Hello Dave Iam Enzo from Canada, I was borne in Gessopalena my grandfather was one of the 42 people killed by the nazis he was part of the resistance, the reason it’s called Gessopalena until a few years ago ( as you noticed in the old town the shining stone) they used to mine Gesso ( lime cement) at one time the town was named PietraLucente ( sparkling town) Thanks for the video and memories

@AhomeinItaly

3 ай бұрын

Hi Enzo, thankyou for the message.

@jeffconley819

2 ай бұрын

Glad you know the history of the town Enzo . And can past it on.

@thefashiongoddesschannel8099

2 ай бұрын

Hello Enzo. ;-)

@carolmaz8675

5 күн бұрын

what a great story and so sad the nazis did this ...

Hi Dave, I moved from Los Angeles to Abruzzo in 2019. I live in a small village, Tocco da Casauria. Best decision I ever made, I didn't spend much more buying my house either. Unfortunately, my house is on three floors and I had an accident that has made it difficult to go up and down the stairs. I just found a small cottage, all on one floor on the other side of the village. This house you are buying is a wonderful house in great shape. Best of luck

Italy is such a breathtaking country, and I hope to retire there one day. The Italian heroes he is talking about are part of the finestest generation humanity has ever known, bless them all for giving my generation the freedom we have known.

For 19,000 Euros, it IS the deal of the century! Nice. I would think you'll sell this property quickly with no problems. On another note, I did appreciate the first 10 minutes of this video. My father was in the US Army, and a history buff, a trait he passed on to me. We lived in Europe for a total of 6 years between 1960 and 1970, and I saw a number of Hitler's handiworks during that time, including Dachau, and I can assure there's a lot less left of it today than there was in 1962, when I was there. I'm glad this town has preserved their history so all can see. I'm afraid we will repeat what we do not learn from. I'm an old woman now, but I will never forget.

We appreciate the gentle touch of your history in Italy. Rest in peace, your great uncle.

What a charming little home.. It's cozy and would make a great place for a vacation home. This is really a great bargain.. I was in tears when you were showing the ruins. It's to bad they don't teach this in history class for students to know what it was like to live in a war torn place... Here in the U.S. it's like they are trying to erase what happened in all history..

@jeffconley819

2 ай бұрын

You are so right Roseann

@roseannamarotta5864

2 ай бұрын

I am happy to see someone else can see it too.

Our Saturday morning tradition… sitting down with coffee to see what beauty you’ve brought us this week. Those views don’t disappoint😍 Thanks, as always!

@joistannertasidrealtor9334

4 ай бұрын

I watch yours too. Nice choices.

@wanderingwithwine

4 ай бұрын

@@joistannertasidrealtor9334 thank you, Joi 🥰 Have a great weekend✨

I feel like I've been called out. This is literally my Saturday routine [and I have coffee in hand] hahaha!

I must say that you are one of the very best agents in Abruzzo, you understand the tastes of westerners and furnish good advice for upgrading and remodeling these properties to our standards. 👍🏼 Sadly you don't show many properties with a bit of outdoor space, but I suppose for the Brits looking for a second home in the sun, that wouldn't be what they're looking for... just a key and no worries once it's been fixed up.

@angelomasciantonio

4 ай бұрын

He does show some places with land around it but If you want a place "in town", would be unusual to find something with outdoor space around or beside it due to how they have been built up over the centuries. On the periphery of towns or in the contradas/frazione, most houses will have land around it but you would have to walk or drive into the main town for most of the services. All depends on what you like or can do if u don't have a car. In my hometown, there are probably about 5 places with no yard around it owned by Brits while one of the frazione is almost all Brits who bought around the main square and they each have land beside and behind their houses. Some are retired and stay permanently there while others go back and forth every few months, especially now that they are out of Shengen. One of the residents even had started up a small home brewery so there would be a pop-up pub in the square, especially in summer months. Didn't get a chance to drive thru there on my last trip at Christmas/New Year.

@lagringa7518

4 ай бұрын

@@angelomasciantonio Si, capisco. 😉

Dave--One of the things that sets your videos apart is the obvious love and respect that you have for the geography, the people and the history of the area you've chosen to live and work in. Excellent work as always, I hope to meet you some day.

