Olive Grove Farm 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 8 Sleeps

Situated on approximately the same latitude as Rome, but on the Adriatic Sea, just outside the sleepy village of Serramonacesca, Olive Grove Farm is a 200 year old stone farmhouse set in nearly 5 acres (of mainly olive trees) that has been lovingly restored to a high specification and 　has astounding views of the surrounding mountains and countryside and is just 25 min. from the safe, sandy beaches of Pescara, and 40 min. from the bottom of the chair lift (2700 m high, so plenty of snow for a long ski season), this charming old farm house offers both good skiing in the winter and wonderful swimming in the Adriatic - but offers tranquility at all times! The house is approached through a tree lined drive, with a small river at the bottom (safe for children to paddle and even has the odd trout!). 　It has over 200 olive trees Including Apple, Pear, Fig and Walnut trees) in the surrounding grounds  and a large 12 m swimming pool (2m at deep end). Most of the hot water comes from solar heating.

 The farmhouse consists of 3 large double bedrooms (2 with washbasins), two bathrooms, a fully equipped very large Kitchen/Diner, 　a 　large lounge with a romantic log fire and an "Open" 　room for eating 　(generally summer only!) with some beautiful Italian antique furniture. There is an enormous veranda (12m x 6m) on the first floor facing south allowing maximum effect of the wonderful view with a large permanent Gazebo in one corner to shield the sun - perfect place for lunch or an evening barbeque.

 The farmhouse will easily sleep six but there is a sofa bed (in main bedroom) and 3 extra temporary beds if needed. 　There is also the Poolhouse! Although this was originally built for the "swimmers" it has two single 　beds, a shower, washbasin and toilet and so could be used as an extension of the house for a large or second family. 　　

 There is a separate, self-contained Log Cabin on the extremity of our land. This is sometimes available for renting with the house for a larger party (sleeps 2-4), although access is by a steps (I.e. car has to be parked 50m away.