Description
Panoramic farmhouse of about 220 sqm with pool and olive grove a few steps from Cortona.
Description:
The farmhouse of 17th-century origin stands on the hillside of Cortona, a couple of minutes away. The property looks like an old farmhouse on two floors, completely renovated and divided into two identical apartments. In fact, both have the main access in the living area, connected to the dining room with kitchenette. A hallway then connects the two bedrooms and the bathroom, for a total therefore of 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in the whole structure. The apartment on floor 1 has independent access via the ancient external staircase. Between the hill and the farmhouse on the T-floor there is a cavity and the technical room, on the other side next to the entrance there is a small storage room. On floor 1 you also have a terrace that leads directly to the property's garden.
Outbuildings
The villa also has a double car garage detached from the house and inserted in the basement on the hillside, not spoiling the passage but offering additional about 65 square meters of useful space for cars or for storage use.
Status and finishes
The property can be further expanded by getting to build an additional 80 sqm thanks to an already approved project. The property is in excellent condition after a careful renovation in 2011 and made only with top quality materials. It presents terracotta floors, wooden beamed ceilings with terracotta tiles on floor 1. Heating of the rooms with radiators powered by LPG, assisted by thermo-fireplaces present on both floors. Air conditioning present in both apartments. Presence of a well useful both for domestic utilities and for the pool and automatic irrigation. Preparation for solar panels and electric gate present. Excellent energy efficiency also due to thermal insulation and insulation of the property.
Outdoor space
Outside the property has beautiful gardens very well maintained and optimal for relaxation. The pool of is located in a quiet area with panoramic views. The farmhouse has a total land of over 2.6 hectares of olive grove with about 680 plants in production.
Potential uses
The property lends itself to be an excellent accommodation business, ready for management. Alternatively, it also lends itself to be a wonderful private residence for a family to use as a first or second home.
Location & Lifestyle
Located in a panoramic position very close to the center of Cortona and with beautiful views over the Valdichiana, this historic property enjoys privacy without sacrificing everyday convenience, 5 minutes from the hamlet of Camucia and the historic center. Tourist towns in the area such as Passignano sul Trasimeno and Montepulciano are a 30-minute drive away. The A1 highway connection is about 20 minutes away, the Siena-Perugia freeway connection is 15 minutes away, plus the train station with direct connections to Rome and Florence is 5 minutes away.
