RENOVATION Timelapse Summary #1. The Start Of Our First Year Renovating an Abandoned House in Italy
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- čas přidán 27. 06. 2024
- Welcome to this Villa Oliva renovation summary video. In this long-form version of the renovation videos, I try to summarise work over a longer period and show you more of the work aspects of the renovation and less background, explanations and backstory.
Therefore, it might be hard to understand the project fully by only watching these summary videos. Luckily I've added a list of all the full videos at the bottom of this video description, so you can watch an episode of your choosing in more detail. or watch more than one, I am not stopping you.
For the people that are new to the channel, welcome, super glad to have you here! A quick introduction of the channel can be found here:
The beginning of our DIY Italian villa renovation; an introduction
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My name is Sam and together with my girlfriend Lyanne, I am on a quest to restore the beauty of this old Italian villa from 1895. Join us as we have to let go of our Dutch habits to fit in in our Italian surroundings, were the word 'plan' gets redefined and our tastebuds are awakened.
The goal of this project is to show that with limited financial means and a lot of optimism we can resurrect the beauty of this abandoned villa in a green and sustainable way. But most of all learn from everything that we encounter and enjoy it whilst we're at it.
00:00 001|| A royal entrance for the staff
• 001|| A royal entrance...
05:28 002 || Opening up the doors for the first time in a decade...
• 002 || Opening up the ...
12:00 003 || DIY Renovation from scratch, an abandoned house in Italy
• 003 || DIY Renovation ...
19:52 004 || Fixer upper to off grid dream villa. Renovation in Italy
• 004 || Fixer upper to ...
25:42 005 || Attempting to connect to an off-grid water system
• 005 || Attempting to c...
32:41 006 || The most essential part of a renovation
• 006 || The most essent...
37:12 007 || Overgrown abandoned ruin in Italy; my home
• 007 || Overgrown aband... - Jak na to + styl
You are so lucky to have your. Dad helping you. It seems that he is enjoying all the work.. Three cheers for Dad!!!
What a stunning house! So many details, I personally fell in love with these windows.
You guys really hit the jackpot….unbelievable…the doors, the windows…the shutters and of course the vaulted ceilings…please, try to save and capture all the priceless patina. ..toy don’t need to paint everything..there are so many ways to conserve what you and still satisfy your essential and esthetic desires…stay safe……wear safety glasses when needed…those peepers are irreplaceable…
I am so happy that I stumbled upon your channel, your house is absolutely enchanting.. What a stroke of luck that such a lovely house gets purchased by a young couple that take such delight in her charms. I am quite envious. This house is a fantasy book and a treasure.
You and your Dad did a fantastic job on this magnificent building.Now you have two lovely women to help in your endeavors.
Wonderful Job , well done
Fabulous Italianate villa. What a architectural treasure!
You've got beautiful ancient floors in that house, splendid . Called "cementino".
That Villa still covered in all the overgrowth is like a hidden gem. I hope the area isn't as built up as it seems from the street out front and highway overpass. I can't wait to see once you get inside!!!!!
Oh wow this place is stunning- the bones🥰 I can't even tell you how excited I am to see this come to life!!
String trimmer, hedge trimmer, brush hog, mower, pole saw, hand saw. Sam you need some tools dear. All this back breaking work. I will subscribe and watch your tool arsenal increase.
Haha I do, thanks for joining. I will grow my tool collection, let me know if you miss things but do give me time to acquire them :).
@@Villa_Olivahate to be nosy but did you mention in any of the earlier videos what price you paid for the villa? I've been looking in several areas. (Mostly Tuscany and Abruzzo but
Would love to know. )
The power of the aquaduct any chance to use to make your own electricity? Via water wheel?
Great job so far, I'm really enjoying watching you! and your dad of course 😊 any chance of a tour of the whole villa and grounds? Where in Italy is it? How much did it cost? Can I ask what nationality are you as I can't make out your accent 🤔 looking for to seeing more of you 😊 and the amazing work your doing ...
