Description
Charming country house with pool and olive grove near Urbino, Le Marche
A country house in the Marche countryside, within easy reach of the Adriatic Sea, redesigned by an Italian–American chef, with a brick wood–fired oven just a few steps from the kitchen and olive oil from your own trees.
Set among the rolling hills of Le Marche, this charming country house offers around 526 sqm of living space in a wonderfully private, panoramic position. All around, over 6,000 sqm of fenced land with more than 100 ancient olive trees create a timeless Mediterranean landscape, just a short drive from Urbino – a UNESCO World Heritage town – and within easy reach of the Adriatic coast, with seaside towns such as Pesaro (about 19 km), Fano (about 30 km) and Rimini (about 40 km).
Located in Montecalende, the property was completely renovated in 2003 with quality materials and carefully chosen finishes. It is an ideal home for those dreaming of a representative country residence: a place to slow down, welcome family and friends, work remotely and enjoy the seasons in an authentic Italian setting, far from the noise but not far from the world.
A home shaped by an Italian–American chef
The present layout of the house reflects the vision of the previous owner, an American chef with Italian roots, who chose to return to his ancestral land with his wife.
He transformed the property into a place where good food, conviviality come together naturally.
The kitchen, directly connected to the dining room, is spacious and conceived as a true stage for cooking: equipped with generous worktops, an island dedicated to kneading, slicing or enjoying a quick snack, a convivial dining area within the kitchen itself and a further dining space between the kitchen and the living room, creating a continuous flow of spaces that recalls the kitchens used for cooking shows.
The electrical system was designed to host his professional equipment from the US, with 110V (US) and 220V (EU) sockets in the main areas of the house.
Layout of the property
Ground floor – the heart of everyday life
On the ground floor of the main building you will find:
a large living room with fireplace and wide windows overlooking the garden, with direct access to the loggia – a space designed for maximum comfort at any time of the day;
a dining room adjacent to the kitchen;
a spacious and functional kitchen with generous worktops, a central island for preparation and quick snacks, and a dining area that flows naturally into the main dining room and living room;
a laundry room;
a storage room;
3 bedrooms;
2 bathrooms;
a generous loggia facing the garden, perfect for long, slow lunches and evening dinners outdoors.
First floor – independent apartment and flexible spaces
The first floor, connected both internally and via an external staircase, can be used as a natural extension of the home or as an independent apartment.
It features:
a sitting room with access to a
