Why We Bought the Cantina Next Door
Zaffrin O'Sullivan Zaffrin O'Sullivan

Why We Bought the Cantina Next Door

Why we bought the cantina next door, what we learned about buying property in Italy, and why looking beyond the house can transform your renovation.

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Designing a Tiny House, Slowly
Zaffrin O'Sullivan Zaffrin O'Sullivan

Designing a Tiny House, Slowly

Follow the restoration of The Nook, a historic stone house in San Donato, Val di Comino, Italy as we uncover a remarkable groin vault and learn the art of slow restoration.

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Designing a Small House We Didn't Own
Zaffrin O'Sullivan Zaffrin O'Sullivan

Designing a Small House We Didn't Own

Before buying our tiny house in Italy, we designed every inch of it. How solving one impossible problem convinced us The Nook was worth restoring.

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How We Bought The Nook
Zaffrin O'Sullivan Zaffrin O'Sullivan

How We Bought The Nook

What began as the purchase of a tiny house in San Donato Val di Comino soon became an adventure involving surveys, a mysterious blue door cantina, seven sellers and a notary's office full of paperwork. This is the story of how we became the owners of The Nook.

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