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Have you ever wanted to seek peaceful, slow living in the Italian countryside for yourself and your loved ones? If so, this home is the place for you. Surrounded by green, lush hills, this farmhouse is a dream come true for those wanting to relax under the stone portico, taking in the majestic scenery of Emilia Romagna! In this property you will own a piece of this magical region’s cultural heritage, as each stone and each wooden beam all represent the true soul of the Italian countryside. Here, you can wake up, walk outside, and behold some of the breathtaking landscapes that make Italy so famous. Cook pizza in the outdoor fire oven, go for long walks in the surrounding woods, and have friends over in the adjacent guesthouse! The Farmhouse This charming stone farmhouse has a long history – dating back to the 1800’s, it was later expanded throughout the 20th century and renovated in 2014. It now develops over three floors, for a total of 290 sq.m. of lush accommodation. Ground Floor: Stepping in this majestic home you’re met by a large dining area with a cozy raised fireplace, stone wall detailing and a classic beamed ceiling. From here you access the kitchen, featuring a wooden ceiling and more timeless stone walls. The kitchen leads you to the lounge area, which welcomes you with a large stone fireplace and the same classic style as the rest of the house. On this floor you also find a bathroom, an outdoor wood oven for pizza nights and a gorgeous stone portico with breathtaking panoramic views. First Floor: Going upstairs you step into the attic. It features two rooms, one of which could potentially be used as an additional bedroom and the other one for storage. Underground Floor: On this floor you find a master bedroom which also benefits from a private outdoor access, as well as another room which could serve as an additional bedroom. Next to it you spot a 30 sq.m. cellar which is also connected to an extra 25 sq.m. of storage room. Here you also find a central heating room. The Guesthouse A couple steps from the main building you spot this gorgeous guesthouse, showcasing the same rustic style as the rest of the property. It develops over two floors for a total of 164 sq.m. Ground Floor: Walk into this exquisite home and explore its stunning living room with a cozy raised fireplace and stunning stone walls. From there you step into the kitchen which also features an adjacent dining area. Both of these rooms grant easy access to the majestic portico and the outdoor wood oven, great for making pizza or bread. Underground Floor: Here you will find the master bedroom and a bathroom, followed by a room which could be employed as an additional sleeping area. The Annexes Not far from the two farmhouses you spot an external storage building of 22 sq.m. which can be used for agricultural purposes, as well as a 21 sq.m. garage. The Land This stunning property is surrounded by over 13 ha of panoramic land, great for cultivating or simply as a garden – you could also build a swimming pool here! Both farmhouses benefit from plenty of outdoor space thanks to their several stone porches and the two outdoor wood ovens. This makes it perfect for kids or pets, as they can enjoy the freedom of roaming the surrounding land undisturbed, and it also grants you utter privacy. The Location This property is located near Santa Sofia, a town in the very heart of the Appennino Tosco-Romagnolo. It is around 30km from the border to Tuscany, and it is renowned because of its proximity to the main destinations in the National Park of the Casentinesi Forests, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Santa Sofia offers breathtaking natural vistas as well as amazing foods such as the tortello alla lastra (tortello pasta stuffed with potatoes and pumpkin), and the town’s famous focaccia bread. Here you will find all services you might need, alongside with restaurants, museums, churches, and entertainment opportunities. Not far from here you can also find other charming towns such as Spinello, from which you can enjoy the beauty of the entire valley all the way to the seaside! This area is renowned for its mountain trails, its skiing opportunities, and the stunning mountain views. EPC: Ordered Why Buy It This property is perfect if you want to start a new life in the Italian countryside and live undisturbed with your loved ones. It allows you to relish in the privacy that the surrounding land offers, without being cut off from services and comforts. The guesthouse is perfect for having friends and family over or for renting, as tourists love this area for its amazing landscapes and quiet, slow living. Here you will be able to experience the authenticity of Italian rural life, and you will be welcomed in a tight-knit, warm communitiy. Distances Nearest Town With Services: 4,3 km Schools: 4,9 km Spinello: 13,8 km National Park of the Casentinesi Forests: 16,3 km Forlì: 44,2 km Cesena: 51,5 km Camaldoli: 52,2 Ravenna: 72,5 km San Marino: 76,7 km Highway: 83,7 km Firenze: 86,3 km Airport of Bologna: 130 km

