What does a house in Tuscany really cost? Part 2 - SPOILER - Less than you think!

Are there any cheap houses left in Tuscany? Today we visited another three houses for sale near to where we bought our fabulous home in Tuscany, Italy, here are the details, the links and the contact to the estate agent:
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[@pattiwhite9575]

Best Value is the barn. With land. With established trees. A place to park the car next to house. Easy access to small town. Quite. Thanks for taking us along on your search for another place.

[@FirstLast-rh9jw]

too close to the motorway tbh, too noisy. also would cost you more to renovate than you could ever sell for...

[@Pipscape]

I'm a sucker for punishment, so the barn with land is my (unrealistic) dream. Sigh.... Love these peeks into Italian properties. Thanks for taking us along!

[@coopyduck6901]

Very much enjoy showing us homes and prices. So beautiful. Great prices. I took a bus tour with friends about 10 years ago. Of course we drove all over. I love seeing these villages much more than Rome where it’s packed with tourists. I loved Montepulciano. Thank you for sharing. From Fayetteville, GA, USA

[@MattTHoward]

Loving these house tour videos it's giving me so many ideas for when we are in a position to buy. Please keep putting them in from time to time.

[@ramfrancisuk]

The map screen capture was a very nice touch

[@Erin_Wilson_Studios]

Oh my goodness 🙈. Such great places at amazing prices.

[@robinhart9699]

Love these tours. All of them had wonderful possibilities. Please keep them coming.

[@jelsner5077]

Love the barn. Id put the living area/kitchen upstairs to take advantage of all those windows and the open ceilings.

[@NotUselessYet]

That would probably make a lot more sense with hindsight.

[@jelsner5077]

@@NotUselessYet I love these real estate vlogs!

[@kelliemarquet8518]

I love the barn for a conversion...not to mention all the beautiful stuff to be repurposed. The scrap metal shed has many things in there I would love to own!! As a Canadian this property is pure gold...now to learn Italian. cheers.

[@sylvievicenza179]

When we where in Vancouver we took Italian course at the Italian center. You might find something similar. 25 years later I am living in northern Italy! Ciao

[@FirstLast-rh9jw]

Also good for motorway enthusiasts.... did you not hear the noise on the barn walkthrough?

[@nancypatricio9972]

I totally agree. I like the second property more than the first one. Imagine all the diys you can do with the antique stuff.

[@matanjaburger2872]

Treu

[@mariannekuijpers9298]

interesting to see the houses! I hope you will continue with these vlogs.

[@user-lv4tn1rx7u]

First House I love. Connie dublin ireland 🇮🇪. X

[@monalisa233]

Love seeing the properties and you do a good job of describing what needs to be done because of your experiance. I would take the first one and gut a lot on the upper floor, put in a bigger bathroom and a real staircase. It would take a bit of work but I like it the best.

[@AK-ek3wx]

Loved these tours, you are a true natural at this!!!well explained.I need you here in California for my property searches😀👍 please keep these going!

[@gwendolynvaliente3539]

I love your renovation journey, but these home tours are a fun detour.

[@magpie5710]

Excellent video with the slower camera. Loved the diversity of your choices. I'm sure that everyone is ready for more. Thank you.

[@djbrock65]

I love the way that you tried not to point the camera at her arse too much as she went up the stairs 😂

[@speedbird8326]

Well, it was just enough in my humble opinion..🤣🤣

[@EricOnYouTube]

You are really good at this! All the things I'd want to know. I like the one with the property. It'd give me a chance to remodel the way I would want and also have a huge garden.

[@marilynwade9448]

Barn view is fabulous. Clean up would be expensive. None of the properties have your amazing beautiful view. You have a gem

[@peterbarber5442]

It would be the first one for me, I think you could split it into two units. Use the kitchen and archway into the ground floor to become its own entrance. Use the front door and a new staircase to create a private entrance into upstairs to create a separate apartment. The ground floor could bring in a rental income and the upstairs would be a spacious holiday home with its own balcony’s etc. great video, loving this series.

