Structurally restored town house in the historic centre of Cortona
In the upper reaches of Cortona, bordering the church and parklands of Santa Margherita and fully surrounded by high mediaeval walls, lies the
property once known as the Church and Convent of Santa Croce. In the northwest corner of this property there is a
house
(casa colonica) built on 2 levels with an interior
stone staircase linking the floors. Entrance into the ground floor of the house is through a door opening into Piazza dell’Orto della Cera, while a door from the upper level kitchen opens directly onto a landscaped stone terrace and the larger garden
with spectacular views across the Val di Chiana towards Lake Trasimeno. The accommodation comprises: 2 double bedroom, 3 bathrooms, kitchen leading out onto an outdoor eating area, dining /living room with an original stone fireplace.
All structural work on the house has been completed, with a new roof and copper gutter system, doors and windows installed, terracotta floors
laid throughout. Finishing work to the new owner’s specification could be completed in 2 to 3 months.
Grounds, services and
amenities.
To the rear of the house at the upper level is a private garden of about 250 sq.m. Outside the kitchen door, a paved terrace with a stone wall
and steps has been completed and the garden has been planted with a variety of aromatic and ornamental plants. The upper part of the garden includes a rose-covered wooden fence and a wooden grape pergola. All mains services are laid on. There is a wide choice
of coffee bars, restaurants and speciality food and wine shops in the nearby
main square. A car park, with reserved spaces for residents, is a 1 minute walk away.
The nearest airport is Perugia, about 45 minutes drive away. There are frequent local bus services including to the railway station on the main Florence to Rome line.