Casa Principessa, parts of which date back to the 1700s, was uninhabited for 40 years before being lovingly restored by a group of local artisan builders using the old stones, tiles and wooden beams found within the property. It has been transformed into a charming and comfortable villa with a modern touch.
Back in the 1700s the farmhouse would have been divided into three sections. The ground floor would have been used as stables for the farm animals; the middle floor provided the kitchen and living areas for the house and the top floor provided sleeping accommodation for the family.
Although the inside of the house is now a beautiful mixture of wooden beams and modern appliances, it is still possible to experience some of the wonderful sounds heard back in those early days as the neighbouring sheep with bells around their necks are moved from their grazing fields to the milking shed. Sheeps' milk is the basis for making pecorino cheese, for which Le Marche is famous.
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