Montelupone, Macerata, Le Marche, Italy

There's an area of Le Marche that has inspired poets and artists for centuries. It's the area just outside Recanati, as made famous by Giacomo Leopardi's epic poem L'Infinito. These pastoral settings, not far from the coast, are soothing and classic...there's a big, bold ruin to rebuild that's right in the heart of this beautiful area...it also has a nice bonus in the form of government restoration funds...we call this outstanding restoration candidate Casa PASTORALE, the pastoral one.

Casa Pastorale is impressive - it's comprised of two attached buildings that form what could be a villa, as it comes in at over 600 sqm. The old brick is some of the most original we've seen.

When we talk about a building of 600 sqm. we're talking about an ambitious project. Casa Pastorale would restore to spectacular luxury private villa. Similarly, it's size and location easily lend themselves to a tourism business. There is even the possibility of building individual units within the main structure. On a more manageable scale you could build a smaller home. In short, Casa Pastorale presents a wide range of possibilities.

Talking about opening up a range of possibilities, over �100,000 in government restoration funds (from the 2016 earthquake relief fund) are available at Casa Pastorale. One of the two owners has confirmed that these funds are granted and that they are transferable to a new owner. We trust our sellers, but, clearly, details of this important benefit will be clarified by our lawyers.

Further possibilities are enhanced by the presence of three outbuildings. There are two of 100 sqm. each and a smaller one of 40 sqm. These can be transformed into a house, a studio, a cottage, a gym, a stable, a pool house...you name it.

The 4,000 sqm. plot at Casa Pastorale is relatively flat and open, with unobstructed views of the rolling hills and hill-top towns. You can see the Sibillini Mountains in the distance...cultural gem Recanati is visible on a hill-top...Montecassiano is impressive on yet another hill-top...the rolling hills and summer sunflowers are the essence of this pastoral setting.

With such a relaxing, tranquil, pastoral setting you might never want to leave the plot...that would be a shame as Casa Pastorale is the perfect base for everything there is to see, sample and sip in Le Marche. Aside from Montelupone and Recanati, just minutes away, within 10-15 minutes you're in other elegant hill-towns - Morrovalle, Potenza Picena, Montecosaro and Civitanova Alta. The bustling coastal city of Civitanova Marche is just down the road, with hundreds of shops, restaurants, services and big shopping malls, as well as its beaches. Provincial capital Macerata is easily reached. Note that multiple Adriatic beaches are under 15 minutes from Casa Pastorale...the Ancona Airport is 35-40 minutes away and you can even ski in the mountains, just 50 minutes away.

So, if you're looking to build your dream house in a setting that inspired artists and poets, the dream comes true at Casa Pastorale!