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Casa Cerka
Le Marche, Cingoli, Italy
Casa Cerka
Le Marche, Cingoli, Italy
In the Marche Countryside, A Villa Chiseled to its XIX-Century Origins
This villa in eastern Italy is a labor of love by a woman from New York, who stripped it down to its limestone-clad structure and appointed every room with meaning and purpose.
Dating back to the early XIX-century, the home underwent a few unfortunately renovations that sealed its bones in plaster. It has since been removed, exposing gorgeous original wood beams and handmade bricks on the first floor. The doors are antiques that the owner purchased from local salvage stores, rescued from similarly-aged buildings in the area.
And that’s where the history ends and a fresh outlook begins. Complementing a neutral background palette and light summer textiles, the owner proves herself as an arbiter of good taste, mixing thrift-store finds and treasures gathered from all over the world with modern furniture from Gervasoni, Verzelloni and Eames, or custom designed by local artisans.
A Bulthaup kitchen is stocked with vintage pieces, as well as Alessi pots and coffee machines. There are Richard Ginori plates, but also a personal collection of antique glassware, carafes and cutting boards.
Iconic lighting art works have also been placed throughout, from Renzo Piano's LePerroquet spotlights to a first edition Luceplan D7 Compasso d'oro lamp.
On the rolling hills outside, dotted with fruit and olive trees, a gorgeous, light-flickered plunge pool was built from the natural local stone (pietra esina), and the whole postcard of a place even offers views all the way to the towns of Cingoli and Valcarecce.
This is a rustic country paradise built for spending long hours outside, and watching the dance of the fireflies over the fields on warm summer nights.
A sister property to the villa is also for rent nearby.
DESCRIPTION
This villa in Le Marche spans three floors, together totaling 230 square meters (approximately 2400 square feet). The house can accommodate up to six people with its three bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. Two are located on the first floor, and one is in the spacious attic on the second floor. There are also two living rooms on the ground and first floor, along with an open space kitchen-dining area; and a small bathroom. The villa also has a TV.
UNDULATING LANDSCAPES
The house is located in the famed Castelli di Jesi area, a quiet and largely undiscovered region of rolling hills, olive groves and vineyards and similar historic villages. Equidistant to the medieval towns of Cupramontana, Aprio, Cingoli and Staffolo, each feature a variety of restaurants, shops and cafes, as well as market days for all of the local artisanal bounty. A true highlight is the beautiful Lake Cingoli, located just five minutes from the house. Less than an hour’s drive is the stunning Riviera del Conero, with its superb collection of beaches and cliffs overlooking the Adriatic sea.
LOCATION
Marche, Italy. Nearest Airport: Marche Airport (27.5km)
BEST TIME TO VISIT: May through September for optimal climate.