[@janicek6399]

#1 house is quite large! The stone in that village is quite pretty. The barn is huge but a strong looking structure. Probably a dairy barn with feed room and a hay loft. Small yard space for that much cattle space...where was the rest of the farm? Your drone pics are very nice! 😂#3 has "proper high ceiling", beautiful apartment! Good luck to your friend selling all of them. You are being a terrific friend!

[@PeterLee-zn3jl]

Buy em both...apt for residence..barn and land for developement - shed too...very good deals...

[@marianneryder1661]

Love the vicarious pleasure of visiting all these different properties, the town of Montipoli ? looks great, and very practical. The appartement would be splendid, but 3rd floor as time goes on would be a bit of a challenge.Thanks for your sharing.

[@TimFenton-dx4xe]

Very interesting, nice to hear some background of these places and work and lifestyle opportunities, looking forward to the next one, thanks 🎉

[@Randy8923]

I enjoyed your tour of the three properties. All very different and lovely in there own way, I am surprised that I really like the barn on the beautiful land, That isnt my usual taste but the idea of making it exactly as I would like it is intriguing , Great job!

[@sandicoppins]

Another very interesting video. My personal preference is the town apartment. Yes please do more of these homes for sale episodes. Thank you 😊

[@carolinegreenwell9086]

Great fun video even if I'm not property hunting. I enjoyed seeing the third property the most - fascinating to see what's inside those old buildings, surprisingly modern and comfortable.

[@sprezzatura8755]

Thank you for the very informative video. I'm getting to know this special part of Italy through your videos. Working on citizenship and hope to buy you a coffee soon!

[@pisces11105]

I love the apartment with the 3 bedrooms. The only thing I didnt like about it was that it was on the top floor of a walkup building. My second choice would be the barn because it had land. I love this video showing us all different properties. Thank you

[@ksandry1]

Thanks for another very interesting video and look at the properties. My husband and I live in Australia , the apartment would be our pick , mainly for the fact we could come over enjoy our holidays and would not need to do anything to the place. Also having all the amenities within walking distance there would be no need for a car. Looking forward to seeing more properties in the future,

[@susanrussell8195]

I know everyone loves the idea of converting the barn. If I was 20-30 years younger and looking to relocate permanently to Italy, that would be my choice. Since I am nearing retirement age, I’m with Rafe in wanting a second home without land to maintain.

[@denisevincent4050]

In case you were wondering, the camera was steady, and you focused on the items that those of us who love old homes love to see. ;) The ship's ladder staircase in the first house was especially tasty, though they've become almost common in modern cottages recently. It's always a little sad to see older furniture left behind, because it usually means that younger generations aren't close enough (or earn enough) to renovate Granny's house. The first one seems to mostly need minor repairs and partitioning to become a holiday rental, but I've seen too many barn conversions not to gasp over the barn (so many ideas). The apartment in the palace was gorgeous, but as you already concluded, it doesn't need extensive renovations, so of course it's the most expensive. Best of all, it's good to see you participating in promoting your area. I'm still hoping that an eco company will decide to move nearby and recycle all that antique debris into parts for renewable power. ;)

[@layna8924]

HELLO RAFFI...THANKYOU FOR THE TOUR...TOO MUCH HUMIDITY/MOISTURE - GOOD ROOF, THOUGH, BUT, NO GARDEN SPACE...LOTS OF WORK TO DO IN THAT ONE...I THINK IT'S TOO MUCH MONEY FOR WHAT IS OFFERED, BUT, THAT'S JUST ME...REALLY LIKE THE ANTIQUES THAT WERE IN THE LIVING ROOM/NO.2 I ABSOLUTELY LOVED!...THE GARDEN/THE VIEW & THE BONES OF THE HOUSE...BUT, YOU WOULD HAVE TO HAVE THE BUCKS TO MAKE IT WHAT YOU WANTED IT TO BE...THE FIRST HOUSE YOU DID WELL WITH THE CAM, THE SECOND I FELT RATHER VOMITOUS FROM THE SWEEPING MOTIONS THAT WERE CONTINUOUS, KIND OF LIKE BEING ON A FERRIS WHEEL THAT GOES SIDEWAYS!...ALL THE BEST...🙏

[@lfuentes4098]

Love the barn. So much potential. The first house had beautiful furniture. The last looks move in ready and quite beautiful perfect for those looking for move in ready.