There’s no business like a country business. Irving Berlin used to sing: “Everything about it is appealing, Everything the traffic will allow, Nowhere could you get that happy feeling, When you are stealing, That extra bow”. This amazing property 15min from the Adriatic coast with restaurant and bedrooms for B&B, will let you manage an already prosperous business in the peaceful marchigiano countryside. By living and working here, you will no longer need a mindfulness course in your life. The Main Building The main building comes from a former farmhouse dated 1772, restored by the current owners and enlarged over the years as the business was growing and getting more important. The total area is over 1.100 sq.m. and it includes: Ground Floor: An elegant restaurant that can accommodate up to 200 people, with large windows overlooking the garden A very spacious glazed lounge bar Kitchens and cellars, as well as storage rooms and space for the staff Bathrooms Private sitting room with fireplace and studio Given the generous size, this wonderful space can be used not only as a restaurant for dinners but also as a banquet hall: guests can enjoy an elegant lunch/dinner, dance and enjoy their time together in the lounge area, equipped with a proper bar and stereo system and, if the ceremony is in the summer, they can run out and dive into the pool. First Floor: The private home is arranged with a spacious living room, double bedroom, bathroom and master bedroom with step-in closet, en-suite bathroom and gym area with large panoramic windows. The lovely mezzanine over the living room can be arranged as a studio or play area for the kids. The apartment, all around, is surrounded by a glazed terrace, with outstanding views over the marchigiano rolling hills. The main building may be kept as it is, to continue with the business, or may be turned into a full private home. The Annexes The property goes with a number of annexes, used for different purposes: Opposite the pool, there is the 120 sq.m. building recently restored and arranged as 7 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, where guests can stay in a B&B formula. Many, by the way, decide to enjoy it as a hideaway for a few days: they can sleep, have breakfast, meals, a walk in the nature a – why not – a wine tasting, with the owner as a special guide. All bedrooms feature large windows with beautiful views over the Le Marche green hills. Another important outbuilding is the big (195 sq.m.) pergola overlooking the valley: it is used for open-air banquets and dinners and it features a BBQ area. Parties under the pergola are some of the most enjoyable events here. The pergola can be closed with removable side covers, so you can use this space also on rainy days. The other outbuildings are storages, technical rooms and garage, for a total of ca. 280 sq.m. The Garden The property includes over 2.200 sq.m. of mature garden with plants and trees which guarantee shade in the summer. The garden has different spots to be enjoyed during the day. The nicest is the pool area, with decking where you can place sun umbrellas and sunbeds, with a lovely natural pergola to the side, where you can arrange a lounge area with snacks and drinks. All this, strictly, in a panoramic and breathtaking position, especially at sunset, when the blue sky gets painted with all shades of red. On a lower level, a large parking space will let all your guests park their cars comfortably. The Location The position of this superb property is one of the most sought for in this moment: inland, but not too much, so you can get to the beach in just 15min by car. This way, you and your guests can enjoy calm, peace and relax but it won’t take you hours to go the beach or to reach the motorway as well as major services. This area is also well known to all lovers of biking, because its winding roads make cycling very amusing. And for guests who want to enjoy an art tour, the Renaissance city of Urbino is just a few kilometers away. Optional The main villa, outbuildings and garden are part of a bigger property, which includes additional 1.9 ha of agricultural land. Most of the land is arable. The part on top is dedicated to the vineyard and includes a winery. The winery is a recent project, started in 2015. The production is already active, but the current owners every year invest in additional spaces and new vinifications in order to offer products that are not only innovative, but also in line with the wine tastes of a constantly evolving clientele. The position close to the