One of the first things I did after arriving in Bagni di Lucca was go to our building site in Vergemoli to check the progress of our stone house. There has been lots of snow in the area, but the road was OK. The snow makes for some very dramatic scenery along the way to Vergemoli.
These photos were all taken from the car. I was not driving.
There was more snow to navigate on the way to the house. Normally we would drive to the house from the village, but we were unsure of the snowy road so we decided to walk the last bit.
Adriano and Nila lead the way.
Nila loves her visits to the house. The snow doesn’t bother her at all.
The house is visible from the path in winter when the trees are bare.
Here is some riveting stuff for you. Our first stop was the workroom at the back of the house. The heating system has been installed, and the pump to bring water from our spring and some other very interesting bits and pieces.
We have solar panels on the roof to provide heating as well as a pellet heater to feed the under floor heating and the general heating system. It should be a very comfortable house in winter.
The internal walls are completed and we are now waiting for the windows to be installed. They are waiting impatiently in the factory for the truck to come to bring them to their new lovely home.
The steps are being built now. I was disinclined to use the ladder to the top floor.
Adriano forged ahead to take measurements for the tiles.
One of the upstairs bedrooms.
Looking from the main bedroom. I love these beautiful window spaces with the chestnut and granite.
The view from the bathroom window.
The house is looking great. I can’t wait to get into it to start decorating.
This is the back door. We saved and rebuilt the gorgeous volcanic stone arched doorway.
I can’t get enough of the view from the house.
The required measurements were all taken and we set off back to the car.
Then it was back down the mountain and a quick stop at Paolo’s gelateria.
For those of you are new to the blog you can see the progress from a pile of rocks to our lovely stone house. Look in the category – New house in Vergemoli.
We are hoping it will be ready to rent/sell by spring.