Realitalia Reveals the Secrets of Restoring Medieval Homes in
Santo Stefano
Released
on: September 3, 2008, 4:20 am
Press
Release Author: Gabriella Sannino
Industry:
Real Estate
Press
Release Summary: Italian real estate specialists, Realitalia and
their Santo Stefano restoration partner, Sextantio are revealing
the secrets of their medieval restoration project in Italy’s
Abruzzo region.
Press
Release Body: Dedicated to the principle of protecting both the
environment and culture of the thirteenth-century town, the teams
are creating unique Italian homes that are historically accurate,
visually appealing, and environmentally friendly. The current
restoration in Santo Stefano requires a well-informed team of
artisans to demolish and reconstruct these medieval buildings
with historical accuracy.

The
restoration of the medieval homes in Santo Stefano is centered
on discovering and staying true to the original character of each
property. Any element in the structure that does not conform to
the structure’s original design is removed. This starts
with an exhaustive undertaking to remove layers of inaccurate
and unattractive refurbishments that have been done over the years.
The team of workers searches behind doors and above ceilings to
discover hidden niches and rooms. Once the building is stripped
to its core, it is carefully reconstructed according to the original
plans and upgraded with modern amenities that don’t detract
from the ancient architecture. The end result is a true restoration
with well-concealed modern comforts like under floor heating and
low voltage electricity.
After restoring each building to its original foundation, the
homes are individually furnished and decorated with antique furniture
and fittings. This requires an exhaustive search throughout the
local Abruzzo region for aged furniture and decorative pieces
that reflect the local culture and traditions. These are restored
and fitted for the home, creating a customized look within the
home. This dedication to preserving local customs is also evident
in the use of materials and furniture reclaimed from demolished
buildings.
Realitalia
was founded with the mission to provide customized holiday
homes along with a management service that takes away the stress
of owning a second home. Their one-of-a-kind homes are built within
restored ancient structures and are designed to meet the individual
needs of the owner. The company prides itself in its ability to
restore these buildings using methods and materials that protect
the environment and the culture of the local regions.
Santo
Stefano is a small thirteenth-century town in Italy’s Abruzzo
Mountains. The village has long been an important cultural and
merchant center and is steeped in cultural traditions that are
still evident in the residents’ daily lives.
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EDITOR’S
NOTES
Realitalia is the Homes for Pleasure boutique
by Realinvest Ltd. This dedicated team is committed
to create Homes for Pleasure in quality projects that respect
local communities and the environment, located in beautiful, unspoiled,
and in many cases undiscovered areas of Italy. The restorations
are designed for those who are passionate about Italy and want
to understand more about what the country can offer for the second
home market.
Web
Site: http://www.realitalia.co.uk
Contact
Details: Realitalia
Medius House LG
2 Sheraton Street
London W1F 8BH
Luca Catalano (Mr)
Executive Director From the UK 0870 890 9936
Dall'Italia 010 372 5624
Fax +44 (0)20 7117 12 82
E-mail l.catalano@realinvest.co.uk
http://www.realitalia.co.uk
http://www.colletta-it.com
http://www.sextantio.it
