Location: Cortona, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (Two Hours North of Rome, One Hour South of Florence)
Accommodations: Farmhouse, 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths (Sleeps 9-10)
This spectacular 600 year old beautifully restored Farmhouse is located just above the famous Villa Bramasole written about in author Frances Mayes "Under the Tuscan Sun". The property sits on a scenic 20 acres just outside the city walls of Cortona, Italy. Walk or drive into town and immerse yourself in a 3000 year old Tuscan hill town, complete with amazing restaurants, shops, museums, and true Italian culture.
The 4BR/4BA Farmhouse sleeps 9 comfortably. Fully restored with modern appliances and bathrooms, the house was carefully restored using a local Italian architect to maintain the integrity of the original farmhouse design. Furnished with authentic Italian antiques from the 17-1800's, dressed with fine Tuscan linens by Busatti.
Make your own pizza or bread in the outdoor Brick Oven while lounging around the stone swimming pool enjoying the panoramic view. Enjoy your morning coffee under the rose arbor, later toast the sunset with a glass of wine in the olive grove overlooking the medieval city of Cortona.
Explore Tuscany with easy daytrips: Pienza 30 mins, Montepulciano 20 mins, Siena 45 mins, Assisi 45 mins, Montalcino 45 mins, Florence 1 hr, Rome 2 hrs.
LIVE THE ITALIAN DREAM IN THIS SPECTACULAR FARMHOUSE!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- CD Player
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- Overlooking Tuscan Villa Written About in "Under the Tuscan Sun", Panoramic Mountain View, Walking Distance Into Town Via a Roman Road, on 20 Acres, New Stone Swimming Pool, 250 Olive Trees, Just Outside the City Walls, Aside 500 Bc Etruscan Wall, Just Below 200 Ad Roman Fort. Spectacular 600 Year Old Farmhouse, Completely Restored.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Hot Air Ballooning
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Nov-Mar .. $2000/week
Apr-Jun .. $3000/week
Jul-Aug .. $3500/week
Sep-Oct .. $3000/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2005
I am an Architect with a passion for the sweet life of Italy.
Why the Owner Chose Cortona
After frequent trips to Italy, we fell in love with Cortona. The location, the people, the food, the culture, the art!
Property Photos
- Poppies in July - Cortona Farmhouse Near Shopping and Restaurants
- Approach to the Farmhouse - Cortona Farmhouse Near Shopping and Restaurants
- View to Lake Trasimeno from Olive Grove - Cortona Farmhouse Near Shopping and Restaurants
- Kitchen
- Dining Room
- Master BR
- Valley view with Villa Bramasole below
- Living Room
- City Wall at Olive Grove
- Swimming Pool
- Rose Garden with Lavender
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