Cortona, Tuscany 52044

Luxury villa with some of the most incredible views on Cortona area. A scenic road that winds through the hillside woodland, leads to the home and to its main gate. Here, immediately, you can sense the exclusiveness of the villa. As the gates open into the grounds, the meticulously well kept garden is an warm welcome to the elegant property.Sitting on 3 floors, this breathtaking view villa holds circa 300 sqm of habitable space and includes 5 bedrooms (one with a private terrace), 4.5 bathrooms, a family room, beautiful kitchen, sitting/dining room and a fantastic studio-tower.The main door of the villa opens into a lovely family room with fireplace. The kitchen is the centre of the ground floor and links the family room to the formal sitting room and dining area. With 2 brand new Miele dishwashers, a sub zero refrigerator and freezer and a Thermidor range with 6 burners and grill, the kitchen is definitely well set and an excellent space for creating fabulous meals. Just off the dining room is a quaint ensuite guest room with independent access.Upstairs theres the night quarters of the property. A corridor leads to the 4 beautiful bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The tower, accessed from this floor, is a bright and airy office with fireplace.The stone built villa dates back to the 1700's and has been meticulously restored by the current owners. The finest materials have been used throughout the restoration according to the traditional style. Stone window/door, exposed beam work and wonderful terracotta floor, add to the overall feel of the home. The detailed finishings, warm Tuscan colours, and exceptional attention to decor make for a very cosy and comfortable environment.Outside, there are 2 other annexes and a garage that add up to a total of roughly 90 sqm. -The chapel, brought back to life by the owners, recalls a sense of Franciscan history with its simplicity and serenity. -Just near the chapel theres the old limonaia, now fitted as a spacious laundry room.The grounds are gorgeous and are the perfect frame for the never-ending panorama. The Villa's patio is the perfect spot to enjoy the outdoors, whether one lounges in the comfortable sitting area or dines overlooking the valley.Just a few steps from the main house theres the 12x6 m salt water pool.A speaker system connected to the house means your favourite music can accompany you wherever you are on the property.The property includes 3.5 hectares of land (8.649 acres) with nearly 600 olive trees producing delicious and high quality olive oil over the years.Electrics, heating, 2 wells and a cistern ensure that the home runs perfectly.This villa is simply one of the most beautiful homes around Cortona. The views are amazing but what makes this property special is the attention to details. Not only the gardens are always in perfect condition, the home itself has been done tastefully and elegantly by the owner/interior designer. A real Tuscan style villa and with modern comforts, the villa is the perfect example of comfort, space and style. Whether as a family home or a holiday retreat, it is a great choice.Close to Cortona and all of its amenities, easy to get to, private and exclusive.