Everything has a season .. and Winter certainly changes the pace of everything here. Cold stone, damp air and rain that somehow never quite feels ‘finished’ .. as it beats to a different rhythm .. and the light is flatter and the building feels ‘heavier’ .. even more monumental if that’s at all possible. The overwhelming scale of the spaces, the enormous depth of the work, the patience it demands as it defiantly faces the winter weather head on as it has done so for the many centuries that have
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Everything has a season .. and Winter certainly changes the pace of everything here. Cold stone, damp air and rain that somehow never quite feels ‘finished’ .. as it beats to a different rhythm .. and the light is flatter and the building feels ‘heavier’ .. even more monumental if that’s at all possible. The overwhelming scale of the spaces, the enormous depth of the work, the patience it demands as it defiantly faces the winter weather head on as it has done so for the many centuries that have
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Once upon a time, homes were built to last lifetimes .. and they held the stories of all who spent their lives within them. Step by step, we are uncovering the forgotten corners of this Tuscan Palazzo and at the same time we are becoming more and more aware of those who have gone before us within this ancient building. Every stair, every wall, every worn cornerstone has been touched and indeed shaped by many people who have called this place home and each day it feels like we are slowly opening
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Once upon a time, homes were built to last lifetimes .. and they held the stories of all who spent their lives within them. Step by step, we are uncovering the forgotten corners of this Tuscan Palazzo and at the same time we are becoming more and more aware of those who have gone before us within this ancient building. Every stair, every wall, every worn cornerstone has been touched and indeed shaped by many people who have called this place home and each day it feels like we are slowly opening
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Most people would’ve run away. But we walked inside .. through the ancient doorway, into the stillness .. and we instantly came face to face with traces of the lives once lived here. The dust, the echoes, the quiet beauty of time paused .. patiently waiting to be remembered .. waiting for new life to begin again. This is will be our home. A place we are restoring not just with tools and machinery (and the skill of our artisan contractors), but with care and heart and enormous respect. One day, t
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Most people would’ve run away. But we walked inside .. through the ancient doorway, into the stillness .. and we instantly came face to face with traces of the lives once lived here. The dust, the echoes, the quiet beauty of time paused .. patiently waiting to be remembered .. waiting for new life to begin again. This is will be our home. A place we are restoring not just with tools and machinery (and the skill of our artisan contractors), but with care and heart and enormous respect. One day, t
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We genuinely couldn’t believe this… One moment we are covered in dust removing stone to expose a passageway that has been closed up for hundreds and hundreds of years… and the next the guys are handing me what they are telling me is a thirteenth-century stone cannonball that’s been sealed inside the walls of the Palazzo for centuries. How cool is that!! And that’s when the scale of it hits you: Standing holding something in your hands (and believe me it’s extremely heavy) that predates the “disc
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We genuinely couldn’t believe this… One moment we are covered in dust removing stone to expose a passageway that has been closed up for hundreds and hundreds of years… and the next the guys are handing me what they are telling me is a thirteenth-century stone cannonball that’s been sealed inside the walls of the Palazzo for centuries. How cool is that!! And that’s when the scale of it hits you: Standing holding something in your hands (and believe me it’s extremely heavy) that predates the “disc
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This is more than a renovation .. it’s both a promise to the past and to the future. Through many centuries this Palazzo has been alive with voices, celebrations and everyday family life. When we first stepped through the door it was clear to see that the passage of time had certainly left its mark .. but at the same time we were utterly overwhelmed by the uniqueness of this extraordinarily untouched building and the boundless possibilities of just what it could become. Being entirely honest eve
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This is more than a renovation .. it’s both a promise to the past and to the future. Through many centuries this Palazzo has been alive with voices, celebrations and everyday family life. When we first stepped through the door it was clear to see that the passage of time had certainly left its mark .. but at the same time we were utterly overwhelmed by the uniqueness of this extraordinarily untouched building and the boundless possibilities of just what it could become. Being entirely honest eve
