I’m Italian, from High Salento specifically, but I love to watch these videos. Old houses contain the history of that place, of the region they’re in, and Puglia is no exception. It’s lovely to see such an interest in the wall stones, the wood forniture, the typical floors… This house just screams “home” to me (I studied in Lecce, too), from the fig plant growing out the dam wall, as usual of figs, to the “cementine” on the floor, to the “cucina economica” with white tiles and iron cooker, to the carparo and pietra leccese house around, the church bells and the chianche on the street ❤️ Just lovely
Julia, I have fallen in love with your special homeland! Such incredible history, beauty and authenticity. I enjoy everywhere I’ve been as a tourist in Italy, but going to Salento feels like going home, and I have no Italian blood at all. 😂. I even bought an ancient place in Galatina with star vaults and cucina economica. Just started the renovation and happy to be returning to Italy this month to check progress. 😌
Hi Julia, I loved reading your message. Thank you for taking the time to write it. I’ve been going on holiday to Puglia now for 6 years. It’s a truly magical part of Italy. ❤️ Nick. 🙏 PS: I’ve blocked the person who made several comments. 😊
There is absolutely no way that anyone could be bored with the Potential of this Property...every room is a Charm! Amazing space! It seems the World has turned into a Box!
I've just sold my home In Melbourne Australia and I'm gonna find that dream home in Italy...especially after that very ingenious introduction incorporating the reflection and sun to spell out Puglia. You're a clever and very engaging likeable man Signor Nick :)
Beautiful bones. An architect with a lot of experience and know how and funds could bring it to its fullest potential. The town is lovely Nick! Very interesting tour today! Love it! Thanks! 👍
We had the pleasure of staying in Lecce’s historic center in a beautiful vacation rental. Fell in love with the town and surrounding area. Understated compared to the typical popular tourist attractions. Gorgeous beaches within driving distance. I felt that I could stay the rest of my life there. The property itself would likely need to be redone stone by stone so hopefully the right person will be able to take care of it without destroying it’s historical character.
Oh wonderful an opportunity for someone with enough money to restore this beautiful home. 💞 Thanks Nick. ( For a moment I thought that might be Gregg nonchalantly walking by at the end🤣.)
I am trying not to gush over this incredible property. I am so drawn to this area. Perfection and a dose of serendipity! Thank you for another excellent vlog.
Lovely to see you Nick.. this is a wonderful space..promising to say the least.. I do hope someone puts their love into this property. Thanks for sharing.
As much as I love Lecce, I'm sure that I couldn't take on something this challenging. I do appreciate the tour, and you cannot beat the proximity to the main centro storico.
Only because I was recently in Lecce can I appreciate the outstanding potential for this property! Great for private use or as an accommodation. Great find!
Wonderful, that glassed area would make an absolutely amazing kitchen or living room. I imagine that done up it would be worth 3 or more times the purchase price with private parking making it exceptional and saleable. I've a friend who did one up a few years ago not far away and the large vaulted rooms come out really well, cool, clean and peaceful but close to the buzz of Southern Italian life and easily accessible by air. I wonder if the Regione Puglia would provide financial assistance for restructuring, I understand they do for rural properties. Pity you were unable to show more of Lecce, a beautiful and historic town. Love the place, love the mixture of cultures (anyone recognise the Spanish feel to the buildings) and that there's a local dialect that is essentially Greek dating back to before the arrival of Rome. Thanks Nick, you need to go on holiday more often.
Thanks David. Yes, more holidays. 😊 If only! Personally, I think it’s a great long term investment. It has all the elements; location, outside space and a historical vista. I was told property prices have quadrupled in 15 years. Yes, it was a shame I couldn’t tour more. Next year. Best, Nick.
Puglia is a lovely town; the property has all of the classic features to reimagine and design it to become the perfect home...thanks Nick for a peek of this unique gem...
Thanks for having us at the beach with you. And even finishing the tour off with the beach. A house is more that the sum of its walls and windows. What is around it has to be considered. A beach sure helps!
It must have been amazing in its day. It has the potential to be amazing again, but at what cost! 😳 Once completed, you will be into it for way more than it is worth. Thank you for the tour. It was fun imagining what it was like in it’s glory days.
I doubt your cost/price observations Lori, as long as the structure is sound (and it very probably is, the walls will be very heavy masonry) and you don't try to make the property into something that it isn't by remodelling the interior space, the costs should not be high. Puglia is one of the more economical regions and there are loads of building companies to chose from. This house scores also because unlike so many out of town properties, having property in the Centro Storico of any of these southern Italian towns WITH the added benefit of off-road parking has become highly desirable to Italians in recent years.
There is no off-road parking, it's just an entrance. Even if it's possible to enter a very tiny car(?!) it would be impossible to get out of it - the corridor is too narrow.
@@minaperisic6587 I've seen much smaller and it's common in old Italian towns. Believe me it really does make a difference for the Italian buyer. Clearly they won't be parking a big SUV inside, I'm thinking Fiat 500/Panda parked hard against one wall.
A Magical Mystery Tour.... from the sunlit focal point on the ocean, to an incredible property with outstanding features and immense possibilities... to the plaza by the cathedral and the Naples yellow background where the video ended. Gratitude for sharing during your holiday.... you touch all that observe!
I love unique floorplans like this property. The space needs a lot of work but I'm sure the right people would love a restoration contract like this one. The courtyards with the glass windows would make a great plant space/sitting area. The car park needs a cute minicooper. Lots of creative potential here for a home/business concept.
I totally agree. Lots of plants, staircase to a beautiful view overlooking the cathedral. I’m now thinking of turning the parking area into another garden. Thanks for your message. ❤️ 🙏 Nick.