coast of the vineyard gives the wine unmistakable and rare organoleptic characteristics, making it a unique product. At the moment the production is concentrated on Sangiovese mainly, but it seems something’s already cooking. Close by there’s a big plot of land where they designed and submitted a project to build additional accommodations, in order to have two separate areas: the one on top for the accommodation business and that downhill for the guests of the restaurant. The land also enjoys 700 productive olive trees: the olive oil of this area is well known throughout Marche and nationally for being one of the best in Italy. Last but not least, on top of the hill, there’s an open-air consecrated church, where guests can celebrate weddings or other religious ceremonies in an evocative environment, surrounded by singing birds and then move to the restaurant area to enjoy the party. The extra land with project, winery and church may be purchased with a separate negotiation. EPC: Ordered Why Buy It Buying this property is a double gesture of generosity: • towards yourself and your soul, because you can do business, but in a very relaxed environment, in direct contact with nature. • towards guests, because continuing this kind of activity means devoting one’s time to the happiness and pleasure of others. But after all, what could be more gratifying than seeing a smile on people’s faces and knowing that you gave it to them? The property is large and thus offers many management opportunities, which can be either direct (family business) or the various areas can be licensed to third-party companies. In any case, the biggest advantage is to take over an already operational business, with a 40-year background, made up of positive reviews and with a starred-restaurant heritage. It’s all downhill from here. For those looking for a family retreat, you can change the internal layout of the main building to get a private home with all external amenities for your family and friends. Distances Closest Town with Services: 1 km Theaters: 1,7 kms Schools: 7 kms A14 Motorway: 17 kms Hospital: 17 kms Fano: 17 kms Coast: 18 kms Furlo National Park: 23 kms Urbino: 27 kms San Bartolo Park: 28 kms Airport of Ancona-Falconara: 57 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

Located in Cesenatico, within the block bordered by Viale Giosuè Carducci, Viale Milano and Viale dei Mille, this substantial property offers a significant residential redevelopment opportunity.The site extends over approximately 4,180 sqm and includes the former Bonomelli holiday colony together with two existing villas. The current development concept provides for the construction of four new residential buildings and the refurbishment of the two villas.The proposed scheme includes:28 apartments within the new residential buildings;5 apartments within the refurbished villas;a total of 33 residential units;an underground garage of approximately 534 sqm;up to 48 parking spaces;landscaped areas, internal walkways and private outdoor spaces.The project provides for a total developed surface of approximately 4,004 sqm, together with a comprehensive regeneration of the site and a substantial increase in permeable and landscaped areas.The opportunity is intended for a well-capitalised investor, property developer or specialist residential operator seeking to create a high-quality residential or holiday-home product in one of the best-known seaside destinations on the Romagna Riviera.Cesenatico and the surrounding areaCesenatico is a historic Adriatic seaside town located in the heart of the Romagna Riviera, combining a well-established tourism market with a distinctive cultural and maritime identity.Its most recognisable landmark is the Leonardesque Canal Harbour, redesigned by Leonardo da Vinci in 1502 and now forming the heart of the historic centre, with colourful houses, traditional boats, restaurants and shops. Cesenatico also offers wide serviced beaches, family-oriented facilities, quality hospitality, cycling routes, restaurants and a tourism economy extending beyond the traditional summer season.The property’s location near the seafront and the town’s main amenities makes the scheme suitable both for the individual sale of the residential units and for investment strategies focused on second homes and tourism-oriented residential development.Indicative financial frameworkAsking price for the property: €4,000,000Reported planning and infrastructure charges: €1,600,000Design and other preliminary costs: €600,000Indicative initial investment: €6,200,000, excluding demolition, construction, financing, marketing, taxation and contingencies.Project and planning documentation is available to qualified operators, subject to verification of interest and, where required, execution of a confidentiality agreement.