Cortona, Tuscany 52044

Farmhouse of about 400 square meters with annex of 100 square meters and swimming pool in the countryside of Cortona.Description:The old farmhouse located in a dominant and panoramic position is structured on two levels in this way: on the ground floor there is a woodshed with an ancient wood-burning oven outside. The entrance leads into the spacious living area with arches and exposed beams connected to the dining area and a first open kitchen. On the same level there is a first large bedroom with private bathroom, a second bathroom as well as a laundry area and a small cellar/warehouse. Going up to the 1st floor via an internal staircase (and also equipped with external access via an original staircase with balcony) leads to a second living area with a stone fireplace. From here you connect to a second kitchen/dining room and the 4 bedrooms (two with en-suite bathrooms and two with shared bathrooms. A splendid and panoramic portico is placed overlooking the valley to enjoy the best sunsets in the area.Accessory equipment:A few steps from the farmhouse there is an annex of about 100 square meters used as an apartment with a living area equipped with kitchenette, two bedrooms and a bathroom. With external access there is also the technical room where the water and heating system has been placed.Condition and finishes:The property is in excellent condition, renovated about 15 years ago. It has original materials of value such as antique terracotta for the floors (parquet in the sleeping area), exposed wooden beams with terracotta tiles for the ceilings. The faade is made of stone and red brick. The farmhouse uses a 10kw photovoltaic system together with an LPG system for radiator heating. Connection to the aqueduct and the presence of a working well for the irrigation system and swimming pool. There is also an alarm system. The farmhouse is seen with all the furnishings.Outer space:Outside the property has a garden of over 5000sqm with fruit trees and olive trees that surrounds the two buildings. There is also a canopy equipped with photovoltaic panels that houses 3 parking spaces. Inside the garden there is also a beautiful swimming pool, very comfortable and full of privacy.Potential usesThe property lends itself to being 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 can also be optimal to be included in the circle of tourist rentals.Location & LifestyleAmong the beautiful hills of Tuscany, in a quiet and dominant position with a 360-degree view, the farmhouse is set in the unique context of the Val di Chiana which offers unique possibilities in terms of tourism, food and wine and landscape, very close to the motorway connections to Arezzo, Florence and Rome and direct connections 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. The main tourist centers of the area such as Montepulciano, Pienza, Asciano, Monticchiello and Lucignano are all within a radius of 40 km.