Hi Nick , Thankyou for that beautiful intro and taking the time to put this together for us while your on holiday. It’s so sad to see these amazing homes that have been in the same family for generations come to such disrepair. That place has so much potential but I think only for the very rich. I hope someone will come along and bring it back to being amazing. Hope your having a wonderful holiday . Many Blessings ❤️💐😁
This property has so many lovely architecural details--definitely a diamond in the rough and a worthwhile renovation project for anyone wanting to restore this gem.
Nick, what a fantastic piece of property. I love the atrium with all the glass walls and ceilings. A great place to relax and enjoy the sunlight and have it as a sitting area to have dinner. Often times location is key to selling a piece of property, and even though this place needs some major renovations I see a lot of potential for someone who wants to make this their home in this historical city. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I thoroughly enjoyed the video.
Hey Nick, great video as always. Hope you guys enjoyed the last days of your holiday. It was amazing and fortuitous bumping into you in Lecce for sure and really great to meet you both. Thanks for the shout out at the end of the video it was certainly a nice surprise. Funny how the world works sometimes. Hope to cross paths again soon:-) All the best, Greg and Emma:-)
Lecce is a stunning Baroque town: city ( it has a cathedral) This house would be a huge undertaking to restore & require bottom less bags of cash!! In my summer tour of Puglia I was really impressed with Monopoli - a smaller town on the coast, not far from Polignano which was overrun with tourists.. Pls continue your trips and videos around Italy we we can all dream of owning / restoring a house there one day.❤️💚❤️
Here we go - pausing video midway to speak to you , You set us up for something extraordinary with opening shots of you - peon and reverent on a fantastic beach, and now, yes, the *potential within this regal, dynamic, ancient "shell" is absolutely mind-blowing. This is one of those properties where you pray for a buyer with tender, clever vision, and lots of cash. Incredible place, Nick.
Omg 🤩the potential in this property, the room at the entrance from the street, one side with custom made bespoke cabinets, for shoes, coats, etc, all those glass panels at the back, I’m seeing black stainless steel 😍love it.
❤This home is oozing with charm. I will be watching this home closely! I can see in my minds eye I know I could do so much with this home. What a great opportunity! Thank you for sharing this one it’s making my creative mind run a 100 mph!!
Nick, thanks for taking the time out from your vacation to put together this video. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I've never been to Lecce; il centro storico looks nice. The property has a lot of potential. My only critique (and it's lighthearted) are your references to "not modernized" and it just needs some "spit and polish". Actually, it's pretty close to a ruin. I think you're on a bit of a "holiday high". Thanks again, and I look forward to your next video.
First, what an introduction!! Thank you Nick for this spectacular sunrise. The property is stunning, It is not in a good condition but you allways have the skill who wake up our imagination. So the properrty have a lot of potential, amaizing. And the city of Lecce is so gorgeous and cozy. Thank you again Nick great job
Great potential for the energetic & inspired - not my cup of tea, altho I've done several reno's in my old lifetime - town & country ! What is always wonderful is to take pics of the before & the after, and be gobsmacked at what you accomplished ! So have fun fixing this one !
Ahmazing! This totally fired up my imagination. If I were younger it may even be a project I would consider… the conservatory alone is worth the price… and I keep thinking of the mystery terrace … plus parking!! In a quaint Italian town! Sigh … bellissimo!
Glad you're enjoying Puglia. Not my favorite, although I can imagine at least visiting some day perhaps. The property is certainly what they call in the States "a fixer upper". I see how it has potential, yet does need someone with vision, ambition, and ability. Yesterday I grilled here more food than needed, but the rain has arrived here today as well, yet so has an early lunch re-heated and served with Chenin Blanc. Thank you or the tour, and I am impressed that even while on vacation you're showing places. Good of you as always, and cheers to your happiness and health!😎🥂👍
How, cute! What potential! That center atrium is gorgeous. One could knock out (if permitted) the kitchen and dining room wall and incorporate it all into a huge, light flooded open space living space♥️
@@italianproperty No that would costa both arm and both leg!, this is a island all the material is more expense, besides some of the structure need to tear down, there is no way that one can get ciment to stick to that send! this is a con!
Thank you for showing us Lecce. Looks very nice. The house is fascinating. It will be great for the right person, much potential. Hope you have a nice holiday, Nick.
Ciao Nick, the view behind you is mesmerizing just stunning. With a ton of work this would be a nice place, they need to bring down the price it appears to have some structural damage, I am sure the elctrics and plumbing need to be modernized then starts the restoration process, I realize that it sits in a centro citta that they want top dollar, I am afraid they won't get it, Thanks for sharing, Hope you had a nice relaxing holiday. Love from NY.
Awesome! Spectacular early morning splendor, Blank, ancient canvas. I love it! Great bones! Generous budget. not inconsequential elbow grease. Skilled crafts people. Magnifico! An apartment in which one could create goodies -- dunno - chocolatier? - to sell in the little town. Fabulous for the creative imaginative opportunity.
To be honest, it’s one of the most fabulous apartments I’ve seen. So sorry I couldn’t get up to show everyone the terrace but Marco almost killed me trying. What’s also amazing is you’re not overlooked by neighbours in the courtyard. ❤️ Nick.
@@elmoretingle well, Lecce has all the typical problems of all towns in the south of Italy. Except for the historical center the rest of the town is a mass of concrete with no green areas. There's a wild traffic jam and the road maintenance is very superficial. There aren't really places for children or young people. Very little job opportunities and underpaid . It's not unusual to see trash bags in the street especially in suburbs areas. But if you come to Lecce as a tourist it's another story...
Yes, you’re right. A tourist sees only the well tended historic areas and doesn’t have to deal with poor governance, traffic snarl ups, and garbage on the streets. We see the most idealized view of the town. Thank you for your comments.
