https://www.crumblingcastles.it/home daily 1.0 2025-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eaa00b7c92c6291f75f2f/1612882900121-UGQE97HY91E9S9RLJ81Q/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eaa00b7c92c6291f75f2f/1612882900121-UGQE97HY91E9S9RLJ81Q/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eaa00b7c92c6291f75f2f/1552863844556-A62VZM2IIB20JDUGXP1G/torre11.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eaa00b7c92c6291f75f2f/1552939940237-9HJ84H1BVABTQBA9QXJA/Villa+Earnestina+TOa.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eaa00b7c92c6291f75f2f/1552863036591-B6I3INOM93C5EDQ5EZSQ/torre3.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eaa00b7c92c6291f75f2f/1552949012628-PD6AF64DRCIGIP0S487M/exilles_town_11.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eaa00b7c92c6291f75f2f/1552863073741-QGAHHRA76J7SG8NVO1E5/torre01.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eaa00b7c92c6291f75f2f/1552927353960-YN9YS17I305LNRIE7FP7/Il+Forte%3ABorolo.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eaa00b7c92c6291f75f2f/1553368433971-4A4GXRFRC2TYHZCL4L9U/yellow500.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eaa00b7c92c6291f75f2f/1552948969894-KRC40UYC1CP1B32WZMTR/torre8.jpg Home https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c8eaa00b7c92c6291f75f2f/5c8eb093eef1a136bc0c9ba6/5c8eb2830852295f1fe4cf31/1552862212600/exilles.jpg Home https://www.crumblingcastles.it/piedmont daily 0.75 2021-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eaa00b7c92c6291f75f2f/1552861266620-7LDXTDYOBIRUKXUMNXKN/road.jpg Piedmont - piedmont Named as the top destination to visit for 2019 by Lonely Planet, the Piedmont region of northern Italy is a diverse landscape of mountains, wine country, lakes, valleys and the richly historic city of Turin. Scenic, full of culture, and featuring world-class skiing, hiking and biking, this area is often overlooked by travelers, expatriates and even the Italians themselves. With easy and fast access from most major cities in the United States via Turin’s international airport, travel to and from the region is simple and inexpensive. Piedmont is the ideal solution for those dreaming of a home in Italy or Europe, with numerous opportunities to acquire an affordable and charming second home. With an intimate knowledge of the region, personal experience in making a purchase of their own and hands-on expertise assisting North American clients with their purchases, Aileen and Tom will guide you through the process of taking that leap: Stop dreaming about home ownership in Italy and commit to a new and exciting adventure! For Tom and Aileen and their clients, owning a home in Italy has turned out to be one of the most fulfilling experiences of a lifetime. Tom and Aileen were motivated to found Crumbling Castles because they received absolutely no guidance from realtors, architects, attorneys, bankers or consulates during their buying process. Tom and Aileen use a hands-on experience to ensure that their clients enjoy a painless and enjoyable buying process! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57338c9c04426238cff162e3/1463508935827-CIYROC4NTX1KPYV7BK8U/Aro+Ha_0986.jpg Piedmont https://www.crumblingcastles.it/lifestyle daily 0.75 2019-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eaa00b7c92c6291f75f2f/1562344116232-OAOPYM9OS8UIA9OB15DT/wino.jpg Lifestyle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eaa00b7c92c6291f75f2f/1552866428152-OB7Y6KLE2L90I9CX3X2R/food.jpg Lifestyle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eaa00b7c92c6291f75f2f/1552927653357-KKLWUUL3J5I7S2SBENLR/Bardo+deck.jpg Lifestyle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eaa00b7c92c6291f75f2f/1552927697954-KVTWNPDJ5FI0BL6DG5IN/Turin+at+duska.jpg Lifestyle https://www.crumblingcastles.it/about daily 0.75 2024-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eaa00b7c92c6291f75f2f/1552861200415-LFGLOLDDK2MPFJ8GFP1R/garden.jpg About - ABout Crumbling Castles was launched by Aileen and Tom Winter after they navigated an Italian real estate purchase in 2017 without advice or assistance. After meeting with Italian realtors who didn’t listen to their wants or needs and being shown modern houses adjacent to truck stops and studio condominiums unfit for habitation, they decided to “go it alone” and ultimately purchased a 400-year old medieval tower in the historical village of Exilles. Since that purchase, they’ve helped multiple buyers navigate the Italian property market and to avoid the pitfalls they experienced during their search for a “crumbling castle” to call their own. A licensed real estate agent in the state of Colorado, Aileen Winter at Crumbling Castles provides a full-service real estate consultancy which pairs international buyers with unique and exceptional residential