The villas we have selected from the Marche Country Homes catalogue are all found in exceptional settings, with panoramic views of a kind seldom seen in any location.
As a form of architecture, the villa is an especially prized, refined type of residence, made all the more valuable by its grounds or garden. Villas provide a cultivated combination of past and present, drawing on both their historical heritage and the full range of modern-day comforts.
Properties such as these lend themselves to a higher-quality living experience than standard-issue structures, proving ideal both for residential use and as investments, thanks in particular to the high-end value of their interiors and exteriors.
Villa Nidastore in Nidastore (Province of Ancona)
Nidastore was a village of strategic importance in the Renaissance, serving as the southernmost outpost of the Duchy of Montefeltro. A charming fortified castle-burgh, it is found between the Provinces of Pesaro-Urbino and Ancona. The villa we propose sits on the edge of town, in a setting of exceptional natural charm. There are 20,000 square metres of grounds (two hectares, or almost 5 acres) and three large buildings, with the possibility of adding a further 13 hectares (over 32 acres) of land.
The exterior of the Villa Nidastore is not plastered, and the structural conditions of the building are excellent, as are the furnishings and the wall finishings, all made of top-quality materials and included in the sale. Most of the ceilings are frescoed, making the villa a residence of refined, authentic beauty in a splendid setting.
The Monastery of Santo Stefano in Treia (Province of Macerata)
This unique architectural complex is found in the heart of the Marche, between Cingoli and Macerata, in the splendid medieval village of Treia. The tranquil site blends in perfectly with the natural surroundings, starting from the majestic entryway, an 80-metre-long drive lined with cypresses and olive trees.
The recently restored Monastery of Santo Stefano has roughly 800 square metres of space, divided into a number of independent areas, making for a total of 8 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and 3 kitchens, plus an adjoining living-room zone with a fireplace. Not far from the main building is a one-floor brick cottage roofed with traditional terracotta tiles and containing a living room, a bedroom and a bathroom.
A 15-metre pool is set in a secluded spot, creating a shaded, undisturbed oasis, thanks in part to a variety of tropical plants. This prized architectural structure can also represent an excellent business opportunity, making it well worth your while to ask for further information.
The Villa Commenda in Montecassiano (Province of Macerata)
The last villa we wish to bring to your attention is found in Montecassiano, a village in the Province of Macerata. The property was restored in 2015, based on a design that mirrors its original 19th-century layout. All the modern-day comforts are provided, including a pool, while the panoramic view from the villa takes in both the surrounding hills and the sea. The various spaces, laid out with artful refinement, come equipped with a bar, a drawing room, a Stube ceramic stove and even a heated pool.
The villa’s cutting-edge technological features also meet the highest architectural standards. Especially impressive is the heating and cooling system beneath the floors, as well as the recirculation system, a model used in hotel structures to ensure that hot water is always available, without wasting energy.
All’esterno come fiore all’occhiello spiccano il parco interamente recintato e il campo da tennis. Villa Commenda è esattamente come quelle strutture che vediamo nei film di costume, ad esempio in quel gioiello che è Camera con vista di James Ivory, ma con qualcosa che la rende attuale e piacevole da vivere sempre.
The highlights of the villa’s exterior are the grounds surrounded by a perimeter boundary, plus the tennis court. The Villa Commenda is the same type of elegant structure we see in period films, such as James Ivory’s A Room with a View, though with a certain added something that makes it both up-to-date and unfailingly enjoyable to live in.