Lots of TLC needed, indeed. But it has huge potential. Thanks for finding and showing this property all the way down south, Nick. Greetz not from Germany but from Gubbio, Umbria J. NB. The intro with the rising sun at the beach was...just phenomenal ;)
It is a VERY beautiful house, that deserves being preserved and very delicately restored...would require people of great taste and judgement to do it. Hope it happens
A lot of potential however, an expensive renovation. From views seen there are structural issues requiring shoring up as well as gutting, refurbishment. Structural lines are fantastic ! Thanks.
€1000/m2 in the centro storico _with parking_, I don't see this as over-priced at all. Unfortunately we didn't see the roof terrace but I've seen similar places and they are very desirable to Italians as the town councils refurbish town centres. This being in Lecce is another plus.
Yanni, Thank you for your comment. In my humble opinion and with now almost 20 years of experience selling real estate in Italy I think it’s cheap. I expect property prices in Lecce to boom in the next ten years. Best wishes, Nick.
@@italianproperty Many Italians told me things are actually going downhill for many years now, and continue to worsen to the point whereby the younger Italians even moved out of Italy for jobs elsewhere. It's scary!
What a wonderful place this is ... It has so much room inside and out ... The room with all the glass door and ceilings can be used to grow all kinds of veggies in pots that need a little protection from the weather . And the cats would have plenty of outdoor room without getting out on the streets . The animal room is a perfect playroom for them ! But the lottery was only € 20 ... So we will see what happens next month . Mean time I will just enjoy the tours ... Thanks Nick !
Lovely property Nick, but would be surprised if they get what they want, especially as it will need upgrading from the ground up literally. Very spacious property though and in such a gorgeous town. Also can you tell me the situation for an Australian citizen, who was born in the pretty town of Capestrano, Abruzzo and wants to buy property in Italy? enjoy your vlogs very much. Grazie tanto e buona giornata 😊
Amazing, Lecce reminds me so much of Malta, well at least the older parts of the island. We've not travelled that far south of Italy's mainland, though have always intended to. Well, it'd certainly take more than a weekend to turn this property into something inhabitable, but it does have potential for sure. I bet whomever purchases this property and has it renovated will end up with an amazing cassa. But there is more. My wife and I have also noticed how your wonderful personality become more and more apparent with each of your presentations. In fact, the word that comes to mind is... "charming"! Also very entertaining in the best possible way. Keep up the great work. Grazie!
It’s unfortunately very common in Italy, especially in the South. Old houses like that need a constant care, at least once a year you have to do a complete “check up”, cause it’s literally like having an old relative or parent you take care of. This is also very expensive, because you usually have to ask carpenters and stone-builders with specific skills and experience (plus, the more the years go by, the more this art is getting more and more lost). Sometimes, people just can’t afford it anymore, but they have such a strong connection to these places and their history, which is also the history of their family, that they prefer to keep them, in whatever state and without any care instead of letting them go. It’s a shame, indeed, but I also feel for them, as I saw it happening in my family and friends too. The government also isn’t really helpful, except maybe for this year’s bonus for historical buildings. But it usually prefers to see their hidden gems crumbling than to to give actual help in making them a part of the community’s cultural heritage
There is a reason why the price has been reduced: Who in their right mind would pay €265,000 for a derelict space that would cost a TON of money to fix up properly. The place probably has damp and other “ nasty” and costly surprises waiting for the person who takes over the project. That’s what normally happens when you try and redo an ancient property that has been neglected for so long.For that kind of money a German friend of mine bought a huge villa with a swimming pool just outside of Ostuni. Plus who wants to live next to the cathedral and hear the bells ring regularly; nope ,thanks not for me.Lecce is a great city though and Puglia is beautiful .
Nick, did you say 260 THOUSAND? 🤣🤣🤣 I'm from that part of Italy.... that price is ridiculous, and every one around there knows it. We pray for the rich Americans or Germans to come and buy!
Agreed, that price is for rich foreigners like Americans. 265K Euros is ridiculous and makes me LOL😂😂😂 I bought a much nicer property (beautiful villa, no need to fix anything) in a much nicer environment for much cheaper.
Unbelievable that any family would allow their precious property to fall into such complete disrepair - this one IS NOT worth gushing over Nick - sorry, but the price is waaaaaay too high for all the work that will have to be done. Truly shocking what people think they can charge for a property just for location alone - this one is a complete money pit....they've destroyed this property through complete neglect.
As an architect, I agree with the quality of space and the huge potential of this property. But as an architect, I do not make enough to afford this property. 😂
Wow, amazing space. Those skylit courtyards were fantastic. I could sweep the place out, get the electric and water running, and live in it as is, no problem. I prefer the "non-modernized" aspect, therein lies the real character.
Still too expensive. The place has a huge potential for a gorgeous appartment, but the renovation will probably cost another €200. At least you can refurbish everything entirely to your taste! 🍀🤩❤️
Great tours and incredible property filled with history. But. But. But... Here's a case of someone seeing the values of restored properties and an agent that figured someone from California would buy it.🤔😉💰🤑 Has it sold? How many price corrections did it go through? Thanks though for some wonderful tours.🌞👍📺
WOW 🤩! WOW🤩! WOW🤩! WOW on so many levels. The intro was amazing! The property is just lovely! The town of Lecce absolutely incredible! Coincidently, I will be there (for the very first time) in about 3 weeks. And, lastly I should say , wow to your amazing tan. You look like a movie ⭐️!
100% agree with those who say this is way overpriced. I've been researching Italian property for a year now. Lecce tends to be expensive, but you can do better. For that price, you can get a beautifully finished move-in ready house or duplex, with star vaulted ceilings and exposed brick, albeit a smallish one. Heck, you could even get a very nice flat in certain towns on Lake Como, and with a lake view, for that price, and you'd be around an hour from Milan.
