A Tuscan Adventure

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Castello di Potentino: The Restoration of a Castle

By Charlotte Horton and Michael Woolley

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A Tuscan Adventure by Charlotte Horton and Michael Woolley delves into the cultural and artistic allure of Tuscany. The story weaves through the region's vivid history and vibrant landscapes, capturing its inspiring spirit. With a focus on arts and culture, the book explores Tuscan traditions and contemporary influences, offering a true cultural journey without revealing any surprises.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by the allure of Tuscany and interested in exploring its rich arts and culture. It offers a vivid journey through breathtaking landscapes, culinary delights, and artistic heritage, appealing to anyone who appreciates travel and cultural experiences in one of Italy's most stunning regions.

The fascinating story behind the revival of an ancient Italian castle and its enduring way of life.

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When 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 22 different owners, they set to work renovating the eleventh-century structure.

In this enthralling account of revamping the castello into a contemporary ode to Italian tradition, photographs by the late British fashion photographer Michael Woolley showcase the property, while Horton'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 and painting.

A chapter dedicated to the land—complete with a vineyard and olive groves—displays Horton'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 tower in Tuscany.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780847869541

Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 September 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Rizzoli International Publications

Illustration: 150 colour photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 224

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Arts & Culture Charlotte Horton Michael Woolley Non-Fiction

About the Author

Charlotte Horton has been living at and restoring Potentino since 2000. She worked for Vogue magazine, Secker and Warburg Publishing House, and as a freelance journalist. Michael Woolley was a British photographer who taught at the Kingston School of Art's prestigious Fashion Design BA course. Marella Caracciolo Chia is a journalist for Architectural Digest, the New York Times, and T Magazine, among other publications.