7 bedrooms farmhouse, 494 m²

Cortona, Arezzo (province)

Farmhouse of about 400 sqm with 100 sqm outbuilding and swimming pool in the countryside of Cortona.
Description:
The ancient farmhouse placed in a dominant and panoramic position is structured on two levels in this way: on the ground floor there is a wood shed with an ancient outdoor wood-burning oven. From the entrance you enter the spacious living area with arches and exposed beams connected to the dining area and a first open kitchen. On the same level we find a large first bedroom with private bathroom, a second bathroom as well as a laundry area and a small cellar/storage room. Going up to floor 1 via internal staircase (and also equipped with external access via original staircase with balcony) we access a second living area with stone fireplace. From here one connects to a second kitchen/dining room and the 4 bedrooms (two with ensuite and two with shared bathroom. A beautiful and panoramic porch is placed overlooking the valley to best enjoy the sunsets in the area.
Outbuildings:
A few steps from the farmhouse is an outbuilding of about 100 square meters used as an apartment with living area equipped with kitchenette, two bedrooms and a bathroom. With external access you also have the technical room where the water and heating system has been arranged.
Condition and finishes:
The property is in excellent condition, renovated about 15 years ago. It has valuable original materials such as antique terracotta for the floors (parquet in the sleeping area), exposed wooden beams with terracotta tiles for the ceilings. The facade is in stone and red brick. The farmhouse takes advantage of a 10kw photovoltaic system along with an LPG system for radiator heating. Connection to the aqueduct and presence of a working well for irrigation system and swimming pool. Also present alarm system. The house is seen with all the furnishings.
Outdoor space:
Outside the property has a garden of over 5000sqm with fruit trees and olive trees surrounding the two buildings. There is also a shed equipped with photovoltaic panels that houses 3 parking spaces. Inside the garden you also have a beautiful swimming pool, very comfortable and full of privacy.
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 the countryside without wanting to remain too isolated, but still having the right privacy and tranquility. It may also be optimal to be included in the touristic rental business.
Location & Lifestyle
Among the beautiful hills of Tuscany, in a quiet and dominant position with a 360-degree view, the farmhouse is inserted in the unique context of the Val di Chiana that offers unique possibilities in terms of tourism, food and wine and landscape, very close to highway connections to Arezzo, Florence and Rome and direct links to Siena and Perugia. Located about 15 km from the historic center of Cortona, the farmhouse is 10/15 from the train station and school services, supermarkets and sports facilities. Major tourist centers in the area such as Montepulciano, Pienza, Asciano, Monticchiello and Lucignano are all within 40 km.