Thanks Paul for your opinion. This property is a street away from the Cathedral, right in the historical centre. It sold a few weeks after my video and has been completely restored. I hope to go back to see it one day. 🤗 N.
@italianproperty I'm truly glad it was sold, especially so that it could be restored and enjoyed, but it must have been bought by someone with money to burn because it will always need work. Most people looking to move to Italy are retirees on a strict budget who want to spend their extra cash traveling and enjoying Italy. Most don't want something very large unless it includes an income unit and most want something move-in ready and largely maintenance-free. For me, other considerations are being outside of a high-risk earthquake zone, which means Piedmont, Puglia, and Sardinia, or other places on the fringes. I realize that the house is in Puglia, but it is still going to be expensive to insure, that is, if the owners can get insurance. So many regions of Italy have some kind of natural and architectural beauty that you really have a choice.
At 67 years old. Single. Just don't have the cash for this investment. On a personel note. With battling cancer is very expensive. And I heard it takes years to get permits approved . True or not. I don't have Play Money my dear.
HI Nick, Terrific tour, as always! I've just found your channel a few days ago and have been binge-watching--each video is like a magical escape. This Lecce tour is extra special. How do I communicate wiht you directly about the property? Many thanks,. Best, Margeau
Nick, if it wasn't you, my friend, I would laugh in your face on this one. It would take at least €150k to make it livable. They will have to take it off the price to have a hope of selling it. If I could move to Italy this would be a good spot because I would like to live by the sea.😊
I’m Italian, from High Salento specifically, but I love to watch these videos. Old houses contain the history of that place, of the region they’re in, and Puglia is no exception. It’s lovely to see such an interest in the wall stones, the wood forniture, the typical floors… This house just screams “home” to me (I studied in Lecce, too), from the fig plant growing out the dam wall, as usual of figs, to the “cementine” on the floor, to the “cucina economica” with white tiles and iron cooker, to the carparo and pietra leccese house around, the church bells and the chianche on the street ❤️
Just lovely
@@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536 heard is quite cold. Must be a lovely planet right now
Couldn't agree more!
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Suited him well, to be in Mars
Julia, I have fallen in love with your special homeland! Such incredible history, beauty and authenticity. I enjoy everywhere I’ve been as a tourist in Italy, but going to Salento feels like going home, and I have no Italian blood at all. 😂. I even bought an ancient place in Galatina with star vaults and cucina economica. Just started the renovation and happy to be returning to Italy this month to check progress. 😌
Hi Julia, I loved reading your message. Thank you for taking the time to write it. I’ve been going on holiday to Puglia now for 6 years. It’s a truly magical part of Italy. ❤️ Nick. 🙏
PS: I’ve blocked the person who made several comments. 😊
There is absolutely no way that anyone could be bored with the Potential of this Property...every room is a Charm! Amazing space! It seems the World has turned into a Box!
I've just sold my home In Melbourne Australia and I'm gonna find that dream home in Italy...especially after that very ingenious introduction incorporating the reflection and sun to spell out Puglia. You're a clever and very engaging likeable man Signor Nick :)
Thank you so much. Congratulations on your house sale. Let me know if you need any help. Best wishes, Nick.
Well be prepared to only be able to stay six months a Year. Unless you plan on getting a full time job in Italy
I don’t blame you. So many people are leaving Melbourne.
It just keeps going and going: What an amazing space. The whole town looks stunning. Thank you for taking us with you, Nick.
Beautiful bones. An architect with a lot of experience and know how and funds could bring it to its fullest potential. The town is lovely Nick! Very interesting tour today! Love it! Thanks! 👍
Thank you Mary. ❤️ Nick.
Love the sound of the Church bells ringing!!
We had the pleasure of staying in Lecce’s historic center in a beautiful vacation rental. Fell in love with the town and surrounding area. Understated compared to the typical popular tourist attractions. Gorgeous beaches within driving distance. I felt that I could stay the rest of my life there. The property itself would likely need to be redone stone by stone so hopefully the right person will be able to take care of it without destroying it’s historical character.
So sorry for the delay Lara. Thank you for your message. Yes, I agree. It’s amazing. ❤️ Nick
@@italianproperty no apologies needed!
Oh wonderful an opportunity for someone with enough money to restore this beautiful home. 💞 Thanks Nick. ( For a moment I thought that might be Gregg nonchalantly walking by at the end🤣.)
😊 😂 N.
Wow! What a beauty and charming house with so much potential. The most rewarding things in life require rolling up your sleeves and getting dirty!🏡❣️
❤️ N.
I am trying not to gush over this incredible property. I am so drawn to this area. Perfection and a dose of serendipity! Thank you for another excellent vlog.
❤️ Thank you. 🙏 Nick.
Lovely to see you Nick.. this is a wonderful space..promising to say the least.. I do hope someone puts their love into this property. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Dawn. I’m already designing the interior. ❤️ 🙏 Nick.
A property with so much potential in an ideal location like Lecce - one can dream.. Thanks again Nick 😃🇮🇹
As much as I love Lecce, I'm sure that I couldn't take on something this challenging. I do appreciate the tour, and you cannot beat the proximity to the main centro storico.
Only because I was recently in Lecce can I appreciate the outstanding potential for this property! Great for private use or as an accommodation. Great find!
Wonderful, that glassed area would make an absolutely amazing kitchen or living room. I imagine that done up it would be worth 3 or more times the purchase price with private parking making it exceptional and saleable. I've a friend who did one up a few years ago not far away and the large vaulted rooms come out really well, cool, clean and peaceful but close to the buzz of Southern Italian life and easily accessible by air. I wonder if the Regione Puglia would provide financial assistance for restructuring, I understand they do for rural properties.
