Renovating a Ruin - Turning an old Chicken coop into the Perfect Terrace at our Italian Farmhouse

[@joecolabrese9313]

Looking forward to more videos from you.

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thanks Joe! Did you check out our latest video yet? Hope you enjoy it 😊

[@The_Rising_Phoenix_]

I love it, the View looks like a Postcard!

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

It really was an amazing surprise to find that view hiding behind all those bushes and trees 😊

[@markduncan6690]

Right On! “A La Natural” Keep it Simple, your property will love you for it

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Couldnt agree more. Thanks Mark!

[@Justdreamitaly]

What a view... You don't know how much I admire your handyman/handywomanship!

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Wow, thank you SO much for this ❤️

[@sorald]

Looking great, again! Btw we met with Silvio about 10 days ago, great guy and a huge help to us! Thanks again for sharing this contact!

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thank you! Amazing, Silvio is such a great guy.

[@christinehedary1491]

That view is to die for, I’m about to jump into the TV, I want to be there so bad!!❤️

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

It was such an amazing surprise to find that there was such an amazing view waiting to be unveiled! 😍

[@andreamalik2961]

It's absolutely beautiful. Festoon lights would look amazing x

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thanks Andrea! and thank you for the tip about the lights, we will look into those 😊

[@CavityCreep1]

Wow that's some view! Retractable awnings are popular here in Florida, mine had a little sensor so if it got too windy it would close by itself.... Enjoy!

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Haha it's pretty amazing! Feeling very lucky to wake up to that every morning.

[@nevisscot7697]

As i keep saying i like people who get things done.and you certainly do .its all fab as is all the property.keep it coming .

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

THANK YOU!

[@shar71on]

What a great area, love the rustic bricks and that view... bellissimo 👌

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thank you so much Sharon. We also love the old brick, feels so typical for the area and is a great colour to match, hehe.

[@christinehedary1491]

I’m so excited and I’m watching it now!!❤

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thanks Christine, we hope you like this one 😊

[@christinehedary1491]

@@OurItalianDreamHouse I love what you guys did with that space you guys are geniuses!!❤️

[@CynthiaEvans-i2f]

Job well done!

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thank you!

[@marthamaeda8257]

Aww congats 👏👏👏 that view is a GEM ❤❤

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thank you 😍

[@anndoig2459]

Well done - congratulations......breathtaking views and lunch looks delicious Bravo

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thank you so much Ann!

[@claudia_ese8788]

great transformation whilst keeping the character of the structure. And the view is truly beautiful. Well done!

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thank you so much Claudia. That was our hope 😊

[@ing-marielarsson8700]

Blev en perfekt uteplats!!!!!!!!!!!!!🐶

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Tusen tack Ing-Marie!

[@joannastanczyk853]

Guys You’re amazing! Beautiful terrace with panoramic view.

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thanks so much Joanna 😊

[@brunabuffanti3873]

Bravi❣️ Avete trovato la soluzione migliore per quello spazio, ora è un angolo veramente invitante. Avete buongusto, Immagino già come velo godrete nelle prossime serate afose.❤❤❤

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Grazie mille Bruna. Era veramente una bella sorpresa anche per noi, haha.

[@damiendoyle9948]

Looks great.

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thanks Damien!

[@chrishaug]

Amazing place! Now you need a grill and outdoor kitchen 😄👌

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thanks Chris! Yes, 100% - already have a grill, just need to build it and start bbq-ing some food! 😁

[@kristinb.rnholt7040]

What a stunning view in the background! Definitely hard work, but it pays off when the result is like this👏👏 Thanks for letting us join 😊

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thank you Kristin! 😍

[@pariisabella5521]

Beautiful, well done. Love the idea of the pergola.

