My barber experience in Italy was epic, couldn't speak the language, had two blokes arguing over who and how to cut my hair, in Italian, but had the best haircut I've ever had to date. 👍❤
My people 🤦🏻♀️ you’re braver than I am. I’m Italian on my father’s sidec and I lived in Italy for a year and a half during my 4th year of architecture…I’m fluent in Italian, and even I didn’t get my hair cut that year 😂 (i realize, easy if you’re a girl!)
Hi Richard, as an Italian from Marche region living abroad, you bring me back to my youth and I am so happy to that you can find a decent life there. Maybe one day we might meet there and have an aperitivo together with a good glass of Sangiovese and "stuzzichini"... you show me that it is possible to live in Italy in spite the many difficulties, and I welcome you and all the civilised people willing to come and live peacefully with us. PS: all our Italian mamas would have recommended to go to that beach by kayak or motorboat with an hat, because the sun is really hot there, specially if you spend several hours. After such kayaking, you could not but have a good meal on the beach such as "spaghetti alle vongole".... If you need any suggestion, here we are!
Thank you @pongo1969 . That is very kind of you and lovely to read. Funny you should say about the hat - I bought one ready for this summer kayaking and SUP'ing down there.😂😎
I really enjoy your excursions and trips to town. I follow a number of people restoring old houses who focus just on the house and yard projects. It's so nice to see what it's like in the towns and villages and to get a feel of the area and what it's like to live there. It's so incredibly beautiful there!
Getting rid of that scrap metal was a huge accomplishment. It must be very satisfying. I am really enjoying following your progress, and even though the official things don't get done so fast, it's great that you don't criticise and complain, but just go with the flow. Thanks for taking us along on your kayak excursion. What a beautiful experience.
Hi @patriciadewit . Thank you - I feel very fortunate to be having this experience and am loving it. I am starting to appreciate the pace. In some respects the delay and rejections have actually done me a favour.😊
Huge respect for what you’re doing. It’s never easy to deal with bureaucracy and delays, but you are doing it with grace, which is important as a guest in a new country. Fantastic skills and incredible hard work on the plot. Thanks for the videos and honesty throughout.
What a funny couple of scrap metal collectors. They had a circus-like attitude. He asked you what those blinds were and if they were plastic instead of metal, near the end. Lovely video. Makes me miss home
That is good hearing @kierancorti4630 . 🙌 I had no idea what he was asking as it was a radiator. He made me take the washing machine apart before I loaded it.😂
@@threeacresofmarche I bet! He sounded pretty serious about loading up only metal on the truck, rather than making more work for himself. Looking forward to the next video :D
I bet you are relieved to see some of the scrap metal being removed Richard. There is that contradiction in Italy of people who love it because of the slower pace of life but also being frustrated by how slowly everything (but the drivers) moves. The trip out on the kayak looked amazing with all the hidden beaches, similar to Greece in some ways.
I’m a remodeler. I dreamed of doing exactly this for so long. But after seeing this, I’m convinced I’d be better off to buy something already rehabbed. Not knowing the systems I don’t believe I could get it done efficiently and save any money and the chance to screw something up is far too easy. Thanks you for the truthfulness
@@threeacresofmarche My grandmother used to say..."Oh they're desperate!" and pretend to turn her head, but enjoying it all the same. I'm sure you're just improving as time passes.
The videos are getting better and better Richard. With all the metal gone, you’ll have so much more land to do things with. We had similar issues with our home in Nova Scotia, Canada when we moved here 5 years ago, so can relate. The Kayaking looked amazing! Can’t wait to see how good the home looks now, 7 months later. Thanks for sharing. It’s so good to watch your journey. Take care.
Thank you @suewellings4500 . I have a few videos to round up the story and get things near to realtime. I am starting the kitchen build at the moment but don't have any new windows yet. 😂
The loading of the metal was interesting. Here in South Africa when we’ve had stuff to dump the men would put the corrugated iron along the sides to make them higher, then the small stuff goes in first as the big stuff can be jumped on to squash everything down. Edit. Thank you for sharing your down time. It looks lovely there
Hello there, love your vids. You have a fantastic spot there in Italy! You're working so hard. Keep it up and you'll enjoy even more! I personally would have kept the metal roof plates. Those things used and rusty cost a fortune in Holland. Thank you for bringing us along on your journey. Wit kind regards, Gerlof
Great video as usual. Great little channel. Lovely area you live in, town, the beach , the view and the climate. No snakes either. Don’t burn your body out in the heat -only Englishmen go out in the noonday sun.
Hi @KymHammond .😂 I still feel that on sunny days should be outside as much as possible as the Brit in me thinks it will all dispaear in a heartbeat and not be back for a year....or more!😎
Woa..that town is amazing- the architecture, the brickwork-where is it? 'Metal out' clip... priceless.. loved the green trousers! Then the kayak venture, whole vid was a joy to watch, though toe shoes a bit freaky..
Those 'five finger' shoes do get a lot of funny looks.🤦♂️ They were a fad for runners a few years back that are now quite useful for water / rocky beaches.
Hi what a lovely place u have it's so peaceful the landscape and the birds chirping I love it and u doing a great job thank u for showing the beauty of ITALY ❤
This was a wonderful adventure to watch! Italy is so beautiful, restful, & calming for the spirit & mind. Great Video I must say! Thank you for inviting us on your life's journey! ❤
I just found your channel. Congratulations on finding the home you wanted, near what you love, the beaches. Been viewing lots of videos to see what region would be fitting for what I would like in an Italian home with access to the beautiful beaches. You are right, don’t need a huge home, just something that would suffice and grown from there. Your search seems to be over. You are now setting roots. Congratulations.
Be careful. They tend to take off on holidays for weeks sometimes months. And oly work till 3 or 4 pm. Your roof might be left wide open in the middle of winter. You will need a plan for a separate place to stay with heat. While they do the roof.