Pity you were unable to show more of Lecce, a beautiful and historic town. Love the place, love the mixture of cultures (anyone recognise the Spanish feel to the buildings) and that there's a local dialect that is essentially Greek dating back to before the arrival of Rome.
Thanks Nick, you need to go on holiday more often.
Thanks David. Yes, more holidays. 😊 If only! Personally, I think it’s a great long term investment. It has all the elements; location, outside space and a historical vista. I was told property prices have quadrupled in 15 years. Yes, it was a shame I couldn’t tour more. Next year. Best, Nick.
Puglia is a lovely town; the property has all of the classic features to reimagine and design it to become the perfect home...thanks Nick for a peek of this unique gem...
Puglia is not a town…
WoW WoW WoW !!!!!! I can totally see the potential, there's going to be a very happy buyer of that I am sure! I hope you had a great holiday Nick.
Yes, it was amazing. Thank you. Nick. 🙏
Thanks for having us at the beach with you. And even finishing the tour off with the beach. A house is more that the sum of its walls and windows. What is around it has to be considered. A beach sure helps!
Once again Nick as you have out done yourself with this magnificent building of seven generations .👍😊
❤️ Thank you so much. N.
Thank you so much for the short tour!! Absolutely beautiful!! What a wonderful place to live!
It must have been amazing in its day. It has the potential to be amazing again, but at what cost! 😳 Once completed, you will be into it for way more than it is worth. Thank you for the tour. It was fun imagining what it was like in it’s glory days.
this is a joke .
I doubt your cost/price observations Lori, as long as the structure is sound (and it very probably is, the walls will be very heavy masonry) and you don't try to make the property into something that it isn't by remodelling the interior space, the costs should not be high. Puglia is one of the more economical regions and there are loads of building companies to chose from.
This house scores also because unlike so many out of town properties, having property in the Centro Storico of any of these southern Italian towns WITH the added benefit of off-road parking has become highly desirable to Italians in recent years.
There is no off-road parking, it's just an entrance. Even if it's possible to enter a very tiny car(?!) it would be impossible to get out of it - the corridor is too narrow.
Thank you Lori for your comment. Property prices in Lecce have quadrupled in 15 years and the only way is up! Best wishes, Nick.
@@minaperisic6587 I've seen much smaller and it's common in old Italian towns. Believe me it really does make a difference for the Italian buyer. Clearly they won't be parking a big SUV inside, I'm thinking Fiat 500/Panda parked hard against one wall.
A Magical Mystery Tour.... from the sunlit focal point on the ocean, to an incredible property with outstanding features and immense possibilities... to the plaza by the cathedral and the Naples yellow background where the video ended. Gratitude for sharing during your holiday.... you touch all that observe!
Thank you Jackie for your lovely message. So very kind. ❤️ Nick.
It could be sooo beautiful 😍. The windows and high ceilings are amazing.
I love unique floorplans like this property. The space needs a lot of work but I'm sure the right people would love a restoration contract like this one. The courtyards with the glass windows would make a great plant space/sitting area. The car park needs a cute minicooper. Lots of creative potential here for a home/business concept.
I totally agree. Lots of plants, staircase to a beautiful view overlooking the cathedral. I’m now thinking of turning the parking area into another garden. Thanks for your message. ❤️ 🙏 Nick.
Thank you for this beautiful tour. I know whoever is lucky enough to purchase this apartment will turn it into a jewel.
Nick, absolutely one of the best and creative intro's i have ever seen! Well done!
Thank you. 😊 🙏 Nick.
Hi Nick , Thankyou for that beautiful intro and taking the time to put this together for us while your on holiday. It’s so sad to see these amazing homes that have been in the same family for generations come to such disrepair. That place has so much potential but I think only for the very rich. I hope someone will come along and bring it back to being amazing. Hope your having a wonderful holiday . Many Blessings ❤️💐😁
Thank you Lois. ❤️ I’m positive someone will restore this amazing property. 🙏 😊 Nick.
Showing us the BEAM OF LIGHT DIRECTLY SHINING ON YOU!
This property has so many lovely architecural details--definitely a diamond in the rough and a worthwhile renovation project for anyone wanting to restore this gem.
Nick, what a fantastic piece of property. I love the atrium with all the glass walls and ceilings. A great place to relax and enjoy the sunlight and have it as a sitting area to have dinner. Often times location is key to selling a piece of property, and even though this place needs some major renovations I see a lot of potential for someone who wants to make this their home in this historical city. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I thoroughly enjoyed the video.
I absolutely agree with you Lloyd and thank you for your message. Best wishes, Nick.
265 thou’ for a place in history ~
This is gorgeous, Nick!
Great tour👏👏👏
Thank you!!
Thank you. Best wishes, Nick.
Hey Nick, great video as always. Hope you guys enjoyed the last days of your holiday. It was amazing and fortuitous bumping into you in Lecce for sure and really great to meet you both. Thanks for the shout out at the end of the video it was certainly a nice surprise. Funny how the world works sometimes. Hope to cross paths again soon:-) All the best, Greg and Emma:-)
Lecce is a stunning Baroque town: city ( it has a cathedral) This house would be a huge undertaking to restore & require bottom less bags of cash!!
In my summer tour of Puglia I was really impressed with Monopoli - a smaller town on the coast, not far from Polignano which was overrun with tourists.. Pls continue your trips and videos around Italy we we can all dream of owning / restoring a house there one day.❤️💚❤️
Thank you Anne. Happy New Year to you. I’m going back to Puglia in January. ❤️ Nick.
You mean too many tourist? I stayed in monopoli for a week in centro storico
We discovered Lecce a couple of weeks ago. Beautiful
Terrific. I just love your show, and I love Italy. How beautiful this is
❤️ Thank you. Nick.