Brilliant video, Dave. The history and tour of the old ruins was truly interesting. The quality of these videos continue to improve and impress. Bravo!

this is better than watching Netflix:)

How in the hell did they get that humongous wardrobe into the flat in the first place?!?!? Like you, I'd definitely knock through the wall in the living area/kitchen, and make it one area. Get a folding dining table with some director style chairs for eating, and use the majority as lounge space. Sofa bed for one of the main seats in the living area, then you can fit a few friends in. They'd best all be good friends, mind! 😃 On the second floor, I'd turn the landing room into a mini man cave, with a single bed in a bunk style over the top of a desk setup, then if I had visitors, I'd have them use the main bedroom, and I'd use the bunk bed. I'd probably look into whether or not I could replace the whole heating setup with an air source heat pump instead of the boiler, and then work out a decent place for a water heater (if needed, I'm not 100% sure how heat pumps deal with water heating), or a proper combi boiler (then you wouldn't need the water heater at all) I'd definitely replace the bathroom entirely, and modernise it. Possibly get one of those Japanese toilets that automatically does the job of the bidet too. Nice tiles, and a shower in place of the bath. New mattress for the bed, and polish the bedroom furniture and you're all good

@leesweeney206

4 ай бұрын

I always wonder the same thing when i see some furniture in these places and how narrow the doorways are. How on earth did they get the furniture in there 😉

@catherinekilgour2563

4 ай бұрын

My guess is flat pack furniture. We purchased two large wardrobes that were made up, the previous owners couldn't be bothered taking them apart to move them. We were able to buy them cheaply.

My Grandfather was in the United States Army in that area during WW2. He was a Sargent who hated the Army. He hid the fact that he was a petrochemical Engineer that would have put him in as an officer. He wouldn't have it. He was in charge of 3 Howitzers and was deadly accurate. He refused to kill Italians and made the Germans pay for it. His Commanding officer was killed and his captain made my Grandfather in charge of Company. A few weeks later they found out about his educational background and gave him a field promotion to Lieutenant. I remember him saying something about hooking up with the British in Bologna before the push to the Po river before moving in on Verona. Hay thanks for the videos, I am fascinated by not only the homes for sale but also the Bars.... No hold on, I meant to say the wonderful vistas seen from these towns. Actually they are simply stunning.

One of my favorite Dave-video! I loved the tour of the old town -and the story. What incredible history. Gessopalena is now on my radar as a spot. I love the little home - would be wonderful if the balconies were on the mountain side but...it is what it is. I really like this one!! :). Thank you for taking time for the great tour of the town - old AND new!!

Thank you for your informative videos I do enjoy them and the houses and how positive you are x you remind me of my lovely brother who gets just as excited about beautiful places and history. Thank you xxx

Mindblowing opening scene. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@sayang38us

4 ай бұрын

Agreed!!

@wanderingwithwine

4 ай бұрын

Seriously, so GORGEOUS!!

Good Morning to you too! Yes Saturday mornings watching your "stunning" videos! Such beautiful towns and homes you share with us! Grazie!

Love to watch Saturday mornings with my sweet tea (in North Carolina)

Thank you for todays opening. Heartbreaking but fascinating. ❤️

I think everything is so beautiful! Marble stairs are so normalized there but in America you have to be extremely wealthy to have marble stairs! And the floors also are most can’t afford here in the US! I love Italy!

What a place, what a town, what a price! I'd be happy here, if I hadn't already found my perfect home/town. Another winner!

It’s stunning!!!

Lovely sized balconies ❤

I love the tiles in the kitchen, the bathroom, and all of the floors!!

The stories are getting more and more interesting 😀 I'm glad I could see this movie and I'm looking forward to the next one 😍

Beautiful region and would be an Ausome place to live or vacation.... Explore Galore!💖🎇💫

If I spoke Italian, I’d buy the place

Spectacular and incredible views. Amazing history. Lovely flat. Thanks for showing us.

Hi Dave, it is sad the remains of war, one thing Europeans are sadly too familiar with. The town is so cute, I love the streetlamps. It is a great starter home, the structure looks in great condition, a little DIY and you can have a beautiful home. The price is amazing with everything included. Thank you for the opening tour, and for showing us this listing.

GA! It is my Saturday routine as well to enjoy your videos. I await all the stunning views and your ideas. Thx for adding such pleasure to our lives!

After the intro (dacqua 😂) I don't even care for the property, which by the way is very interesting. The first part of the video was so touching and the town is stu... no it's very nice. Please go back there and do maybe a short when you can. So charming and so much history ❤

Super cute, Dave. Did anyone else notice the stairs in the bathroom? Like there used to be stairs there? Behind the tub.

