Historic Tuscan Farmhouse with olive grove and views – Cortona
With open, elevated views, opportunity to transform a traditional historic farmhouse with 11 hectares of land and olive groves, for sale in Cortona. Located in the upper reaches of Cortona, along a former Roman road that once connected Arezzo to the heart of the Empire, the farmhouse sits within a captivating rural landscape. Accessed via a charming white gravel road of approximately 2 kilometres, the approach winds through an ancient hunting estate and a beautiful coppice woodland before opening onto a natural terrace with spectacular valley vistas. The casale, constructed in stone and brick in the traditional style, spans 174 sq m (1,870 sq.ft.) over two floors and retains much of its original rustic character. The ground floor currently comprises six storage and cellar rooms, while the first floor, reached via an external staircase and covered walkway, offers six generously sized rooms in need of complete renovation, providing a blank canvas for bespoke interior design. Adding further potential, three outbuildings, formerly used for animal shelter and tool storage, total of 50 sq m (538 sq.ft.) and are built in the same local style, offering scope for guest accommodation, studios, or ancillary spaces. The land surrounding the property extends to over 11 hectares (27 acres), offering a rare blend of open pasture, arable land, mature woodland, and a century-old olive grove with some 150 trees. The setting ensures a profound sense of privacy, tranquillity, and connection to the natural environment. With no active utilities currently in place, the property invites a full-scale restoration and modernisation, allowing for the integration of contemporary sustainability standards. The possibility to construct a swimming pool further enhances the lifestyle offering of this enchanting estate. Perfect for those seeking to reinterpret the authenticity of Tuscan rural living through a modern lens, this is a rare chance to acquire a home of character and potential, where history, landscape, and creative freedom converge, just minutes from the amenities of Cortona and within easy reach of the airports.