A couple say they transform a 17th-century property on the shores of Lake Iseo, Italy, into their dream home after purchasing it in 2020 for £102,900, despite facing major renovation demands. Kristina Knighten, 40, and Paul Cordier, 48, describe the scale of the work as extensive and largely unexpected.
The outlets’ accounts focus on the practical challenges of modernising an old lakeside building and the need for widespread replacement and refurbishment. Both sources present the couple’s experience as a reality check on what such a project involves, while keeping the emphasis on their purchase and stated total renovation cost. Details beyond that—such as the specific scope of renovations, timelines, or the breakdown of spending—are not elaborated in the provided excerpts.
Overall, the reports align on the basic facts: who the owners are, where the property is located, when it was bought, and the headline figure for the project’s cost, with both framing the renovation as far more demanding than anticipated.