Great video… Thanks for sharing. Ready to the watch the renovation move forward. The craftsmanship in the structure and wood work is amazing… Do you have any history on the villa? Look forward to future videos. 🤓
It is currently being used to generate power, however not for the villa. I might consider it in the future, it officially isn’t my property unfortunately. Thanks for your interest, I will do a finance video in the future! I am Dutch, i have been exposed to various accents growing up so that’s why you can hear such a mix probably haha.
Thanks for you kind words!
OMG, What a stunning Villa!!! I am very pleased to have discovered your channel. So excited to follow your progress. 🌷
Hi, welcome to our channel and thank you for your kind words! 😊
Oh my goodness. 1st time watching and I am now hooked. Those garden doors that just fit in like molding..are wonderful
Thanks a huge compliment, thank you so much. Welcome to this little adventure! They are right?! I love those details in this place, there are many more just like it.
I wish you guys all the best in your ambitious project. 🇫🇷✊🇨🇭
Such a beautiful villa! Can't wait to see your adventures renovating it!
Happy to hear that!!
I’m loving your channel and look forward to your videos each week. 😀
So much design potential for landscaping! I can see the flowering shrubs, the roses, the perennials, the annuals in urns, the ground covers (like maybe a thyme walk like Prince Charles’), the lawns! You’re so lucky!
thanks! I think so too!
A year already? I hadn't realised when I began watching your vlogs a couple of months ago. Still - a case of jobs well done. And seeing that volume of water again, I keep thinking self reliance in electricity. Just watched an Englishman build a water wheel for that purpose for another person. Learnt from it that you barely need much water to get plenty of electricity, most of the water in that case had to be diverted around a little bit, otherwise the wheel span far too fast. And the system had to be set to go as slow as possible, even when the water amount was reduced. That tells me you could have a small wheel, so the cost could be manageable. I mention it again because the power bills here are just continually increasing, so much so that many are battling to pay. Crazy. Never mind, you may have much better ideas. Best wishes to you both. You are having a go and will have a wonderful home after a lot of work. Well worthwhile.
Loving the old decor, the tiles, the doors amazing, thdviews, the greenery, the space in rooms. You are very fortunate to have found this beautiful building. Excited to follow your renovations. 🌱💚🇬🇧💕
That villa is stunning! Can't wait to see what you do with it.
Thank you so much, me neither ;)
Oh my God, that house is Gorgeous, just Gorgeous.👍✨🇺🇸
What a beautiful villa - looking forward to your experience!!!!!! Enjoy!!!!!!
Thanks a lot! Glad to hear that!
I love the floors. The tiles are so beautiful.
I understand the love of the doors to go outside.There magnificent!
You should buy a small long handled sythe for the garden as it would save you a lot of work. You push it into the brush and pull at the base of the weeds and it cuts them to the ground then use it to pull the weeds out. It's invaluable for brambles also. I also saw that some of your tall weeds are very toxic, roots leaves and fruit so you have to wash your hands well each time. Good luck what a beautiful villa xo
Breath taking view.and I love the woodwork everywhere.! So many awesome discoveries.
AHA WeedWacker!! Good choice omg
Maybe goats or sheep might be a good choice for the long term LOL
That's just what I've just written. 😂
It makes me happy to see such a beautiful villa being brought back to life, and your appreciation of it’s beauty makes me smile!
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Glad to hear that! It truly is an amazing villa and the craftsmanship, design and thought that went into it makes me so happy.
Thanks for your kind words!
Truly... like opening a present!
I am courious how it will turn... beautiful for sure!
Sending much love from my heart!
Kindly, Hedi from Styria, Austria
I love old buildings what an adventure!! Thank u for sharing!! God bless!
I just found your Chanel 2 days ago, and i realy love it. I envy that this villa is as good in condition as it is. It is realy stunning. Just a tip : buy a hegde cutter a strong one it will cut much faster then most other things so you can compact stuff faster to get it away.