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thank you so much 😊

[@jennichristie5264]

Looks fabulous

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thank you Jenni! 😁

[@corystevens2833]

It looks so peaceful and inviting! I think a large sailcloth to provide shade would be really nice

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thank you Cory! We actually have a large sailcloth which we used last year for the terrace and were hoping to try out for this patio. Since Edward is a professional sailor it makes him feel right at home 😉

[@michellecbauer]

You two just fill me with awe…wow! You are so talented and I am so happy that you get to be rewarded for your hard work with this spectacular view! And brava mama for treating you to that gorgeous outdoor furniture. Enjoy!

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

That's so sweet Michelle, thank you so much! ❤️

[@Sonja___N___77]

Absolutely beautiful… What a view.. 😍😍 Well done guys.. Loving your renovation journey.. Already looking forward to your next video.. 😊

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Aaw, thank you so much! ❤️

[@jliz1373]

Are you still working on your home? Have not seen any newer videos since this creative renovation. Enjoy your work very much.

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

We have actually been So busy working on the house we havent had the time to make a new video. Hopefully we'll get some time this weekend :)

[@barbarakeegan9516]

WOW!! It looks amazing. Congratulations on doing a brilliant job. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thank you Barbara 😁

[@dingeldiy]

Your video editing skills are on another level, and I'm learning so much by watching your content. You're motivating me to up my editing game

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thank you so much!

[@movingtoitaly]

Stunning! Fantastic work - it’s a great balance between keeping some of the original structure yet having a nice, clean uncluttered dining space. Eating outside with a nice view is such a game changer!

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

THANK YOU! That was exactly our vision.

[@NancysBungalowLife]

That was a lot of work, guys. It really is an amazing result!

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thanks so much! It's always nice when hard work pays off, and this time it turned out really great 😁

[@goalchamp1439]

Great table set, Mama!

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thank you! 🤗

[@shirleygraham6229]

What a lovely space. All your future to enjoy it. REgards.

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thank you Shirley!

[@joshivri6108]

Impressive as always guys! And I agree that view is totally sick. Nothing like outside living. Enjoy!!!

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Hahaha thank you so much Josh!

[@suzannestubbins]

The terrace looks gorgeous!

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thank you so much Suzanne :)

[@VillaAroldi]

That is beautiful! What a find that was, instead of an old derelict chicken coup you guys now have an amazing terrace!! (oh, and yes, I have serious view envy!)

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

thanks Henrik! Haha I know, pretty crazy. The chicken coop was also so manky we couldnt even go in there, so this feels amazing.

[@VillaAroldi]

@@OurItalianDreamHouse I can imagine, it's such an awesome find!

[@MiscellanyandQuirk]

Couple’s Therapy! We were literally just saying that we wondered when you guys would upload next!

[@dougieranger]

That’s a very charming, sympathetic restoration you have there guys. Enjoy this beautiful area.

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thanks Doug! Turned out to be a great thing with some bad weather which took down parts of the roof of that manky old chicken coop 😅

[@dougieranger]

@@OurItalianDreamHouseAll’s well that ends well.

[@carolynkennedy7772]

You guys, I don’t really have words! What an absolute treasure you have…and who knew?!?!? Yes, that view is definitely SICK, isn’t it?!? I’m so happy and excited for you both; your hard work is really paying off. EVERYTHING looks fabulous. Hugs from rainy Anghiari…😢

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thanks Carolyn. It really was a hidden treasure underneath that old rusty roof and behind all the overgrown bushes and trees! Sometimes the best surprises come when you least expect them. So glad to hear that you made it back to Italy. We've also had a lot of rain here in the last week, sounds like the whole of Mediterranean Europe is a bit wet at the moment. Fingers crossed for some nicer weather soon. 😁

[@carolynkennedy7772]

@Our Italian Dream House So, so happy for you guys. ❤️

[@diane7925]

I always look forward to your videos, everything you’re doing looks fab, love it, what an amazing space, you deserved the drinks! Hi from New Zealand

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

That's so sweet of you Diane. Thank you So much! We would love to visit NZ one day, it's on the top of our bucket list.

[@alissakovaleva4273]

Wonderful job! You guys are the best!!!!

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thank you so much Alissa!

