I love it! The water damage/ mold needs fixing, new roof, new kitchen,new bathroom, new heating system,but I wouldn’t gut the whole thing. I like the 1800’s layout. Floors and doors are great. Ceilings seem high.Not everything has to be open plan. The price is a bit steep for the amount of work though…
@AnnetteJosephstyle7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great feedback. Thanks for watching. Sounds like you could do wonders with the place. x
@avisitorhere7 ай бұрын
No reasonable buyer would gut this great apartment. The realtor said the seller would take care of the roof. So 180 might still be high but if its got a new roof, its not far off. The building is sound, the floors are great and a lot of people like rooms.
@Mini_Min_7 ай бұрын
That apartment is too good to be gutted, lots of interesting features and details that would cost a fortune to make today. Layout is a bit messy, which is often the case with old houses in Europe, but nothing that cannot be fixed. I hope someone with enough money to invest and interested in restoring beautiful properties with historical value will see the potential.
@finniganyork96087 ай бұрын
I love it! I'd keep the furniture.
@maureenfritsch36327 ай бұрын
I love it the way it is. Needs a new roof and a lot of TLC
@bellavita40487 ай бұрын
Hi Annette, this really is a historic gem that needs some TLC. I love the original tiles and the view is amazing. There is a lovely cafe/bar owner below offering great snacks/drinks like VIP concierge hotel :) I think the reno could be done for much less than the 500k you suggested. I suggest an interested party put 150-200k into fixing the mold issue, redo kitchen and baths. Also where I live the antique furniture goes for a very high premium so perhaps they can look into having an estate specialist who also does shipping or find local Americans who pay high prices for these treasures.
@AnnetteJosephstyle7 ай бұрын
Unfortunately in Italy is easy to find amazing antiques, at a low prices. (watch my flea market video) Tons of fabulous stuff for pennies. SOO many abandoned houses where the family does not want to deal with the stuff. There is a deluge! The big issue is getting the sellers to fix the terrace above the apartment, which leaks like a sieve. I am afraid it's very expensive. Like lots of things regarding real estate in Italy it is complicated. 150-200K will just be a start I am afraid. I know because I have done many renovations in Italy. But if you can get it done for that much. I say go for it. We would love to tour it when it's finished. Federico's link is here, make him an offer. Thanks so much for the great feedback. Thank you for watching x
@randygulleyjr21807 ай бұрын
I would actually keep the antiques, floors, doors and anything else that could be useable. But, I do understand that roofs, electrical, water lines, heating and cooling are the big costs in Italy. So, less than 100k for the property is all it's worth as it is right now (just my uneducated guess). Thank you for another amazing video! I love your approach and honesty!
@AnnetteJosephstyle7 ай бұрын
I agree with you 100%. There are some real gems here, and I love to reuse as well. Thank you for the great feedback, thank you for watching.x
@joyce20777 ай бұрын
A place frozen in time. It's beautiful but agree there are too many challenges
@annettemirva50867 ай бұрын
As always I appreciate your candour. Other u tubers speak about how difficult it is to find someone to even do the work if one decides to take the plunge, has this been your experience? Thank you for the great content. sign me, Freezing in Canada
@AnnetteJosephstyle7 ай бұрын
We have a great geometra, and great contractors in the area. So my experience has been excellent. Stay warm. Thank you for watching. x
@barbieholicable7 ай бұрын
Happy New Year Annette, love love your commentary through these house viewings, I truly live for your humor and honesty. I was with you all the way, I love love old homes with history, but I couldn't ignore the water damage and mold. I am short but those doors, so many short doorways and doors. Thank you for another enjoyable video.
@AnnetteJosephstyle7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching. x
@DT-vc7hd7 ай бұрын
You're a hoot, Annette! I do love this apartment and it's old world proportions and layout. The problem, as you point out, is that there's a lot of work to be done. I daresay every inch of this apartment will need to be rehabbed.
@cathiphilibert91457 ай бұрын
Hi Annette: Just started following you and love your channel. Also just bought "Italy is My Boyfriend' on Audible and am loving it. We're currently looking for a holiday/retirement place in Italy and are debating between the wood beam/terracotta tile look and this, the more elegant (IMO) apartment. I'm leaning towards this style and honestly wouldn't change to much of it. The price might be a smidge high but if the owner is taking care of the roof....
