Smerillo, Province of Fermo
Smerillo, Province of Fermo, Italy
Represented Buyer
Smerillo House is a casolare that has been painstakingly restructured to incorporate modern refinements for a comfortable contemporary lifestyle, whilst maintaining original features and rustic charm. Traditional materials recovered on site such as stone, cotto tiles, and oak, have been used throughout together with the modern additions of glass, stainless steel and resins. The exceptional outcome has been achieved by close collaboration among the owners, the architect, local skilled artisans, as well as international artists.
Smerillo is a hamlet located in Southern Le Marche in the province of Fermo, an ancient papal state that houses a Golden/Silk mantle once belonged to St Thomas Becket, the martyred Archbishop of Canterbury. Many of the wonderful hilltop towns have links with feudal Papal History.
A sunny south/western exposure, with far reaching views of the Sibillini Mountains, San Ruffino Lake and a myriad of hilltop ancient towns regales this property with unrivaled panoramic views and sunsets.
The house is reached through a uniquely designed iron gate, gravelled driveway, with parking and turning area to the front and leading to the side and back of the house and outbuildings. The structure has varying roof and floor levels because it is built on a slope, yet internally only has two levels. This has been achieved by a central, and remarkable, artist designed illuminated glass and iron staircase. This inspired structural peculiarity allows every room but one to have direct garden access.
From the front parking and turning area a gravelled path guides to an outer staircase leading to a glassed porch, which bring you to the entrance Hall. There is a large dual-aspect reception area, open fireplace with salt niche, partly preserved original cooking recess, two elaborate antique double doors to all the rooms. The rooms have beamed ceilings and are light and airy. Doors and windows are traditional in design with a contemporary touch, using oak and modern double glazing technology. Floors are under-heated in an easy to maintain and clean, light colored resin. Bathrooms are made using resins and either marble or mosaic. Amenities to each room include: Centralized wall mounted vacuum system, alarm system provisions, & central computer system CAT V Data Cabling. Wifi and Satellite dish are also available. Saline system pool is easy to maintain. Ample garden storage and or workshop space is approximately 55 sq meters or 592 sq ft. In addition there is a double garage and further independent en-suite accomodation or gym above garages measuring approximately 60 sq meters or 646 sq ft.