city (Turin), easy trip to Switzerland or France. Ready to move into, but with future upgrades as you see fit. Let me know if you find its twin property as you explore the area!
Beautiful house and if you like that area go for it ❤ I wouldn’t prefer Piedmonte but everybody has his own prefers
I definitely like the Piedmont region. Let's see what kind of price I can get it for.
@@aroundtheworldwithmike that‘s good if you like it. For me it’s to much in the North… to near to Germany 😂😂😂
Loved the floors and views, not much else to do before being move in ready! Lots of space and potential rental income, if you don’t mind the stairs. And am sure you’ll be able to find reasonable cleaning help. 😅
I love the positive attitude @rachaell3033. I think so too. Thanks.
Rents in a small and half empty town or village are not that high though, if you can find renters at all. These same renters could also buy their home very cheaply with a bank loan.
Mike if you don't buy it I will. Rent out top floor. Fix it up the way you like it over time.👍
Thanks. There are definitely a lot of pluses. I'm seriously considering it.
I like it Mike….! The floors are amazing, the homes size is wonderful! Income potential is a bonus. The stairs are the only issue I can see as you age it gets more difficult to climb. 60 here and my knees are starting to bother me a bit. With that said, you’re young and I’d throw them an offer. 😊
The view is fab!
Thanks! I like it too. As you could tell I loved the floors. I'm ok with stairs. It's good exercise. And since I want to live in a hill town, I think there are always going to be stairs. If the become a problem later in life, I can always sell it. But honestly, why knows where I'll be then. I'm a nomad and need change. 😊
I saw your latest video where you mention this property so went back to take a look. Lovely place assuming the roof is good it could be a really good deal for 65,000. To me the main draw back would be the cost of heating this large property but it is very very nice.
I have thought about that too. There would be an option to put in two different heating units, and just use the one in the unit that's being used. Still, I think it would be expensive.
There are so many positive things about this property. Rental etc. Go for it, if steps are not an issue.
Thanks. I really like it.
Happy kid sounds mean the town in inhabited by locals, not all ex-pats, which is a good thing. I've viewed a lot of houses in Italy, and this one is excellent. Love the original features. Did you say the price?
That's a great point. This town had a good feel to it. The town square about 30 yards/meters away was active, had a big restaurant and things going on. I for got the mention to price, but just updated the cover, title and description. It was reduced from €95,000 to €85,000 and the realtor said that price is negotiable. I'm going to check.
@@aroundtheworldwithmike My experience is that Italians expect negotiation. If no one else is viewing it, give it a go with your lower price. You can always go up.
Cute home. Negotiate the price bc I see room for that. The flooring is chef’s kiss, the ceilings are perfect, the rooftop views worth the price, the reno should cost around 75K EUROS. I think this could be your new home in Italy, Mike. The log cabin, not so much. 😮😅😊
😊 I like it too. Let's see what happens.
You get a lot for the price, a definite possibility!
Thanks. I really like it. Let's see what kind of deal is available.
That is a stunning property,it really is worth the money,85k,but if you can do a deal it would be well worth it
There are a lot of additional costs to consider. It's not just the purchase price. Almost as important is the Cadastral Value which affects the taxes when purchasing and the annual property taxes. On this place the value is pretty high.
You will spend your life on the stairs, there will always be something in another room that you need. A friend bought a place like this (not in Italy) and this was his experience
But just think how good of shape I'll be in after walking up and down those stairs. 😂
Your memory will shape up, too ! 😂🎉
I love the house in Piemonte! There is so much potential there and the tile floors are AMAZING!! I lived near Torino for 3 years. I love this area of Italy. Can I ask what town this is?
I'm still negotiating so I don't want to say yet. But I will let you know soon.
This is a lot of house that obviously was built to be quality through and through. My question, might it be more house than you really need?
Absolutely! That was my initial reaction. It is definitely more than I need. But for the right price, I think I would be ok with it. Ha. I'm checking with the real estate agent. Wish me luck.
Wow what a lovely home and great price. We'd rent one of the apartments :) from you for sure. Not the high one though as we are retired not sure how many stairs I can do :)
Good to know. Thanks! 😊
Thanks for sharing 👍
Got dizzy a bit from all the movement of the camera. If you pan around think of doing it in slow motion.
Wonderful tiles. Good luck
Noted. Thanks.
Tremendous potential, but my goodness it needs a lot of work to reach that potential. Quite ambitious, but it sounds like you are OK with that.
Really, you think it needs a lot of work? I think there is hardly anything that needs to be done. A few cracks need to be repaired and then some paint. The skylight, stairs to the rooftop and maybe some walls around the stairs, but that's about all I see. The issue for me is building out another kitchen, getting furniture for all the rooms, etc. That could be a lot. We'll see. I'm still thinking about it.
@@aroundtheworldwithmike Good point. I think we are approaching this from different perspectives. I consider the prospect of a major kitchen renovation in a foreign country to be a lot of work. It just scares me. I'm not quite handy enough to do it myself. You seem to be much more comfortable with such an undertaking. I couldn't really tell much about the roof, but it looked a bit suspect when you showed the attic. You might consider hiring someone to examine it before you buy. Other than those two issues, I think it's great.
When you showed ladder to the terrace, my first thought was 'a simple stairway would make that so much better'. As you said, the view is spectacular. This place really does have a lot going for it if you're not afraid of the renovations.
