Brief description

In the heart of the Sibillini Mountains National Park, just a short walk from Visso, restored stone farmhouse offering 362 sqm, plus 40 sqm of attic space and a 21 sqm portico, set within 3.7 hectares of private land with a natural spring. Spacious kitchen, living room with fireplace, a bedrooms, study, sitting room, 5 beautifully finished attic rooms and 7 bathrooms.

Geographic position

Casale delle Sibille enjoys a private setting in the heart of the Sibillini Mountains National Park, just a short walk from Visso, within an area of outstanding natural beauty on the border between Marche and Umbria. This protected landscape is one of the most captivating areas of the central Apennines, renowned for its unspoilt mountain scenery, charming historic villages and an extensive network of hiking and walking trails.

Visso is just a 2-minute drive away (1 km). Lake Fiastra can be reached in approximately 30 minutes (26 km), while Norcia and Camerino are around 40 minutes away (29 km and 32 km respectively), and Foligno can be reached in approximately 45 minutes (58 km). The principal towns of Marche and Umbria are also within easy reach: Macerata and Civitanova Marche are approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes away (72 km and 88 km respectively), while Ascoli Piceno can be reached in around 1 hour and 30 minutes (80 km).

The property is also ideally positioned for enjoyable day trips to some of Central Italy's most celebrated historic destinations, including Spoleto (50 minutes, 46 km), Assisi (approximately 1 hour, 77 km) and Perugia (around 1 hour and 15 minutes, 95 km), while Ancona is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes away (130 km).

Thanks to its proximity to Civitanova Marche, the property also offers convenient access to the Adriatic coast and its renowned beaches, allowing owners to combine the tranquillity of the mountains with relaxing days by the sea. Slightly further afield, the celebrated beaches of the Conero Riviera, including Sirolo (116 km) and Numana (118 km), can be reached in approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. These exclusive seaside destinations are renowned for their crystal-clear waters and dramatic limestone cliffs overlooking the Adriatic.

International connections are provided by Umbria International Airport "San Francesco d'Assisi", approximately 1 hour away (85 km), while Ancona Falconara Airport can be reached in around 1 hour and 30 minutes (113 km).

Description of buildings

The farmhouse is arranged over three levels, offering a total commercial area of 362 sqm, complemented by 40 sqm of attic space and a 21 sqm portico.

Ground floor

- Portico
- Living room
- Kitchen
- Bathroom
- Boiler room
- Multi-purpose room
- Storage room.

First floor

- Sitting room
- Study
- Four bedrooms, two of which have en-suite bathrooms
- Additional bathroom.

Second floor

- Five beautifully finished attic rooms, ideal for a variety of uses
- Three bathrooms
- Attic storage areas totalling 40 sqm.

The commercial area has been calculated on the basis of the net internal floor area, including internal partition walls, with an additional 10% allowance for load-bearing walls.

The total commercial area is exclusive of the portico, which is calculated separately.

State and finishing

Casale delle Sibille dates back to the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and has recently undergone a complete restoration, skilfully combining the timeless charm of traditional rural architecture with refined contemporary living.

The restoration encompassed the entire building, including comprehensive seismic strengthening and full thermal insulation, ensuring a high level of energy efficiency.

As the restoration has only recently been completed, the interiors are currently unfurnished. However, some of the images include virtual furnishing proposals, offering an impression of the property's residential potential.

The external façades, finished in exposed natural stone, preserve the authentic character of the original building and are enhanced by wooden shutters, timber-framed windows and an elegant arched entrance doorway. The traditional terracotta tiled roof and exposed gutters complete the property's classic rural appearance.

The interiors comprise bright, well-proportioned living spaces, with parquet flooring throughout the main reception areas, while the entrance hall, kitchen and bathrooms are finished with natural stone and ceramic floors.

The living room, distinguished by its exposed timber beams and traditional terracotta ceiling tiles, features a ventilated fireplace, while the kitchen includes a second fireplace designed for open-fire cooking, recalling the convivial traditions of the Italian country home.

Bright and filled with natural light, the kitchen opens directly onto the garden through large French doors and is finished with marble worktops and wall cladding.

The internal staircase, crafted in wrought iron, connects the different levels of the house, while generous roof windows flood the attic floor with natural light.

The bathrooms feature carefully selected finishes with a distinctive character, combining classic ceramic wall coverings with more contemporary elements, including green metro-style tiles paired with decorative flooring.

The property's systems, all newly installed, ensure comfort and efficiency throughout. Heating and cooling are provided by heat pumps with individual split units in every room, all controllable via Wi-Fi, while the house is already prepared for the installation of a photovoltaic system with battery storage.

The specification is completed by an alarm system and fibre-optic internet connection, with Wi-Fi coverage extending throughout the outdoor areas.