properties in Italy. Focusing on the Piedmont region, Aileen provides personalized assistance with all aspects of purchasing a vacation or investment property in this overlooked region. With an intimate knowledge of the area, personal experience in purchasing and renovating her own Italian “crumbling castle” and access to thousands of listings ranging from the unusual and unique to fully renovated and modernized homes, she will walk you through all phases of the purchasing process to ensure a successful transaction. Tom brings a decades of experience as an adventure travel journalist and extensive on-location experience and contacts throughout the Alps to your property search, from his intimate knowledge of Italy’s hidden valleys to a thorough understanding of the natural amenities that add value to a location, Tom’s expertise in researching unique locations and finding private for sale listings is a passion. For outdoor enthusiasts who want to be near hiking, biking and skiing, Tom’s intimate knowledge of the best that Piedmont offers is invaluable in finding - and purchasing - an Italian base camp ideal for outdoor adventures with friends and family. While many of our clients have experience in purchasing a home in their native country, property transactions in Italy can often be complex and challenging. Many sellers choose to forego traditional realtors and list their homes via word of mouth. Our contacts and expertise allows the opportunity to connect with these sellers, accessing numerous properties that can’t be found online or via normal channels. Regardless of if you’re seeking a stone cottage in a medieval village or a fully restored villa, Crumbling Castles will make certain each buying experience is enjoyable and stress free, matching you with the home of your dreams. Services include: Counsel on Location and region. Locate your property for purchase Negotiate and offer for purchase Arrange for property inspection by geometra (structural engineer) Secure legal council for transfer of deed Communicate between buyer, seller, attorney and notary Expedite payments for purchase Secure your personal Italian tax ID Secure Italian bank account (necessary for property purchases) Simplify change of ownership for all utilities (water, electric) Schedule property closing Introduction to tradesmen and contractors, arrange architect/builder referral and initial appointment Assistance with renting and property management Assistance with local sources for building, remodeling and landscaping materials Documentation of buying process through video and photos https://www.crumblingcastles.it/press daily 0.75 2024-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57338c9c04426238cff162e3/1463509796110-35Z62FHI8PBFN18FDFWV/20140301_Trade+151_0278.jpg Press https://www.crumblingcastles.it/contact daily 0.75 2022-04-28 https://www.crumblingcastles.it/location daily 0.75 2019-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57338c9c04426238cff162e3/1463160571058-W98R0HZ587RCHTFP3CQY/broiled-salmon-with-spring-onion-risotto17.jpg Location https://www.crumblingcastles.it/torre daily 0.75 2025-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eaa00b7c92c6291f75f2f/2d699fdb-ad96-4d7a-9d2f-30004b8b6ee7/kitchen+after+copy.jpg For Sale Level 3 Kitchen / Livello 3 cucina https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eaa00b7c92c6291f75f2f/3ad4a187-9134-4468-af03-0e22ab26c49b/bathroom.jpg For Sale Level 1 bathroom / Bagno al primo livello https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eaa00b7c92c6291f75f2f/2d2fb03c-cb9f-4d0b-acca-c36eeab14d53/torrepiccolo_guestroom2.jpg For Sale Level 2 sitting room, convertable couch for guest accommodations / Soggiorno al livello 2, divano letto per gli ospiti https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eaa00b7c92c6291f75f2f/676b9c69-eb4a-4759-b508-639c3ec133d7/torrepiccolo_masterafter.jpg For Sale Level 4 bedroom / Camera da letto al livello 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eaa00b7c92c6291f75f2f/595e4c11-6989-4aad-97e3-02de9373ef60/entry.jpg For Sale Level 1 entry (bathroom behind pocket door) / Ingresso al livello 1 (bagno dietro la porta a scomparsa) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eaa00b7c92c6291f75f2f/0350e7ff-42ee-494f-8648-0c75e5099ae3/torre_piccolo-1.jpg For Sale Floor plan + elevation. Note that the kitchen is now on Level 3, with sitting room and guest accommodation on Level 2, the bedroom is on Level 4. / Planimetria + prospetto. Da notare che la cucina è ora al terzo piano, con soggiorno e camera per gli ospiti al piano 2, mentre la camera da letto si trova al quarto piano. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eaa00b7c92c6291f75f2f/7b7ac5fd-8c2c-4729-85a7-14c9414e85a5/BalconyView.jpg For Sale view from kitchen balcony / vista dal balcone della cucina