7 bedrooms country house, 470 m²

Treia, Macerata (province)

Refurbished farmhouse with stunning panoramic view

With the woodland backdrop of Mount Acuto, in the popular area of San Lorenzo, sits a property gem, offering modern comfortable facilities combined with original features. Set in beautiful landscaped gardens, this lifestyle asset comprises; two houses with swimming pool, and enjoys dominating panoramic views over medieval hilltop towns and rolling fields of the stunning Marche countryside towards the Adriatic coast.

The Property
This extraordinary versatile property, consisting of two attached but separate houses, suitable for; a two family home, guest or dependent’s accommodation, large rental opportunity or as a B & B allowing separation of owner from guests. It also boast a 4 car garage and land of 7 ha.

Access
The property is situated off a quiet asphalt road, access is gained via electric gates leads to gardens surrounding the house which are fully fenced. There is adequate parking for many cars. In addition, is a bocca pitch and grassed areas for games.

A large concrete underground 4 car garage of 73 sq.m with secure metal doors, is located near to the entrance gates, and has electric points and lighting throughout.

The Large House

The recently refurbished, rewired and re-plumbed main house of approximately 300 sq.m is bright and airy with new ceramic floor tiles, and light ceilings. An hybrid energy efficient system incorporates solar and photovoltaic panels, and a heat pump along with gas boiler generates hot water and the underfloor heating.

Ground Floor:
The main entrance opens into a welcoming reception hall and staircase to the first floor. A w.c is situated off the hall.

Moving through to a spacious open plan living area; it merges from dining, to a sumptuous seating area which allows space to congregate in comfort. It features a fireplace and full wall bookcase. Large glass doors access a patio and landscaped gardens and frame the splendid views beyond. 

A TV lounge is situated on a lower level next to the sitting room, which also has a separate entrance from the front of the house. It could alternatively be used as a gym or office. Adjacent is a shower room with w.c. and vanity unit. 

Next to the dining area, off the main living room, is a well-appointed modern kitchen, with ample storage and new appliances for every day cooking and entertaining. It has double aspect windows with views to the garden and summer dining area.

First Floor:
The wide staircase from the reception hall gives way to the spacious landing with pendant lighting spiralling to the lower level. Following the corridor are situated 4 bedrooms; two doubles with ensuite shower rooms. A third double with ensuite incorporates bath and shower, this bedroom has an arched glass doorway to a balcony and steps to the garden below. The fourth bedroom has an adjacent bathroom. 

A laundry store and separate washing machine area is situated off the landing.

EPC Rating: A1
Energy Performance Index (IPE):  100,20 kwh/sq.m.*year

Garden:
The landscaped gardens have attractive planting, and plant clad pergolas. Paved patio areas surround the house and a cooking / dining space entices lazy lunches and late night dinners. Grassed and gravel areas provide room for entertaining or relaxation and take in breathtaking views over the countryside. The garden takes on a completely different atmosphere after dark with clever use of outdoor lighting.

Planted terraces lead down to the secluded 10 x 5m swimming pool with beach step. Here the paved surround of the pool is sheltered by hedges, and is a sun trap although a sail clad pergola offers shade for those who wish it.

The Small House

Attached to the large property is a dependance, of about 170 sq.m ideal as a rental opportunity or for friends and family. Re-built some 20 years ago it has now been updated with a new kitchen and shower rooms. The dwelling is accessed via an arched portico at the south side of the property, and an outside store-room houses a pizza oven.

Ground Floor:
An inviting open plan living space, with windows on three sides, has enchanting views. This comprises; dining and sitting area and a well appointed modern kitchen. A shower/cloak room off the dining area has a gas boiler for independent hot-water and radiator heating. The sitting area incorporates a fireplace with a ducted air blower to both the ground and upper floors. 

First Floor:
Stairs lead to a spacious hall which could be used as an additional seating area. This space has a wood pellet stove and from here there is access to a balcony and outside steps to the garden. 
On this level are 2 double bedrooms, a study (or third bedroom) and large shower room.

EPC Rating: D
Energy Performance Index (IPE):  150,84 kwh/sq.m.*year


Garden
A paved patio provides for outdoor dining and a heated spa pool, surrounded by lawns and shrubs beds with outdoor lighting.

The Land

Beyond the fenced formal gardens is the remaining land comprises of a meadow with several ancient olive trees and further land to the valley bottom which is self foresting and provides a natural haven for wildlife.


Location

Situated in the gorgeous Marche region of Italy an uncrowded, unspoiled area, rich in natural beauty, culture and traditions with a gentle pace of life. A place which is a closely guarded secret by many, but once found, visitors are smitten and return to learn more of what it has to offer.

Within walking distance of the property are 2 bars which offer snack food. Only a few minutes drive away is Treia, a beautiful medieval town with bars, restaurants and shops. Provisions are available in the lower part of Treia which has a supermarket, fruit and vegetable shops, fishmonger, bakeries, and rotisseries / pizzeria. Banks, tobacconists, florist and chemist are also present. Surrounding areas have an abundant choice of restaurants which will satisfy everyone’s taste.

Treia is famous for the challenge of the bracelet ‘Gioco del Pallone col Bracciale’ a game played each summer by teams of players from the various districts of the Treia comune. The town and surrounding area hosts much entertainment during the year, including beer and foods festivals, music events, theatre, hiking, downhill mountain biking to list a few. 

Adriatic beaches and the Sibillini mountains are easily reached within an hour.

Airports
50 km - Ancona AOI - Falconara
104 km - Perugia PEG - S. Egidio
166 km - Pescara PSR - Pasquale Liberi
256 km - Bologna
274 km - Rome Fiumicino
251 km - Rome Ciampino (International)

Public transport
24 km - Train Station Macerata
55 km - Train Station Ancona
  7 km - Bus stop Treia

Highway exit
41 km - Porto Recanati A14 Superstrada
20 km - SS77 Pollenza

Hospital
  8 km - Treia
16 km - San Severino
24 km - Macerata

Coast
43 km - Porto Recanati
48 km - Conero (Numana)

Ski resort
78 km - Ussita Sibillini National Park

What’s around this property

Shops
 8 km - Treia (Supermarket, Pharmacy, Banks, Petrol, Bakeries)

Eating out
2.3 km - Restaurant nearest - Casolare di Segreti
1.7 km - Bar nearest - OH & Locanda - San Lorenzo
Many other bars and restaurants in the locality

Sports activities
1.7 km - Mountain biking and Hiking
13 km - Gym ASD Idylle Centro Fitness - Passo di Treia
5 km - Horse riding - Villanova

Schools
8 km - Treia Schools - Scuola Primaria & Secondaria
24 km - Macerata University
50 km - Ancona University

Veterinary
12 km - Veterinary - Ambulatorio Passo di Treia