Our Corner of Paradise

Project Description

Sulzano – Lake Iseo – Clive and Gina – ‘Our Corner of Paradise’

Project Manager:- Geom. Pierangelo Crespi

Architect:- Sara Ugazio

Team Co-ordinator:- Madeleine Morgan

Description of Works:- 

The building is an ancient monastery from the 16th century located directly on Lake Iseo in Sulzano, Lake Iseo.

The entire monastery complex has recently been converted into a residence of holiday homes and is still protected by specific regulations for the preservation of buildings of historical interest.

The ancient vaults that characterise the entire flat could not be touched by masonry or furnishings.   The client’s style was modern and minimalist and they wanted to have a comfortable living room and kitchen area with the warmth of the old fireplace and the modernity of custom-made lighting systems.

The master bedroom has modern furniture designed and handcrafted to measure. The equipment and the walk-in wardrobe divide the sleeping area from the relaxation area.

The original flooring has been retained and recovered in the design of the new house.  We relied on local craftsmen to create the chandeliers and furniture for the bedroom, which the client designed himself (being an architect) but supervised by Pier and Sara. We installed new flooring and tiling in the new bathroom, as well as creating new plumbing and wiring, we bought the bathroom and accessories locally.   The kitchen was created by local craftsmen, in order to adapt it, we had to close a wall rewiring and reconnect the new spaces.

 

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“The all-in-concept of the realtor is very convenient. We had to do a modernisation of the holiday home we bought, and we paid a one-time fee for overseeing the works. That would have been very hard to do ourselves, not living in Italy and not speaking the language. That fee stretched a long way, from overseeing the works, dealing with the builders, purchases and the communication between us and workmen, choosing tiles and paint colours, being present for every delivery being made and so on. The work was quoted beforehand and was carried out professionally, within budget and in the estimated time. And still when we have something to deal with now, Madeleine has her handymen ready to sort it out. She has gathered a group of trustworthy professionals around her, from which her clients can benefit.

John and Sandra Hobson