Description
A landscape of extraordinary charm in the heart of the southern Marche wine district, between the gorgeous village of Offida and the fashionable and sandy beaches on the coast.
Situated on a hilltop between enchanting valleys, this magnificent estate enjoys a 360° breathtaking wide view from Gran Sasso to Sibillini Mountains and offers the benefit of authentic country life, as well as splendid days by the sea.
Completely renovated in 2019, it consists on an elegant 3 floor-early 1900 villa (1,000 cadastral sq mt) surrounded by a 1,6 ha park with centuries-old trees, flowering borders and potted citrus trees.
The structure is composed of a central body and lateral wings: two autonomous and connected self-contained flats for guests and service personnel. The property also comprises a chapel (216 sq mt in cadastral terms); two double-height period drying rooms with original beams, that can be converted into additional living quarters; garages; plenty of storerooms and cellars, technical rooms and vegetable garden.
The magnificent main villa presents an elegant entrance with staircase, around which the living rooms are symmetrically articulated. Splendid, double-exposed reception rooms with cross-vaulted ceilings open onto a large arched loggia: an outdoor living/dining room with a magnificent view of the hills. A large sitting room, an hunting lodge atmosphere with terracotta vaulted ceilings and a monumental fire place. Study/library on the front garden. On the opposite side, the dining room with similar ceilings and French doors onto the garden. Bright kitchen opens onto the front courtyard, pantry. On this level there are 2 bathrooms.
On the upper floors are a total of 10 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, private sitting rooms, as well as terraces and balconies, store and ironing rooms. Internal hallways connect the main villa to the self-contained flats, each one with living room, kitchen, loggias (wood-burning oven) and terraces, external stairs, all together 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
In addition to being an extraordinary family home, this property can be transformed into a unique country resort or holiday rental activity due to its strategic and fascinating position.
Offida, a few minutes' drive away, offers all services. The best beaches in the region are about 20 minutes away. Sites of historical and cultural interest such as Ascoli Piceno and the many medieval villages are within easy reach. The airports of Ancona and Pescara are just over an hour away.