Location:

Villa Olivia occupies a 5,000m2 estate near the charming village of Monte San Giusto in Italy’s eastern Marche region. Wine lovers will adore sipping vino sourced straight from Collemara’s world-renowned wineries. If hiking is more your jam, scenic trails depart from the villa to explore the outlying hills.

Nearby towns like Macerata house lively markets and gourmet farm-to-table restaurants. The sparkling Adriatic Sea is a 10-minute drive away.

It’ll take around one hour to transfer from the Ancona International Airport by taxi.

Property:

This charming five-bedroom villa occupies a converted 18th-century farmhouse. Spread over two floors and spanning 240m2, it’s got ample room to host 10 guests.

Chic whitewashed interiors blend with endearing old-world elements like exposed brick walls and antique furnishings. All five airy, well-appointed rooms feature high hardwood ceilings, large windows, and vibrant artworks (most have en-suite bathrooms, too).

The property splits into two segregated living spaces, perfect for two families or groups. Both feature sleek open-plan lounges with a kitchen and dining set. Crackling fireplaces, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a high-tech home cinema give cause to linger indoors.

Pool & Facilities:

Villa Olivia’s centrepiece is the striking 10-metre swimming pool, a scenic spot surrounded by immaculately landscaped gardens. A renovated old barn serves as the pool house, complete with an outdoor shower and a wood-fired barbeque. Inside, you’ll find a small but well-equipped gym and yoga studio.

There’s a lovely outdoor dining set to enjoy an alfresco barbeque feast.

Beach info:

Beach bums will be relieved to hear there’s a sandy stretch only a 10-minute drive away in Civitanova Marche.