Does Italy have any DAY WORKERS that you could hire? WOW My goodness, I was tired just watching how hard you were working! :) No skips/dumpsters (US term) to put the stuff in directly? Your energy is amazing, and SO good to hear you narrating as you went along on your journey. 24 minutes in I see that he DID have someone to help you. OUCH!! so glad you didn't hurt yourself! OMG he should have brought a bigger TRUCK!! WHERE did you get the energy to kayak after all the work you did! Stay safe! Time for a snack, and a bit of rest!! Ciao!!
😂 @artcreativelydone7761 Love this message - thank you! THere is a dumpster place but the problem is getting all that mess in my car (a hire car would no doubt fine me!). There is plenty of downtime between these clips...trust me....that is why the work is so slow going.🤦♂️
I appreciate you setting the expectation for us and lending insight as to how things move there, who to contact and some of the wins and losses. I love how you keep positive and just keep pressing on. Thank you for taking us along in your journey. I wish you all the best. Can you also tell us what it’s like going back and forth between countries and homes? I imagine it’s difficult but would like to know how you feel about it. All of it.
Hi @ccavila5250 & @user-yw2iv3ff5b . Its a good question. Personally, I enjoy the travel part - but appreciate that may change as I age....😂 I have a lot of commitments in the UK with work and family so layering the Brexit rules over that, my decision is made for me which makes me not think about it. I sometimes drive - sometimes fly. I could cover this in snippits so will try get some in. One thing - the drive through is amazing. I am driving this coming weekend and am yet to decide the route - spoilt for choice. I love it.🙌
Loving your channel buddy, you’re living all of our dreams. As a father of three teenagers, I would love to have a house in Italy. 🇮🇹 keep up the good work.👍🏼😎
Hello RIchard I'm Tom from Glasgow you are doing a brill job I am enjoying your channel you are a hard worker just take your time and don't burn yourself out all the best
Your ideas for the renovations on the house will be a lot of work but I know the difference will be worth the effort. Glad to see you got to enjoy the beach and water the views were amazing. You can see why you chose that area. Keep the videos coming.
Enjoying following your journey with your house in Le Marche. How far away from the beach are you ? Which beach town is closest to you (the beach looks amazing ). Did you need to get a Geometra for alterations to the inside walls of the house ? Renovation seems to be challenging on the whole in IT due to the red tape and inefficiency . I can see why so many immigrants moving there land up doing most of the work themselves.
Hi @andrewveitch8515 . Senigallia is nearest to me...20 mins or so. The beach when I kayak is the Conero Coast near the town of Sirolo. I had a journey with Geometra's and permissions....all permissions in place now. I agree, it does seem easier to get on with things youself. If you are able...😊
Taking up that lovely brick floor would be a grave mistake. You can clean the terracotta tiles and replace some grout. Youll be happy you have them in summer
Hi @relocatetoItaly . I agree. I am thinking of only taking them up if I need to reset the floor level when I join the rooms. I would replace these in the kitchen space and look t match a simlar tile in the larger area. Do you have any tips on what products could work to clean and reseal them?
@@threeacresofmarche yeah I'll send you a message, not possible today. Some people go with layers of wax. (My preference ) And others with a sealant like a varnish.
One month to go and we’ll be in Ostra Vetere, cannot wait. We know exactly about the crazy Italian way of thinking and getting things done, or not! But we love them! 21 years since we bought our derelict farmhouse. It’s the life alright 😊
Nice experience Richard. We was live in Italy 12 years, now 10 years at London… we Brazilians, my son born Verona Italy and him crazy to coming back… we pretend do some think like you… get farm house to renovation and “godere la vita” all the best your projects. I know how is Italian burocracia…😊
I am so enjoying your videos! I'm hoping to purchase a small house in Abruzzo in a couple of months that has been uninhabited for more than seven years. The house is somewhat private and not very large. The garden will require some effort to clear out, but the overall renovations will be less than your undertaking (which is good, as I'm 25 years older than you)! Hopefully, I can advance the small house and immerse in a wonderful community. Very excited to be leaving Massachusetts and moving back to Italy! It would be lovely to meet you someday. Wishing you every success! Salvatore
Hi @stephieubanks . Thank you for the kind offer - I am starting to get a few offering to visit and help. If I can get a little more set up and the space for people to stay that could be a nice plan. We shall see.
I’m sure it felt wonderful getting rid of the scrap metal and miscellaneous stuff that was piling up. I’m so sorry about the metal door! I so love that you get out there and explore and it’s good to see you take a nice break and have some fun on the gorgeous coastline. ❤
Hi @mmsmilenow . That balance is important - the house to do list can feel daunting at times so downtime and seeing the region puts it all in perspective.👍
Have you found the stash of glass bottles and jars yet? Most rural places end up keeping it all. I'm sure you'll be finding loads more when you clear further.👍
Wow - yes. I am not sure if I cut that already or have not gone to that part in the edit. I think I counted 50 or so. They filled the boot of the car!🤦♂️
Watched all your videos so far and hiring the Kayak is a great idea. We are from the Midlands UK and recently brought a place outside a small village in Molise. It is out in the countryside with land, just like your place. Can't wait to get back out there again soon.
Hi @richardlong526 . Do it. I have to say it was one of the best days out I have ever had. I will be going back down there the second that water is warm enough and have since bought a SUP to chuck in the car.
HI @delwichedanielle3999 . I have all of that to come. I forgot to explain why I did not start smashing things that day. Its a long story....but the good news is that the smashing up does start very soon and I will be sharing the event and mess that followed.😂
Hmm.... I really like that zig zag tractor thingy... could have made a cool coat rack or something, just add some metal pegs at the guys who make wrought iron gates. 🙃
Hi @lagringa7518 . I did wonder if they had a second life - there are quite a few so I have kept some back for the days when I get to whittling things out of old stuff.😂
@@threeacresofmarche Atta boy 😉... lots of those rusty old things add character, I've still got some old chains with hooks on the ends that I use to this day to hang flower pots here and there from trees, wish I'd hauled around more of those goodies! 😇
Just finishing up your vid from nine days ago. Ahh the good life! Happy for you. So the weather was quite warm for an early March day at the beach and on the water. Cheers
Hi @TAG993 These videos are all catch up videos - that beach kayak day was summer last year. Its a new channel so I am getting up to real time as quickly as I can. I try pop the months filmed on the screen.👍
1:05 good evening (New Zealand time 9.40pm). Just finished binge watching all your vids. Well done that man. Prompted me to write some questions,for another time, as well as having many answered already thanks. My lady Hannah and I will be heading to Europe this year to recap our lives and to Italy to explore the possibilities of our next stage of life together. Particularly either Le Marche or Val Pellice. Hannah suggests you might invest in some gumboots. ATB Wolfie
Hi @user-yw2iv3ff5b . Thank you for saying hello and watching them all! Please feel free to ask any questions. You can DM me or email me (links in the bio part on here) should you not want the questions to be so public. Safe trip - that next chapter planning is magical. I named the house 'Casa Capitolo' as it feels like my chapter house.🙌
Another great video!👍 a little tip about the terracotta tiles: have you thought about painting them? We painted all ours as also hate the terracotta colour too. Its a cheap option and you can paint them any colour you like.
