The boldly cantilevered home rises to a prow-like peak, prompting some neighbors to nickname it “the ship.” The 3,875-square-foot house sits on 3.7 newly tamed acres. “When we first saw the place, there were mounds of earth and wild vegetation everywhere,” says Fabian. “We needed a tractor to clear it away. Now we enjoy walking around outside, and our dog, Lina, loves it.” The landscaping, like many of the less technical aspects of the restoration, was done by the couple. Photo 10 of 10 in 10 Pools That Make a Splash in More Ways Than One from A Brutalist Behemoth Left Deserted for Decades Comes Back to Life for €102K

10 Pools That Make a Splash in More Ways Than One

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The pool at Villa Gontero in Cumiana, Italy, was designed by architect Carlo Graffi as an integral part of the home’s bold brutalist composition. Positioned just below the primary bedroom, it was one of the first private pools in the area—and intended to be accessed by diving from the balcony above. Renovated by current owners Fabian Nagel and Roberto Mazzilli, the 9.8-foot-deep pool retains its original structure and remains a striking feature of the restored 1971 home. "It’s this 1970s idea that nobody would actually do now," says Fabian. "But you know, at that time, it was all about having fun."