[@anniemacsrecommendations3883]

Great job 👏 beautiful views👌

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thank you Annie :)

[@angelavan478]

Perfect!

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thank you Angela!

[@murialpack5350]

Just WOW!!! 😁👏🏻😁

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thank you 😍

[@rochellenowik9875]

I watch many European renovation KZbin videos. Recently on "It's a Wonderful Life" (a French farmhouse) Peter did a wonderful pergola which might be helpful in building your terrace cover. It is 3 parts where the 3rd part breaks down the price of the project. Your view is spectacular so it will get used frequently.

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Great tip, thank you!

[@saracipani8732]

Lovely! Just a quick note of caution-- the building NEXT to the coop looks like it could have an asbestos roof-- be careful if you plan to work on that (or get the all-clear from an inspector if you haven't already).

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thanks Sara! The garage building is a project for the future as we have quite a lot on our plate for now, haha. Thanks for the heads up.

[@ericasteenvoorden6374]

It looks absolutely beautiful, you worked so hard and are being rewarded with an even better view than you thought. Well done!

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thank you so much Erica!

[@wayneevans5050]

Well, a view to die for. You are so lucky.

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

We're so lucky with our view. I usually dont like to use "lucky", but this time we were lucky - it was hidden behind big trees so we actually had no idea about it when we bought the house, haha. In spring we will take down most of the trees in front of the garden to clear up the land and the view even more!

[@wayneevans5050]

@@OurItalianDreamHouse Just wow! Heading off to Sadona Arizona in a few minutes. One of those magic spots on the globe here in the US. for the thanksgiving holiday with the whole family.

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Happy thanksgiving, Wayne!

[@alemassa6632]

Put a beam on the wall and two wooden pillars and the pergola is already done. It's the better choice.

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Great idea!

[@Sophia-uc9qh]

Heads up on the lemon tree some need a second plant to pollinate or you might not get lemons more than once if just bought (unless you have lemon trees near by) beautiful build :)

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Wow, that's great advice. So we need another lemon tree? :) The more, the merrier! THANK YOU!

[@Sophia-uc9qh]

@@OurItalianDreamHouse yeah another tree, I wasted 4 years with a single tree until I was told lol, I have 10 saplings on the go now :)

[@John-nb2qm]

Beautiful guys

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thank you so much John!

[@leighevans1489]

Fantastic dining area you guys

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thanks Leigh!

[@gustavofernandez158]

Hola, los saludo desde Buenos Aires Argentina. Lo mejor sería una pérgola, y en los pilares pondría unos macetones de terracota con una rosa enredadera o jazmín de leche para llevarla como techo de la pérgola. Recién hoy descubrí su canal 😊

[@heidibarlow6687]

Very cool!

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

thanks Heidi!

[@violetaarcher8296]

love!!!

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thank you Violeta!

[@maryannknox7158]

Beautiful

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thank you!

[@yvonaugustin7751]

Just found you but everything I saw is just beautiful. Will follow you great work guys❤

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Wow Yvona, thank you so much 😍 don’t forget to follow our daily updates on Instagram as well.

[@melody-x2b2t]

how come you guys haven't updated in a long time🤔 looking forward to your new videos!

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Aw, thank you! It's been a bit crazy here lately. Hopefully we'll get a new video out soon.

[@zusa5701]

Beautiful view. Nice that you left part of the wall, be sure is safe that nobody leaning on it might fall. Why you didn't take down the vine climbming on the neighbors roof? At least let them know, that will ruin their property roof.

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Hi Zusa, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Definitely, the wall will be getting some extra attention to re-enforce it before anyone has the chance to lean on it. The neighbours are aware of the climbing tree, they are happy to leave it since it provides their chicken coop with some shade which is on their side of the boundary.

[@TAG993]

Great job! Okay I’m curious to know what is in the bowl that you are about to eat.

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thanks Thomas! Haha. love that. It's a warm sallad with green lentils, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, ruccola and fresh mint. Topped with grilled zucchini, a savoury nut & seed mix and an orange and dijon vinaigrette 😊

[@wolfgangfuchs1243]

super!