Thanks for the tip @Casavaleriafano . I have seen another video where they wash and scrub them then reseal them to a nice colour. I have some that I can try a few options on and will show the outcome. The main floor is the part that I am saving all my pennies for.😁
A great video Richard My the stuff on your property So much to fill up a truck Love the beaches and beautiful blue water of the Adriatic Sea Thank you for sharing all the things you are doing there Take careand see you in next video ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hi. Looks amazing. Just spent an amazing week touring round Tuscany and Umbria getting the feel of Italy. Seriously looking to buy but not 100% sure on location. Loved the Val d’Orcia. Do you speak Italian or are you learning? Andrew.
Hi @user-ip7ue8ex2u . That sounds like a great holiday. You have met the largest hurdle...which one of these amazing places will pull your heart the most. It is the toughest decision by far! Good luck with it.😎
Nothing strapped down on that truck, here in NZ they would have been stopped immediately for an unsafe load. Must feel good getting rid of all that junk.
Hi @jeanrichardson2044 . I did not record it all. I helped them strap it all down before they set off. In fairness, he was quite worried and we took some off. They will be back this summer and may need more than one trip. There is about the same amoungt of plastic - at least I can take that to the tip myself though. I keep finding more!😂
The beaches are still better in Australia ( yet perhaps more sharks.. 😆) Social media can be such a double edged sword. A cesspool for the most part, yet this renovation is definitely worth continuing to follow. lol Cheers to all who dare to give life a go and challenge themselves. May the renovation process bring you true joy in the months/ years ahead! And for those following, may we be inspired to create and carve out our own dreams somewhere on this magical globe!
Hi @angeltravelstheworld . Italy vs Australia in a top trumps travel game...it could be close. Thank you for the kind words. This experience does make me feel very fortunate.😊
And what else we got except those beaches ...? They got beaches , mountains, historical towns and culture and cheap houses. So no brainer which option has more to offer 😂
Richard, I've just found your channel. Corinaldo is wonderful - history, architecture, services ... . The coastline looks lovely too. I'm considering buying a house in the old town. A question. What is public transport like? I'm not sure that I'll be able to exchange my UK licence for an Italian one, so I'd be reliant on buses until I can pass the Italian driving test. Your project is wonderful. I've done 3 big restoration projects so know all the frustrations, but it's worth it at the end.
Hi @jamesbarr2357 . There are busses that run to Senigallia a few times a day but they do take a long time as they go through many of the small towns and villages between Corinaldo and the coast. I have not used the busses yet but I do need to give them a try to see how I can fly in and get to the house without a hire car. Taxi's are very expensive. Good luck with the search !👍
Hi @djkadlubek-sp2lq . It was August. The beaches are along the Conero Coastline - I parked my car set off from Portonovo to then kayak to the beaches and coves to the South. Very busy in summer so get there early to park up but beautiful all year. 👍
Loving all your video's, I've just binged them all in one sitting haha. I've never even considered Marche as a possible destination for us to buy our holiday home, but it look spectacular! I don't know if I've got this wrong, but all your videos are from early to mid last year, is there more in the pipeline that you've just not got around to making yet? Keep them coming!
Hi @MattTHoward thank you for watching. Yes, these are catch up videos of random things I recorded before I decided to press go on doing the channel. Good job I did wait as the permission delays and being told to not touch the house would have meant a year of strimming videos! I am in the house doing work at the moment so have a few more videos to catch up to date and get to the renovation part.👍
@@threeacresofmarche awesome glad to hear it keep living the dream bud im from the north west myself and can't wait to find our place over there in the future
Unless you've done something like it - and I have! - it's hard to grasp how much work all this is for one; an extra pair of hands saves a huge amount of time and helps the day pass. @threeacresofmarche On the subject of the 'levels' on the land, are you going to use swales, if so how many?
Hi @ginojaco . Good question. I think I will take some advice and might ask on here. I could draw out a plan for comment and see what help I get from people watching that have done this sort of thing before. I think I am going to need a few but have no idea how far apart each swale should be. I'm told that 'tiers' cannot be over 1m vertically and see lots of nice ideas with rows of olive trees around the region.
Did you recently post a "short" on UA-cam of you just building your sun deck? Someone has, if it was not you I can send you a screen shot I took of the video so you can find it.
Hi @chriswiedeman490 I did try a few shorts before the statistics started to build. It is clear that this audience are not big on shorts so I immediately stopped. The shorts I did are still on my channel page. Thanks for looking out for me though - but just to let you know how YT is set up - there is a tick box that I can select to allow others to cut and use your footage. Supposedly it helps your rankings - who knows?!😂
Hi @anderssundgren7199 I mostly use a GoPro Hero9. I do have another camer but it is always playing up and I would not recommend. You see a lot on YT using the new DJI mini camera thing. I might try that if the GoPro dies. So far, the GoPro has been superb for everything that I have tried to film (cycling / kayaking / around town etc).👍
Hi @EA-dd6go . I see the odd surfer but have never been down the Conero Coats when the weather would be suitable for surfing. The website of the kayak company I used has a section on surfing. Sailing - yes - there are plenty of boats and marinas all along the coast.
