{"product_id":"a-tuscan-adventure-charlotte-horton-9780847869541","title":"A Tuscan Adventure: Castello Di Potentino: The Restoration of a Castle","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 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Charlotte Horton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0847869547\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780847869541\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rizzoli International Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/14\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.10h x 9.70w x 0.90d","brand":"Charlotte Horton","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44043878957311,"sku":"9780847869541","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_225b9f7b-0063-47da-b75a-907675045182.jpg?v=1684969641","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-tuscan-adventure-charlotte-horton-9780847869541","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}