Oh my, living above the ruins. I must say your vlogs are as compelling as any I have seen on TV like Escape to the Country. I have seen dozens and dozens of them and find your presentations as good as any I've seen in mainsream and cable media here in the U.S. I'd put a small click click couch on the landing adjacent to the balcony for sitting, guest sleeping with a little tiny fridge, a beverage making station top to enjoy on that floor.

The view out both balconies is like a painting, all those colors and shapes leading up to the bell tower in the middle - nice !

Yes, Indeed!! Quite the bargain! Love the location. Cute little property ready to go. Remodel as you have time. Meanwhile........enjoy! Thanks for the intro tour, too. 🙋‍♀💜

Very affordable and a lovely town. The history alone is worth the price, I would be exploring every inch of this area every day.

@marcivan7040

4 ай бұрын

Very nice. I loved the tiles. I really need to know more about rental options in the area...

Thank you for the research and historical information that brings meaning to the show. Well done Dave.

Yes. This is also our Saturday morning ritual to watch your videos.

Amazing price

Good morning Dave, i am now officially addicted to your channel. Thank you.

I agree, the town is stunning. The property looks perfect for me, especially at that price. I don't have the obsession to update everything -- what's there looks good. The furniture looks to be tasteful and better. I'm sure someone has snapped it up already. It does give one heart, though. I'll research what is possible and required for making a move to Italy. I have subscribed and will watch your videos. You have started me thinking.

My dad was WWII POW in Servigliano camp 59. I’ve been to the camp twice (from USA) and understand the sentiments for your uncle. Every time I’m there I get these feelings of walking where dad walked.

Beautiful video and tour. Property not seen in the first 20 minutes

Good Morning Dave from Texas!

With bunk beds, and money spent renovating the bathroom and kitchen, it would make a nice vacation rental. The views of the town and snow capped mountains are incredible.

Speaking as someone who has lived in Italy for the last 42 years all I can say is the price is amazing (if you have no problems with stairs...). It's a beautiful part of the world. Definitely worth buying and ripping out the kitchen and bathroom and having the heating system and the french windows (and windows generally) redone. And that ghastly bedroom furniture needs to go!

Great value.

Amazing ❤

@marcivan7040

4 ай бұрын

I think you mean STUNNING

Wonderful terrazzo floors!

A wonderful view thk u for taking your time.

Dave .. we both love this one !! Wow .. such amazing value. A big plus for me is that it has a bathtub already AND I like the tiles !! The views are gorgeous too and the history was so interesting as well, although of course very sad. This is a place we’d like to explore for sure ❤️

Definitely, a bargain and so well kept ! ❤

That is a beautiful home for that price. The view from the bedroom is gorgeous. I love your videos!

Wow. That's amazing

Love the price and the view of the buildings that looks like a contemporary painting.

Good night! I'm sitting down sipping my coffee when you rolled the line about our Saturday morning coffee watch. LOL; thanks!

What a beautiful property, wow. I would move right in. Enjoyed this video greatly.

It’s Sunday morning here in Australia. Love the video and the property 👍🏽

Wonderful

Amazing!

thank you for sharing the sad history on this one, and another amazing deal. I would love it there too. xx

Perfect!

A foot in the 👢 boot. Excellent value, especially considering the furniture is included. I loved the old town. Thanks for such an interesting property.

@AhomeinItaly

4 ай бұрын

Love that line. I will use it on future videos!

@iralia333

4 ай бұрын

Haha: as long as you say a foot in the STUNNING boot. 😅 💞

Hi mate I did love the house floor and the panoramic view from the top balcony And all the historic buildings and panoramic views all round the town thanks mate cheers 🍻

Someone will be hapy for sure. Looks very nice the town also ....

I almost didn't click on this video. Those "Gringo Taxed" Portugal property videos have jarred me. Now you really have me thinking getting a little family holiday, then rental place is very doable. 😊😮

The tour of old town Gessopalena was moving, thank you. This is an adorable little property. I really wouldn't change much except boiler and paint and perhaps take the wall down between kitchen and lounge. I love the wall tiles in the bathroom and kitchen, and the terrazzo floor tiles are in great shape. Very quaint.

Everything around me (and you will be surprised), But everything around me (and you definitely won’t believe it), But everything around me is Stunning, stunning, stunning, stunning, stunning, stunning, stunning, stunning, stunning, stunning, stunning, stunning, stunning, just stunning!