Whats the name of the area where you bought your house again? I love rolling hills planning to relocate from California to italy. Just started to watch your channel ( subscribed already)
Hi @davidlanders2853 . This was all during August of last year. This is a new channel - these are catch up videos. A few more back dated things to get out before it all catches up.👍
Didn’t realize your videos were filmed last year until now. I always wondered about the weather being so different tho lol I didn’t really get the bureaucracy part yet. Is it about strict regulations (no stranger to that here in Germany)? Or is it more sketchy?
Hi @SehrSympathischerRochen I think it is just strict regulations. It is what keeps it all looking so good so no complaints. It just took me a while to get to the detail of what the rules actually are. 👍 I have a few more catch up videos to bring the channel near to real time...thanks for watching and sticking around.
34° in your house when did you shoot this video and if it was recent why is it so hot? My husband and I are thinking of taking the expat leap. We really have no sweat equity so we’re looking for a more finished home but we like watching your journey. Side note it is a bit hard to hear on car rides.
Hi @ClownieDoll . This was August. This is a new channel so I am flying through catch up videos as best I can. Good luck with the house search. There are many amazing finished houses on the market. Go for it! 😊 Sound - I am really finding it hard to find the right sound and light balance on all areas of filming. There is so much to learn about the equipment and sound side.🤦♂️ They say you can just start a YT channel with your phone....I would debate that one for sure!😂
@@threeacresofmarche Thanks for the response. Not sure how I missed the “August” at the beginning of the video. We have a lot of work to do here before we can head for Italy. I agree there is much research to set up a channel. Good sound is key. There may be a blue tooth mic that could enhance your drives and outdoor shots. I wish you have continued success on your renovations. I’ll be watching.
Hi @DanDaniel3791 The lintels for the new windows will be specced, yes. The beams going in are for to double up what is already there and are more for aesthetics than taking heavy loads. No concerns there.🙌
My barber experience in Italy was epic, couldn't speak the language, had two blokes arguing over who and how to cut my hair, in Italian, but had the best haircut I've ever had to date. 👍❤
A great result....and a good reason to go back to Italy every month!🙌
My people 🤦🏻♀️ you’re braver than I am. I’m Italian on my father’s sidec and I lived in Italy for a year and a half during my 4th year of architecture…I’m fluent in Italian, and even I didn’t get my hair cut that year 😂 (i realize, easy if you’re a girl!)
Haha love it!
Hi Richard, as an Italian from Marche region living abroad, you bring me back to my youth and I am so happy to that you can find a decent life there. Maybe one day we might meet there and have an aperitivo together with a good glass of Sangiovese and "stuzzichini"... you show me that it is possible to live in Italy in spite the many difficulties, and I welcome you and all the civilised people willing to come and live peacefully with us.
PS: all our Italian mamas would have recommended to go to that beach by kayak or motorboat with an hat, because the sun is really hot there, specially if you spend several hours.
After such kayaking, you could not but have a good meal on the beach such as "spaghetti alle vongole"....
If you need any suggestion, here we are!
Thank you @pongo1969 . That is very kind of you and lovely to read.
Funny you should say about the hat - I bought one ready for this summer kayaking and SUP'ing down there.😂😎
I really enjoy your excursions and trips to town. I follow a number of people restoring old houses who focus just on the house and yard projects. It's so nice to see what it's like in the towns and villages and to get a feel of the area and what it's like to live there. It's so incredibly beautiful there!
Thank you for the feedback @nathanalbert205 . I really apprciate it👍
you summarised perfectly why Italy is where it is : lovely people it just takes a lot to get things done
Hi @paulab9310 The sweet life is here - maybe the pace is all part of it?😁
Where are they exactly?
@@foggydew55well, not as economically stable, prosperous as other European countries... but like everything in life there are pros and cons...
It's a rural thing, running to the gates to meet people who don't know where to go. I've been doing it since the late 80's lol. 😂
I may need better 'run the driveway' footwear though!😂
Personally I would have grabbed a lift back 😅 @@threeacresofmarche
Clever. Yes! next time I will.😂
Getting rid of that scrap metal was a huge accomplishment. It must be very satisfying. I am really enjoying following your progress, and even though the official things don't get done so fast, it's great that you don't criticise and complain, but just go with the flow. Thanks for taking us along on your kayak excursion. What a beautiful experience.
Hi @patriciadewit . Thank you - I feel very fortunate to be having this experience and am loving it. I am starting to appreciate the pace. In some respects the delay and rejections have actually done me a favour.😊
Huge respect for what you’re doing. It’s never easy to deal with bureaucracy and delays, but you are doing it with grace, which is important as a guest in a new country. Fantastic skills and incredible hard work on the plot. Thanks for the videos and honesty throughout.
Thank you @tituschalk👍
You really do want me to tell my current work to f off and then move to Italy. I want to do this too.
That has made me laugh @EricOnUA-cam😂
thinking the same thing
What a funny couple of scrap metal collectors. They had a circus-like attitude.
He asked you what those blinds were and if they were plastic instead of metal, near the end.
Lovely video. Makes me miss home
That is good hearing @kierancorti4630 . 🙌 I had no idea what he was asking as it was a radiator. He made me take the washing machine apart before I loaded it.😂
@@threeacresofmarche I bet! He sounded pretty serious about loading up only metal on the truck, rather than making more work for himself. Looking forward to the next video :D
Thank you Richard for showing us your part of Italy. I really enjoy watching all the way from Sydney Australia. ☺️🙏🏼🍷
I bet you are relieved to see some of the scrap metal being removed Richard.
There is that contradiction in Italy of people who love it because of the slower pace of life but also being frustrated by how slowly everything (but the drivers) moves.
The trip out on the kayak looked amazing with all the hidden beaches, similar to Greece in some ways.
Hi @raymonde4272 . I am starting to appreciate that the pace of life is more important than the time things take.😊
I’m a remodeler. I dreamed of doing exactly this for so long. But after seeing this, I’m convinced I’d be better off to buy something already rehabbed. Not knowing the systems I don’t believe I could get it done efficiently and save any money and the chance to screw something up is far too easy. Thanks you for the truthfulness
I am sure you could do it.👍😃 @SteveDodsonatDodsonOrchards
That chap picking up the metal reminds me of the wrestlers my grandmother used to watch on ITV's World of Sport.
