Country house for sale in Cortona, Cortona, Toscana

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Convent Sofia with two pools and spa, Cortona, Arezzo – Toscana
27-acre farmstead featuring an ancient convent restored with 14 bedrooms, restaurant, spa with indoor pool, park with outdoor pool, vineyard for sale in Cortona, Arezzo. On the border between Umbria and Tuscany, just 6 km from Cortona, nestled in the Val d'Esse and surrounded by woods 27-acre farm with olive grove, vineyard, pasture, woods and a convent dating back to 1500 with evocative and prestigious historical elements as natural stone facades, characteristic windows and doors made of antique wood, interiors with fireplaces, hand made cotto flooring, coupled by frescoed walls and ceilings by master Eugenio Lucani and his student Silena Gallorini. Expertly restored while preserving its original structure and transformed into a residence perfect for tourist hospitality and to experience the Tuscan country lifestyle, houses a living area with restaurant and outdoor pergola, a wellness center with gym, and 8 bedrooms in a single or family suite. Two single-level cottages have been refurbished with additional six suites, all with living rooms and bathrooms boasting natural finishes and full-wall showers. The grounds are partly paved with paths and stairways leading to various corners of the garden, an elegant glass structure with a heated swimming pool, an outdoor pool, an outdoor sports center with equipment for Work Out and Cross Fit, a play area for the youngest, and a vegetable garden. The farm area includes various sheds, storages, and covers for horses and farm animals. The vineyard is planted with Sangiovese, Merlot and Syrah, divided into two separate plots, the historic vineyard and a new planting under construction. In an enchanting private location not far from all shops and amenities, with open panoramic views, Convento Sofia is a charming country resort with farm, boasting plenty of winning elements for hosting events, ceremonies and vacations in the peace and quiet of Tuscan countryside. Under development is a dairy for milk processing from farm sheep.

Property Ref: COR1731
Location: Cortona, Province: Arezzo, Region: Tuscany
Type: 27-acre farmstead (11 hectares) with olive grove and vineyard, boasting agritourism and restaurant license, outdoor swimming pool, spa center with heated pool, three-level manor house, former 16th-century convent, with 8 bedrooms, two cottages with additional 6 suites, farm area with stalls, various sheds for fodder, horses, storage, gazebo, technical room
Annexes: Two guest houses/self-contained cottages totaling 210 sq m/2260 sq ft with 6 suites; 140 sq m/ 1506 sq ft pergola for restaurant dining, 80 sq m/861 sq ft glazed cottage with indoor heated pool, canopies 293 sq m/3153 sq ft, technical rooms 98 sq m/ 1054 sq ft
Year of restoration: 2001
Garden: Some 3500 sq m/ 0.86 acres park with fitness ground with 16 different type of outdoor equipment for Work Out & Cross Fit, play area for toddlers, and a vegetables garden
Land: Some 11 hectares (27.2 acres), of which olive grove 4 ha (10 acres), 5 ha/ xx acres park, pasture and woods, approx. 1.6 hectares (4.5 acres) of vineyard. The density of the plants per hectare is from 3,900 to 5,000 plants. Pruning system Guyot, simple and partly spurred cordon. The vines are mostly Sangiovese (84%), and in a small part Merlot (8%) and Syrah (8%)
Breeding: Certified Cinta Senese pork, sheep and poultry
Swimming pool: A 4x4m heated indoor pool with chromotherapy and jacuzzi in an 80-sq m/861 sq ft double-glazed conservatory room with water temperature up to 37° and equipped with a brand new all-natural purification system based on oxygen; 14x8m outdoor chlorine pool and paved sundeck