A rustic stone building with a tall bell tower, green shuttered windows, arched entrance, and climbing ivy, bathed in sunlight against a clear blue sky.
This image shows a dimly lit, historic dining room with a long table, ornate chairs, antique furniture, and a stunning frescoed arched ceiling depicting religious scenes.
A serene pond reflects surrounding trees and clear sky. Lush greenery and tall bushes frame the water, creating a peaceful, natural landscape scene in daylight.
Tall cypress trees and neatly trimmed hedges surround a small stone structure. The sunny day and clear sky create a peaceful, lush green garden scene.
This image shows a simple, vintage bedroom with a patterned bedspread, wooden chair, ornate portrait, wooden headboard, nightstand, and a single green lampshade overhead.
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Join me long-term in a former medieval monastery near Rome, Santa Maria in Legarano, Italy

  • Last activity : 27 Jul 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    CASPERIA, A LIVELY SCENIC HILLTOP VILLAGE IN SABINA , 1 HR BY CAR OR TRAIN NORTH OF ROME .
    An old gentleman, living alone in a tiny medieval former monastery, offers long-term hospitality, with fully independent accommodation (double bedroom, bathroom and kitchen), to a young couple, or an individual, interested in a special place in beautiful surroundings. Although food is not provided, in the vicinity of the premises one can find excellent farm grown vegetables and meat as well as a supermarket should it be necessary.
    Some assistance with home and garden is expected. Should this be substantial an adequate remuneration will be arranged .

    Please contact me via Phone/whatsapp:
    -ask me for the numbers

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I am a highly educated person, a former university professor and a well recognised doctor. the home — a miedieval monastery built on the ruins of the roman villa 1st century b.c. — is a an amazing background on which he is more than willing to share his knowledge in art, history and literature.
    Fluent in english and french and has a rudimentary knowledge spanish and german.

  • Help

    Help

    - lawn mowing and hedge trimming
    - basic household tasks
    - feeding the dogs and pheasants

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent
    German: Beginner
    Spanish: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Double bedroom
    Dedicated kitchen
    Dedicated bathroom with shower

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Otto (4 years)

    German shepherd

    Otto

Host ref number: 783958759155

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A rustic stone building with a tall bell tower, green shuttered windows, arched entrance, and climbing ivy, bathed in sunlight against a clear blue sky.
This image shows a dimly lit, historic dining room with a long table, ornate chairs, antique furniture, and a stunning frescoed arched ceiling depicting religious scenes.
A serene pond reflects surrounding trees and clear sky. Lush greenery and tall bushes frame the water, creating a peaceful, natural landscape scene in daylight.
Tall cypress trees and neatly trimmed hedges surround a small stone structure. The sunny day and clear sky create a peaceful, lush green garden scene.
This image shows a simple, vintage bedroom with a patterned bedspread, wooden chair, ornate portrait, wooden headboard, nightstand, and a single green lampshade overhead.

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