Nice , interesting venture. Looking forward to forward to seeing your progress. Beautiful to see folks of all cultures persevere with hard work to accomplish their goal. Breathing new life into historical homes. Just an observation about successful CZcams channels on renovation I have watched. 15 to 20 minutes seem to be the sweet spot. The lack of talking and more doing also seems to be well received. Great job so far. Hope my suggestions are helpful and not offensive. Would like to see you all really grab the algorithm! Thanks M
Agree, it is difficult to find a lot of time for one segment, easier to do 2 or 3 and stay up to date on the progress.
Hello, first days where not easy. So much jobs to do,on two person’s. Happy for you,it’s a so beautiful villa. I’ve seen all your videos! At last😊❤
I’m glad you’re young, fir and energetic!you have years of work ahead of you! They did build well in the very old days. Those windows shutters and their storage spaces are such a great aspect of the huge rooms they service. You’re a lucky man. ❤😊🦘🇦🇺And even more so to have good family members to help you.
We certainly are lucky! Thanks a million! 😁
Beautiful!!! Absolutely stunning!
That initial landscape clearing was BRUTAL!
It was an absolute jungle haha, thanks!
Love the water feature!
Just WOW! What a gorgeous place!❤
I don’t think a STIHL weed wacker with some heavy duty attachments would, under the conditions of your jungle, would be excessive….just a little time saving, efficientsy suggestion…😊
Would definitely be faster, but don’t think you can get rid of the roots as easily. Thanks though!
Beautiful place. Pleasure to watch all the restauration you 2 are doing. Your dad is really a hard worker and you are privileged to have him with you. Kind regards, from New Zealand.
A Brush Hog machine would clear this in a jiff. They are available for rent but don’t know if available in your country. You can clear an acre in under an hour. Beautiful property.
Really beautiful… it’s kind of sad to think that this villa was built with so much love, you could see the workmanship and details, and left in such state of abandonment…
Excited how this villa would turn out.
New sub here.
Adoro que haja quem recupere casas antigas
Woow so beautiful ❤. Hope to see more😮
Thanks! You surely will, stay tuned ;)
So many wonderful features! ❤
Looking forward to seeing the transformation from all of your hard work!
Thank you so much!
I love your entrance!!!! Thats worth whatever you paid!!!!😺
First time viewer from New Zealand 🇳🇿 ! What a fabulous looking building you have purchased - WOW 🤩
Hello! Welcome to our channel! Thanks a lot 😊
Gaaf man! Wat een werk!
Tip: Volgende keer wat silicone spray in de emmer spuiten, dan laat het beton makkelijker los
First time here. New sub. Love the building. Those doors. WOW
It's amazing how beautiful the floors are. The quality of the doors and windows fittings are also stunning. What is the tower part of the villa?👍
I am intrigued and so I subscribed.
Wow..the place is beautiful and I know there's lots of work to be done but the construction looks amazing ❤
Wow, toller Film. Beneidenswert seid ihr! Das nimmt euch niemand mehr.
...und für ein Sabbatjahr kann man die Kids auch von der Schule befreien....
My brilliant late son traveled the world during his short, very busy life. In, I think it was 2007, he, his sister and friends backpacked through mostly Northern Italy. At the time, I was here in rural Pa renovating a large loft apt on the top, 3rd floor of a 200yr old building on our main St. when they came for the Holiday that year, I was told about abandoned homes and villas they came across in Italy, France and Spain-and how cheap people were trying to sell them. They ran into a couple in Greece, from the UK, who were renovating a large Villa which had housed an extended family for many years, (CJ said it reminded him of many of the courtyard homes in rural China), and had turned it into…I forgot the name, but it was like a Hostel where mostly young people would stay for free for weeks or several months, in return, they contributed their skills to the renovation. The kids wished they’d had the time to do it. In the 80’s, me and friends were helping each other build our own homes and we learned skills I never thought I would need..almost 40yrs later, those skills came in very handy.
Anyways, subscribed and looking forward to seeing the progress. I just wish my health was better so I could do something like this again!
