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  • Fluent in Dutch, English, Hebrew (modern), Italian
  • 73, Other
  • Member since 2010
  • hotel co-owner in Cortona
  • techical institute after highschool
  • From Cortona
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To present my hotel infront of new guests

ABOUT ME

This is the story of how we bought an old house and renovated it, relocated from another country to start a new life in Tuscany:
The building covers an area of 1,000 sq. meters (10,764 sq. ft) it is located at the foot of the beautiful town of Cortona. It was built in 1760 by a noble family called Count Passerini. In 2005, we obtained the house in a state of ruins. The renovation lasted three years and has followed the instructions of the superintendent for Cultural Heritage.

According to the old-world design provided by the town of Cortona, all original materials were recovered and used to rebuild the estate. The ultimate goal was to maintain the appearance of its age; at the same time equip it with modern comforts. That is why every apartment is outfitted with internet, a satellite TV multilingual set, A/C, and heating; also each bedroom has its own private bathroom.

Particular care was taken to furnish the house in the classic Tuscan style “arte povera”, as well as the old-world style kitchen decorated with hand-painted ceramic tiles. The house is currently divided into eight apartments. It is surrounded by 7,000 sq. meters of land used for lawn, garden and other various services. Some of these services include parking, a play area, swimming pool.

Interests

  • design
  • gardening
  • tv
  • billiards
  • swimming

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