Barchi, Marche, Address available on request

Beneath the ramparts of a Medieval village in the heart of Le Marche this charming home has been sensitively and artistically renovated. Retaining many of the original features the property would make a perfect holiday home, retirement property or Airbnb type rental investment. It is walking distance to amenities, supermarket, pharmacy, grocers, bar/restaurant and local boules court. The access is very easy in all months of the year yet the area is incredibly peaceful. Vineyards punctuate the rolling landscape and indeed the excellent Fiorini wine producer is close by. The seaside is approx 25 minutes drive away, and the historic town of Urbino approx 40 minutes. Daily bus services connect Barchi to Urbino, Fano and Pesaro, and the Unesco World Heritage village of Mondavio and beautiful Orciano can be seen across the valley.

The doors and windows are in excellent condition made from a hard wood and are double glazed. Copper guttering, drain pipes and beautiful wrought iron railings on the ground level complete the elegance of the home. The property has been perfectly maintained both inside and out and has been used as a permanent residence for the last 15 years. Terracotta tiles run throughout the house and the walls are painted a simple shade of white. It is fully central heated. The ceilings in the living rooms are arched with authentic iron beams adding character to the space, and plenty of light floods in through the windows. French style doors lead outside, perfect for summer and a fireplace gives warmth in those colder winter evenings. The fully fitted kitchen, also on the ground floor continues the theme of the house and a wood-burning stove in the corner is an additional feature.

In the basement is a cantina where the walls are lined with terracotta bricks. Light filters through to this level from the glass floor above and two small windows below. This area is in perfect structural condition and offers a great 'blank canvas' for further refurbishment ideas but currently it's a perfect place for laying down wine, ironing and general household storage.

Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a spacious full bathroom with bath-tub, separate shower cubicle, basin and Wc. With some simple changes it is possible to add a second bathroom to the house if desired. The ceilings are pitched and made from new timber. Each bedroom benefits from shutters which block out the summer sun and the floors are the original terracotta tiles.

All in all, this is a great opportunity for someone to purchase an already renovated property in an exceptional condition and in a great location for those searching for an unspoiled part of Italy.