ITALY, TUSCANY, AREZZO, CORTONA
Farmhouse of about 270 sqm with annex of 65 sqm and panoramic swimming pool on the hills of Cortona.
Description
The ancient farmhouse of 14th century origin, located in a dominant and panoramic position in a wooded area is on 3 levels: on the ground floor there is a very spacious tavern/living area used as a dining room at the moment, a kitchen diner and a reception/bar area.
On the first floor, with access by an ancient external staircase we find a second living area with a splendid working period fireplace. On the left we find the first bedroom with en-suite bathroom, on the opposite side 3 more bedrooms with a shared bathroom.
Going up to the second floor via the internal staircase we reach an additional room on whose sides we have two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.
With external access you also have cellar/technical room on the ground floor.
Outbuildings
A few steps from the farmhouse is an annex of about 65 sqm on two floors used as an apartment with living area equipped with kitchenette, a bedroom and a bathroom. With external access there is also a shed, a laundry room and a wood-burning oven.
Condition and finishes
The property is in excellent condition, with the last two renovations done in the 1990s and 2015. it features fine original materials such as terracotta for the floors, exposed wooden beams with terracotta tiles for the ceilings. The facade is in gray stone, typical of Cortona. The farmhouse has LPG central heating with 3 separate boilers. 70m working well for irrigation and the swimming pool. The roof of the annex has been insulated and waterproofed. Already present internet/wi-fi connection.
Outdoor space
Outside, the property has a land of about 1 hectare between garden and agricultural areas, with the part near the house completely fenced. The pool is in an incredible panoramic position in an area equipped with a gazebo and barbecue, and there is also a convenient area for parking.
Potential uses
The property lends itself to be an excellent solution as a first or second home for those looking for a historic farmhouse in a hilly, private and quiet area. it is also optimal to be included in the touristic rental business, continuing in the current activity.
Location & Lifestyle
About 30 minutes away from the historical center of Cortona, the farmhouse is in the hilly and wooded area of the municipality, not far, however, from the Val di Chiana that offers unique possibilities in terms of tourism, food and wine and landscape, where you can find highway connections to Arezzo, Florence and Rome and direct links to Siena and Perugia. Located about 20 km from the historic center of Cortona, the farmhouse is about 35 minutes from the train station and school services, supermarkets and sports facilities. Major tourist centers in the area such as Montepulciano, Passignano, Umbertide and Città di Castello are all within 40 km.