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thanks Wolfgang! 😁

[@taralalla50]

Beautiful outdoor space lovely decorated just a little tip maybe you shouldnt keep trees so close to the house in case of wildfires.

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thank you so much!

[@vanajanke]

It's a fabulous view!! Congratulations!! Instagram account deleted? I can not find. Excellent week for you!!

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thank you so much! 😍 no it’s still there “ouritaliandreamhouse”

[@VinceBarco]

I like your channel but you miss so many opportunities to show the work! I like seeing what you do and what your plans are for the future. Seeing professionals do the work is less enjoyable. The outdoor patio was a surprise and it's a missed opportunity to show the work over time. Hope you get into a more regular schedule and film as you go. It's a beautiful property.

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thank you so much Vince. We totally agree with you and we will try to be better. Keep in mind that creating these videos takes hoooours of editing and often we don’t have the time to set up and film properly because it needs a proper storyline to make it make sense. Our KZbin is a side project from our normal jobs and renovating so unfortunately it’s what’s first get to suffer when we have a lot on our hands ☺️

[@bernarddaly6941]

Hello just seen your video,you are doing a great job.I also live in Piemonte Pinerolo and you?

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thank you so much Bernard! Piemonte is a great place.

[@bernarddaly6941]

Are yiu far away from Pinerolo

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

@@bernarddaly6941 about 1hr 30mins I think

[@gabrielar.6936]

Where is that big garden center you were talking about? I couldn't understand it properly!

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

There are several good ones in Motta :)

[@yaronk1069]

👍👍👍

[@Sagi56668]

while searching on youtube for mortgage in italy i found you video, and obviously it's not about that. weird. anyway, do you have an idea about this topic? thanks

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Oh well, we can’t help that if afraid. All we have heard about mortgages here is that it’s pretty much impossible for non-residents to get one with an Italian bank. So the way we have heard about people doing it is to re-mortgage a property abroad. For Swiss people there are some special banks as well. But that’s about it.

[@claudetonna264]

Hi, How do I find your videos by chronological order

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

I think that if you click “videos” and then sort by date it should do the trick 😊 otherwise we have a playlist with all our videos as well.

[@markduncan6690]

Put a shirt on Engineer!

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

I'd say the more shirtless the better. /Emelie

[@merlin5lt1]

Would it possible, if you could share your agency?

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

I could share the agency name but it would then be to warn you about using her 😅 we have unfortunately discovered some very unpleasant information about them since buying the house.

[@merlin5lt1]

@@OurItalianDreamHouse then I don’t need the info. Do you know a reputable agency that you can recommend?

[@MsGringa24]

Helmet and protective glasses 😳😬

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Haha oh well. Next time.

[@spicynomad]

did you really forget to record OR did you just not record cause it would take too much time?

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Sometimes we forget, sometimes we don't have enough time.

[@stevieb1367]

no videos? Sorry we are OUT! Bye & good luck!

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Haha we have been so busy working on the house we havent had the time. Hopefully Sunday we'll have another episode out.

[@fivizzano]

these brick walls are so wobbly… get rid of them completely

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

They are actually very stable. It's a keep!

[@cherylmoss3632]

See you talking for most of blog but very short reveal. You point to plants but dont show them. Also sound very bad.

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Thanks for the feedback Cheryl, sorry this episode wasn’t to your liking. Fingers crossed we do a better job next time 😊

[@cherylmoss3632]

@@OurItalianDreamHouse It is a most stunning place you created and it would have been good to FULLY see it COMPLETED.

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

Haha we thought it would be quite boring to see our plants. Are you following us on instagram? How about you send us a DM there and we'll give you the full tour of our very un-impressive plant section 😁

[@Giulia-yq4nj]

Mi piace lei è tosta, le auguro tre bambine tutte la mamma e papà ❤❤❤

[@OurItalianDreamHouse]

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