Homes that include frescoes are enjoying a period of avid interest, a sort of “decorative renaissance”. And this is true both for newly painted frescoes and as regards the antique paintings often found in prestigious homes of the Marche area, such as those listed by Marche Country Homes.
Here is a closer look at why opting for a home whose walls are decorated with frescoes can prove to be a splendid choice, thanks to the enduring sense of wonder, the unique atmosphere, that these full-fledged works of art lend to a property.
The beauty of homes with frescoes
Frescoing is a painting technique that dates back to ancient times. It involves applying the paint directly to the lime of the plaster, which sets off the interaction that fixes the painting on the wall.
The first civilisation to create frescoes was that of Crete. The Egyptians learned to paint them, but only after they had made contact with the Romans, while it would appear that the paintings in Pompeii were actually done using tempera paints.
In China and India, the earliest frescoes date from the 3rd century AD, while the golden age of frescoes in Italy was the Renaissance, from which architects drew inspiration for their works as well. Fresco painting was an integral part of Italian culture as a whole, and especially in the Marche region, where some of the most important products of the Renaissance were created.
Homes with frescoes offer an added value, a special beauty, a unique splendour, making day-to-day living in what are already magnificent structures an even more uplifting experience.
3 Houses with Frescoes listed by Marche Country Homes
Each of the following three properties with frescoes listed by Marche Country Homes offers a series of features that makes it uniquely special, starting with the prized fresco paintings on the walls.
Villa Nidastore: Renaissance in the midst of Nature
The first structure waiting to be discovered is the Villa Nidastore, found in the village of the same name, in the Province of Ancona, part of the territory of Montefeltro during the Renaissance. The property includes approximately five acres of land and three sizeable structures, plus the main villa, which was once a multifamily farmhouse. The splendid ceiling frescoes are found in the villa, where their beauty is further enhanced by the furniture, the drapes and upholstery, and other finely crafted works, all included in the sale.
Villa Nidastore is in good condition, meaning that only a partial restoration is required. What with the property’s exceptional setting of art, nature and culture, it would be well worth the effort.
Villa Nidastore, Arcevia (Province of Ancona)
Villa Commenda: tradition and comfort
Dating from the 1800’s, the Villa Commenda is found in the town of Montecassiano, in the hills of the Province of Macerata, from where it enjoys a coastal panorama. The Villa Commenda was renovated to preserve its distinctive structural features, including restoration of the frescoes inside, plus the addition of all the comforts typical of a modern home.
Villa Commenda, Montecassiano (Province of Macerata MC)
Villa Scalco: a magnificent location not far from the Sibillini Hills
The last of the homes with frescoes selected for listing by Marche Country Homes is the Villa Scalco. Found in the town of San Severino Marche, in the Province of Macerata, the villa dates back to the 18th century. Its striking entryway is flanked by centuries-old horse-chestnut trees, and the interior is no less impressive, thanks in large part to the sitting rooms fully decorated in splendid frescoes.
This refined, elegant property, with its wealth of history and precious, painstakingly preserved details, is found only 20 minutes from the town of San Severino Marche and 40 minutes from the National Park of the Sibillini Hills.
Villa Scalco, San Severino Marche (Province of Macerata MC)
