This story began a long time ago with something typically Italian – Alfa Romeo to be exact. Nigel Carley’s career working for the Italian premium car manufacturer in the UK meant numerous visits to Italy, beginning a life-long affair with this beautiful country – which translates to Il bel paese.

Life in the UK continued along with trips to Italy as a tourist, mainly frequenting Italy’s northern region over the next 25 years. Moving away from the car industry and into buying property, Nigel went on to restore three of his own homes in England, whilst running a property investment company.