ITALY, TUSCANY, AREZZO, CORTONA
Farmhouse of about 340 sqm with swimming pool in panoramic hillside in Cortona.
Description:
This farmhouse is located in an extremely panoramic and exclusive area among the hills of Cortona. It is on 3 levels for about 340 sqm and is currently divided into 4 apartments with independent entrances of different sizes, all with fireplace.
On the ground floor there are 2 apartments, one with large living room, kitchen with utility room and dining room. The sleeping area consists of 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The second apartment consists of a large living room, a living area with a kitchenette and 2 bedrooms with a bathroom.
On the upper floor 2 more apartments; the first with a living area equipped with a kitchenette, a bedroom and a bathroom, with an outdoor loggia.
The other, with entrance from the terrace equipped with living room, kitchen/dining room, two bedrooms and a bathroom.
Completing the property is a beautiful panoramic swimming pool, a cellar used as a taverna/ dining room, a garage/technical room with entrance from the main road, and an under-floor space as a technical room.
Outbuildings:
Outside, the farmhouse enjoys a brand new, extremely well-equipped and covered kitchen with wooden veranda, all of very recent construction, offering dining possibilities with unique views of the valley.
State and finishes
The property is in excellent condition, renovated and made earthquake-proof in 1999. It features the typical Cortona stone exterior, roof with terracotta tiles, terracotta floors and wooden beams for the ceilings. The rooms of the farmhouse are equipped with heating/air conditioning powered by a heat pump, central heating is powered by independent LPG boilers. Water supply via private aqueduct (mains connection) and a well within the property. Present is a photovoltaic system with exchange contract. Present also is ultra-fast internet connection, TV system, grilles and mosquito nets on windows.
Outdoor space
The property enjoys 5,000sqm of well-kept garden nestled on the hillside, with wooden porches and gazebos in excellent condition and panoramic views of an extremely scenic and unspoiled area. The entire property is fenced and gated.
Potential uses
The farmhouse lends itself to be an excellent private residence in a privileged and quiet location in which to breathe in the true atmosphere of the Tuscan countryside. It is also very valid as a rental business as it has many rooms and spaces already divided in its current state.
Location & Lifestyle
Located in an ancient hamlet among the greenest hills of Cortona, close to the Apennines and the lake area of Umbria, this historic property enjoys a quiet and secluded location, just a few minutes from the small towns of the area useful for daily services. The center of Cortona is about a 20-minute drive away as are other quaint towns such as Passignano sul Trasimeno, Magione and Umbertide. The small village enjoys a bus line stop while always 20/25 minutes away are road connections to the cities of Arezzo, Perugia, Siena and Florence, as well as the train station with direct connections to Rome and Florence.