What an amazing character! @nautilusshell4969 I used to watch that (showing my age) 😂
@@threeacresofmarche My grandmother used to say..."Oh they're desperate!" and pretend to turn her head, but enjoying it all the same. I'm sure you're just improving as time passes.
It was so bad it was good. 😂
The videos are getting better and better Richard. With all the metal gone, you’ll have so much more land to do things with. We had similar issues with our home in Nova Scotia, Canada when we moved here 5 years ago, so can relate. The Kayaking looked amazing! Can’t wait to see how good the home looks now, 7 months later. Thanks for sharing. It’s so good to watch your journey. Take care.
Thank you @suewellings4500 . I have a few videos to round up the story and get things near to realtime. I am starting the kitchen build at the moment but don't have any new windows yet. 😂
The loading of the metal was interesting. Here in South Africa when we’ve had stuff to dump the men would put the corrugated iron along the sides to make them higher, then the small stuff goes in first as the big stuff can be jumped on to squash everything down. Edit. Thank you for sharing your down time. It looks lovely there
What a fantastic lifestyle,. No wonder you look so fit and healthy.
Thank you @yvanapantino273.
Thank you for sharing your kayak trip, the area is stunning ⛱️
Hi @shar71on - Unspoilt and accessible - what a place.😎
Hello there, love your vids. You have a fantastic spot there in Italy! You're working so hard. Keep it up and you'll enjoy even more! I personally would have kept the metal roof plates. Those things used and rusty cost a fortune in Holland. Thank you for bringing us along on your journey. Wit kind regards, Gerlof
Great video as usual. Great little channel. Lovely area you live in, town, the beach , the view and the climate. No snakes either. Don’t burn your body out in the heat -only Englishmen go out in the noonday sun.
Hi @KymHammond .😂 I still feel that on sunny days should be outside as much as possible as the Brit in me thinks it will all dispaear in a heartbeat and not be back for a year....or more!😎
Woa..that town is amazing- the architecture, the brickwork-where is it? 'Metal out' clip... priceless.. loved the green trousers! Then the kayak venture, whole vid was a joy to watch, though toe shoes a bit freaky..
City of Corinaldo, central italy, east coast
@@davidebaldoni4700 Thank you!
Those 'five finger' shoes do get a lot of funny looks.🤦♂️ They were a fad for runners a few years back that are now quite useful for water / rocky beaches.
@@threeacresofmarche I have a pair here too in the US. Use to run on the treadmill in the gym with them and get some funny stares too LOL
love following your journey, please keep them coming, it helps keeping us dreamers keep our dream alive.
Keep the dream alive - I love that! Go for it @sypunterguy3737 I hope your dream comes your way too.
I discovered your channel yesterday and I am marathoning the episodes. Loving what you’re doing!
Thanks @southorse . Good binge watching!🙌
Hi what a lovely place u have it's so peaceful the landscape and the birds chirping I love it and u doing a great job thank u for showing the beauty of ITALY ❤
Thank you so much
Really starting to get stuck in now things are moving on.👍👍great viewing 🙏🇬🇧
This was a wonderful adventure to watch! Italy is so beautiful, restful, & calming for the spirit & mind. Great Video I must say! Thank you for inviting us on your life's journey! ❤
Thank you @sherry9088
Great way to approach a renovation in Italy 🇮🇹 👏 💪🌞🏖🛠🛶
The balance keeps the motvation up....and good wine.🍷
I just found your channel. Congratulations on finding the home you wanted, near what you love, the beaches. Been viewing lots of videos to see what region would be fitting for what I would like in an Italian home with access to the beautiful beaches. You are right, don’t need a huge home, just something that would suffice and grown from there. Your search seems to be over. You are now setting roots. Congratulations.
Thank you @gracekarina7186 - welcome and thank you for reaching out to say hello.
Be careful. They tend to take off on holidays for weeks sometimes months. And oly work till 3 or 4 pm. Your roof might be left wide open in the middle of winter. You will need a plan for a separate place to stay with heat. While they do the roof.
There is a holiday shut down but some things keep going.👍
Hi Richard. Another great video! You're doing a fine job of putting them together. I appreciate it.
Does Italy have any DAY WORKERS that you could hire? WOW My goodness, I was tired just watching how hard you were working! :) No skips/dumpsters (US term) to put the stuff in directly? Your energy is amazing, and SO good to hear you narrating as you went along on your journey. 24 minutes in I see that he DID have someone to help you. OUCH!! so glad you didn't hurt yourself! OMG he should have brought a bigger TRUCK!! WHERE did you get the energy to kayak after all the work you did! Stay safe! Time for a snack, and a bit of rest!! Ciao!!
😂 @artcreativelydone7761 Love this message - thank you! THere is a dumpster place but the problem is getting all that mess in my car (a hire car would no doubt fine me!). There is plenty of downtime between these clips...trust me....that is why the work is so slow going.🤦♂️
Good! I will watch for more updates. Ciao!
Congratulations on the scrap metal haul off!
Half way there...😂
I appreciate you setting the expectation for us and lending insight as to how things move there, who to contact and some of the wins and losses. I love how you keep positive and just keep pressing on. Thank you for taking us along in your journey. I wish you all the best.
Can you also tell us what it’s like going back and forth between countries and homes? I imagine it’s difficult but would like to know how you feel about it. All of it.
HI @ccavila5250 . Good point as it is a large part of what I do. I will try get that into a video soon for sure. Thank you.
Good comment as one of my questions relates to a comment you made about only being in-country for 90 days.
Hi @ccavila5250 & @user-yw2iv3ff5b . Its a good question. Personally, I enjoy the travel part - but appreciate that may change as I age....😂
I have a lot of commitments in the UK with work and family so layering the Brexit rules over that, my decision is made for me which makes me not think about it.