Hello from California… I can’t wait to retire half way In Italy Or Spain…
Watching your journey there to get me some inspiration ❤
Thank you for sharing
God bless
Thanks. Don't wait too long. Life is short. 😁
I love that property! From everything you've been saying, not to mention that you clearly have a gut feeling about this, I think you should go for it. The price isn't that bad, actually, for all that you get, though I know you have to put a lot of work into it. Even so, it's livable now (to some degree) and there's just so much potential with every part of that house. Make an offer, Mike!
Thanks! I love your enthusiasm. I'm waiting to hear back on some negotiations. Wish me luck.
@@aroundtheworldwithmike Luck!
I am all for the rooftop terrace ❤
Absolutely! That was a key factor in buying this place. And it faces west so the sunsets are going to be SPECTACULAR!!! 😂
@@aroundtheworldwithmike once you’ve made it up there, you should be reimbursed by something really stunning. That does sound like a perfect bucket list item, you picked a great one! As I have just started brewing over what I’d put on such a list.
Some cool features, love the floors and the plate warmer, not sure how often it would be used. Perhaps if you are coming late and someone cooked dinner that needed to be kept warm…I’ve been following One Stop Abruzzo Italian Properties…take a look. Appreciate your wandering meandering soul.
😁 Yeah, the plate warmer is probably not very practical, but I love interesting little things like that. I really liked Abruzzo, but I'd prefer to be a little more north. Especially since I will be using this for a home base for future travel and exploration. Thanks. I plan on keeping on wandering and meandering.
Oh wow, that’s the best one! Those floors!!!
Beautiful!
Wow. I liked that one myself. It is a bit big to be cleaning though. I tend to get carried away with what I think Id like to have. But it’s a very interesting house.
Yep. Too big for me. I got carried away with the incredible price, but that's not my reason to buy in Italy.
@@aroundtheworldwithmike I find myself doing the same thing. They are so impressive but you'd need staff to keep with the cleaning.
I think it's a great property, Mike. It certainly could be occupied right now, and what work needs to be done could happen gradually over time. See if you can find a geromita (sp.?) to look it over and give their opinion. I've watched MANY videos on property in Italy. The price often depends on the size and desirability of the town. Some towns, close to ski areas or the ocean can fetch higher prices. Perhaps there's some room for negotiation on price. Good luck.
Great suggestions! A Geometra might be helpful. Thanks.
Gotta just take that leap of faith! We're flying out next weekend to close on a house we've only seen online! And we've never been to Salento before, either. If we can do it, so can you!
Wow! Now THAT'S an adventure. Good for you all. Best of luck and please keep me posted.
Personally, I wouldn't buy beside a school. That being said it's a pretty cool place, but I've seen a lot cooler for sale in Italy.
It might be loud at times during the day, but one advantage is the school building would very likely be empty in the evening and weekend. That's not the case with other houses.
If you're thinking of buying, act quickly. I just viewed a video tour of this property on another RUclips channel. It's so lovely...
No kidding. 😊 Thanks for the heads up.
On a per square meter cost basis, and considering the charming historical features, this Italian property is very inexpensive. If you're seriously considering it, don't procrastinate or you may lose it.
I'm on it. 😊
House is Beautiful, You need to add a bit of money on top to renovate the house. Just check sun orientation, facing south is the best.
This place won't have southern exposure. But the sunsets from the rooftop terrace should be spectacular.
@@aroundtheworldwithmike i Need to watch your latest videos, did you buy in the end, as I said the house is beautiful, keep up with your great job
@@italyaplacetolove Yep! Check out this video: ruclips.net/video/kUrKjsxJ_hQ/видео.htmlfeature=shared 😃
How funny, I live just down the road from Victor.
It's a small world. 😊
I guess homes in this part of Italy are crazy cheap. As a Airbnb each apartment could reasonably rent for 2000 Euros a week in season. That place would pay for itself very quickly.
I'm sure it could, but I don't want to be part of the Airbnb problem. It is negatively affecting many communities around the world and I won't support that company.
Lovely place Mike, which town or area in Piedmonte is this?
Thanks! This is in Monferrato.
Hope you get it. I am very interested in knowing what region of Piedmont this is in? Thanks
South of Turin. Beautiful area. Check it out.
It's worth the 95,000.
Well, there are a lot of other things to think about here. Let's see what I can make happen.
Mike great house we are trying to find something similar can you share Paolas information we are trying to find a realtor too
In Italy, the realtor is attached the the property as they serve as both the listing and buying agent. So you will need to find a place you like and then contact the agent for that property. Best of luck!
If you dont buy it. ,I will.. pls gve me the detaIls
I decided to buy it. Keep searching. You'll find the one for you too.
Good one. No cantina?
Check out the updated video with a tour of the cantina. It's carved out of solid stone. Amazing! - ruclips.net/video/gzFj9EIDfEc/видео.html
That roof roof might be asbestos
That corrugated section? Maybe?
just remember europe is the center .
Europe is the center of the universe?
Admit it! It was the garage that sold you. 😁
How did you know? 😊
What was name of this town?
To be revealed at a later date. Stay tuned.
Rent the other apartments to finance your remodel. Like your finnish surname.
I was thinking about that, but then I'm sure I would have to file income taxes in Italy, which I don't want to do. Taxes are complicated enough in the US. I can't imagine what it would be like to add Italy to the mix. Sisu, Sauna and Sibelius!
Buying ? No not for free
Huh?
Yes its a big place but it needs lots of fixing up.. maybe a bit smaller place that is in better condition would be a better buy...
These are all of the things that I need to take into consideration. For sure a smaller place was my original plan, but I certainly do like that place. We'll see...