Living in Italy is a dream that many people hold - and with good reason. The Italian people are friendly, the scenery is breathtaking, the food and wine are exquisite and the art and culture is second to none.

In the Le Marche region of Italy, you would be accepted with open arms by the welcoming and ever helpful locals. Unlike some of the other areas of Italy, Le Marche is not overrun by 'foreigners' - and it is unusual to hear English or any language other than Italian being spoken. So it has a stable population - without the great peaks and troughs that some areas suffer as all the summer visitors leave to go back home!

Whether your interest is in art, culture, nature, history, food and wine - or just relaxing - you will find Santo Stefano and its surroundings welcoming and fascinating. And its position within Italy makes it perfect for easy trips to Rome or Florence, with excellent access to both the beaches in summer and the ski slopes in the winter.

As a home, Santo Stefano offers exceptional flexibility in terms of its layout, and for those who have full time staff, there is an independent apartment in the grounds, with a well equipped kitchen and a separate laundry room to the rear.