luxury contemporary houses for sale Marche, Italy (page 2)

The gentle rolling hills of the province of Ascoli Piceno, Le Marche, are the perfect place for those who want to start a small accommodation business, offering relax to their guests, while having themselves the possibility to enjoy a slower lifestyle. Whether you wish to manage it as an agriturismo or as a high-end holiday rental villa, this property near Ripatransone has much to offer: measuring about 990 sq.m., it offers 6 suites, 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, 4 guest/services bathrooms, a gym and an amazing SPA. The property is fully restored according to the requirements of sustainable and eco-friendly architecture, featuring heating fixtures, water-based varnishes for the walls, solar panels and a photovoltaic system for the self-production of energy. The Farmhouse The main building, an old casale dating back to at least last century, was demolished and rebuilt between 2007 and 2010, meaning that you have a super performing building in terms of quality and energy efficiency, inside an old shell. It develops on 3 floors divided as follows: Ground Floor: The ground floor is mainly occupied by the dining area/restaurant, which is served by a fully equipped, professional kitchen, provided with all equipment and services a chef and his staff may need. A small bar and several sitting areas, one close to the fireplace, let you enjoy a drink any time of the day, anywhere you feel more comfortable in. On the opposite side, you can find 2 suites and a double bedroom for disabled. All bedrooms benefit of an exit out to the garden with private sitting space. The floor is served by a number of French doors, to let light in and for a lovely, continuous flow between the indoor and outdoor spaces, including the 60 sq.m. portico. First Floor: This floor is the sleeping area, which features 6 suites – all with a large double bedroom, a sitting area and a bathroom. The nicest part is that 5 bedrooms enjoy a balcony, where you can have your breakfast served or enjoy a fully private, en-suite aperitif overlooking the vineyards, the rolling hills and the calanchi. All rooms are spacious, comfortable, perfect for a couple, as well as for families with kids. They are all equipped with a fan coil for the production of hot and cold air. Basement The basement is the leisure area, with gym, massage rooms, changing rooms and an amazing SPA with sauna, Turkish bath and an outstanding 12×4,6m heated swimming pool. This is the space where you can hide away to find peace of mind, but it is also what will sell you many nights if you want to start a quality accommodation business: a Boutique Hotel in the Marche region or a luxury holiday rental villa. Being a property that has been conceived as eco-friendly since the very beginning, much attention has been paid to the systems: solar thermal panels produce hot water, the photovoltaic panels support the electrical system, while 2 tanks allow the reuse of rainwater. The Land This amazing property in Marche is surrounded by 18 hectares of land, inclusive of 2.16ha of vineyard, 50 olive trees, which guarantee good organic olive oil for internal consumption and 12.7 hectares of arable land. The area used as a garden is large, spacious and, in addition to the parking area, includes an 8x4m swimming pool with solarium located in one of the most beautiful spots in the province. Thanks to its dominant position on top of a hill you can enjoy a 360° view. The Location The property is placed in a breathtaking hilltop location, with stunning views over the rolling hills, hilltop medieval villages, calanchi (sort of badlands) and, from a distance, the Sibillini Mountains. It is surrounded by nature and gentle hills but not isolated, being close to all main services. The location in the middle of the province of Ascoli Piceno, will let your guests and you reach in 30-40 minutes by car both amazing Ascoli Piceno and its lovely piazza and the mountains; the coast is just 15min away. And if you love walking around medieval villages, some of the nicest are just a few km away, as Ripatransone – with its narrowest alley in Italy, Monte Vidon Combatte, Ortezzano – and its wine festival, Cossignano and many others. EPC: Ordered Why Buy It Le Marche is a tangibly beautiful place and this attracts many tourists from other Italian regions and Europe mainly. Sensible limits on development and building, especially in the countryside, ensure that the charms that draw people to Le Marche in the first place are unlikely to be diminished. Considering that buying in Le Marche can be strongly cheaper than buying in other Italian regions, Le Marche’s popularity with foreign investors has grown in parallel with its popularity with visitors, meaning that the holiday rentals is pretty successful. Experts on Le Marche all concur that rental prospects are very strong. Rural homes offering space and quiet are highly popular, especially because people escaping from a metropolis, look for a peaceful retreat, where they can eat good and quality food, close to nature. Experts say that, in order to maximise rentability, you should aim to be within ninety minutes’ drive of the airport, and have a pool if possible, 2 important features that this property has (the Airport of Ancona-Falconara is just 1 hours’ drive from the property). This property has been working for several years now, so it has a clientele, who return every year, with no need to start creating your own from zero. It already has a good reputation on the internet, which is a further benefit for those who’d like to start here their new adventure in Italy. Distances Closest Town with Services: 5 kms Theatre: 5,5 kms Hospital: 6 kms Cossignano: 8 kms Coast: 15 kms San Benedetto del Tronto: 20 kms Ascoli Piceno: 37 kms A14 Motorway: 18 kms Ortezzano: 19 kms Sibillini Mountains: 50 kms Airport of Ancona Falconara: 100 kms

