Nestled between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea, the region of Le Marche presents a compelling alternative to the often crowded and expensive areas of Tuscany and Umbria, both for vacationing and as a location for a second home. Recently, there has been growing interest in this genuine region, with its pristine sea and beaches, and untouched interiors featuring rolling hills and the Sibillini Mountains, where skiing is even possible. Le Marche boasts a rich offering in culture, history, and nature. Notable cities include the Renaissance gem Urbino, the port city Ancona, and Macerata, known for its opera. With seaside resorts along the Adriatic coast and mountainous areas offering winter sports, the region is diverse. Enhanced by excellent local services, a delightful climate, culinary delights, amiable locals, and reasonable prices, Le Marche is becoming an increasingly attractive area for investment, appealing to those seeking a second home as well as individuals considering relocation.
Le Marche's landscape is defined by its small-scale rural activities. Rather than large-scale agriculture, you'll find modest vineyards and olive groves managed by local farms known for their high-quality, often organic, produce. This contributes to the region's charm, drawing those in search of tranquility, space, and privacy. Even with increasing popularity and its many appealing attributes, Le Marche remains affordable; espressos can be found for under a euro, and restaurants frequently offer great value for money.
Inland, second homes are primarily composed of beautiful traditional farmhouses, available both as restoration projects and in a fully renovated state, boasting stunning views. Along the coast, one can find attractive apartments as well. The quintessential Marchegian homes, typically large (former) farmhouses, offer expansive and impressive vistas. These stone houses feature a central arched front door, windows with wooden shutters, and antique tiles on the roof. Inside, a broad stone staircase bisects the space, leading to spacious rooms with cotto flooring and wooden beamed ceilings. A grand fireplace often serves as the focal point. These properties are readily available at reasonable prices, whether one seeks a renovation project or a move-in-ready home. Additionally, larger farmhouses are available, which, following the Tuscan tradition, have been restored and subdivided into apartments or units with private gardens.
The Le Marche region boasts the most attractive prices for central Italy. Nestled between the Adriatic Sea and the Apennines, this verdant area offers restoration projects, quaint village homes, and apartments up to approximately €200,000, with two-bedroom apartments featuring a communal pool starting at the same price. Detached homes with two to three bedrooms begin at €350,000, while budgets starting from €500,000 can secure exquisite villas complete with swimming pools, stunning views, and authentic features such as wooden beams and stone walls.
Your areamanagers for Le Marche are Caroline Nederend en Robert Hofsteede.
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