Historic stone home with natural water spring and lake - Cortona
Prime position, finely restored with guest cottage, private chapel, garage, olive grove and a small vineyards for sale in Cortona. Just a few minutes from the historic centre of Cortona, exquisitely restored stone villa offers charm and character. The property encompasses a finely restored main residence of approximately 478 sq m (5,145 sq ft) arranged over three floors, together with a private chapel of 20 sq m (215 sq ft), and a substantial 160 sq m (1,722 sq ft) annex, formerly a limonaia, now hosting a delightful one-bedroom guest apartment with additional storage rooms. A garage for three cars, further agricultural outbuildings, and a picturesque pavilion with a traditional stone bread oven complete the ensemble, all commanding enchanting views across the valley. The villa has been sensitively restored, preserving the authenticity of its Tuscan architecture while introducing contemporary comforts. The interiors are luminous and refined, enhanced by period details and timeless materials. On the ground floor, an elegant entrance hall opens onto a sequence of reception rooms including a sitting room, dining room, country kitchen with fireplace, additional living area, tasting room, and bathroom. The first floor features a graceful veranda with a living area, a bedroom, and a bathroom, while the second floor offers a hallway, three bedrooms, and a further bathroom—all enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The estate extends over 8 hectares (19.7 acres) of beautifully maintained grounds, comprising manicured gardens, an olive grove of approximately 1,100 trees, an orchard, arable land, and a small vineyard of about 0.5 hectares, with potential for further development. A charming pond with native fish and the panoramic garden pavilion lend an atmosphere of serene authenticity to the setting. Equipped with air conditioning, central heating, and a modern security system, this distinguished residence is ideally suited as a refined private home or a boutique hospitality venture. Proximity to local amenities (1 km) and convenient access to major connections, a highly desirable offering within the Cortona countryside.