Ricci is a large and comfortable apartment in a newly converted farmhouse. The spacious living room is connected to the kitchen by a brick arch from which a spiral staircase leads to th 1st floor en-suite bedroom. Originally an animal stall the ground floor has been completely refurbished but retains original characteristic features such as the wooden beamed ceiling and farmhouse door stays. The fully equipped kitchen area has modern oak units finished with granite surfaces, these have been carefully chosen to be both elegant and sympathetic to the soft yellows of the house. The bedroom is large and comfortable, in the heat of summer the thick brick walls, shuttered windows (all fitted with fly-screens) ensure a good night’s sleep is always possible. The modern large bathroom has 900 x 900 mm shower. For the winter the apartment boasts a log fire and it centrally heated (no supplement).

The apartment has its own garden outside its front door which enjoys the sun all afternoon until sunset.

The primary consideration in choosing the site was the views which, from the Casal dei Fichi, are both beautiful and relaxing. These can also be enjoyed from the swimming pool which is 15m long and enjoys day long sunshine as does the split level deck running its length. Other garden areas offer shade and tranquillity. Fresh fruit, seasonal vegetables and herbs are freely available from our gardens and orchard, we provide extra virgin olive oil from our own trees for use in the kitchen.
 

The local town of Francavilla d’Ete has all the basic requirements including, a grocers, bakers, butchers and chemist. There are 2 bars and an excellent restaurant which is at the heart of the community. We are always happy to recommend alternatives from the wide range of restaurants in neighbouring towns. Supermarkets are within and 15 minute drive and there is a wide range of outlet shops available.

Many local vineyards can be visited and the owners take great pride in producing good quality wines such as Rosso Conero, Rosso Piceno or Verdecchio. The nearby town of Loro Piceno is the home of Vino Cotto, a potent fortified wine.

We are centrally situated within Marche. The Adriatic coast with its range of beaches from classic Italian Lidos with water sports, excellent restaurants, predominantly seafood, bars and nightclubs, is about a half hour drive. Nearer Ancona the more rugged and beautiful beaches of the Conero Peninsular offer a simpler coastal attraction. The same distance inland the Sibline mountains are ideal for walking or mountain biking, seeing the amazing fields of spring and summer flowers and enjoying regional specialities such as truffles in more excellent restaurants.

On practically every hilltop sits an historic town, all with characteristic town walls and classic architecture with 15th and 16th century churches, many with undiscovered art works. We are about 30 minutes from the regional capitals of Fermo and Macerata with theatres, art galleries and, at Macerata Italy’s second largest opera festival, slightly further is the beautiful city of Ascoli Piceno while Urbino, Assisi and Perugia are all within 2 hours.

For those wishing to experience real Italy Marche is the ideal place to come. Whilst equally as beautiful as neighbouring Tuscany or Umbria it remains less commercialised and developed. The people are generally charming and helpful and holidaymakers are relatively unusual in much of the area. Walkers and cyclists have found Casal dei Fichi to be an ideal location for exploring the beautiful Marche countryside.
 

We are an hour’s drive from Ancona airport which is served by Ryanair with flights from Stansted and Liverpool. We recommend hiring a car from the airport which is served by the major rental companies. It is a very easy drive to Casal dei Fichi once you leave the Italian motorway network one road with no turnings will bring you all the way to us.

Pescara (Abruzzo) airport is also easily reached and we are within 30 minutes of the main east coast railway line.
 

The property enjoys stunning views of medieval towns, rolling countryside and the Sibline mountains.

The apartment comprises 1 bedrooms in total; 1 double, 1 of the bedrooms with en-suite facilities. . This gives room for up to 2 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.

The apartment has 1 bathrooms for your party's use. Central heating keeps you snug and warm.

The apartment has television dvd, satellite/cable. The music system will play cassettes, cds, radio.

There is room for 4 in the living room and 4 in the dining room. The open fire can be used to create a comfortable atmosphere. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a dish washer, a washing machine, a clothes drier, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.

This is a non-smoking apartment

Pets are not welcome 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The apartment is in a very quiet area. It has access to a shared swimming pool, a west facing garden, panoramic views, interesting views, a barbeque. If you are driving there is private parking with the outside areas of the house having external lighting.

The apartment is right beside walking, cycling, mountain biking.

Close to the apartment you will find horse riding, historic sites, a museum, a theatre/cinema, a restaurant, a food shop.

Within easy reach of the apartment you will find a beach, swimming, sailing, skiing/snowboarding, golf, shopping areas.

Many historic towns including Macerata (Opera Festival) and Fermo are a short drive.

The apartment is....

60 min from Ancona airport.
40 min from Adriatic Coast.
40 min from Sibline Mountains.
5 min from Shops, bars, restaurant.
30 min from Many medieval hilltop towns.

Last minute discount!! 25% discount if booking start date is less than 30 days away. (applies May, Jun, Oct, Nov only)