A piece of paradise with stunning location and sea views
Region #298, Macerata
€790,000 ID: 160503Stunning location
il sorger del sole, a magical ancient stone farmhouse commands a privileged and coveted position, beautifully set in about 1.7 Ha (4¼ acres) with aged olive groves. It provides a sense of retreat which is exhilarating. Immersed in a stunning location, surrounded by nature it has unsurpassed panoramic vistas, northwards towards Chiaravalle, the birthplace of Maria Montessori, views of coastal resorts north of Ancona, Monte Conero and its nature park. Further sea views towards blue flag coastal resorts south of the Conero Peninsula and aspects of the Basilica at Loreto, this contains the holy shrine. Easterly towards the hilltop towns of Osimo and Recanati - the birthplace of poet Giacomo Leopardi & opera tenor Beniamino Gigli, Potenza Picena and the open-air opera and university city of Macerata and distant Sant’Elpidio a Mare. Situated in a safe serene area just 33km to beaches and 30 minutes drive to expanding Ancona International airport, close-by are shops, supermarkets, bars, restaurants, schools, colleges, ‘cottage hospital’ and nearest bus stop 1.8 km. The medieval town of Cingoli famed as the ‘Balcony of Le Marche’, for olive oil and nature is 5km drive.
Spectacular sunrises
Facing east south east, golden fingers of early sunlight glint softly on the golden stone farmhouse and olive groves.
Quiet location - immersed in nature in a private and tranquil setting
With an aura of serenity, its outdoor spaces, terraced gardens and olive groves provide a sanctuary to re-connect with nature and fulfil holistic and spiritual needs. Peaceful and undisturbed with deer, squirrels, pheasants, porcupines, foxes, badgers, hoopoe, owls, nightingales, canaries and the toll of distant church bells.
Property Description - internally
il sorger del sole was constructed with two-metre-thick golden sandstone walls sometime during the late 1600’s early 1700’s in the former hamlet of St. Georges’ Hill and was enlarged as families grew. Comprising some 230 square metres it has been lovingly restored to retain its original charm. A considerable part of the farmhouse has exposed stonework, hand made oak doors; hand hewed oak beams, hand made ceiling tiles etcetera. It has an insulated roof, PVC double glazed windows and external doors. The spacious accommodation comprises: ground floor with two guest rooms with independent entrances, private bathrooms and an additional ‘cantina’ which could be converted into a further en-suite bedroom, under stair storage room, bread oven which could be re-used and single garage. Ancient stone steps with loggia lead to the first floor with lounge, bedroom with en-suite bathroom/utility room and a large open plan kitchen/dining area. Wooden stairs rise to the second floor with office and galleried bedroom.
Property description – externally
Gated access to the entrance drive and courtyard is from a council maintained white road. An attached single storey stone building used as a garage contains the original bread oven. This could be converted into an outside kitchen etc., there is a working well and log store. The original terraced gardens are well stocked with fruit trees and bushes including roses and lavenders. The olive groves are environmentally protected comprise some 100 olive trees including rare ‘Mignola’ trees used to produce own label extra virgin olive oil. There is ample space to construct an ‘infinity swimming pool’ with infinity views of the azure blue Adriatic Sea.
Note from owners
Purchased in 2002 the English owners have run the property as a bespoke 5-star B&B since 2007 with an international clientele. Their extra virgin olive oil has been endorsed by several Michelin starred chefs. Buyer(s) can continue to operate the businesses if they choose to do so. The property and land are easily managed, with local farmers available to tend the land. The owners live in the property all year. It’s inexpensive to run with wood burning stoves, mains water, zoned mains electricity and a large underground septic tank. Good mobile and wi-fi coverage and telephone line connected – ideal for smart working. The property could easily be divided into 3 units and the land is made up of 3 plots so buyers interested in shared ownership, could determine the price of individual shares themselves. The purchase price also includes three established domain names. Please check out www.peritalia.com www.passionepertialia.com and www.countryhomeforsalelemarche.com
Asking price 790,000€. The property is sold as a whole and sold privately
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Details
- Note by advertiser
- Prime Location
- Property Type
- Farmhouse
- Status
- Authentic
- Year of construction
- 1700
- Stories / levels
- 3
- Total living m2
- 230 m²
- Plot size m2
- 17,000 m²
- Orientation
- South Easterly
- Grounds HA or legal
- Grounds 1-5 HA
- Grounds Type
- Gardens / meadows
- Central heating
- Wood
- Scenery
- Countryside
- Sewage
- Septic Tank
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Room information
- Total number of rooms
- 12
- Lounge size
- 22.5 m²
- Bedrooms
- 4
- En-suite bathrooms
- 2
- All bathrooms
- 3
- Kitchen size
- 21.1 m²
- Dining room
- 9.7 m²
- Library / Study
- 9.7 m²
- Toilets
- 3
- Garage
- Detached
- Garage car spaces
- 1
- TV
- Cable / Satellite
- Storage room
- yes
- Freezer
- yes
- Oven
- yes
- Fridge
- yes
- Gas stove
- yes
- Laundry room
- yes
- Tiled floors
- yes
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Special features
- Double glazing
- Gardens
- Barbeque
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Grade listed building
- Guesthouse
- Workshop
- Dishwasher
- Exterior Lights
- Smoke alarm
- Fruit trees
- Garden lights
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Services in the area
- Supermarket 1.8 km
- Dining out 1.8 km
- Hospital 5.8 km
- Primary school 4.2 km
- Dental service 5.8 km
- General Practioner 5.8 km
- Airport 37.3 km
- Golf Course 7.2 km
- Train Station 23.4 km
- River 12 km
- Lake 15.7 km
- Coast 33 km
- Skiing 60 km