17th Century Tuscan Estate with Pool, Spa, and Guest Annexes near Cortona

ITALY,  TUSCANY, AREZZO, CORTONA

A finely restored landmark country estate with spa, gym, games room, guest cottages, staff quarters, park and swimming pool for sale near beautiful Cortona, Tuscany. Enchanting setting within an ancient hamlet, this exceptional Tuscan manor gazes across an extraordinary panorama stretching from Cortona to Sinalunga and Montepulciano, in a landscape where the borders of Tuscany and Umbria merge in timeless harmony.

Dating back to the late 17th century, the main villa was originally conceived as the home of an important farming dynasty and has since been restored with meticulous care, preserving every element of its noble rural character. The interiors extend over 750 sqm (8,073 sq ft)  across three floors, crowned by a distinctive altana tower.

Throughout the house, there are the original terracotta floors, exposed timber beams and handcrafted brickwork, evoking the authentic spirit of Tuscan architecture.

The landscaped grounds unfold through cypress trees, olive groves and orchards, embracing a spectacular swimming pool with Roman steps, lined in natural stone and positioned to capture breathtaking views towards Cortona.

A covered portico and two gazebos create an enchanting setting for long alfresco lunches and candlelit dinners, immersed in the beauty of the surrounding landscape.

The  ground floor of the villa reveals a gracious sequence of reception rooms designed for entertaining and intimate family living, including three sitting rooms, a billiard room, a formal dining room, a kitchen and breakfast room, together with two guest bathrooms and a shower room.

Two separate staircases lead up to the first floor, where the layout has been thoughtfully divided into two wings. One entire wing is dedicated to an impressive master apartment featuring a double bedroom, sitting room, study and two bathrooms. A staircase ascends to the Altana tower level where an additional ensuite bedroom enjoys magnificent open views across the valley.

The opposite wing hosts three double bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom. The lower ground floor offers a 250 sqm/2,691 sq ft basement dedicated to an exclusive wellness sanctuary complete with hammam, Jacuzzi, Finnish sauna, massage room and shower facilities.

This level also accommodates a wine cellar, staff quarters, an office and two garages. With seperate access, an extensive leisure area has been created with games room, gym equipment, table tennis, table football and vintage arcade machines.

Within the gardens, two charming guest cottages each offer a living area with kitchen, two double bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The pool area is further complemented by a heated outdoor shower and an underground changing area with bathroom facilities.

Rich in history, atmosphere and understated elegance, this remarkable Tuscan retreat offers a fantastic opportunity to experience the essence of country living in one of Italy’s most captivating and celebrated landscapes.