This luxurious villa is an incredibly special 5-bedroom family house offering 555 sq.m. of beautifully presented and extensive accommodation over three floors right in the heart of the marchigiano rolling hills. The current owners carried out a significant restoration to both the house and gardens to create a sensational family home which very much has the feel of a grand country house that benefits from all comforts you can imagine, including a panoramic infinity pool, a SPA with internal pool, sauna and Turkish bath and home cinema. The Villa This stunning villa was completely rebuilt from scratch over 4 years, between 2015 and 2019. The best professionals and artisans were appointed in order to be sure of the high standards and final result. Thanks to this kind of approach, it was possible to get a brand new home, with all modern comforts and appliances, inside a traditional shell, which respected the local rural tradition. The area of the villa covers about 555 sq.m. over 3 floors divided as follows: Ground Floor: From the main entrance, you get into the amazing 100 sq.m. living room with modern fireplace. This is the perfect place for your gets-together with family and friends. Three French windows grant plenty of light and direct exit out to the garden, so you can easily reach the pool area and other spots of the garden, including the brand new orangerie. The living room is directly connected to the substantial bespoke kitchen/dining room designed and built by Boffi with a retractable fan by Gutmann and all the best appliances. One of the main features of this room is the 4 meters high ceiling, that gives a sense of draughtiness. From the kitchen you can get out to the garden or to the terraced area, to enjoy amazing breakfasts with views under the gazebo. On this floor there’s also a useful wardrobe as well as a guest bathroom. Last but not least, with independent access, the guardian’s apartment measures about 50 sq.m. and it is composed of an open-plan kitchen/dining room, double bedroom and bathroom. This apartment is finished with the same high standards as for the main villa. First Floor: The first floor is accessible either via a wooden staircase or internal lift, which connects all the 3 floors of the villa, thus making the house easily accessible also for disabled people. On this floor you can find a reading room, which can be also used as a guest bedroom, 3 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with shower (one accessible for disabled) and an outstanding 50 sq.m. master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom. The whole floor features double height ceilings and from all bedrooms you can enjoy amazing and relaxing views over the rolling hills of region Marche. Basement: The basement is a masterpiece of technology, relaxation and entertainment. As a matter of facts, it accommodates: •a fabulous SPA with 6.5×6.5m heated swimming pool with counter-current swimming, Jacuzzi for four people and water blade for neck massages •sauna •Turkish bath •gym •home cinema The home cinema, will make you feel as if you are in a real cinema: thanks to the sound-absorbing panels and the audio system the room is equipped with, it is possible to enjoy high quality video and audio content. The video screen, over 3 sq.m., and the professional projector offer perfect image quality. The villa is equipped with a sophisticated surveillance and security system, managed and controlled by a home automation system. The rest of the basement is occupied by a 77 sq.m. garage for several cars, technical rooms, laundry room and storage area. Externally, the whole floor is surrounded by a sort of open-air corridor, 2m large, which works as an air-shaft to prevent from problems with humidity and damp, thus improving the insulation of the house. This outstanding villa in Marche is the archetype of perfection: by a structural point of view it’s very solid, completely insulated to guarantee the perfect temperature all year around. The house is provided with underfloor heating, cooling and forced air circulation systems to give clear air also with closed windows, independent controls for each room, home automation system, photovoltaic system and much more, that you’ll be happy to discover yourself step by step. From an aesthetic point of view, the choice was very intelligent: a neutral color palette was chosen, selecting shades of gray, white and beige. This choice, in addition to making all the rooms very relaxing, allows you to combine any style of furniture. All rooms, especially on the ground floor are very bright; the numerous windows let plenty of natural light enter the rooms and the glare of the sunlight on the white walls makes the rooms even brighter. The Orangerie Very recently a fully glazed orangerie of ca. 95 sq.m. has