[@MsWarriordiva]

I do love watching these & imagining what I'd do with them, BUT at my age, I'd rather get something already done. If I were younger & healthier, buying one of these to refurbish would be fun!!!!! My own "Under the Tuscan Sun", if you will.😊❤

[@Mark-el8sb]

The barn structure would likely require a change of use from the authorities to be able to be used as a residence, something which is often not an easy thing to do in Italy. Any potential buyer would need to hire a lawyer to understand the implications before committing to buy.

[@billymiller1319]

Thank you. It was very well done. Regards from South Africa

[@violetaarcher8296]

Excellent tour! My favorite is the barn because I love the garden and windows and see the potential (I'm an interior designer.)!! Blessings from Texas!!

[@thefashiongoddesschannel8099]

The first house had a bad roof for a long time. It rotted out completely, and became pouring rain, into the entirety of the house. The damage is deep, internally and externally, damaging the concrete. I suspect, the roof flashing was not done right, and gutters added to roofing issues. Gutters will destroy a house if they're not done well, and are better left off if not done well. There also looks to have street flooding, into the cellar and foundation. To the right buyer, it's a good property.

[@strikedn]

I used to have a holiday home in Licciana Nardi, not far from there. Yes, it was not pricey at all, the whole area is indeed quite cheap compared to the rest of Tuscany and just a couple of hours away from Milan where I live and close to Cinque Terre and the sea. Don't spill the beans or it is goint to end up like Chiantishire.

[@thebiggerbyte5991]

Another 3 gorgeous properties. Thanks to you and Elena again for the tour. As soon as we solve the Brexit problems we’ll be there.

[@michelletothill8551]

I think with the barn, I would put the living spaces upstairs so they can take advantage of the view and beautiful high ceiling and the bedrooms below. The last one is move in ready and quite lovely. The first as you said needs minimal work to start and has lots of potential. Living on the West Coast of Canada, I will enjoy these videos from afar, but will not be buying abroad.

[@adrimathlener8008]

Loved the first part. Uses google maps to have a look at the surroundings of the properties you've shown the last time.

[@sylvievicenza179]

Molto grazie, this was so interesting.

[@joelcole8950]

“Quite a lot of love” is a good idea….

[@layna8924]

AND THE SAME FEELING IN NO.3...I FEEL VERY DIZZY AT THIS POINT - IT WAS WAY TOO MUCH - ABSOLUTELY LOVED THE KITCHEN, BUT, NO TERRACES...TOO EXPENSIVE FOR MY TASTE...THANKYOU, RAFFI...🙏

[@effie924]

-I love that you are honest with the possible work needed, That second one I like the most. you can start from scratch and do what you like I and its rock walls are beautiful :) thank you so much

[@dotwillcoxson5352]

Lovely properties. Your love for Italy shines through. Thank you

[@jacquelynhollinger4006]

Really enjoyed these property tours. Ah, the possibilities..

[@susandimaio2183]

Thank you so much for taking your precious time to show us these 3 very different properties. As you said the 2nd property had so many unique possibilities but would take a lot of time and quite a bit of money. The 3rd property was beautiful but no balconies so I think the first house was perfect. Minimal work, new roof and balconies

[@cheyannesweet3005]

Thank you! I'm not quite as motion sick this time around. :) While I love the idea of turnkey, I personally much prefer reverting to traditional. I'd be interested to know if the drop ceilings in the third apartment have fresco under them or are they painted over. The barn has a TON of potential for someone with vision, time and/or money. Great job and thanks for doing this follow up. Perhaps once a month or once every two months?

