7 Bed Farmhouse for sale in Le Marche, Italy

Located in a panoramic open valley surrounded by agricultural and wood land and about 50 kms from the sea, the property enjoys magnificent views of Monte Cucco on the main ridge of the Apennines. The restoration work, using traditional materials and respecting local building customs, was carried out under the supervision of architects and great attention to detail was paid. The property has been designed with the view of generating income from the property, yoga courses, as a retreat for writers or photographers, or as a holiday rentals or B&B business Main House
The main house has a floor area of 350 m2 and is on 3 floors. On the lower ground floor, accessed directly from the garden, is an entrance hall with a staircase leading to the upper ground floor where there is a large living room with an open fireplace, one double bedroom with adjoining bathroom. On the upper ground floor there is a comfortable sitting room with a fine stone fireplace, a dining room and beyond that a fully fitted kitchen with walk in larder or utility room. There is also a guest cloakroom and a double bedroom with en suite bathroom. Outside, a covered portico runs along the front of the house and round the corner to an open terrace from where the magnificent sunsets over the mountains can be enjoyed. On the 1st floor, reached by the central staircase, there are 3 double bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms. One of the bedrooms has a mezzanine floor with space for a single bed. Annexe
The annexe, a converted hay barn, is on 2 levels. On the lower one is a custom built yoga studio, which can equally well be used as a gym or a party room, with under floor heating and a sprung parquet floor. Next to the yoga studio are 2 changing rooms each with shower and WC. On the upper floor are 2 double bedrooms, each with en suite bathroom and each with independent access from the garden. Above the yoga studio is a large terrace, accessed by an external staircase, with an unusual wooden pergola of Sri Lankan design. All the windows and glass doors in both the house and the annexe are double glazed and there is gas fired central heating throughout. Grounds and services
The property is approached by about 1 km of unmade road, serving just one other house, and is set on a sloping plot of 1 hectare. This is entered through a wrought iron gateway, and a short drive leads down to a parking area with space for several cars. Mains water and electricity are connected. The garden has been pleasantly landscaped and planted with shrubs adapted to the local climate including rosemary and lavender. An orchard has also been planted with 40 olive trees and a variety of fruit trees. There is an underground catchment tank for rain water, supplying a computer controlled irrigation system for the garden. There are outdoor lights and both drawings and planning permission for a swimming pool are available. . The local market town of Sassoferrato with shops and all amenities, is a short drive away and Ancona airport with direct flights to Milan and London, can be reached in about 1 hour
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