5’s the magic number according to Dawn and Michael of Appassionata who turned their Italian dream into reality

by Georgina

When it comes to numerology and the spiritual meaning of numbers, no number seems to cause quite the same excitement as the number 5. Numerologists hail it as the most energetic and dynamic of all the single digit numbers, while the spiritual meaning deals with motion, travel and adventure. 5 is the number that draws attention to the wonder of life.

  • 5 is the number of energy, travel and adventure
  • 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom Casa Leopardi attracting attention in Le Marche
  •  5-strong family team undertake stunning farmhouse renovation

It is perhaps no coincidence then that when Dawn Cavanagh-Hobbs, husband Michael Hobbs and their family left England in order to renovate a collection of tumbledown farm buildings in Le Marche, Italy, and turn them into two delightful fractional ownership properties, the number 5 began cropping up with noticeable regularity.

The spot that Dawn and her family settled on (“It called to me instantly, the moment I set eyes on it,” recalls Dawn), was the 5 acre Estate Giacomo Leopardi, located 5 minutes from the medieval hilltop town of Montefiore dell’Aso. 5 family members have been involved in the renovation – Dawn, Michael, their daughter India, her husband Charlie and 5 year old grandson Lucas.

Having formed their fractional ownership company, Appassionata, Dawn and family began the lengthy process of restoring the ruined farm buildings, salvaging original materials wherever possible. It was during the restoration of Casa Leopardi – the second of the two properties to be completed – that 5 tiny puppies were discovered abandoned on the estate. Dawn took a break from planting the estate’s 5 varieties of lavender in order to ensure each puppy was relocated to a loving home.

Casa Leopardi is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom luxury holiday home with its own 5 x 5 meter private swimming pool. Each owner’s fraction allows them 5 weeks’ exclusive use of the property per year, in addition to a share of the wine, truffles, lavender oil and olive oil produced from the estate. The property has 5 parking spaces and is perfect for large, extended family breaks or holidaying with friends. Dawn comments,

“We designed Casa Leopardi with both relaxation and luxury in mind, capturing the charm of rural Italy and creating a home away from home for our owners. We want the owners to begin enjoying the property the moment they arrive and we’ve planned it accordingly, with an emphasis on light and space throughout, plus plentiful terraces for outdoor entertaining. It’s not surprising the number 5 keeps cropping up, given the focus on enjoying the wonders of life that have been built into the property!”

5 of Casa Leopardi’s 10 shares have sold, leaving 5 for sale at the current special price of £185,000 (the other house on the estate, Casa Giacomo, is now fully sold). Those in search of dynamism, travel and adventure need look no further – Casa Leopardi has it all.

For more information contact Appassionata on 0039 073 465 8775, visit www.appassionata.com or take a video tour of Casa Leopardi.