been built on the east side of the villa. It is an amazing glazed room, equipped with kitchen and sitting area, which will allow you to feel like you’re sitting out in the garden, while you are comfortably in a cozy and warm room. In the summer, the electric cover will let you enjoy the same place in a different condition, with the sunlight entering directly into the orangerie. The Outbuilding The property also enjoys a useful 20 sq.m. outbuilding with storage space and original bread oven, where you can cook excellent bread or pizza. Its position close to the pool area, makes it perfect for pizza parties by the pool. The Land The property is surrounded by 1 hectare of mature garden with automatic irrigation system. The grounds have been beautifully laid out to provide both formal and informal areas and include a wonderful belvedere to enjoy long views down the garden and over the multicoloured rolling hills of Le Marche. The infinity pool is strategically located in the most panoramic spot of the property: it measures 11,5×6,5m, it’s heated and has a salt system. The 30cm long step, is perfect if you’d like to chill a little bit without swimming, while the water blade will give you a neck massage. The area off the pool is planted with olive trees to get your own organic olive oil, fruit trees and century-old oaks. A lovely vegetable garden has been created, so you can pick and eat good quality vegetables. Last but not least, an area of the land has been arranged as a helicopter landing pad, if you don’t like to travel by car and for faster transfers. From all corners of the garden, the views are amazing, unspoilt and very deep over the countryside of region Marche. The Location The property is located in the very heart of the countryside in the province of Pesaro. The location is extremely quiet and private but not isolated. The closest village with all basic services is just 2,5kms away; if you need something more, you can get to Fossombrone in 10min by car, where you can find shopping malls, cinema, hospital and much more. Regardless of its rural location, the villa is only a 15-minute drive from the coastal town of Pesaro with its glamorous shops, theaters, Michelin starred restaurants and attractive historic center. In Pesaro, you can enjoy a relaxing day by the beach or you can explore the charming San Bartolo nature reserve. Many other interesting towns can be quickly reached from the house: Urbino if you like art and history; Passo del Furlo if you like nature and hiking; Fano and Senigallia for some more beaches and if you like to go clubbing in elegant clubs. From here you also have easy access to Umbria and Tuscany. EPC Rating: A3 Energy Performance Index (IPE): 21,11 kwh/sq.m.*year Why Buy It This exceptional villa in Marche is the ultimate in comfort, quality and leisure a person can imagine. It is one of a kind: this villa is more than four well-decorated walls, it is more than a quiet place to sleep or host friends. It is your deluxe retreat. This property is perfect for you if you are looking for refined, not flamboyant luxury: a private location, a cozy retreat where nature fills your eyes with beauty, yet without giving up all the comforts of a luxurious life: just imagine a summer party by the pool or a winter dinner in the orangerie, with plenty of friends and a private chef just for you. This is a house that will surely amaze your friends, colleagues and business partners with its class and elegance; a place they’ll long to come back to. Distances Closest Town With Services: 2,5 kms Restaurants: 7 kms Fossombrone: 7,5 kms Hospital: 8 kms Schools: 8 kms Theatre: 8 kms Furlo Nature Reserve: 20 kms A14 Motorway: 25 kms Fano: 27 kms Coast: 28 kms Pesaro: 33 kms Senigallia: 36 kms San Bartolo National Park: 43 kms Airport of Ancona-Falconara: 54 kms International Airport of Bologna: 187 kms

A state-of-the-art, red villa standing out from the green, luscious vegetation, in which it is enshrined. This house offers you all the modern comforts in a sophisticated and authentic atmosphere, with sparks of color and creativity all along. Not only this contemporary villa in Le Marche evokes charm, but it employs the best materials and cutting-edge technologies to create the perfect environment both for a family looking for peace and tranquility, and for a bunch of friends raring to have a thrilling holiday. Originally built as a rural house, in 2010 it was completely renovated, following modern design concepts. This place has two faces: the first is the more quiet and sincere, connected to the rural atmosphere given by centuries-old olive trees, while the second is the stylish one that makes this villa engaging for tenants. The Villa This modern home offers approximately 340 sq.m. of luxurious accommodation arranged over 3 floors: Ground Floor: From the entrance, you access an ample space that accommodates the kitchen, a dining area and the living room. The real beauty of this space is given by the 2 big windows, triple glazed, the let plenty of light get into the house and at the same time, you can sit down on the sofa while enjoying the view of the garden. To the left of the entry door, you have a fully equipped, open-plan kitchen with up-to-date appliances. A countertop with stove separates the cooking area from the dining area. Here, a stylish dining table is situated in