First Two Weeks Living in Our Old Stone House in Italy | Ep. 3

After buying our old stone house in Italy, we spent our first two weeks settling in… and it was complete chaos. From getting stuck on our driveway to cutting our desk in half, this is the reality of starting a new life in rural Italy. Instagram: @Vistaverde_cerreto We are Nicolas and Bieke, a Belgian couple with two small dogs — Miguel & Mirabel. In 2025, we sold everything and moved from Belgium to Italy to buy and restore two old stone houses in the mountains of Umbria. This channel documents the real journey of buying property in Italy as foreigners — from the house search and paperwork to renovating a ruin step by step and building a new life abroad. 🌿 On this channel you’ll find: – buying a house in Italy – the real cost of moving to Italy – renovating old stone houses in Umbria – navigating Italian laws and bureaucracy – learning Italian as beginners – expat life in rural Italy with two dogs No romantic filters. No “Instagram Italy.” Just the honest process of starting over in another country. Our long-term goal is to transform these stone houses into a small boutique B&B and retreat space in the Italian countryside. 🎬 New documentary-style episodes every 2 weeks. If you’re dreaming of moving to Italy, renovating abroad, or building a life from scratch — subscribe and follow our journey. old stone house in Italy buying a house in Italy renovating an Italian house life in rural Italy moving to Italy