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Casa Giacomo

Some highlights of the transformation at Casa Giacomo, starting in 2006.

Estate Giacomo Leopardi - looking west to Sibillini Mountains in 2006
Estate Giacomo Leopardi - Looking south in 2006.
Antique Terracotta tiles being laid around the newly planted olive tree on the main terrace.
The starting position in 2006
The main terrace at Casa Giacomo.
Creating the marble staircase.
Dec 2007, well under way....
Finishing off the chimney stack.
Underfloor heating going down on the dining room & kitchen area
Marble staircase opening nearly finished......
Hand made Terracotta tiles on the the dining room & kitchen area.
Re-planting an old olive tree as the centre piece of the main terrace
from humble beginnings.......the original Casa Giacomo.
Beautiful chestnut beams span the whole roof.
The window surrounds are hand furnished using traditional techniques