When I was first shown this Marche property the experienced geometra who took me to see it was excited.  I thought it was because it belongs to his elderly aunt who had finally decided to sell.  We turned the corner, and all he said was “Guardala”, literally LOOK at THAT!  One glance at the architecturally unique buildings and the stupendous views and I couldn’t think of a better name for this great property.  Welcome to Casa Guardala’!

NOTE: All ruins-to-restore are built to provide best-in-class earthquake resistance, energy efficiency, insulation and damp-proofing.  All works are custom-designed to your specifications and final results are certified.  Most ruins can be restored to large villas or “right-sized/budget-friendly” homes. 

We see lots of houses and most of them never make it to the website.  When we see something special, it’s a real pleasure  Casa Guardala’ is just such a pleasure.  It’s got all the elements we look for in a Marche property that will restore to a unique, one-of-a-kind and special property.  It starts with the place itself, adds in the character elements you can replicate from the original buildings and takes shape with creative design and respectful and careful restoration.

The views from Casa Guardala’ just make you blurt out “Look at THAT!”…the full splendor of the Sibillini Mountains, with an expansive lush valley and rolling hills in between, sunflower fields and a good dose of mature, and majestic oak trees.  Unobstructed, serene views.  Gorgeous.

The “house” is really two buildings, one very old and the other a bit more recent.  Architecturally, the two buildings open up an exciting range design and restoration options. On the one hand you could demolish the two and build a single larger house and annex.  On the other, we could capitalize on the presence of the two buildings and do some very creative design work, linking two buildings together, creating a courtyard between them and a panoramic terrace.  For those of you interested in running a B&B from your Marche home, one building could be the guest quarters and the other your owner’s residence.  Casa Guardala’ is also a treasure trove of old, rustic materials that would be recovered in the restoration.  The old stone of the original building is classic.  The interiors can be designed to accommodate open spaces, large kitchen and multiple bedrooms.  There’s plenty of volume to accomplish most plans.

The position of Casa Guardala’ is special, too…the house sits up high and is surrounded by a flat plot, southern facing, sun-drenched and ideal for a pool. At 6,000 sqm. the land tops out at 1.5 acres and is completely private and peaceful.  On a practical note, access to the house is EXCELLENT, via a town maintained road.

Note, too, that the asking price at Casa Guardala’ is one that will also make you exclaim “Look at THAT!”…This is a great property with all the key characteristics, all yours at a GREAT price.

Casa Guardala’  is perfectly situated for your enjoyment of all that Le Marche offers.  To start, the house is 5 minutes from bustling Sarnano, with all its shops, cafes and restaurants.  Sarnano has a weekly market and hosts a range of festivals and exhibitions from foods of the Sibillini Mountains to an antiques exhibit.  Its centro storico is beautiful.  Just 10 minutes down the road is Amandola and its classic piazza.  The Sibillini Mountain ski areas, picnic spots and mountain biking and trekking are reached in 15-20 minutes and the Adriatic beaches are 35-40 minutes’ drive.

So, it you’re looking to wake up each morning ready to exclaim “LOOK AT THAT!”, look no further than Casa Guardala’!