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This extraordinary historical Italian estate for sale is located just a few kilometres from Cortona, in the peaceful area set 300 metres above sea level and adjacent to a Romanesque Pieve, which is recognised as a national monument, this prestigious property embodies Italian heritage and elegance. Its position near Cortona ensures both visual splendour and a timeless atmosphere.
The property, which comprises the villa, formal gardens and multiple outbuildings, is under the architectural protection of the “soprintendenza”, affirming its cultural importance. Dating back to the 16th century, the villa was once associated with a distinguished family of Cortona. Having been lovingly maintained and restored over the centuries, the estate is now named after its most recent steward who acquired it in the 1970s.
The estate consists of a 4.5 ha walled park, complemented by an additional 10.8 ha of agricultural land used for olive groves and woodlands. This land also contains a private spring that equips the property with a rare water system: the natural spring feeds into a private aqueduct, ensuring the villa has an abundant water supply.
The villa spans approximately 965 m² across three floors. Accessible via an elegant double staircase in “pietra serena”, the villa boasts 28 rooms, many of which are adorned with original frescoes, marble fireplaces, coffered ceilings and terracotta floors. The main level comprises representative salons, a library and a grand hall with a coffered ceiling. A richly decorated private chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary is located on the ground floor, affirming the estate's spiritual and historical depth.
Beyond the main villa, the estate comprises a series of beautifully restored outbuildings that enhance the property’s residential and event-hosting potential.
The Scuderia, formerly a stable, is now a two-storey building with residential and service functions. It is accessed via exterior stone staircases and features a traditional wood-burning oven.
The Limonaia, originally designed to shelter lemon trees in winter, has been converted into a charming structure with service areas and a partially residential area on the first floor.
The Magnolia is a long, elegant, single-storey building that links the villa to the Nymphaeum fountain in the garden. It now serves as a reception hall. Once used to showcase vintage cars, it now hosts celebrations, exhibitions and gatherings and is bathed in natural light from its numerous windows facing the garden.
The grounds are among its most captivating features. The historic garden layout, which has remained unchanged since the 1700s, comprises a Nymphaeum, fountains, statuary, a tree-lined boulevard, orchards, and shaded paths winding through olive trees and pines, creating a romantic and harmonious landscape, surrounded by a stone wall to ensure privacy.
The agricultural plots, which are mostly set on terraced or sloping land, are planted with olives and managed as a combination of productive grove and protected woodland.
Overall, this noble estate offers a unique combination of history, architectural beauty and rural Tuscan charm. Whether used as a luxurious private residence, an exclusive hospitality venue or a cultural retreat, this property stands as a testament to centuries of refined Italian living.
Cortona, with its Etruscan roots and medieval charm, has been continuously inhabited for over 2,700 years. The town offers historical significance as well as a vibrant cultural and culinary scene.
The property’s location provides easy access to some of Tuscany and Umbria's most iconic cities, making it an ideal base for exploring central Italy.
Distances: Cortona 3.2 km, Lake Trasimeno 12 km, Arezzo 31 km, Montepulciano 40 km, Perugia 46 km, Siena 70 km, Florence 113 km, Rome 200 km.
Airports: Perugia 57 km, Florence 136 km, Rome Fiumicino 232 km.
Equipped with: Electricity, own well water, own spring water, central heating, fireplace, gas tank, automatic gate, swimming pool, garage, private parking, terrace, olive grove, garden.
G total energy performance: >175 kWh/m²*a
Buyer's commission: 3.66% (3% plus 22% VAT) of the purchase price.
Property M3621
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