@AnnetteJosephstyle7 ай бұрын
Ciao and Welcome, happy you're enjoying ISMB. You heard my comment, I would not put in an offer until I saw that the roof was being fixed. Period. I think that you could get a better price for sure. But wait for today's listing. It's a gorgeous affordable apt in the same building. (same issue with the roof) But it is super super charming. Thanks for watching x
@turanad6 ай бұрын
I’m in. Just make the repairs. ❤❤❤❤
@fivizzano6 ай бұрын
My great grand aunt’s husband Marco Tullio Mannelli was the Podestà from 1927 to 1933
@jilliankrueger27437 ай бұрын
Annette, I love your videos, so glad I found your channel! The floors and furniture are incredible and to have two terraces! I really wanted move in ready but would have considered this one but not with the mold and water damage. Plus, my pockets aren't deep enough for all the repairs needed. It makes me sad to see treasures like this just crumble away, I hope someone buys it and brings it back to the gem I'm sure it once was.
@AnnetteJosephstyle7 ай бұрын
I totally agree with you these places need loads of love, and that's what it's about. I hope someone can save this one...it could be just beautiful. A dream. Thanks for watching I am so happy you found me. x
@ryanstuhr7 ай бұрын
It's overpriced for the amount of MOLD and other water damage, first of all. If it can sell for about 100-110k Euros, then it may make more sense. Then put in 250-300k to redo, you have a nice place for 350-410k range. BUT if they are unrealistic and not letting it go that cheap, and if the reno is expensive, the costs just don't work out for what you would end up with. So it's a pass! ASAS 3.0 (Arbitrary Subjective Annette Score)??
@avisitorhere7 ай бұрын
the realtor said the seller would take care of the roof. That's a big chunk of change that you wouldn't need to put out. Most of the damage was in the plaster, which is not that hard to repair.
@AnnetteJosephstyle7 ай бұрын
Ciao Ryan, I will be talking to the team in Feb about your ASAS idea, when we are all together. It is on my list don't worry. Thanks for the great feedback as always. x
@ryanstuhr7 ай бұрын
@@AnnetteJosephstyle ciao. sounds great! I’m gonna have to do a special retreat with you one of these years for the guys!
@AnnetteJosephstyle7 ай бұрын
@@avisitorhere remember there is no motivation for the seller to repair the roof. My suggestion would be to get the estimate for the repairs on the roof terrace above, show it to the seller, and then tell him that you'll make an offer minus the cost of the repairs. My guess is he will go for it. In Italy remember the families do not want to deal with deceased relatives houses (one family may have houses to deal with, it's an Italian thing) That's why the house is in such disrepair. They don't want to deal with it...Thanks for watching. x
@AnnetteJosephstyle7 ай бұрын
That would be a blast I would love it. @@ryanstuhr
@jamescunningham19737 ай бұрын
I think its its a great apt with a lot of potential,i think you vastly overestimate the costs but depends on finishes and how many wall you want to knock down but 50 to 70 k would get you a beautiful apt
@AnnetteJosephstyle7 ай бұрын
I have done renovations in the area. See my house here kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIabZJ2Heq-ajrM This is a very big apartment. If you think you could do it for that. fabulous. But I don't think so with the structural damage and the roof top terrace repairs.(reconstruction) Thanks for the great comment and thanks for watching. x PS. the cantina was a 60,000 euro project at our place, just to give you an idea of costs in the area by a reputable contractor.
@jamescunningham19737 ай бұрын
I have seen your finishings so i understand where your costs come from,we are just looking at it from 2 different angles and price points,also when builders see money the price triples,The roof problem could be a very easy fix,i just see it as quite a straight forward reno thats in keeping with the apt,Thanks for your reply Annette@@AnnetteJosephstyle
@surf01er667 ай бұрын
Water damage is the worst, new roof, fix damage $$$$$
@joyce20777 ай бұрын
Thank you 🎉
@ciarajames37607 ай бұрын
No?