I understand you wouldn’t give an exact figure..but what is the range a villa of this size is now going for, as is?
It will take work. But, you found the diamond!! Those rich details are amazing. That was a rich home. You must keep it and treasure it!!😊
What a great honor to restore a villa like this.Enjoy. greetings from Greece
WOW what a rain 🌧️
Wow you have your work cut out for you!! Beautiful!
great video+explanation+presentation! well done! Top bloke your Dad! NEW SUB - will follow your journey🙏🏻
Hi, Thank you for your kindness! Welcome to our channel 😊
Goed bezig man! Respect 🙏🏼
Wow, beautiful project!!! I’m happy you are sharing your journey… even happier to follow along 😂. Buona fortuna❣️
thank you so much, we think so too. we are super excited. glad you're in for the ride!
Wow! You had to literally dig your way into the Villa!
Can’t think of a more appropriately themed start than that right haha
I would have NEVER thought someone.. eh em.. would need weed eating classes. 🤣😉 This is absolutely breathtaking guys! Love it!
Que casa más grande y bien situada!! Es una lástima que la hallan dejado abandonar.
I hope you DIDN'T throw out that old chair, in England they pay a LOT FOR old Antique furniture, Italy too. I LOVE THOSE FOLDING DOORS, great design
If the furniture is not covered in woodworms, we keep it 😊
Those sounds of the little echoing in the rooms are great. Reminds me of my Grandmother's house. She had a large home with high ceilings. I forgot that echo until hearing it on the video.😊
Bestimmt sehr schade, dass es keine Chance gibt, mit dem Auto näher heran zu fahren an das Haus, nicht wahr ? Auf jeden Fall wartet da viel Arbeit.........ich finde es einen Segen, dass Ihr bei so schönem Sommerwetter zum erstenmal dort angekommen seid. So ein schöner Anfang ! Alles Gute !
Good job! Its a lovely house ! :) and those amazing doors that lead to the garden ...I can only dream
You have found a beautiful and amazing villa! I love to see the many character attributes of this place. Bless your diligence and hard work. You have such a peaceful and positive attitude. Enjoy your new home. Ciao.
You needed a scythe for that. And boots and long pants. Weed Eater throws everything at your feet and legs.😊
1st time watching, love the respect you took with those window doors.💞
From the opening picture. It is easy to tell that is a beautiful property and home. Keep it don't sell it!!!❤
Una villa Preciosa y mucho trabajo😅 pero seguro poco a poco quedará estupenda me acabo d suscribir e iré siguiendo el canal
This place is amazing.
(cabinetmaker:) May I suggest you wait until the woodwork has dried out before you think of planing doors and windows to fit. I see craftsmanship, and after all the doors and windows once fitted nicely when the house was in use unless you see wearing or scraping from contact with the floor or frames. Best wishes.
Haha!! Somebody's cousins friend...did the wiring!!!😊
Очень! Очень красивый дом! С огромным потенциалом!
Where about in Italia are you guys ? What a fantastic project look forwards to see more
Going to keep that a “little secret” for now. I will reveal the location eventually. Hope you enjoy the adventure in the meantime!
It's hard for me to believe that behind all this thicket there is a villa preserved in perfect condition! I am an Urbex fan and I have seen destroyed, stolen, devastated and inhabited by homeless villas, castles, palaces and historic houses and what was left in them after all these guests, I have seen huge oak gates to castles chopped up, destroyed in order to get there, and here, even the windows are intact?! Congratulations, this beautiful villa with wonderful woodwork, tiles on the floors, shutters, everything is simply beautiful. The garden does not even resemble a garden, it is worth going there with a metal detector, maybe you will find some beautiful or antique objects, once abandoned and forgotten. Good luck and I look forward to seeing what happens next.
Will you be taking advantage of that falling water? It looks perfect for a hydroelectric setup
I hope you keep the fountain. And put the goldfish back in.😊
Das sieht nach viel Arbeit aus, aber ein Tolles Anwesen Wow.