I sometimes drive - sometimes fly. I could cover this in snippits so will try get some in. One thing - the drive through is amazing. I am driving this coming weekend and am yet to decide the route - spoilt for choice. I love it.🙌
YELLOW KAYAK. BLUE SEA,WHITE SAND,ROCKS, WOW
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Loving your channel buddy, you’re living all of our dreams. As a father of three teenagers, I would love to have a house in Italy. 🇮🇹 keep up the good work.👍🏼😎
Thanks @HarplandProductions . Sounds like you have your hand full enough!
The beach with the kayak looks amazing, absolutely stunning. Great video again, love watching your content.👍
Thank you @neutonrenda2303 - thanks for all your comments and support guys.🙌
Hello RIchard I'm Tom from Glasgow you are doing a brill job I am enjoying your channel you are a hard worker just take your time and don't burn yourself out all the best
Thank you @thomasanderson2847 .👍
So much content, i'm just going to have to watch it all again. 👍🏼😉
Thank you @owenp65 .🙌
Your ideas for the renovations on the house will be a lot of work but I know the difference will be worth the effort. Glad to see you got to enjoy the beach and water the views were amazing. You can see why you chose that area. Keep the videos coming.
Thank you @dono9879 .😊
You are being too hard on yourself, so lm glad you take time to “refresh” yourself at the beach 😊
Hi @suzanneeichman9576 - that beach has some magical recharging powers.😊
Enjoying following your journey with your house in Le Marche. How far away from the beach are you ? Which beach town is closest to you (the beach looks amazing ). Did you need to get a Geometra for alterations to the inside walls of the house ? Renovation seems to be challenging on the whole in IT due to the red tape and inefficiency . I can see why so many immigrants moving there land up doing most of the work themselves.
Hi @andrewveitch8515 . Senigallia is nearest to me...20 mins or so. The beach when I kayak is the Conero Coast near the town of Sirolo.
I had a journey with Geometra's and permissions....all permissions in place now. I agree, it does seem easier to get on with things youself. If you are able...😊
Taking up that lovely brick floor would be a grave mistake. You can clean the terracotta tiles and replace some grout. Youll be happy you have them in summer
Hi @relocatetoItaly . I agree. I am thinking of only taking them up if I need to reset the floor level when I join the rooms. I would replace these in the kitchen space and look t match a simlar tile in the larger area. Do you have any tips on what products could work to clean and reseal them?
@@threeacresofmarche yeah I'll send you a message, not possible today. Some people go with layers of wax. (My preference ) And others with a sealant like a varnish.
I love those tiles,really nice xxx
What a great adventure Richard! Love your videos bud. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you are enjoying them @carlosestevam3620 . Thank you.
Great video - keep up the good work! Very jealous of your plot!
Thank you @PlantMeals.
One month to go and we’ll be in Ostra Vetere, cannot wait. We know exactly about the crazy Italian way of thinking and getting things done, or not! But we love them! 21 years since we bought our derelict farmhouse. It’s the life alright 😊
Hi @jennyreed2597 . Not long!🙌
Nice experience Richard. We was live in Italy 12 years, now 10 years at London… we Brazilians, my son born Verona Italy and him crazy to coming back… we pretend do some think like you… get farm house to renovation and “godere la vita” all the best your projects. I know how is Italian burocracia…😊
Hi @uffiserviceuk5377 . I hope you do make it back one day.🙌
I am so enjoying your videos! I'm hoping to purchase a small house in Abruzzo in a couple of months that has been uninhabited for more than seven years. The house is somewhat private and not very large. The garden will require some effort to clear out, but the overall renovations will be less than your undertaking (which is good, as I'm 25 years older than you)! Hopefully, I can advance the small house and immerse in a wonderful community. Very excited to be leaving Massachusetts and moving back to Italy! It would be lovely to meet you someday. Wishing you every success! Salvatore
That sounds like a great adventure @MemoryCollective. Good luck to you.🙌
You definitely are living the dream!
HI @marilynfarrell4911 The rewards of being here do make me feel very lucky indeed.😊
That bathtub would have made a lovely pond.
Hi @stephieubanks . Thank you for the kind offer - I am starting to get a few offering to visit and help. If I can get a little more set up and the space for people to stay that could be a nice plan. We shall see.
Damn….Can’t believe you threw away that old metal tractor seat!!!!
Hi @jamesunderwood9100 I did'nt. I still have it...👍
That water was absolutely beautiful!!
I’m sure it felt wonderful getting rid of the scrap metal and miscellaneous stuff that was piling up. I’m so sorry about the metal door! I so love that you get out there and explore and it’s good to see you take a nice break and have some fun on the gorgeous coastline. ❤
Hi @mmsmilenow . That balance is important - the house to do list can feel daunting at times so downtime and seeing the region puts it all in perspective.👍
Superb and such a lovely bit of downtime which is I’m sure very much needed in between working
Absolutely @timbogriffiths - I work full time also!😂🤦♂️
Have you found the stash of glass bottles and jars yet? Most rural places end up keeping it all. I'm sure you'll be finding loads more when you clear further.👍
Wow - yes. I am not sure if I cut that already or have not gone to that part in the edit. I think I counted 50 or so. They filled the boot of the car!🤦♂️
Watched all your videos so far and hiring the Kayak is a great idea. We are from the Midlands UK and recently brought a place outside a small village in Molise. It is out in the countryside with land, just like your place. Can't wait to get back out there again soon.
Hi @richardlong526 . Do it. I have to say it was one of the best days out I have ever had. I will be going back down there the second that water is warm enough and have since bought a SUP to chuck in the car.
