Couple Buy Run-Down Italian Villa Built in 1950s for $216,000—Tackle Home Reno to Retire by Beach

They hope to complete the renovation over three to four years so they can “go and live there and have an easy, early retirement”


Roger and Mirella Bloomingdale had always wanted to move to Italy for the “easy” pace of life it affords.

They bought a “moldy” abandoned Italian villa for 200,000 euros—and are spending another 200,000 euros renovating it to its former glory. ---More...

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