Up for a challange buying a house with the heart and not the head

It has been a long journey.

 

But at last we have crossed the goal line and paid the first part of our new home.

In the country side around 15 km from Lucca, Tuscany, close to Montecarlo in a small place called St. Salvatore.

After years chasing our dream home in the neighborhood of Lucca we ended up with what we call a fixer upper. Maybe a bit more than what friends and family would expect us to start up with when we in few years retire, but this is going to be our Tuscan dream home when we are finished.

In July we will finish the paper works with the local Notary Dr. ssa Francesca De Santi at “Notai Associati Lucca”. The day after we start with meetings with the architect and contractors that will bid for the refurbishing work.

By the way July 20^th it is concert with Steve Wonder, just had to see that one this year.

3 years hunt and we are ready to accomplish our dream. We have downloaded apps and software to make drawings for easy communication with the architect and contractor how we want this to end up.

Hope they understand what business we come from and will not be surprised with our demands and control of work, budget and project performance.

The house said to be 225m2 with land of 5000 m2 it should be space enough for the 5 children we have and the soon to be 14 grandchildren. I have promised at least 1-2 fruit tree to each of them when they are ready to tell me what the fruit should be. I already have demand for plum and pear. I will have my space for grapes and olives. Herbs and vegetables will come in addition to all the berries.

So we need a large fridge and I am sure a lot of homemade juice, with and without alcohol.

The pictures today are taken by our great friend Riccardo who have helped us in the process as our real estate agent. Coming from the professional company REMAX we could not be better assisted in the process.  

Just wish us good luck in the refurbishing process. In 2 years’ time we will be ready to receive friends and family to enjoy our new home, the area of Lucca and Tuscany in addition to all the great people we already have as friends in the surrounding.

 This will be our new living room

 This will be our bed room at the ground floor

 

 This will be our study and office

 

 This will be our new kitchen

 

 This will be second floor bedroom 1

 

This will be second floor bedroom 2

 

 This will be second floor bedroom 3



 

As most can see, it will be a challenge, but a challenge we look forward to and create our Tuscan dream home.

 

We will keep you all updated as times goes by.

 

Just wish us good luck