Oh thank god - lol your redhead is all in proper order 😊
My goodness you've got a ton of work
Best of luck to you
Hi @miriammuskal5402 It is a fairly long 'to do list' that should keep me busy for a while.😆
Je voulais voir la démolition du mur 😭🥲. Merci pour le partage ♥️😊🇧🇪
HI @delwichedanielle3999 . I have all of that to come. I forgot to explain why I did not start smashing things that day. Its a long story....but the good news is that the smashing up does start very soon and I will be sharing the event and mess that followed.😂
Hmm.... I really like that zig zag tractor thingy... could have made a cool coat rack or something, just add some metal pegs at the guys who make wrought iron gates. 🙃
Hi @lagringa7518 . I did wonder if they had a second life - there are quite a few so I have kept some back for the days when I get to whittling things out of old stuff.😂
@@threeacresofmarche Atta boy 😉... lots of those rusty old things add character, I've still got some old chains with hooks on the ends that I use to this day to hang flower pots here and there from trees, wish I'd hauled around more of those goodies! 😇
What a stunning video .. oh i like what you doing Keep going love Peter from South africa
Thank you Peter. @user-ey4ss1fq3t
Just finishing up your vid from nine days ago. Ahh the good life! Happy for you. So the weather was quite warm for an early March day at the beach and on the water. Cheers
Hi @TAG993 These videos are all catch up videos - that beach kayak day was summer last year. Its a new channel so I am getting up to real time as quickly as I can. I try pop the months filmed on the screen.👍
What an achievement to get rid of the scrap .. remember to pace yourself Richard 😊
Thank you @davidmiller-br4bu . These things do look hectic in edited videos, but yes, pace in the heat is not to be messed with.👍
looks like hard work Richard, I now feel tired,lol. Enjoyed the video.
Hi @caymanblack9567 . The work or the kayaking.😂👍
Both 😆@@threeacresofmarche
Great video!
Thank you @mattiaalbani684
you found a nice couple of gypsies for collecting iron 😀
Hi @filippourbinati2340 . They have done me a great favour - and they should be back for the rest this summer! Plenty more for them.😆
1:05 good evening (New Zealand time 9.40pm).
Just finished binge watching all your vids. Well done that man.
Prompted me to write some questions,for another time, as well as having many answered already thanks.
My lady Hannah and I will be heading to Europe this year to recap our lives and to Italy to explore the possibilities of our next stage of life together. Particularly either Le Marche or Val Pellice.
Hannah suggests you might invest in some gumboots. ATB Wolfie
Hi @user-yw2iv3ff5b . Thank you for saying hello and watching them all! Please feel free to ask any questions. You can DM me or email me (links in the bio part on here) should you not want the questions to be so public. Safe trip - that next chapter planning is magical. I named the house 'Casa Capitolo' as it feels like my chapter house.🙌
Wirklich coole Sache ich habe so etwas ähnliches vor allerdings wird es noch ein paar Jahre dauern
Best wishes to you,
Another great video!👍 a little tip about the terracotta tiles: have you thought about painting them? We painted all ours as also hate the terracotta colour too. Its a cheap option and you can paint them any colour you like.
Thanks for the tip @Casavaleriafano . I have seen another video where they wash and scrub them then reseal them to a nice colour. I have some that I can try a few options on and will show the outcome. The main floor is the part that I am saving all my pennies for.😁
Oh the sweet life 🏖️
Lots of rocks on the beach!
Hi @marybethlosch6641 - this part of the coastline has very high, steep, cliffs. The sandy beaches are either side of this main headland.
A great video Richard
My the stuff on your property
So much to fill up a truck
Love the beaches and beautiful blue water of the Adriatic Sea
Thank you for sharing all the things you are doing there
Take careand see you in next video
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Thank you @marilynmeade2286 .🙌
@threeacresofmarche thank you Richard for the heart ❤️
@@threeacresofmarche wow another ❤️ 😀😀😀
Hi. Looks amazing. Just spent an amazing week touring round Tuscany and Umbria getting the feel of Italy. Seriously looking to buy but not 100% sure on location. Loved the Val d’Orcia. Do you speak Italian or are you learning? Andrew.
Hi @user-ip7ue8ex2u . That sounds like a great holiday. You have met the largest hurdle...which one of these amazing places will pull your heart the most. It is the toughest decision by far! Good luck with it.😎
Love your videos
Nothing strapped down on that truck, here in NZ they would have been stopped immediately for an unsafe load. Must feel good getting rid of all that junk.
Hi @jeanrichardson2044 . I did not record it all. I helped them strap it all down before they set off. In fairness, he was quite worried and we took some off. They will be back this summer and may need more than one trip.
There is about the same amoungt of plastic - at least I can take that to the tip myself though. I keep finding more!😂
Bel video.mare stupendo.la spiaggia è piena di sassi e non di sabbia,peccato. Good
When you have time, go to see Grotte di Frasassi, really wonderful
I went a few years ago - I think I will go back with camera on a day out as I did not get to see the chappel in the rocks.👍
The beaches are still better in Australia ( yet perhaps more sharks.. 😆) Social media can be such a double edged sword. A cesspool for the most part, yet this renovation is definitely worth continuing to follow. lol Cheers to all who dare to give life a go and challenge themselves. May the renovation process bring you true joy in the months/ years ahead! And for those following, may we be inspired to create and carve out our own dreams somewhere on this magical globe!
Hi @angeltravelstheworld . Italy vs Australia in a top trumps travel game...it could be close.
Thank you for the kind words. This experience does make me feel very fortunate.😊
And what else we got except those beaches ...?
They got beaches , mountains,
historical towns and culture and cheap houses.
So no brainer which option has more to offer 😂
Amazing 👌
Love the journey bro!
Thanks @trevorsmith8603🙌
Richard, I've just found your channel. Corinaldo is wonderful - history, architecture, services ... . The coastline looks lovely too. I'm considering buying a house in the old town. A question. What is public transport like? I'm not sure that I'll be able to exchange my UK licence for an Italian one, so I'd be reliant on buses until I can pass the Italian driving test. Your project is wonderful. I've done 3 big restoration projects so know all the frustrations, but it's worth it at the end.
Hi @jamesbarr2357 . There are busses that run to Senigallia a few times a day but they do take a long time as they go through many of the small towns and villages between Corinaldo and the coast. I have not used the busses yet but I do need to give them a try to see how I can fly in and get to the house without a hire car. Taxi's are very expensive. Good luck with the search !👍
@@threeacresofmarche Richard, many thanks for your swift reply👍.
There is a moovit app, but it is not the easiest to use. Or check www.corinaldoturismo.it/en/visit/arrive-and-park/
la dolce vita!
It really looked liked
Your to nice with the scrappers. I’d kick back and point and let them do it. Here in the states they are everywhere.
