When an Italian family was renovating their house, they made a fascinating discovery. In Italy, the family decided to sell their city apartment and move to the countryside. They were looking for a cost-effective and durable accommodation.
They chose a two-story house, built of sturdy stone despite its age. They decided to purchase and renovate the house.
As the craftsmen began repairing the staircase, they noticed that the steps leading to the second floor were open.
The new owners were surprised. After moving the steps aside, they discovered another room under the staircase.
The house had been empty for a long time, and the owners had changed several times.
It was unclear who had built the secret chamber and for what reason. At first glance, the room was cluttered with trash and useless items.
What was missing? Folding tables and chairs lined the walls, while a stack of old dishes stood in the middle of the room.
The owners started removing unnecessary items and discovered something valuable. On the top shelf was a box of expensive vintage wine from the 1970s.
All the bottles had remained untouched for many years. Besides the excellent quality of the wine, it was valuable as a collector’s item since production had been discontinued.
A rare book from an antique publisher was another significant find. Although somewhat weathered, the book was still in excellent condition. The chamber was barely 20 square meters.
The owners decided to convert it into a pantry. They never found out why the chamber was created or why it was hidden under the staircase.
Perhaps it was once a wine cellar or a library and then turned into a place to store all sorts of junk.
In any case, it was fascinating to discover it in the house, and even more so to find valuable items from the past.