Palazzetto dell'Arancia Grottammare

Historic Townhouse with Terraced Garden for Sale in Grottammare Alta

In the heart of Grottammare Alta, one of Italy's Most Beautiful Villages and home to one of the best-preserved historic centres in the Marche region, this charming townhouse overlooks one of the area's most picturesque squares. A truly distinctive feature of the property is its rare terraced hanging garden, an exceptional characteristic seldom found within a historic village.

The property enjoys a privileged position in the heart of Grottammare's medieval centre, with dual aspects that enhance its appeal. On one side it overlooks the charming Piazza Peretti, the village's main square, while on the other it faces the quiet medieval lanes leading to the historic terraced gardens, offering beautiful views and an authentic atmosphere.

The building extends over three above-ground floors and is currently divided into three independent apartments.

Ground Floor / First Floor Apartment – 85 sqm

The apartment has its own independent entrance from the street behind the square, ensuring privacy and easy access.

Although accessed from street level, the main living areas overlook Piazza Peretti from a first-floor elevation, providing pleasant open views over the square.

The apartment comprises an entrance hall, storage room, recently renovated bathroom with shower, spacious open-plan living room with kitchen, sitting area and a generous double bedroom.

A connecting doorway, currently closed, can easily be reopened to reconnect this apartment with the rest of the building.

The interiors retain many original architectural features, including high ceilings, substantial solid wood doors with decorative mouldings and traditional terrazzo tile flooring.

A second entrance, located behind the square, provides access to the two upper-floor apartments. Here, an entrance hall leads to the staircase serving the upper floors and to a practical 23 sqm storage room, also accessible directly from the street, ideal for bicycles or general storage. A laundry room is located on the mezzanine level.

First Floor Apartment – 135 sqm

This 135 sqm apartment, retaining many of its original finishes, is in habitable condition and offers spacious, well-proportioned rooms.

The large living room forms the heart of the apartment, benefiting from dual aspects. One side opens onto Piazza Peretti, with a balcony overlooking the square, while the opposite side enjoys views over the property's garden and the quiet lane beyond. The generous ceiling height and attractive outlooks create an especially pleasant living space.

From the living room there is access to:

• a dining room, bathroom and spacious kitchen overlooking the garden, where a large window frames views of the greenery and the magnificent bougainvillea;
• two bright double bedrooms, one facing the square and the other overlooking the peaceful garden lane. Both retain their original decorated ceilings and traditional decorative terrazzo flooring.

The apartment preserves many original architectural details, providing an excellent basis for sympathetic renovation or modernisation.

Second Floor Apartment – 132 sqm

The top-floor apartment extends to approximately 132 sqm and has been completely renovated.

The entrance opens into a spacious living room with fireplace and parquet flooring, enjoying views both over the square and the private garden. On one side are views towards the church bell tower and the rooftops of the historic centre; on the other, the garden and its spectacular bougainvillea.

The separate kitchen is modern, practical and fully renovated.

The sleeping area comprises a spacious master bedroom overlooking the garden, complete with a walk-in wardrobe, a single bedroom with views over the square and bell tower, and a large bathroom fitted with both bathtub and shower.

The apartment is presented in excellent condition, with contemporary finishes that blend harmoniously with the historic character of the building. Its dual aspect provides attractive views towards both the square and the garden.

The Garden

The private garden is one of the property's most remarkable features.

Arranged over three terraced levels, it preserves the character of the historic gardens typical of Grottammare Alta. Exposed brick walls, stone staircases, terraces, a charming grotto and mature Mediterranean planting create an exceptionally private and atmospheric outdoor space.

The magnificent bougainvillea, together with the elevated terraces overlooking the village rooftops, makes this garden an exceptionally rare feature within the historic centre.

Location

The property is located directly on Piazza Peretti, the main square of Grottammare Alta.

Residents benefit from reserved parking spaces in the public parking area at the entrance to the historic village.

Distances

• 1 km to the beach
• 1 km to shops, banks, post office and everyday services
• 3 km to the A14 motorway junction
• 6 km to San Benedetto del Tronto
• 90 km to Ancona International Airport
• 80 km to Pescara International Airport

Potential Uses

Thanks to its current layout with three independent apartments, the property lends itself to a variety of uses. It could serve as an elegant private residence, a multi-generational family home, or be partly used as guest accommodation or holiday rentals. The apartments can also be easily reconnected to recreate a single prestigious residence with a rare terraced garden in the heart of one of the Marche region's most beautiful historic villages.

IMPORTAN NOTE

The information provided in this listing is for preliminary informational purposes only and does not constitute a contractual obligation. It has been prepared based on data available at the time of publication. Therefore, we do not accept any responsibility for possible inaccuracies, omissions, or subsequent changes