Here we go - pausing video midway to speak to you , You set us up for something extraordinary with opening shots of you - peon and reverent on a fantastic beach, and now, yes, the *potential within this regal, dynamic, ancient "shell" is absolutely mind-blowing. This is one of those properties where you pray for a buyer with tender, clever vision, and lots of cash. Incredible place, Nick.
Thank you so much Karen. I’ve already designed the whole apartment in my mind. ♥️ Nick.
Omg 🤩the potential in this property, the room at the entrance from the street, one side with custom made bespoke cabinets, for shoes, coats, etc, all those glass panels at the back, I’m seeing black stainless steel 😍love it.
Me too. ❤️ Nick.
Me too. ❤️ Nick.
The potential is incredible. The sea in the intro and the wave’s and the end are so picturesque 👏🍻
Thanks Joe. N.
❤This home is oozing with charm. I will be watching this home closely! I can see in my minds eye I know I could do so much with this home. What a great opportunity! Thank you for sharing this one it’s making my creative mind run a 100 mph!!
Nick, thanks for taking the time out from your vacation to put together this video. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I've never been to Lecce; il centro storico looks nice. The property has a lot of potential. My only critique (and it's lighthearted) are your references to "not modernized" and it just needs some "spit and polish". Actually, it's pretty close to a ruin. I think you're on a bit of a "holiday high". Thanks again, and I look forward to your next video.
Thanks John. Enjoyed reading your comment. Made me smile. Best wishes, Nick.
florence of the south. beautiful...enjoy rest of your holiday nick 😀
First, what an introduction!! Thank you Nick for this spectacular sunrise. The property is stunning, It is not in a good condition but you allways have the skill who wake up our imagination. So the properrty have a lot of potential, amaizing. And the city of Lecce is so gorgeous and cozy. Thank you again Nick great job
Thanks Xavier. 🙏 Nick.
Great potential for the energetic & inspired - not my cup of tea, altho I've done several reno's in my old lifetime - town & country ! What is always wonderful is to take pics of the before & the after, and be gobsmacked at what you accomplished ! So have fun fixing this one !
🙏 😊 Nick.
Ahmazing! This totally fired up my imagination. If I were younger it may even be a project I would consider… the conservatory alone is worth the price… and I keep thinking of the mystery terrace … plus parking!! In a quaint Italian town! Sigh … bellissimo!
Thank you Ladysparkle. Love your YT name. ❤️ Nick.
@@italianproperty Thanks Nick! My friends and I have wonder fun with my internet name ♥️
Glad you're enjoying Puglia. Not my favorite, although I can imagine at least visiting some day perhaps. The property is certainly what they call in the States "a fixer upper". I see how it has potential, yet does need someone with vision, ambition, and ability. Yesterday I grilled here more food than needed, but the rain has arrived here today as well, yet so has an early lunch re-heated and served with Chenin Blanc. Thank you or the tour, and I am impressed that even while on vacation you're showing places. Good of you as always, and cheers to your happiness and health!😎🥂👍
❤️ Thanks Mark. N.
How, cute! What potential! That center atrium is gorgeous. One could knock out (if permitted) the kitchen and dining room wall and incorporate it all into a huge, light flooded open space living space♥️
Hi Marina, Yes, yes, yes! Loving your ideas. ❤️ Nick.
What a beautiful mess. 💕
Nick, this would cost an arm and leg to restore! How could the family allow their home to fall in such disrepair?
Hi Michael, Personally, I don’t think it would cost that much. Probably just the arm. 😊 Nick. 🙏
@@italianproperty 😂😂😂 Good one!
@@italianproperty No that would costa both arm and both leg!, this is a island all the material is more expense, besides some of the structure need to tear down, there is no way that one can get ciment to stick to that send! this is a con!
Way too expensive!!!!...thw price is almost ridiculous !!!...in other towns this ruin value is about 20,000.000 euro
You can find better prices in Greece and not that much repair needed it will cost two arms and two legs,😁
Thank you for showing us Lecce. Looks very nice. The house is fascinating. It will be great for the right person, much potential. Hope you have a nice holiday, Nick.
🙏 ❤️ N.
Ciao Nick, the view behind you is mesmerizing just stunning. With a ton of work this would be a nice place, they need to bring down the price it appears to have some structural damage, I am sure the elctrics and plumbing need to be modernized then starts the restoration process, I realize that it sits in a centro citta that they want top dollar, I am afraid they won't get it, Thanks for sharing, Hope you had a nice relaxing holiday. Love from NY.
It’s the asking price and not my listing. Appreciate your comment Joni. Amazing space and in my view would make a great long term investment. 🙏 Nick.
Awesome! Spectacular early morning splendor, Blank, ancient canvas. I love it! Great bones! Generous budget. not inconsequential elbow grease. Skilled crafts people. Magnifico! An apartment in which one could create goodies -- dunno - chocolatier? - to sell in the little town. Fabulous for the creative imaginative opportunity.
To be honest, it’s one of the most fabulous apartments I’ve seen. So sorry I couldn’t get up to show everyone the terrace but Marco almost killed me trying. What’s also amazing is you’re not overlooked by neighbours in the courtyard. ❤️ Nick.
Lecce is a gorgeous, very livable town, famous for the last 500 years for papier-mâché religious figures.
Mmmmmm....I live there and I don't think it's very livable.
I’m curious. What don’t you like about Lecce? My husband and I were thinking of spending more time there.
@@elmoretingle well, Lecce has all the typical problems of all towns in the south of Italy. Except for the historical center the rest of the town is a mass of concrete with no green areas. There's a wild traffic jam and the road maintenance is very superficial. There aren't really places for children or young people. Very little job opportunities and underpaid . It's not unusual to see trash bags in the street especially in suburbs areas. But if you come to Lecce as a tourist it's another story...