@mradventurer81047 ай бұрын
Good day! If you would sell my house I would be ok with you being candid but not with being unnecessarily negative. After all, as viewers we are a guest in their house! For example with regard to art (of course people usually don't like existing art so no need to talk much about it) and the need to "ripping all out" or thumbs down. I don't think the doors need to go out as they seem almost 2m high which is enough for most people. Taller people can buy another place. I think for 50k for the walls/leakage and 75k for the rest (75more if it needs a new roof depending on how big the roof is it could be more), you can make it more than habitable imo so I don't understand where the 700k comes from unless one would do a lot of work which is not really needed. Otherwise I think your videos are well designed and you have many useful comments. Thanks and have a nice day!
@AnnetteJosephstyle7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great feedback Thank you for watching. It's all a little tongue and cheek but I am sure you realize this. I love these old places it's why I feature them they need loads of love. x
@mradventurer81047 ай бұрын
@@AnnetteJosephstyle Ah ok. I am pretty new to this channel. I want to mention I do think it's very valuable you point out the potential high costs because many people get burnt. By pointing that you may prevent that so thanks for that. Keep up the good work.
@AnnetteJosephstyle7 ай бұрын
Maybe read my book "Italy is My Boyfriend." Loads of lessons on our journey in Italy. We have lived here and renovated for twenty years. People have the impression that it's cheap to renovate in Italy. It is not. It's like renovating in the US. Wonderful craftsmen and the work is beautiful... however, anything but cheap. Welcome and thank you for your feedback, I love it! x @@mradventurer8104
@Sagi566687 ай бұрын
Probably the most honest property hunter in the world 😂
@AnnetteJosephstyle7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching. Thanks for the support x
@Sagi566687 ай бұрын
@@AnnetteJosephstyle you’re welcome. Fivizzano is a lively town?
@AnnetteJosephstyle7 ай бұрын
I wouldn't say lively I would say lovely. Some nice celebrations in the summer and a market on Tuesday and antique market some Sundays. @@Sagi56668 it's quaint.
@Sagi566687 ай бұрын
@@AnnetteJosephstyle so you won’t recommend a single guy (me) to move there i guess?
@AnnetteJosephstyle7 ай бұрын
It's a lovely place. I am not sure what you're looking for but we love it here. @@Sagi56668
@visittavee77734 ай бұрын
Good for holiday but not living there .
@AnnetteJosephstyle4 ай бұрын
It's gorgeous no matter how you use it. Thanks for watching x
@doloresrivero-fonseca63147 ай бұрын
This has a lot of potential, but not at 180 euros. You would have to put way too much into it and not worth it. You could get a house in better conditions or move in ready for that price. Good decision. Thumbs down 👎
@Paul-yd6rr7 ай бұрын
Nice, but that's a lot of cabbage.
@AnnetteJosephstyle7 ай бұрын
🥬🥬🥬🥬🥬🥬🥬🥬🥬🥬🥬🥬
@appenninoview63077 ай бұрын
@@AnnetteJosephstyle😂.😂😂😂
@scottmcshannon68213 ай бұрын
so italian apartments had electricity in the 1800s?
@AnnetteJosephstyle3 ай бұрын
I meant the decor, but an excellent observation. Probably the early 1900s for electricity. But sometimes in the countryside it's challenging even now. 😂Thanks for watching.
@vernthornblad15987 ай бұрын
um... so for your design aesthetic, you're saying it's a no. But some people actually like historic features. A complete gutt? Seriously? I'd say your personal agenda is really misleading and for a good part of the market, frankly invalid. obviously the water issue is a big problem. But aside from a new roof, the rest of the rehab could be done DYI for FAR less than you're talking about.
@AnnetteJosephstyle7 ай бұрын
I hear you. But I have renovated in Italy and have a very realistic idea of costs, (unless you're a DIY-er who has renovated a historic building in Italy) It's a very expensive project, every room needs to be addressed and repointed. But if you can do it for less I say go for it! If you listen I say it is charming...watch our renovation here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIabZJ2Heq-ajrM it is a 12th century fortress we bought seven years ago. Thanks you for the great feedback and Thank you for watching. x
@Sutherland27 ай бұрын
God, she is annoying!
@AnnetteJosephstyle7 ай бұрын
Let's be kind shall we. Thank you for watching of course you have the option not to. Have a great day. x