Authentic 3 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Penna San Giovanni, Marche

419,000 EUR 364,530 GBP 414,810 USD

Reference: 243404

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Floor Size: 198 m2
Plot Size: 0.55 hectares / 1.36 acres
Swimming Pool
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Nestling in 1.35 acres of olive trees, beautiful landscaped gardens with expansive pool and outbuilding, is this stylishly restored 3 bedroom house enjoying wonderful countryside views from its peaceful location near Penna San Giovanni and Servigliano.

It was a very rustic, barely habitable old farmhouse that, even then, in that condition, had a certain something. The current owners transformed it into a rustic and contemporary mix of old and new.

The property is reached off a town-maintained white road. There is the old stone accessory building and a parking area, a pergola alongside the inviting pool area, and the stone exterior is exquisitely pointed, Large glass windows and doors were installed in the restoration.

The entrance leads to the fitted kitchen and dining area which is full of light from the big exterior doors. The cement-look floor tiles, the contemporary kitchen (including a wine fridge), the original beams, renewed and painted white, the clean lines of the interior design are all part of the restoration.

The contrast of old and new and the renewal of the old farmhouse is everywhere in evidence. Just off the kitchen to one side is a laundry and utility room. To the side is a sitting area with a big, single pane, fixed piece of glass.

This leads to the living room which also has a big, multi-panel door through which the natural light just pours in. This room includes a wood-burner for a touch of "warmth" in the colder months.

The house has underfloor heating, a new high efficiency boiler, the mains water connection is brand new, the plumbing, heating and electrical systems were newly installed during the restoration just concluded in 2021, and the windows and doors are all new, double-glazed, EU certified.

The restoration also included damp resistance measures.

Moving upstairs the good design continues. There are three main spaces on this first floor. Two are arranged as bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. The centre space, or landing, is currently open and is used as a bright and airy office. This centre space offers some options - it can be a 3rd bedroom, office, gym or yoga studio - put a sofa-bed there and it's any of the above, plus bedroom 3.

The main bedroom has the bathroom seamlessly integrated into the design, with a proper bath tub, double sinks and high end fixtures and fittings. The 2nd bedroom has the bathroom neatly designed behind a parapet wall, it too having high-end fixtures and fittings.

The outbuilding is to be restored. It's arrayed over two floors with a total of around 70m2. There is the possibility of a portion of the restoration of this building being funded using government grants. This old stone building, under any circumstances, is a tremendous added-value and volumetric upside to consider.

The pool, too, has been reborn. It's an 8m x 4m pool with a beautiful stone surround. The liner is new, the colour is "thunder gray/blue" and the pump is new. In addition to the surround, the pool area has a big bench seating arrangement that is set in the stone wall that divides the pool from the pergola. And, on the other side, the pergola side, there's a similar bench seating set up. The pergola serves as the 2-3 season outdoor dining room.

The views from the pergola and from almost everywhere on the plot are quite special.

The plot, roughly 5,500m2, is fully south-facing. Most of the view is of rolling hills, sunflower fields and hill-top towns - classic views. From one side there's an impressive view of the Sibillini Mountains. There are 24 mature olive trees on the plot (producing 20 litres of oil last season), a vegetable patch and very natural, low maintenance landscaping throughout.

The closest town is Penna San Giovanni, at 5 minutes, a quiet little town with basic services and some very pleasant places to eat or have a cappuccino or prosecco. Also nearby are elegant Servigliano, one of our favourite Marche towns, Sant'Angelo in Pontano, Falerone and others.

It is centrally located, around 40 minutes to the beach and 35 minutes to the heart of the Sibillini National Park, while equidistant from provincial capitals Macerata and Fermo.

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Guide to the Italian Buying Process

1. Making the Offer to Purchase (Offerta)
Once you have found the property you wish to purchase you will start the process by making a formal offer to the vendor, the estate agent will act on your behalf and put forward the offer, a deposit will be made available, generally around (10,000 - 20,000 EUR). Once the vendor has accepted the offer it will be formalised in writing to the vendor in both English and Italian. If this is accepted the deposit (Caparra Confirmatoria) will be paid to the vendor. This will form a legally binding contract. Neither party may withdraw at this point, the sale can be forced by either party or a claim for damages can be made. If the purchaser withdraws their deposit will be lost, if the vendor withdraws the purchaser can claim twice the deposit in compensation.

2. Signing the Preliminary Contract (Compromesso or Contratto preliminare)
The next step will take place between 1 and 3 months after the offer has been accepted, this is a formal agreement between the vendor and purchaser to sell and buy the property, this agreement is the Preliminary Contract and will contain the conditions and terms of the sale. It is important at this stage that you have a full understanding of all the details contained in the contract. We would strongly recommend that you appoint a Notary who is fluent in English. This document will include the purchase price, a detailed description of the property including completion date and will cover any obligations placed upon the buyer and the vendor. All information relating to the property including any planning permissions for the property and the cadastral details (a public record, survey, or map of the value, extent, and ownership of land as a basis of taxation). Once the Preliminary Contract (Contratto preliminare) has been signed a further deposit (Caparra Confirmatoria) will be paid, this will generally be 10% - 20% of the purchase price. There will also be an estate agents Commission Fee (Provvigione) which will need to be paid at this point.

3. Signing the Final Deed of Sale (Rogito or Atto Notarile)
The purchaser must have a bank account in order to make the purchase on completion. The signing of the final deed of sale which will authorise the transfer of the property must be overseen by a Notary (Notaio). The buyer will select and hire the Notary, but they are members of an independent body of public/professionals who will draft the purchase deed, they will oversee the passing of the title legally from the vendor to the purchaser. The Notary will also verify the legality of the documentation and registration with the Conservatoria dei Registri Immobiliari and the Local Land Register.

4. Formalities to be observed after Completion
Foreign buyers should obtain a certified copy of the Purchase Deed (Rogito), which the Notary will have lodged with the authorities. Generally this will be available to collect around 2 – 3 weeks after completion. The Notary will also give you a form to complete for the the local authority (Questura) who will have been given formal notice of the purchase. Your Notary will help you to complete this form. You will need to contact the utilities companies to set up new contracts (power, water, telephone, gas etc.). If the property is a flat, the condominium manager (Amministratore del condominio) should be informed of change of ownership of the property.

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