Ben hier nieuw en ontzettend geintereseerd in jullie project ! Gelijk geabonneerd en zal jullie dan volgen hoe het avontuur verder gaat !
Awesome to hear, welcome to the channel! Glad you like this adventure!
Alot of amazing features love the floors!
Lovely summary!
Приятелю не зная къде се намира това прекрасно място,но шапка ти свалям за трудолюбието ти.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇧🇬👍
That is a very beautiful Villa!
The wind and water to help keep you cool in the hot summer. It will be a wonderful family home. A garden patio area for children to play and picnic in the yard.😊
The villa is beautiful but the background music for the video is nerve wrecking.
Thanks, will try to keep that in mind
Danku! Ik bedoelde het niet om te zeuren, hoor. Ik ben erg gevoelig voor geluidsprikkels en de herhaling in het deuntje en het ritme wat er bij komt triggeren mij. Misschien een niet repetitief melodietje zonder ritmesectie? 😉
Voor de rest; succes met jullie werk! Het is een monsterklus en ik hoop dat jullie er doorheen komen.
Mij man en ik hebben de afgelopen 4 jaren zelf een huis gebouwd na werktijd terwijl we met onze tieners woonden in een stacaravan. Geloof me, ik weet wat het is om hard te ploeteren en vol te houden. Succes!
I can imagine, no worries. That definitely sounds like hard work as well! Well done, are you finished with the house? Did you build it in the Netherlands?
It definitely is hard work but it is well worth it!
We live in Friesland in a little nature reserve. The building work is not completely finished yet but we are living in the house already. It is such a blessing to be in a house during winter and not in a caravan.
Sounds beautiful! Keep up the good work! Definitely good to be inside for the winter.
You guys tend to do outdoor work the hard way! Even an old ladylike myself can see that.
I would have purchased the largest brush cutter you could buy. One with a blade and a string.
That would have saved you days of work and you will need it later to keep the property under control.
We here on our little farm have no Lawn mower. Just sheep and a brush cutter STIHL. Jim
What an awesome new pad for you
OMG what a beautiful place! You and your dad are awesome! Those ceilings...😍
Thank you, we are super happy with this property as well, such an amazing place full of wonderful details and craftsmanship. Glad to hear you like it!
i have also just found yr channel,looking forward to the changes you make,very good luck to you both xx
that's great, welcome!! thanks!
Genial 👍🤩
Starting to see doors and windows with beautiful stone floors.
Don't know what your plans are for the house, I watched you remove the food elevator. Just an idea, what about installing an elevator? There are kits that can be installed in small spaces. It will become useful to move things from floor to floor as well as for when there is someone with issues climbing the stairs. Best of luck
The place is beautiful!!!
Thank you for your kind words! It was a little food elevator from the basement to the ground floor. Unfortunately, we don't have a good place to install an elevator for people.. 😖 But it was a great idea, thanks for sharing!😊
Beautiful. Villa ❤❤❤
Nice film...good flow.
Какой потолок при входе красивый! А двери межкомнатные высокие, окна. Это очень старинный дворец.
Its beautiful house
My friend first of all congratulations on the renovation of your villa. My name is Rob Rob King from the UK. I love watching these programs. I’m a little bit shocked that you haven’t got the tools yet are you you don’t want string strimmer you want a metal blade strimmer you want to chainsaw And then inside I noticed that you’ve cleaned up absolutely fantastic give it a good jet washing down you’ll see the difference like you’ve done with the floor. Also you’ve made a kitchen is at temporary that temporary island that you put in the kitchen without painting or is that later, please reply to me thank you, Rob
Hi Rob, I can imagine you're a bit shocked, this isn't your ordinary arsenal of tools. However, I have a good reason for using these tools. I think I explained in the first Q&A. In short, this way I get a nice workout in and feel more connected to the place. Lastly, it gives me time to think about what and how to do things. I appreciate you thinking along and commenting to make my process quicker and easier, thanks for that! The kitchen is temporary yes, we will definitely come back to the kitchen later. I try to reply to all the comments, don't worry. Thanks again!