The property also benefits from its own private natural spring, providing an independent water supply—an increasingly rare feature that further enhances both the authenticity and the sustainability of the property.

External areas

The property extends across approximately 3.78 hectares of private land, including the building footprint, in an outstanding natural setting surrounded by the woodlands and rolling hills of the Sibillini Mountains National Park.

The farmhouse occupies an elevated and secluded position, embraced by mature vegetation that ensures complete privacy and a true sense of immersion in nature, with far-reaching views across the surrounding mountains and the valley below. The land comprises woodland and extensive open meadows, offering excellent opportunities for outdoor living and recreation.

A spacious gravel courtyard, extending along the principal façade of the farmhouse, serves as both the main access and parking area, while also providing an attractive forecourt for welcoming guests.

A charming 21 sqm portico completes the outdoor living spaces, providing the perfect setting for relaxing and enjoying the surrounding landscape while making the most of outdoor living, even during the warmest summer days.

Services and utilities

- Private natural spring, providing an independent water supply
- 25,000-litre underground water tank and 1,000-litre stainless steel pressure tank for the water booster system
- Connection to the municipal water supply currently being finalised
- Electric heating system with heat pumps and individual split units throughout, all controllable via Wi-Fi
- Provision for pellet stoves in four rooms
- Two fully operational fireplaces: a ventilated fireplace in the sitting room and an open fireplace for charcoal cooking in the kitchen
- 6 kW electrical supply with three-phase meter, pre-arranged for the installation of a photovoltaic system with battery storage
- Air conditioning system with individual split units throughout
- Imhoff septic system
- Intruder alarm system
- Fibre-optic internet connection, with Wi-Fi coverage extending to the outdoor areas

Use and potential uses

The farmhouse represents an ideal holiday home, perfect for those wishing to spend extended periods immersed in the unspoilt natural beauty of the Sibillini Mountains, enjoying a private setting that offers both tranquillity and a close connection with the surrounding mountain landscape.

The property is particularly well suited to families and outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby Sibillini Mountains National Park offers countless opportunities for hiking along spectacular scenic trails, as well as adventure activities such as rafting and rock climbing in the surrounding gorges and valleys. During the winter months, the area is also ideal for skiing, while throughout the year it is possible to explore historic villages and discover the rich local culinary traditions, with the authentic flavours of the Umbrian-Marche Apennines.

During the warmer months, the property also provides easy access to the beaches of the Adriatic coast and the Conero Riviera, allowing owners to enjoy the unique combination of mountain and seaside living.

Its strategic location also makes it easy to organise enjoyable day trips to some of Central Italy's most celebrated historic destinations, including Spoleto, Assisi, Perugia and Ancona, combining the tranquillity of a mountain retreat with the opportunity to experience the art, history and culture that define this remarkable part of Italy.

Thanks to its strategic location and the high quality of the recent restoration, the property also lends itself to a variety of uses. During periods when it is not occupied by the owners, the farmhouse could be successfully introduced to the holiday rental market, an increasingly popular sector among discerning travellers seeking authentic mountain retreats surrounded by nature and within easy reach of a wealth of outdoor activities, cultural attractions and exceptional food and wine experiences.

Distances and location

The Marches - Italy

Neighboring regions:  Tuscany, Umbria, Lazio, Emilia-Romagna, Abruzzo, Adriatic Sea and the Republic of San Marino.

 

Main centers:  Ancona, Pesaro, Senigallia, Sirolo, Fano, Urbino, Gabicce Sea, Numana, San Benedetto of Tronto, Grottammare, Offida, Ripatansone

 

Characteristics: situated on the eastern side of Central Italy, the Marche region is overlooking the Adriatic Sea.

The Marche is known and appreciated for the beauty of the coasts (180 miles of coastline) with some fine sandy beaches, other with stones and gravel, and other also with steep rock faces that at times fall sheer into the sea, creating beautiful coves and creeks reachable only through small paths or by sea.

The territory is characterized by quaint historic villages and cities of art, by an important natural heritage rich in parks (Monti Sibillini, Gran Sasso-Monti della Laga, Conero, among others) and nature reserves and by the presence of the Apennines, which stretches out towards the sea creating a series of rolling hills. 

The climate is temperate in the coastal area, with relatively mild winters and summers that are cooled by sea breezes; in inland areas the summers are cool and winters are cold with possible snowfalls.

 

Property offer: the beautiful hilly territory of Le Marches is particularly appreciated for its well-maintained and unspoiled countryside, in which it is still possible to find characteristic farmhouses and historic villas located hillside with wonderful views, sometimes reaching as far as the Adriatic Sea.
Apartments and villas along the coast and facing the sea, in major coastal towns and cities, are also in high demand.