Definitely a bargain. However, for me personally my knees would be screaming. It should sell very quickly.

Beautiful scenery and sad to see the old town destroyed. Great value.

I work on Saturdays so you are my Sunday morning routine. I know you have said that some people dont like you giving your ideas but love your ideas for the properties. Also a big thank you for giving ballpark estimates on renovations.

Nice, l like it.

Many people ask if there is a police station in this town and village and the answer is yes, but they cannot be filmed . It is absolutely forbidden

@Subgunman

4 ай бұрын

Why? Is there a law on the books against filming the police or just tradition?

@ail-on3px

4 ай бұрын

​@@Subgunmanthere is a law that prohibits filming military zone but the inhabitants know where they are of they need it

In the Netherlands you cannot even buy a garage for that price. Really nice and spacious apartment in a beautiful Region

O M G this is a amazing project and the price well totally worth it 👍👍👍

Perfect price in a perfect place. Not too crazy about the stairs but no big deal. I am sold on retiring in Italy.

I’m watching this video now. What a stunning ( yes I said it) area and region. The history. Beautiful countryside. Ok. Back to the video. ❤

WOW! I want it.

This was an amazing video. Thank you so much!! Hubby is from Sicily, I'm from the USA. We are planning to retire to Italy. Watch all you put on your channel, haven't seen the house yet.

I'm okay with this property. Definitely planning to pay these places you display a visit.

Lovely stuff Dave, Definitely a bargain .It will be snapped up. We'll be there in a couple of weeks and we'll have a look at Gessopalena now thanks to you.

Wow 🤩

The only thing I'd do besides cleaning would be hook up the hot water in the bathroom to gas (that plug in electric heater looks scary), scraping, painting and cleaning. I wouldn't change anything that didn't 100 percent need it.

@ronniet8802

4 ай бұрын

There shelving on the wall next to the bathtub looked odd. If possible I’d blow out that wall and increase the bathroom size

@MC-tg1xk

2 ай бұрын

Exactly! Why spend more money needlessly!?

I live in U.S. and the towns in ItLy are so much cleaner. Beautiful I am Italian American and have family in Italy

Gessapolena really is a great place! Is there a good bus service to Termoli beaches & airport~ Thanks Dave! Really Appreciate your work!

It’s a beautiful property! I’m wondering if we’re able to add windows or balcony facing the mountain view?

This apartment is sweet, almost as is.

Nice property. That pidgeon would have passed before he dropped all that pigeon poop. Looking more like rat poop to my eye. Super nice town !!

I wish I were physically ready to jump on this, I have the benjamins. 😢

The second floor, after reviewing what is load bearing, could be reconfigured into a massive bedroom with on-suite bathroom. A small powder room could be integrated on the floor below for visitors. The potential is very apparent.

Love watching your KZread Channel but it would be helpful if you also have a small map of Italy in the corner of the screen to show the location of the house/area that you feature.😊

The story was very nice…

Hi! Great property! Apart from being involved with the sale of the property, what other services can you offer someone buying it from Australia? 😊

curious .. can you list small ones like these that are not.. sold

We stayed in the small Tuscan borgo of Bucine last year. It too was targeted during the Nazi retreat, and although the residents put up no resistance, all of the men and boys in the Borgo were taken into the Cantina of the local Palazzo and massacred. The Cantina is now a museum and a place of remembrance, and as we prayed in the chapel with the bullet holes still in the walls around us, we could only imagine the terror they must have felt. Most of the people we met in the small Borgo are the descendants of these victims of war. All of this happened within living memory yet as you said Dave, have we learned anything? I’m afraid not.

Wow, I'll take 5 .....

DAVE!!!! We love this and are VERY interested in purchasing. I've tried emailing several times, but it won't go past the "recaptcha" and times out. HELP!

Yup, the town and historic buildings are “stunning.” The town does have a well kept feel to it. The property is quite nice and yes, it can produce income if someone didn’t need to live in it full time. Thank you for sharing the history and the home with us. I always wonder if in these small towns if the residents speak in dialect or in Italian?

@ail-on3px

4 ай бұрын

In italian

@angelomasciantonio

4 ай бұрын

Every town has its own little tweaks on the Abruzzese dialect that the older residents speak amongst themselves. A lot of the younger people speak both as well as English or French as their second language from school so shouldn't feel completely isolated.

As far as buying and renting or as an air B&B, are there companies in the area that are reasonably priced and do a good job seeing over the property for someone based in the US?