Casa Liozzi is a beautiful, historic Italian townhouse set in the rolling foothills of the Macerata countryside.  Over the last 10 years, a careful restoration of the property has taken place to bring us to where we are today, modern luxury and medieval charm.

Casa Liozzi is the birthplace of Antonio Liozzi, an 18th artist who studied in Rome under the tutelage of Marco Benefial during the early 1700′s and whose work can be seen throughout the local area at numerous theatres and Cathedrals.  Taking in the beauty of not only his home, the village of Penna San Giovanni and the surrounding natural area, it is easy to see where he found his inspiration.

The house itself is set deep within the town walls, where the Italian resistance used passageways underneath the house to bring food and word into the village away from the gaze of the German guard.  The passageway still exists, but now has a less exciting use..

The village itself is a charming hill-top town, with many a convenience that would surprise such as working bank, pharmacy, cafe’s, a pizzeria and numerous small shops which can sustain any want.

The house itself is on 4 floors, with the main living space on the ground floor including the balcony which gives an unbroken 180 degree panorama of the south Marchese countryside with the Adriatic sea to the east and the Sibillini mountains to the west.

Also on the ground floor is a small lounge which was an old chapel and still has the small indents in the wall from century’s past. The exposed stone on the walls and old beams show the beauty of the local craftsmanship.

Check out the gallery of the house..

At the south end of the house is the kitchen and a large twin bedroom, both overlooking the green rolling hills and mountains of Macerata.

The first floor leads to the dining room with open fireplace, wooden beams and exposed stone walls with a small window overlooking the cobbled via Giacomo Leopardi. Further along the first floor is the first of the bathrooms and then a secret door!

Leading your way up the staircase is a further twin bedroom overlooking the street and one of the many village gardens and a second bathroom to the south of the house with views over the old tiled roof tops and the rolling hills around Monte San Martino and Smerillo.

Finally at the top of the house is a double bedroom up a narrow wooden staircase where the views from the huge window are fantastic!

All in all, a fantastic medieval house with all the modern comforts you need, including central heating and a log fire for the winter…