A Tuscan adventure : Castello di Potentino : the restoration of a castle /
When Charlotte Horton and her family of British bohemians discovered an abandoned Tuscan castle, little did they know that they would transform it into a vibrant, modern locale. Nestled in the rugged terrain of Mount Amiata, Castello di Potentino was a dilapidated mess. Roofs had collapsed and there...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Rizzoli International Publications,
[2021].
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| Summary: | When Charlotte Horton and her family of British bohemians discovered an abandoned Tuscan castle, little did they know that they would transform it into a vibrant, modern locale. Nestled in the rugged terrain of Mount Amiata, Castello di Potentino was a dilapidated mess. Roofs had collapsed and there was no plumbing or electricity. Following the arduous process of purchasing it from 24 different owners, they set to work renovating the 11th-century structure. In this enthralling account of revamping the castello into a contemporary ode to Italian tradition, photographs by the late British fashion photographer Michael Woolley showcase the property, while Charlotte's text dives into the renovation and life at Potentino. From a dramatic vaulted entrance hall to a starry ceiling mural, the interiors are bound to delight. Readers also learn about technical details, such as recycling materials, painting and bureaucratic paperwork. A chapter dedicated to the land, complete with a vineyard and olive groves, displays Charlotte's philosophy of self-sufficiency. This book is a must-have for those interested in Italian architecture and the Tuscan lifestyle, or anyone with the dream of restoring a castle in Tuscany. |
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| Physical Description: | 223 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 29 x 25 cm. |
| ISBN: | 9780847869541 0847869547 |