front of an enormous window that gazes towards the swimming pool in the garden. To the right of the entry door, you find a modern sitting area that provides the perfect space to enjoy a drink with your friends in an avant-garde atmosphere. Here, you find the second gigantic window with view on the garden, and on the swimming pool. This space also provides a small bathroom with purple bathroom fixture, and flower decorations painted on the wall, giving the proper touch of whimsy to this elegant and harmonious ambience. In front of the entry door, a hallway leads you to a double bedroom with a green wardrobe and a colorful pendant lamp, which create an interesting contrast with the elegant gray flooring. This room also enjoys an en-suite bathroom that provides a wonderful tub with glass panels. On the same area, there are two double bedrooms, both of them creating a delicate, elegant counterplay of gray and white with the flooring, walls, and furniture. These bedrooms share one bathroom, which adds a little touch of color by providing red bathroom fixtures, and a shower. First Floor: The first floor is accessible via a staircase that leads you to a good-sized space with gable ceiling. At the moment, it is used as a playroom for kids, but you can decide to turn it into an additional living room and create a loft, since there are a triple and a double bedroom, plus a bathroom with shower. A spare room is perfect as a big storage. Basement: The basement is used as an entertainment room, providing a ping pong table, a pool table, and darts. Of course, you can decide to put whatever you like in this space. For example, you can install a powerful hi-fi system and a big screen to create your personal home cinema, as well as some arcades. Your fantasy is the only limit. In the basement, you also find a laundry room, utility room, and a 70 sq.m. garage. Moreover, you can have the possibility to create a private SPA here, since the owner has already applied for a permission to the municipality. The house enjoys an underfloor heating and cooling system, to guarantee a perfect temperature all year around. The Garden The fully fenced garden around the property measures 6.950 sq.m., and it has automatic irrigation system powered by a water tank for the collection of rainwater. An external lighting system creates a lovely atmosphere at night. In addition, 25 centuries-old olive trees embellish the garden, also producing supreme olive oil. Adjacent to the villa, you find a portico and a gazebo where you can organize al-fresco dinners. Then, a few steps ahead, there’s the magnificent 11×5,5 swimming pool with salt system. Around the pool, the paved poolside patio with sun loungers, and another gazebo will let you enjoy your time by the pool. Here, you can unwind, forget about the external world, enjoy a drink, read a book, or do whatever makes you feel great. When you are ready, the refreshing, sky-blue water will be waiting for you. Further flagship of this amazing pool: home automation allows you to control lights, water pumps, and salt levels via an app on your smartphone. The Location This splendid villa in Le Marche distances only 3 minutes (on foot) from the small village of Grottaccia, where you can find a supermarket, bar, bookstall, hairdresser etc. If you need something else, you can quickly reach Cingoli in about 10 minutes, which is also known as the balcony of Le Marche. Near this village, you also find a big water park (12 minutes by car), and the Lake of Cingoli (25 minutes), where you can fish, canoe, and swim. Cupramontana is close by: it is known for the production of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi (a fantastic and well-known white wine), and for the wine festival which is held yearly in October. Other interesting medieval villages are Macerata (20 minutes), where you find the Sferisterio (a famous open-air theatre where Andrea Bocelli performed in 2021); and Apiro (30 minutes), where you find another water park and the Abbey of Sant’Urbano. Eventually, you should definitely pay a visit to the picturesque village of Elcito (33 minutes), which is a small medieval village, located on an elevated position (821 m.). Near to Elcito, you find the Mount San Vicino that offers several hiking trails, and the centuries-old Beech forest of Canfaito, which in autumn delights visitors with a spectacular foliage in an evocative atmosphere, sometimes enveloped by a ghostly mist. EPC: Ordered Why Buy It This secluded, peaceful property is ideal to share with your family and friends, as well as to be rented out. In fact, it boasts high-class technologies to improve the quality of life such as underfloor heating and cooling, home automation system in the pool, automatic irrigation etc. Everything is perfectly designed to simplify your life, so that you can fully relish the modern and sophisticated ambience of this unique villa in Le Marche. You will only have to worry about yourself, and about spending quality time with your loved ones in the amazing swimming pool, or in the fantastic amenities nearby. Distances Closest Town With Services: 200 m. Hospital: 9 kms Cingoli: 12 kms Macerata: 18 kms Theater: 18 kms Staffolo: 20 kms Apiro: 22 kms Elcito: 24 kms Forest of Canfaito: 28 kms Cupramontana: 28 kms Matelica: 40 kms Airport of Ancona-Falconara: 44 kms Airport of Perugia: 110 kms