[@lindaalcorns1703]

I love this format!

[@peggyhall2763]

Just lovely!

[@frigbychilwether]

Hi, thanks for another set of properties. I'd love to create the perfect place with the 2nd one - if I had the money. The 3rd one seemed pretty great location and ready to move in. One day maybe !

[@janetstanland2015]

Mmm, interesting. Love looking at properties in Italy, thank you🙂

[@aprilchambers-baird2117]

Enjoyed seeing the options, thanks for the vlog...👍

[@fredrobinson6990]

Interesting properties and reasonable prices (compared to the U.S.).

[@OKuusava]

That 3. was really nice. Of course it has no elevator, and all italianisms as long hallways. I seem to think all the time how people get things moved in and out, like beds and big cabinets etc. Looked on maps: there is Parcheggio Distretto in neighbour house yard.

[@OKuusava]

-and to add: yes train station just near-near, and appr. 2h to Pisa with train.

[@NotUselessYet]

The staircases are wide and ancient, so I guess furniture is just carried by various family members!

[@pusporini6984]

The second location is good, the backyard will be 👍

[@rainaeales6692]

Loved this, so interesting to see. My favourite was the last one, just move in and close to everything.

[@andreewert1925]

very interesting..I shared it on Facebook..Good series

[@sueallen8188]

Wow, all are wonderful - thank you

[@dianajohnson9327]

Yes, yes yes do it again!

[@ronmcdonald5952]

The deal breaker for me, ( house no 1 ) would be the presumably neighbour who doesn't shut up all the way through 😞

[@user-yh5gc6im1b]

Very interesting-Great information-Thankyou

[@sallystanley4526]

Great job, very nice Thank you

[@ironmonkey1512]

Very nice thanks!

[@maxinepearce4909]

This is a great video, i like the 2nd one, a blank canvas.

[@dweamy1]

Thank you for showing us the houses/flat, it was very interesting!

[@sarahhudleston832]

Love the barn!

[@Cjnchef]

It’s interesting to see. But housing in high every where in the world.

[@ksemery]

Thx for Sharing just a bit of the Italy with us. Great Tour!👍🏻🇨🇦

[@alibauer73]

Just returned from Italy and I would LOVE to see more videos like this! Great job! Can’t wait for the next one thank you

[@monicateeling810]

Absolutely beautiful village. Looks ideal.

[@ibenglish]

I wish I would have watched this before commenting on part 1 🤷‍♂. That was excellent camera work 👍🏻 the drone footage I am not used to, but it gives a really good perspective of the towns. And the mapping definitely helps to give you a location and a relative idea of the nearby areas. Subscribed 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jeanhawken4482]

Loved all of them. There now I wish.

[@tovesotnak678]

Great to see these properties! Get a bit dizzy watching, but definitetly better. Liked the barn!

[@nicketteevans3167]

Enjoyed the video. Your second career could be a real estate agent. Good job

[@genco5856]

Fascinating - never really thought of Garfagnana as an option, but will be sure to check it out. Well done!

[@ramfrancisuk]

Very interesting

[@user-vy3vk2sb8p]

Well that was fun!

[@richardnixon8795]

Fascinating! Thank you for posting. I have been curious about the "real" cost for a bit now as I've found some really lovely properties in Italy and wondered what's the catch? For example, hiring a plumber (as you mentioned in the first house) to do a really nice bathroom - is that something you can just get someone in to do, or does it require mountains of paperwork and months or even years before approval is given? Same goes for the carport you mentioned in the second property. What about taxes and insurance? I have been interested in France as well but have read and heard it can be a nightmare getting paperwork. I have no direct knowledge so am curious if there's truth to that and if Italy is same or different. Cheers!

