Country house for sale in Cortona, Cortona, Toscana

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Borghetto di Pierle with pool and cottages, Cortona, Arezzo – Tuscany
With 4 acres park country hamlet boasting a manor villa, guest cottage, former barn, heated pool, a turret to be upgraded for sale near Cortona. In an unbeatable privileged setting on the Tuscan-Umbrian border, 12 miles east of Cortona and only 5 miles to Lake Trasimeno, a gravel road crosses open fields and woods and leads to Borghetto di Pierle in a dominant position and completely immersed in nature, while being just minutes from stores and amenities. Partly restored in 2020 it welcomes in a romantic garden where, in a quiet corner, a stone-lined swimming pool is set featuring a heated salt water system. High up, slightly detached from the hamlet, a three-story turret with enchanting views stands tall, with interesting potential for a suite or studio. A staircase path from the garden takes to the manor house a marvelous three-story country villa with natural stone facades, impeccably restored offers a relaxing rustic-style atmosphere, living areas with perfectly connected halls and lounges, direct access to the outdoor with a pergola and wood-burning bread oven, interior finishes with wood floors, stone fireplaces, high whitened-effect wood ceilings, four bedrooms, two on the second floor and two downstairs, bathrooms tiled in natural stone and modern fixtures, air conditioning in all rooms. On the lower floor there is a laundry room and a technical room with the central plant system. In front of the manor house is an outbuilding on two levels partly recovered for guests with a living room with fireplace, natural stone floors, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. On the lower floor two rustic rooms with stone walls, for cellar and storage use, can be transformed and upgraded. A courtyard facing the guest cottage accesses a second annex, a former barn with great heights and exposed wood truss ceilings, stained glass windows over the inner courtyard, a typical round hooper window on a panoramic porch, has been designed as a living area with a fireplace to be used both as a game room and yoga/pilates room. On 1.7 hectares of private land with a well and rainwater tank, in a beautiful natural setting Borghetto di Pierle is the perfect choice for anyone seeking modern comfort with the authenticity of traditional country style, ready to live coupled to the great potential of customization and upgrade the outbuildings.

Property Ref: COR2744
Location: Cortona, Province: Arezzo, Region: Tuscany
Type: 460 sq m/4950 sq ft traditional country borgo surrounded by 1.7 ha/4.2 acres of private land, featuring of a 270 sq m/2906 sq ft three-story 4-bedroom manor country-style house fully refurbished with air-conditioning an barbecue area with bread oven, coupled to a 2/3-bedroom guest cottage, a separate former barn with yoga/game room, a turret building to be converted, garden with a heated pool
Annexes: 76 sq m/818 sq ft a guest house, on two levels; 90 sq m/968 sq ft a former barn; a 24 sq m/258 sq ft detached turret
Year of construction: 1800
Year of restoration: 2020
Conditions: Manor house and guest cottage excellent, some annexes to be upgraded
Land/Garden: 1.7 ha/4.2 acres with a garden, orchard with plums, pomegranates, kiwis and limes, forest
Swimming pool: 13x3,5 m. Salted water, depth 1.4m, featuring a Roman-style step, shower with toilet
Parking: Outdoor 5/6-seat parking facility