Il Riposo — Patrignone, Italy

Appassionata was born from the hearts and minds of successful entrepreneur Michael Hobbs and the highly talented Hobbs-Mauger family. In operation for over 17 years, they are one of the most experienced and highly regarded fractional ownership businesses in Europe. Having completed 7 projects to date, with over 90 owners that can attest to the quality of their delivery, they have concluded over 20 re-sales since launch, giving confidence that when owners buy, they also have a route to exit in the future.

Appassionata is a UK/Italian based business specialising in the restoration and creation of luxury, unique fractional ownership properties in the region of Le Marche Italy. The business is boutique in nature and style, family run and aimed at like-minded people who want to experience real Italy and a luxurious lifestyle. They are not a large corporation; their philosophy is to exceed owner’s expectations, be present when needed and offer confidence in dealing with a small but successful family business. They are not a large faceless corporation, managing the bottom line to please their shareholders and financiers, they are self-funded, family run and on hand. They share a vision to create something magical, reflecting their life experiences and incorporating traditional family values.

The quality of their life in Italy is what brought them to Le Marche and helped re-enforce their vision to provide ‘la dolce vita’ to their many owners. Le Marche is often referred to as ‘all of Italy wrapped up into one region’, this is authentic Italy, with amazing beaches, rolling hills, hilltop medieval villages, and the Sibillini mountains a short drive away.

Appassionata are unusual for this type of business in that they live where they work. All the houses are within easy reach, and they are on hand for when they are needed.
Their family is close, and love spending time together, enhanced by the fact Le Marche has so much to offer, and the seasons bring new experiences and opportunities. Over the last 17 years their business has developed and adapted to the changes taking place in the world and have recognised people’s desire to find places and experiences that are authentic. They wanted to create beautiful homes for people to share, but in a place that enhances life and that they are fully invested in themselves. They may concentrate their efforts in a small part of Le Marche but their owners ‘get it’, they have embraced the visions and dream that brought them here in the first place.

Taking professional business skills and marrying them with style, creativity, and passion, Appassionata offers you something unique, a boutique and luxurious, family-owned co-ownership business.