About this property
Villa Taraschi is an impressive estate consisting of main villa, farmhouse and cottage, all located on a working farm surrounded by landscaped gardens and majestic old trees. Perched on a hill in Marche the estate enjoys panoramic views of the Metauro Valley and magnificent Furlo Canyon.
Villa Taraschi was the summer residence for the Archbishops of Urbino, and there is a private chapel on the property dedicated to St. Rocco. The atmosphere is welcoming and refined with 14 luxurious bedrooms and several elegant common areas for guests to socialise. All available for sampling and purchase, the farm produces extra virgin olive oil, elegant wines and incredible ham, salami and bacon from the resident free-range pigs.
The Villa
The interior of the villa is furnished with care and style. On the ground floor, there is a large kitchen, dining room, wine cellar and a lounge that can accommodate up to a hundred people for meetings and conferences. Double doors connect the kitchen with the terrace and pool area making catering a breeze. Upstairs are four suites, two which have their private terrace. The rooms are spacious with beautiful Afghan rugs surrounded by comfortable couches. The master suite features a stunning en-suite in Portuguese marble with its Jacuzzi.
The Farmhouse
The farmhouse was built in the 16th century and has been recently redeveloped to provide guests with all modern comforts and amenities. It contains nine bedrooms, each with a private bathroom, two kitchens and large living room which connect seamlessly to the outdoor areas. Every room enjoys spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.
The Cottage
This is an independent unit with a kitchen, dining area and double with en-suite bathroom.
Outside there is something for everyone with two beautiful swimming pools, large terrace, children’s playground and a multi-purpose sports field. The perfect spot for a celebration, Villa Taraschi has numerous furnished spaces around the property giving everyone room to spread out and relax.
Sandwiched between the Appenine mountain range and the Adriatic Sea, Le Marche is mostly untouched with beautiful beaches, gorgeous landscapes, ancient farms and pretty villages.
A short drive away...
Urbino (33 km), the birthplace of Raphael, was originally one of the culture capitals of the Renaissance and is a must-visit for art lovers. A quintessential hill town with weathered brick houses backed by the dramatic Appenine mountain range, its location means it isn’t inundated by tourists making it cheaper, friendlier and more relaxed.
Pesaro (31 km), the birthplace of composer Gioacchino Rossini, hosts the Rossini Opera Festival every summer and has sandy beaches accompanied by cool breezes making it the Marchiagiani’s favourite seaside resort.
Accommodation
1) Villa only (8-person price)
2) Farmhouse + Cottage (20-person price)
3) Villa + Farmhouse + Cottage (28-person price)
Main Villa (for 8 guests + 6 extra on request)
Ground Floor
- A chapel dedicated to St Roch
- Living room with central fireplace, sofas and tables
- Dining room and lounge with TV and access to the underground cellar
- Kitchen with doors leading to the terrace, freezer, fridge, oven, hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee machine, dishwasher and dining facilities
- W/C with toilet and washbasin
First Floor
- Central living room with fireplace leading to four suites
- Suite One (sleeps 2 guests) with double bed and en-suite bathroom with pink marble bathtub
- Suite Two (sleeps up to 4 guests) with double or twin beds, en-suite bathroom, wrought iron staircase leads to a loft area with living room with TV and sofa which can convert into a double sofa bed
- Suite Three (sleeps up to 4 guests) with en-suite bathroom, living room with sofa which can convert into a double sofa bed, wrought iron staircase leads to loft area with either a double or twin beds
- Suite Four (Sleeps up to 4 guests) with en-suite bathroom, living room with sofa which can convert into a double sofa bed, wrought iron staircase leads to loft area with either a double or twin beds.
The Farmhouse (for 20 guests + 6 extra on request)
Ground Floor
- Bedroom 1 (Sleeps up to 3 guests) with access from the outside, double bed or twin beds (possible to add another single bed), TV, en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet, bidet and sink
- Bedroom 2 (Sleeps up to 2 guests) with double bed or twin beds, TV, en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin,
- Kitchen 1 with doors leading to the garden and pool terrace, fridge, freezer, oven, hob, microwave, kettle, dishwasher, table and chairs and washing machine
- Living room with fireplace and sofas
- Games room with table, bench and game table
- Kitchen 2 with doors leading to garden and pool terrace, oven, hob, microwave, kettle, dishwasher, tables and chairs, washing machine
First Floor
- Bedroom 3 (Sleeps 2 guests) with double bed or twin beds, TV, en-suite bathroom with bath, toilet, washbasin
- Bedroom 4 (Sleeps 2 guests) with double bed, TV, en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet, bidet and washbasin
- Bedroom 5 (Sleeps up to 4 guests) with double bed, TV, mezzanine area with 2 single beds and sofa, en-suite bathroom with shower, washbasin, toilet and bidet
- Bedroom 6 (Sleeps up to 4 guests) with double bed, convertible sofa bed, additional single bed, TV, en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin
- Bedroom 7 (Sleeps up to 3 guests) with double bed, additional single bed, TV, en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet, bidet and washbasin
- Bedroom 8 (Sleeps 2 guests) with double bed, TV, en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet, bidet and washbasin
- Bedroom 9 (Sleeps 2 guests) with double bed, TV, en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet, bidet and washbasin
Cottage (for 2 guests)
- Double bedroom
- Kitchenette with electric stove, oven, table and chairs and fridge
- Bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin
Outside Grounds
- Two private swimming pools (11x6m length and 1.4m depth), open approximately May to end of October
- Children’s playground (slide, swing)
- Playing field for football, tennis and basketball courts