A Reimagined Farmhouse in the Le Marche Hills
What started as a rainy week viewing 26 ruins ended with a shell of a farmhouse and a vision. Former contractor Edwin and stylist Odette spent seven years transforming the structure. They preserved the thick stone walls and original beams but injected a modern soul using bold colors, graphic art, and high-end kitchen appliances.
The aesthetic is a curated mix of vintage finds and contemporary Dutch design. Expect sleek black kitchens featuring Boretti ovens, Jura coffee machines, and KitchenAid mixers. Every room possesses a distinct personality, balancing the cool precision of modern furniture with authentic terracotta tiles. The ground floor apartment is featuring a wood stove, providing a cozy, traditional focal point.
The 13-meter saltwater pool is the focal point, surrounded by a sun terrace with loungers and parasols. A pergola shades the long dining table, perfect for alfresco meals prepared on the pellet barbecue. The garden offers hammocks strung between trees and a dedicated play area for children. The owners’ private cottage is situated to ensure complete guest privacy.
What we love
We love the traditional farmhouse that blends with the Marche landscape on the outside, and the playful Dutch design elements like Piet Hein Eek furniture and the colorful tiles in the kitchen and bathrooms on the inside. Every detail shows the passion and love the owners have invested over years into this renovation project.
Layout
This vacation home for rent in Le Marche sleeps up to 12 guests as a whole, but can be booked as individual apartments sleeping six guests each. The farmhouse is divided into two self-contained units connected by an internal staircase, allowing for total integration or complete separation. The Ground Floor Apartment features a social kitchen, garden access, three king bedrooms (all beds are separable), and three bathrooms. The First Floor Apartment offers elevated views, its own kitchen, living-dining area, three king bedrooms (all beds are separable), and two bathrooms.
Good to know
The villa is equipped with air conditioning in all bedrooms, and underfloor heating. When booked separately, the garden and pool areas are shared between the two apartments. While the owners stay in a separate cottage on the grounds, guest privacy is strictly respected. Families are well catered for with Tripp-Trapp chairs and cots available. A car is essential here. EV charging is five minutes away.
Amenities & services
Saltwater pool, air conditioning, underfloor heating, wifi internet, Boretti oven, Jura coffee machine, Smeg appliances, Kitchenaid mixer, dishwasher, pellet barbecue, washing machine, Tripp-Trapp high chairs, cot, board games, pool toys, linen and towels provided, welcome pack
Around
Located in the serene Macerata province, the property offers easy access to the great outdoors and cultural gems. The Sibillini Mountains are close by for hiking and exploring mountain lakes. Charming villages dot the landscape, offering local trattorias and weekly markets. In summer, the Adriatic coast and its beaches are a 30-minute drive away.
Location
Camporotondo di Fiastrone, Macerata, Italy. Nearest airport: Ancona and Perugia, both one hour drive.
Best time to visit
Spring through autumn
