Montalbello is situated on the edge of the Appenine mountains, and is about 3km from Apiro in central Le Marche. This former farmhouse was completely restored in 2006 by its current British owner, and has been operating as a Bed & Breakfast for the past 18 months.
Located at the head of a valley in the Verdicchio wine region, the property enjoys beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and, on a clear day, the distant Adriatic Sea is visible in the east.
This former farmhouse has been tastefully restored in keeping with local traditions, and boasts 4 double bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, three of which are currently used for the Bed & Breakfast business. The first floor also incorporates a sitting area with glass doors leading to a balcony which overlooks the superb panoramic scenery.
On the ground floor there are three reception rooms - sitting room, study/office and dining room - as well as a well equipped kitchen.
Partially renovated 130sq.m. two-storey former barn with plans to convert into a self-contained 2-bedroomed property.
Local attractions include horse riding and various activities on nearby Lake Cingoli, whilst the world famous Frasassi Caves are within a 25-minute drive away.
Ancona airport and the Adriatic beaches are 50Km to the east, whilst the winter ski slopes of the Sibilini mountains are a similar distance to the south west. The local town of Apiro is within walking distance (3Km), whilst the larger town of Cingoli - the balcony of Le Marche - can be reached within 10 minutes by car.
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