[@jeanmirizio8208]

Enjoying all of your videos, but I do love seeing a bit of what’s available to purchase. Thank you

[@suehall3298]

Great video 👍🤗 Love Sue❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@robertrussell840]

Keep doing these videos. Great dreaming about moving.

[@christinedeflecemay]

I truly hope you will continue showing the properties available in Tuscany as your time allows. The homes and apartments are fascinating and gives a peak into Italian living. Thank you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@vanessawade452]

For me it would be the apartment, as I like being in the thick of things, with life all around. Thank you for the tour. So interesting to view continental properties.

[@maureenbrophy7852]

Hi Raff . I watch OK Portugal He showed houses for sale. U might be intreated. Love ‘holy pictures’😅 I could afford that. Magnificent floors Apt has beautiful floors too

[@oxwoman8]

The barn!!!!! Oh, what I could make of that! I'd put the kitchen, living on the 2nd floor (the views!), bedrooms on the ground floor. Thanks for helping me dream! Cheers from North Carolina USA

[@susanficek1245]

Thanks for showing us around . It’s a beautiful part of Tuscany . The third property was beautiful and well cared for The 2 others required work. It would help if owners had disposed of refuse in order to appreciate the potential.

[@martinp8889]

Beautiful. I could live there

[@s.k.3891]

Nice ,but too far north. I would prefer something more south for sun and warmth!

[@NotUselessYet]

I understand, but the south of Italy is very different... both economically and culturally.

[@jamesgause9546]

You should give us a tour of your town there in mAustria where you live. Do you go home to the UK., very often? I am from the Cambridge area myself, but retired in US., in South Carolina. I am so glad your home in Italy is coming along. It’s hard work and doing a thing through the covid years was tuff with short supplies. All the best, Maureen.

[@NotUselessYet]

I will one day, it'll start snowing soon, and its very pretty all in white.

[@maryjames7193]

I love looking at the houses. I find them very interesting using my imagination. Please do more when you can.

[@miajoyce11]

Thanks for the house tours. Very interesting projects.

[@blueberryblues3365]

Wonderful tour. We may be considering dual citizenship to live in Italy part time. Thank you for your time to do this. The three places are so different yet so interesting. I loved seeing all of them. The first one looks to be a great deal with some effort to fix it up. The second one, the barn could be a dream of a home with the property etc. but we are too old and decrepit. Not really but a lot to do at this time. The third like you said could just be a move in. I liked the idea of living right in town like that with everything available but all those stairs! No elevator. It would be my daily exercise. And I did like seeing where you walked to give an idea of the surroundings. A question I have about remodeling is if you need to have an inspector check electrical, plumbing, structure etc if you change things. Like in the first place, if you cut a hole between that small kitchen and the next big room you mentioned putting a beam in. Does that require a permit? Love the tours, they are very interesting. Xo

[@NotUselessYet]

Good luck with dual citizenship!

[@blueberryblues3365]

@@NotUselessYet thanks! Haha I hear it takes years.

[@cynthiamaldonado8051]

I loved the 1st one. Like you said there's very little to do. The 2nd one is too much project for me and the last one though pretty, I could not handle all the stairs.

[@donk9171]

So many wires all over the place in the first village.

[@NotUselessYet]

I know :)

[@lchristoffer]

Thank you for the house hunt. I love the first house but I want a little property, like the second property but the barn would never do. The apartment is lovely but too pricey and I prefer single family property. Thanks for the tour!!!

[@DBurgg]

Yep....you've found yourself yet another niche! I'm not in the market, but I find these fascinating to watch. The villages just intrique me.....and the cellars with wine and olive oil.

[@chriswiedeman490]

If my wife were more brave! I'd just go over for two months and give that first house some love and sell it for perhaps a tiny profit.

[@johnbartholf777]

15:55 before he mentions how much the first house is listed for. How about saying the prices up front so we're not guessing how much they are the whole time you're showing them? Otherwise, good content, thanks.