Yes, you’re right. A tourist sees only the well tended historic areas and doesn’t have to deal with poor governance, traffic snarl ups, and garbage on the streets. We see the most idealized view of the town. Thank you for your comments.
With cleaning and a few chandeliers, I could live in it…it was good enough for many generations❤❤❤
The new owners contacted me. I hope to do a tour when they have finished the restoration. Thank you for your comment. ❤️🙏😊 Nick.
Lots of TLC needed, indeed. But it has huge potential. Thanks for finding and showing this property all the way down south, Nick. Greetz not from Germany but from Gubbio, Umbria J.
NB. The intro with the rising sun at the beach was...just phenomenal ;)
Thank you so much. Sorry for the delay. Best wishes, Nick.
It is a VERY beautiful house, that deserves being preserved and very delicately restored...would require people of great taste and judgement to do it. Hope it happens
I'm sure it will. Thank you for your comment. Best wishes, Nick.
So beautiful ! It's almost enchanting
A lot of potential however, an expensive renovation. From views seen there are structural issues requiring shoring up as well as gutting, refurbishment. Structural lines are fantastic ! Thanks.
That asking price of €265,000 is a joke! WAY OVER-PRICED! This video did not even focus on the interior of this house, which goes to show it's a joke!
€1000/m2 in the centro storico _with parking_, I don't see this as over-priced at all.
Unfortunately we didn't see the roof terrace but I've seen similar places and they are very desirable to Italians as the town councils refurbish town centres. This being in Lecce is another plus.
@@davidmullens2464 I bought a much nicer villa for much less 😀and don't need restoration. Be careful in Italy, restoration can go through the roof.
This isn't a parking space, it's too narrow for any car size; it's main entrance.
Yanni, Thank you for your comment. In my humble opinion and with now almost 20 years of experience selling real estate in Italy I think it’s cheap. I expect property prices in Lecce to boom in the next ten years. Best wishes, Nick.
@@italianproperty Many Italians told me things are actually going downhill for many years now, and continue to worsen to the point whereby the younger Italians even moved out of Italy for jobs elsewhere. It's scary!
Sometimes I think the word ‘potential’ is the most dangerous, seductive word in the English language.
Yep, but I love it. ❤️ 🙏 Nick.
What a wonderful place this is ...
It has so much room inside and out ...
The room with all the glass door and ceilings can be used to grow all kinds of veggies in pots that need a little protection from the weather .
And the cats would have plenty of outdoor room without getting out on the streets .
The animal room is a perfect playroom for them !
But the lottery was only € 20 ...
So we will see what happens next month .
Mean time I will just enjoy the tours ...
Thanks Nick !
❤️ N.
Lovely property Nick, but would be surprised if they get what they want, especially as it will need upgrading from the ground up literally. Very spacious property though and in such a gorgeous town. Also can you tell me the situation for an Australian citizen, who was born in the pretty town of Capestrano, Abruzzo and wants to buy property in Italy? enjoy your vlogs very much. Grazie tanto e buona giornata 😊
Hi Nella, Send me an email. Should be no problem buying. Do you have duel citizenship? 🙏 Nick.
No I do not unfortunately Nick, when I became an Australian that was not an option.
Amazing, Lecce reminds me so much of Malta, well at least the older parts of the island. We've not travelled that far south of Italy's mainland, though have always intended to. Well, it'd certainly take more than a weekend to turn this property into something inhabitable, but it does have potential for sure. I bet whomever purchases this property and has it renovated will end up with an amazing cassa. But there is more. My wife and I have also noticed how your wonderful personality become more and more apparent with each of your presentations. In fact, the word that comes to mind is... "charming"! Also very entertaining in the best possible way. Keep up the great work. Grazie!
Thank you so much Antony. Best wishes to you both. ❤️ Nick.
No mischamo squerc'le cu fave compà
Stunning!!💕🌸💕
Hopefully someone will grab that property up and give it the love and attention it deserves. Great video Nick!
❤️ Thank you. Nick.
What a shame they let it get into such a state.
It’s unfortunately very common in Italy, especially in the South. Old houses like that need a constant care, at least once a year you have to do a complete “check up”, cause it’s literally like having an old relative or parent you take care of. This is also very expensive, because you usually have to ask carpenters and stone-builders with specific skills and experience (plus, the more the years go by, the more this art is getting more and more lost). Sometimes, people just can’t afford it anymore, but they have such a strong connection to these places and their history, which is also the history of their family, that they prefer to keep them, in whatever state and without any care instead of letting them go.
It’s a shame, indeed, but I also feel for them, as I saw it happening in my family and friends too.
The government also isn’t really helpful, except maybe for this year’s bonus for historical buildings. But it usually prefers to see their hidden gems crumbling than to to give actual help in making them a part of the community’s cultural heritage
I enjoyed reading your comment Julia. Thank you. Best wishes, Nick.
More of these please... Lol
Stunning!!
Eu amo ver os seus vídeos porque amo ver voce !!! Você é lindo demais !!! ❤️
Thank you so much for watching 🤗🤗
Just looks so beautiful thanks Nick 👏🏻🙏💖🇦🇺
It really is. 🙏 ❤️ Nick.
There is a reason why the price has been reduced: Who in their right mind would pay €265,000 for a derelict space that would cost a TON of money to fix up properly. The place probably has damp and other “ nasty” and costly surprises waiting for the person who takes over the project. That’s what normally happens when you try and redo an ancient property that has been neglected for so long.For that kind of money a German friend of mine bought a huge villa with a swimming pool just outside of Ostuni. Plus who wants to live next to the cathedral and hear the bells ring regularly; nope ,thanks not for me.Lecce is a great city though and Puglia is beautiful .
