il nido d’ amore

General

This is a really unusual property - a beautifully converted grain silo, towering over farmland that was reclaimed from being marshland by Mussolini in the 1920s. It is a fully equipped cylindrical house 20 minutes by car or train due west of Rome. The wonderful sandy beaches of Maccarese, and pine-covered Fregene, are just 5 minutes away and Lake Bracciano is a mere 45 minutes away. ’Nido d’amore’ means love nest and that’s exactly what the friendly owner has achieved - a romantic and stylish hideaway for a couple who also wish to be on the doorstep of one of the most romantic cities on earth. Renovated from top to bottom in 2001, the interior is superb and there are insect screens on all windows.

Location

Rome’s two international airports are just 15 and 45 minutes away so Il Nido d’Amore is certainly a very attractive short break option if clients wish to avoid Rome’s high hotel costs. However, the proximity of Fiumicino airport does mean that there is some intermittent aircraft noise. Maccarese rail station is just 2 kilometres, from which frequent cheap trains go to St Peter’s, Trastevere and the main central Termini rail station. A supermarket, shops, bank and chemist are a mere one kilometre away.
The walk-round garden is completely fenced-in and illuminated. It is mainly gravel with plum, lemon and apricot trees. A lovely covered dining area to the rear, with farmland views, is furnished and has a large barbecue and sink. Children are not allowed at this property because of the circular design and lack of interior stair banisters. A 100 metre driveway then right through iron gates into a parking area.

Layout

First Floor:

Kitchen/dining room equipped with double sink unit, waist-high oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and 5 ring gas hob

Small shower room, WC and washing machine etc.

Second Floor:

Sitting room with wood floor, beamed ceiling and TV.

Third Floor:

Large shower room, WC, with ’his and hers’ sinks etc.

Small single bedded room.

Fourth Floor:

Spacious double bedded room with en-suite WC etc, TV, built-in wardrobes

Studio-mezzanine floor

Small top floor balcony.