cjwho:  The White House - Monza, Italy  This spectacular home in Monza, just outside of Milan, Italy definitely fits the bill. This home actually started out in the early 1900s as a burlesque theatre, later became a bank before being abandoned and left dilapidated before the current owners found it and undertook a massive transformation. Valeria Presezzi and her family worked with renowned Italian architect Piero Lissoni to create a serene and tranquil home around the building's original historic shell.
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