Screen LibraryA 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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Rizzoli International Publications, Inc.,
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| Publisher Address: | New York, NY : |
| Publication Dates: | 2021. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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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.0 0In 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. |
| Carrier Form: | 223 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm |
| ISBN: |
9780847869541 0847869547 |
| Index Number: | NA7756 |
| CLC: | TU-87 |
| Call Number: | TU-87/H823 |
| Contents: | Introduction -- The early days -- Castle two -- The restoration -- Rooms & interiors -- The land -- Culture & the future. |