3 Bed Country House for sale
Cortona, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy
Full Description
A few steps from the historic center of Cortona, in a dominant position offering spectacular views over the valley, we find this charming historic farmhouse dating back to the 1500s, once owned by the Pamphilj family, an illustrious Roman noble lineage that counts Pope Innocent X among its members.
The property, measuring approximately 250 square meters, is arranged over three levels and is distinguished by the presence of multiple independent entrances: one on the first floor via an external staircase, one on the ground floor, and several accesses to the basement level, directly connected to the panoramic terracing. The basement level hosts the living area, consisting of a kitchen with pantry, a spacious living room also suitable as a dining area, and an additional sitting room with fireplace. On the ground floor there are two bedrooms, a bathroom, a study, and the technical room. The first floor, also independently accessible, accommodates a self-contained apartment with kitchenette, living room, bedroom, and bathroom.
The land extends over nearly 3 hectares of hillside terrain with an olive grove of 580 trees. The 8x4 swimming pool, created from an ancient stone basin and set on an elevated terrace, blends harmoniously into the surrounding landscape. The property is completed by several outbuildings used as storage or tool sheds and a small hunting tower located a short distance away along the hillside.
STATE OF REPAIR
The property retains the typical features of Tuscan farmhouses: ceilings with exposed wooden beams and terracotta tiles, terracotta flooring, brick arches, and pietra serena stone staircases. The window and door frames are made of wood with external shutters.
UTILITIES
The water supply is ensured by two private wells. The heating system is powered by an LPG system with radiators, supported by a wood-burning fireplace and an air pellet stove. The electrical system has a capacity of 6 kW. Air conditioning is installed on the first floor and in one of the ground floor bedrooms, in addition to a comprehensive alarm system with internal and external sensors and video surveillance.
USE AND POTENTIAL USES
This charming property is suitable both as a private residence and as a holiday home or hospitality structure, thanks to its privileged location within walking distance of Cortona’s historic center.
LOCATION
Nestled in the hills of Cortona, in a panoramic and private position, the farmhouse enjoys complete tranquility while remaining just a few minutes on foot from the historic center and main services. Other easily reachable destinations include Lake Trasimeno (25 minutes, 21 km), Arezzo (35 minutes, 27 km), Montepulciano (40 minutes, 30 km), and Perugia (45 min, 50 km). The nearest airports are Perugia (50 minutes, 59 km), Florence (1h 30 min, 118 km), and Pisa (2h 10 min, 184 km).
LAND REGISTRY DETAILS
The Great Estate group conducts a technical due diligence on every acquired property through the seller's technician, allowing us to thoroughly understand the urban and cadastral status of each property. This due diligence can be requested by the client at the time of genuine interest in the property.
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