Le Marche, Pesaro e Urbino, Urbino, Italy

A Papal-Era Estate Reborn as a Working Agriturismo
Documented in Papal land records as far back as 1813, this Marche hillside estate pairs centuries of history with a fully operational hospitality business. Sensitively restored in 2005, the farmhouse today blends four independent guest apartments with a private family residence, all set across 24 hectares of pasture, woodland, olive grove and vineyard — just 8 km from the Renaissance city of Urbino.

The Main Farmhouse: Four Apartments Plus a Private Home
Spread over two floors, the 626 m² farmhouse is split between guest hospitality (approx. 380 m²) and a private owners' residence (approx. 246 m²), each with fully independent entrances.

Owners' residence: currently two self-contained apartments, easily reunited into a single two-storey home — kitchen/dining with thermo-fireplace, living room, en-suite bedroom, guest WC, plus an upper level with open-plan living, two further bedrooms and a bathroom.
Four guest apartments: a mix of studio and multi-room layouts, several with fireplaces, one with a disabled-accessible bathroom, one opening onto a private balcony, and mezzanine sleeping space in another.

Purpose-Built Equestrian Facilities
A 210 m² timber stable, built in 2010 by renowned Alpine timber-house specialist Rubner, houses seven horse boxes, a hay store, tack room and a staff changing area with shower. A serviced, level plot in front of the stables — already connected to water and power — offers scope for a glamping or camper-pitch expansion, subject to permits.

24 Hectares of Land, Pool and Grounds
The estate's grounds include roughly 4 hectares of fenced pasture, olive and fruit trees, and a small vineyard, framing a 5×10m saltwater pool with its own 45 m² service building. A 16.1 kW photovoltaic system (installed 2011), centralised gas heating, four fireplaces and a newly completed mains water connection (2024–2026) round out the estate's infrastructure. EPC rating: B.

Location: 8 km from Renaissance Urbino
Perched on a private hillside with sweeping countryside views, the estate sits minutes from Urbino — home to one of Europe's oldest universities (founded 1506), the Ducal Palace and its National Gallery of the Marche, and a calendar of festivals throughout the year. Pesaro and the Adriatic coast are under 35 minutes away; Ancona airport around 90 minutes.

Why This Estate Stands Out

A rare combination of income-producing agriturismo, equestrian facilities and private residence in one holding
Flexible enough to run as-is, convert to a family compound for up to four households, or expand into glamping
Genuine multi-century provenance minutes from a UNESCO-listed Renaissance city

Key Details
Price: €1,390,000
Property size: 626 m²
Land: ~24 hectares (239,663 m²)
Bedrooms: 9/10
Bathrooms: 8
Annexes: 210 m² stable, 7 boxes
Pool: Saltwater, 5×10m
Energy: EPC B, 16.1kW photovoltaic
Nearest town: Urbino, 8 km