Nick, did you say 260 THOUSAND? 🤣🤣🤣
I'm from that part of Italy.... that price is ridiculous, and every one around there knows it.
We pray for the rich Americans or Germans to come and buy!
Agreed, that price is for rich foreigners like Americans. 265K Euros is ridiculous and makes me LOL😂😂😂 I bought a much nicer property (beautiful villa, no need to fix anything) in a much nicer environment for much cheaper.
a lot of work but the amazing home.
Unbelievable that any family would allow their precious property to fall into such complete disrepair - this one IS NOT worth gushing over Nick - sorry, but the price is waaaaaay too high for all the work that will have to be done. Truly shocking what people think they can charge for a property just for location alone - this one is a complete money pit....they've destroyed this property through complete neglect.
As an architect, I agree with the quality of space and the huge potential of this property. But as an architect, I do not make enough to afford this property. 😂
Love you comment Melvin. 😊 😂 Nick.
Great silhouette on the beach !!
Thank you. N. 🙏
Nick anther beautiful tour
I like it it looks like a Castle
Oh so much potential Nick!
I totally agree Nina. ❤️ Nick.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful property ❤️. Enjoy the rest of you wonderful Holiday. 👍🌿⚘️🌿
❤️ 🙏 N.
It would be a dream project
Beautiful home
I love it! Such a good space!
Will look beautiful restored but no idea how much it would cost…
I estimate €150k to €200k Best wishes, Nick.
Thanks Nick... 👍👍💕😎😊
❤️ N.
Wow, amazing space. Those skylit courtyards were fantastic. I could sweep the place out, get the electric and water running, and live in it as is, no problem. I prefer the "non-modernized" aspect, therein lies the real character.
Wow, I just love your comment. ❤️ 🙏 😊 Nick
Wow…. !!! Needs work but will be nice when renovated.
Still too expensive. The place has a huge potential for a gorgeous appartment, but the renovation will probably cost another €200. At least you can refurbish everything entirely to your taste!
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€200.000 ofcourse 😂
I’m sure it will. This house has been restored. Can’t wait to see it. 🙏
Great tours and incredible property filled with history.
But. But. But... Here's a case of someone seeing the values of restored properties and an agent that figured someone from California would buy it.🤔😉💰🤑
Has it sold? How many price corrections did it go through?
Thanks though for some wonderful tours.🌞👍📺
It sold and has been restored. I want to do another video. ❤️🙏🤗
WOW 🤩! WOW🤩! WOW🤩! WOW on so many levels. The intro was amazing! The property is just lovely! The town of Lecce absolutely incredible! Coincidently, I will be there (for the very first time) in about 3 weeks. And, lastly I should say , wow to your amazing tan. You look like a movie ⭐️!
Thank you so much Barbara. So very kind. Enjoy Lecce and Puglia. It’s beautiful. ❤️ 😊 Nick. 🙏
Welcome Nick, i'm about 30 mins south of Lecce, been here around 15 years now, Lecce is great, glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks Martin. I might be back in October if you fancy a coffee. Best wishes, Nick. 🙏
I'd love to see a "before and after" on this one!
Imagine a few wonderful chandeliers❤
100% agree with those who say this is way overpriced. I've been researching Italian property for a year now. Lecce tends to be expensive, but you can do better. For that price, you can get a beautifully finished move-in ready house or duplex, with star vaulted ceilings and exposed brick, albeit a smallish one. Heck, you could even get a very nice flat in certain towns on Lake Como, and with a lake view, for that price, and you'd be around an hour from Milan.
Thanks Paul for your opinion. This property is a street away from the Cathedral, right in the historical centre. It sold a few weeks after my video and has been completely restored. I hope to go back to see it one day. 🤗 N.
@italianproperty I'm truly glad it was sold, especially so that it could be restored and enjoyed, but it must have been bought by someone with money to burn because it will always need work. Most people looking to move to Italy are retirees on a strict budget who want to spend their extra cash traveling and enjoying Italy. Most don't want something very large unless it includes an income unit and most want something move-in ready and largely maintenance-free. For me, other considerations are being outside of a high-risk earthquake zone, which means Piedmont, Puglia, and Sardinia, or other places on the fringes. I realize that the house is in Puglia, but it is still going to be expensive to insure, that is, if the owners can get insurance. So many regions of Italy have some kind of natural and architectural beauty that you really have a choice.
Thank you NICK!!!
If I had the cash. I'd email you on the spot. What a beauty. !
At 67 years old. Single. Just don't have the cash for this investment. On a personel note. With battling cancer is very expensive. And I heard it takes years to get permits approved . True or not. I don't have Play Money my dear.
I’ve deleted that person’s message Valerie. Bless you. ❤️ 🙏 Nick.
HI Nick, Terrific tour, as always! I've just found your channel a few days ago and have been binge-watching--each video is like a magical escape. This Lecce tour is extra special. How do I communicate wiht you directly about the property? Many thanks,. Best, Margeau
Thank you so much. ❤️ Please just send us an email. info@abodeitaty.com. 🙏 😊 Nick.
Beautiful indeed!
Nick, if it wasn't you, my friend, I would laugh in your face on this one.
It would take at least €150k to make it livable. They will have to take it off the price to have a hope of selling it.
If I could move to Italy this would be a good spot because I would like to live by the sea.😊
The new owners contacted me. Yep, I agree, but the finished house would be amazing. ❤️🙏😊
I'm going to be in Lecce in 2 weeks. Can't wait!
Wow, luckily you Sonja. Make sure you go to the Basilica of Santa Croce. I wanted to shoot it but it was raining. Have fun. ❤️ Nick.
Omg the best yet 😍