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Two years ago when we stood in this incredible Palazzo yes we could see things crumbling around us but thankfully we could see and feel so much more.. The potential of this unique building was everywhere to be seen, the history surrounds you, so our minds were racing thinking about just how magnificent the restored Palazzo could be. We knew that this was the start of something amazing! The Palazzo has an undeniable presence due to its sheer size and it’s extraordinary location but what we didn’t
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Two years ago when we stood in this incredible Palazzo yes we could see things crumbling around us but thankfully we could see and feel so much more.. The potential of this unique building was everywhere to be seen, the history surrounds you, so our minds were racing thinking about just how magnificent the restored Palazzo could be. We knew that this was the start of something amazing! The Palazzo has an undeniable presence due to its sheer size and it’s extraordinary location but what we didn’t
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Somewhere along the way this stopped being “just a restoration” (to those looking in maybe it never really was🤣). Somehow, at some point, it quietly became the biggest thing we’ve ever taken on. This is a project measured not in weeks or months .. but in layers, in discoveries, in moments where you walk in, take a look around and suddenly think to yourselves “What on earth have we taken on?” And yet .. there’s something strangely comforting, almost therapeutic about the entire process. The slow
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Somewhere along the way this stopped being “just a restoration” (to those looking in maybe it never really was🤣). Somehow, at some point, it quietly became the biggest thing we’ve ever taken on. This is a project measured not in weeks or months .. but in layers, in discoveries, in moments where you walk in, take a look around and suddenly think to yourselves “What on earth have we taken on?” And yet .. there’s something strangely comforting, almost therapeutic about the entire process. The slow
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Before the dust and chaos take over, we want to share some of the magic that captured our hearts. The ancient chestnut beams and cotto ceilings that have stood the test of time are all completely original! Hand.. waxed floors faded but still shimmering in the soft Tuscan light. The tranquil loggia garden where you can sit in the shade losing yourself in the rhythm of the village below; the faint bustle of neighbours as they live out the rituals of Italian life… and the timeless, breathtaking vie
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While this grand old building is 900 years old and its earliest chapters are lost to time (for now at least .. we will be investigating 👍) we’ve managed to piece together a little of its more recent past residents .. beginning in the early 1800s. It’s not a full biography. Not yet. But enough to bring a few of the people who once lived in the Palazzo back into the light .. for a few precious moments .. their names, faces and glimpses of their everyday lives that filled these rooms long before w
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So here we are!! We took on this 10,000 sqft Palazzo that’s proudly stood here for many centuries and now it needs someone to give it the care and attention it needs in order to stand for many more!! And I guess that’s our job🤣.. so after 2 years of dreaming and planning (not to mention the 7 years it took us to find it) the big construction work has just begun.. . We have started on the floors and foundations; we are removing the old floors (all set aside for re-use) which were originally laid
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We are so delighted that work is now well underway at the Palazzo! After 24 months of very careful planning and designing and with a desire to ensure that the best interests of this ancient, historic building always remained paramount, our dream is now becoming real. In the past weeks, we’ve witnessed progress that fills us with enormous excitement and also gratitude .. gratitude that we have the opportunity to experience something like this in our lives. As we remove some of the damp floors in
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Sometimes you are faced with a problem at first appears too far gone to even touch… and this wall was one of them. The stones shifted under our hands, the mortar had turned to dust and for a while it felt as though the Palazzo itself might be holding its breath. But little by little, with incredible patience and the skill of our builders we navigated a way forward. Using lime-based materials from @kerakoll .. first applied by machine, then carefully finished by hand .. the structure was stabilis
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Well 2025 is here .. and with it comes a year of transformation, passion, and the realisation of our dreams. Construction is about to start and a new chapter will begin in the life of the Palazzo. This isn’t just a restoration - it’s a revival of history, beauty, and everything that makes ancient buildings like these so timeless. If you’ve ever felt drawn to unique restoration projects or contemplated the idea of creating something extraordinary then please feel free to join us. We’re two guys,
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