Hi @JSMZeez They were doing me a massive favour so it I was happy to help them as much as I could. 👍
@@threeacresofmarche I love this project. Jealous. It's funny, i'm 54 and feel like i'm running out of time on some of the things I want to do!
Thanks @JSMZeez . I know what you mean. Go for it - good luck with your plans.🙌
Great video as usual, well done so far.
It looked ama
More Led Zeppelin!!!!
I used to love the little beach at Portofino, what's the time line on your videos now Richard? Is this summer 2023?
Hi @MrBLURIV This was all August of last year. A few more good bits to get out and I am nearly up to date.👍
Try to find a builder and get the builder to get your permission in writing. Usually they have their connections ;)
Good tip @brigid6609 . I would do it differently if I started again.👍
What month was it when you showed us beret beaches and kayak? And was it near Ancona? Maybe you remember names of these beaches? Greetings😊
Hi @djkadlubek-sp2lq . It was August. The beaches are along the Conero Coastline - I parked my car set off from Portonovo to then kayak to the beaches and coves to the South. Very busy in summer so get there early to park up but beautiful all year. 👍
Loving all your video's, I've just binged them all in one sitting haha. I've never even considered Marche as a possible destination for us to buy our holiday home, but it look spectacular! I don't know if I've got this wrong, but all your videos are from early to mid last year, is there more in the pipeline that you've just not got around to making yet? Keep them coming!
Hi @MattTHoward thank you for watching. Yes, these are catch up videos of random things I recorded before I decided to press go on doing the channel. Good job I did wait as the permission delays and being told to not touch the house would have meant a year of strimming videos! I am in the house doing work at the moment so have a few more videos to catch up to date and get to the renovation part.👍
@@threeacresofmarche awesome glad to hear it keep living the dream bud im from the north west myself and can't wait to find our place over there in the future
Unless you've done something like it - and I have! - it's hard to grasp how much work all this is for one; an extra pair of hands saves a huge amount of time and helps the day pass. @threeacresofmarche On the subject of the 'levels' on the land, are you going to use swales, if so how many?
Hi @ginojaco . Good question. I think I will take some advice and might ask on here. I could draw out a plan for comment and see what help I get from people watching that have done this sort of thing before. I think I am going to need a few but have no idea how far apart each swale should be. I'm told that 'tiers' cannot be over 1m vertically and see lots of nice ideas with rows of olive trees around the region.
This was an experience... 😂😂😂😂
Tuyệt vời quá❤❤
@TruongThiGhen98🙌
the previous owners kept so much trash in the property, next time you may find Julios Cesar's chair or table probably. So much work to do
Hi @emiliaavagyan781 Archaeologist found a ruin just over the hill so you never know..😆
Did you recently post a "short" on UA-cam of you just building your sun deck? Someone has, if it was not you I can send you a screen shot I took of the video so you can find it.
Hi @chriswiedeman490 I did try a few shorts before the statistics started to build. It is clear that this audience are not big on shorts so I immediately stopped. The shorts I did are still on my channel page. Thanks for looking out for me though - but just to let you know how YT is set up - there is a tick box that I can select to allow others to cut and use your footage. Supposedly it helps your rankings - who knows?!😂
Nice ! So what camera do you yse?
Hi @anderssundgren7199 I mostly use a GoPro Hero9. I do have another camer but it is always playing up and I would not recommend. You see a lot on YT using the new DJI mini camera thing. I might try that if the GoPro dies. So far, the GoPro has been superb for everything that I have tried to film (cycling / kayaking / around town etc).👍
Is there any sailing off this coast, or a lot of surf?
Hi @EA-dd6go . I see the odd surfer but have never been down the Conero Coats when the weather would be suitable for surfing. The website of the kayak company I used has a section on surfing.
Sailing - yes - there are plenty of boats and marinas all along the coast.
Whats the name of the area where you bought your house again? I love rolling hills planning to relocate from California to italy. Just started to watch your channel ( subscribed already)
HI @anaanastasoglou9498 . I am in Corinaldo which is in Le Marche region of Italy.👍
Just a question on the timing of your episodes, what month was this one "filmed" in?
Hi @davidlanders2853 . This was all during August of last year. This is a new channel - these are catch up videos. A few more back dated things to get out before it all catches up.👍
Didn’t realize your videos were filmed last year until now. I always wondered about the weather being so different tho lol
I didn’t really get the bureaucracy part yet. Is it about strict regulations (no stranger to that here in Germany)? Or is it more sketchy?
Hi @SehrSympathischerRochen I think it is just strict regulations. It is what keeps it all looking so good so no complaints. It just took me a while to get to the detail of what the rules actually are. 👍
I have a few more catch up videos to bring the channel near to real time...thanks for watching and sticking around.
@@threeacresofmarche Thanks for the response!
34° in your house when did you shoot this video and if it was recent why is it so hot? My husband and I are thinking of taking the expat leap. We really have no sweat equity so we’re looking for a more finished home but we like watching your journey. Side note it is a bit hard to hear on car rides.
Hi @ClownieDoll . This was August. This is a new channel so I am flying through catch up videos as best I can. Good luck with the house search. There are many amazing finished houses on the market. Go for it! 😊
Sound - I am really finding it hard to find the right sound and light balance on all areas of filming. There is so much to learn about the equipment and sound side.🤦♂️ They say you can just start a YT channel with your phone....I would debate that one for sure!😂
@@threeacresofmarche Thanks for the response. Not sure how I missed the “August” at the beginning of the video. We have a lot of work to do here before we can head for Italy. I agree there is much research to set up a channel. Good sound is key. There may be a blue tooth mic that could enhance your drives and outdoor shots. I wish you have continued success on your renovations. I’ll be watching.
What camera do you use?
Hi @patryk31 . An old sony thing that is not ideal for video (as you can tell from the sound) and. GoPro Hero9.👍
@@threeacresofmarche thx mate, btw love your videos😄
I hope you get professionals for the lintel,otherwise roof may collapse on you, please be very careful…
Hi @DanDaniel3791 The lintels for the new windows will be specced, yes. The beams going in are for to double up what is already there and are more for aesthetics than taking heavy loads. No concerns there.🙌