{"product_id":"9780847869541","title":"A Tuscan Adventure","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe fascinating story behind the revival of an ancient Italian castle and its enduring way of life.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Charlotte Horton and her family of British bohemians discovered an abandoned Tuscan castle, little did they know that they would transform it into a vibrant, modern locale. Nestled in the rugged terrain of Mount Amiata, Castello di Potentino was a dilapidated mess: roofs had collapsed and there was no plumbing or electricity. Following the arduous process of purchasing it from 24 different owners, they set to work renovating the 11th-century structure.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn this enthralling account of ravamping the \u003ci\u003ecastello \u003c\/i\u003einto a contemporary ode to Italian tradition, photographs by the late British fashion photographer Michael Woolley showcase the property, while Charlotte’s text dives into the renovation and life at Potentino. From a dramatic vaulted entrance hall to a starry ceiling mural, the interiors are bound to delight. Readers also learn about technical details, such as recycling materials, painting, and bureaucratic paperwork. A chapter dedicated to the land—complete with a vineyard and olive groves—displays Charlotte’s philosophy of self-sufficiency. This book is a must-have for those interested in Italian architecture and the Tuscan lifestyle, or anyone with the dream of restoring a castle in Tuscany.\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Charlotte Horton","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":48675282288852,"sku":"9780847869541","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/9208\/files\/BNCImageAPI_93eed213-498b-4b34-ba13-81cb66771aa3.jpg?v=1789511719","url":"https:\/\/penguinshop.ca\/products\/9780847869541","provider":"Penguin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}