Villa Gelsi is a 200 year old rural property which was once one of the many farmhouses in the area. It stands in an elevated position surrounded by farmland, and offers commanding views of the local countryside. Built to last, the substantial walls keep the house cool in the summer, and warm in the winter. We have tried to preserve elements of the past within the house, such as the old beams, a feeding trough, and the original warm stonework left untouched on some walls. Combined with the past are modern conveniences; for example, air conditioning, thermostatic showers, flat panel satellite TV with DVD, free WiFi, 12 x 6 metre pool, and a 21st century standard of comfort.

Villa Gelsi has been completely restored to provide comfortable accommodation for up to 11 guests. It takes its name from the majestic mulberry trees that grace the grounds around the house, which is approached along a private track leading up a hillside and through a wooded archway formed by the trees of a small copse. The track ends in a large car park area to the north-eastern end of the house. The property is about 55 minutes drive from Ancona airport, and is situated in approximately 1.5 acres surrounded by farmed fields – some of which will be found glowing with sunflowers in July. Villa Gelsi is approached via a 'white’ road or ‘strada bianca' (i.e. not tarmac, but common in rural Italy), and is about a quarter of a mile from the nearest minor tarmac road. Complete privacy and tranquillity are just two of the delights of Villa Gelsi. The neighbouring countryside is dotted with delightful medieval hill-top villages. The two local towns - San Lorenzo in Campo and Pergola – are just a short drive away, and are as yet untouched by tourism. Both have bustling colourful weekly local markets plus local stores, and supermarkets.

The ground floor consists of an entrance hall leading to a dining room, which in turn leads into a large living room - complete with a preserved feeding trough! (the ground floor was originally home to farm animals). Off the living room is a smaller TV room with a 32" flat panel TV, satellite, DVD player, hi-fi unit with iPod/MP3 connection, and a double sofa-bed. Free WiFi is available within the house. Also on the ground floor are a large kitchen with fridge/freezer, electric oven, gas hob, double sink, and dishwasher; and a shower room with wash basin and toilet, which doubles a laundry room - a common feature in Italian country houses. Full laundry facilities include a sink, automatic washing machine, ironing board and iron. The main bathroom on the first floor has a shower, wash basin, roll-top cast iron bath, toilet and bidet. All the showers have thermostatically controlled mixer taps. Also on the first floor is a second living room with hi-fi unit and iPod/MP3 connection, a double bedroom with king-sized four-poster bed (bedroom 1), a twin-bedded room (bedroom 2), a second double room with a king-sized bed, a dressing room with an additional single daybed, and an en-suite bathroom (bedroom 3). Finally, there’s another twin-bedded room (bedroom 4). All the bedrooms are air-conditioned and have commanding views over the local countryside.

The house is equipped with double sets of bed linen and towels, plus a supply of additional towels for pool use (depending on the time of year). Outside there is a 12m x 6m pool with steps and a diving board at one end, and walk-in steps at the other end. A solar shower located by the pool provides ample hot water during the summer months.
For the chillier times of the year, central heating is installed throughout the house, with radiators in every room.
Villa Gelsi and its guests are looked after by Hans, an English/Italian speaking Dutchman. He lives in the area, and manages all the letting logistics, including cleaning, washing, and maintenance, and is on hand to organise specific activities, as well as helping out as and when required.

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