Charming Country House With Pool And Olive Grove Near Urbino, Marche, Italy

A country house in the Marche countryside, within easy reach of the Adriatic Sea, redesigned by an Italian–American chef, with a brick wood–fired oven just a few steps from the kitchen and olive oil from your own trees.

Set among the rolling hills of Le Marche, this charming country house offers around 526 sqm of living space in a wonderfully private, panoramic position. All around, over 6,000 sqm of fenced land with more than 100 ancient olive trees create a timeless Mediterranean landscape, just a short drive from Urbino – a UNESCO World Heritage town – and within easy reach of the Adriatic coast, with seaside towns such as Pesaro (about 19 km), Fano (about 30 km) and Rimini (about 40 km).

Located in Montecalende, the property was completely renovated in 2003 with quality materials and carefully chosen finishes. It is an ideal home for those dreaming of a representative country residence: a place to slow down, welcome family and friends, work remotely and enjoy the seasons in an authentic Italian setting, far from the noise but not far from the world.

A home shaped by an Italian–American chef

The present layout of the house reflects the vision of the previous owner, an American chef with Italian roots, who chose to return to his ancestral land with his wife.

He transformed the property into a place where good food, conviviality come together naturally.

The kitchen, directly connected to the dining room, is spacious and conceived as a true stage for cooking: equipped with generous worktops, an island dedicated to kneading, slicing or enjoying a quick snack, a convivial dining area within the kitchen itself and a further dining space between the kitchen and the living room, creating a continuous flow of spaces that recalls the kitchens used for cooking shows.

The electrical system was designed to host his professional equipment from the US, with 110V (US) and 220V (EU) sockets in the main areas of the house.

Layout of the property

Ground floor – the heart of everyday life
On the ground floor of the main building you will find:
a large living room with fireplace and wide windows overlooking the garden, with direct access to the loggia – a space designed for maximum comfort at any time of the day;
a dining room adjacent to the kitchen;
a spacious and functional kitchen with generous worktops, a central island for preparation and quick snacks, and a dining area that flows naturally into the main dining room and living room;
a laundry room;
a storage room;
3 bedrooms;
2 bathrooms;
a generous loggia facing the garden, perfect for long, slow lunches and evening dinners outdoors.

First floor – independent apartment and flexible spaces
The first floor, connected both internally and via an external staircase, can be used as a natural extension of the home or as an independent apartment.

It features:
a sitting room with access to a panoramic open–air terrace with built–in brick barbecue;
2 bathrooms;
2 bedrooms;
a studio, ideal as a home office, guest room or small atelier;
an additional storage room serving the floor.
Several rooms on this level are also enhanced by the presence of a fireplace, adding warmth and atmosphere to both reception areas and the night zone.

Lower level – cellar
On the lower level there is a cellar, perfect for wine, preserves, olive oil from the property or simply as an organised storage space.

Outdoor life and Mediterranean flavours
Outside, a brick wood–fired oven, located just a few steps from the kitchen, is perfect for baking bread and pizza or for long, slow roasts to be served under the loggia or in the garden. It reinforces the idea of a home designed to cook, host and share, both indoors and outdoors, in every season.

The property is completed by:
a carefully designed and well–maintained garden;
land with century–old olive trees;
a swimming pool surrounded by greenery;
a pool area with bathroom and changing room for guests;
two garages;
a boiler/technical room and utility spaces.

Key features
· Large loggia and panoramic terrace with barbecue
· Fireplaces in several rooms
· Air conditioning
· Heating with LPG plus additional electric system
· Electrical system with 110V and 220V sockets
· Two garages, cellar, boiler room and service areas
· Olive grove with over 100 mature olive trees

Le Marche: Italy beyond the postcards
International buyers are increasingly discovering Le Marche as a refined alternative to the more famous Tuscany and Umbria: the same rolling hills, vineyards and stone villages, but with fewer crowds, easy access to the sea and a more authentic everyday life.

From this property, Urbino is only a few minutes’ drive away, while the Adriatic coast – with lively seaside towns such as Pesaro, Fano and Rimini – is close enough for a spontaneous day at the beach or a seafood dinner by the water.

In 2025, Italian cuisine has been officially recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity – not for one single dish, but for a whole way of cooking and sharing food.
In this former chef’s retreat, where the architecture naturally frames the act of cooking, eating and spending time together – from the kitchen to the loggia, from the old ovens to the pool area – that UNESCO spirit becomes something you can actually live: your own, very personal Italian story.

If this feels like your kind of Italy, we will be delighted to send more details or arrange a private viewing.

How to get to Le Marche
By Airplane: Raffaello Sanzio Airport, near Ancona. For broader international flight options, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is a viable alternative. Additionally, Rome Airport (about 3.5 hours by car to Ancona) and Milan Airport (about 3.5 hours by high-speed train) provide a wide range of connections.
By train: Italy’s major cities offer high-speed rail services reaching up to 300 km/h. For example, the journey from Milan to Ancona via Frecciarossa takes roughly 3 hours.

Distances from Urbino:
Pesaro: 36 km
Arezzo: 103 km
Florence: 178 km
Rome: 270 km
Bologna: 177 km
Milan: 388 km

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