16th-century residence with majestic stone tub
hidden among the rolling tuscan hills just beyond cortona, this extraordinary aristocratic estate offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create one of the region′s most exceptional private residences.
only minutes from the historic centre, in one of tuscany′s most evocative and timeless landscapes, this remarkable historic estate represents a rare opportunity to restore and personalise a truly irreplaceable property. originally dating back to the 16th century and later transformed during the 19th century by a prominent noble family of the region into an elegant aristocratic residence, the estate today remains a magnificent legacy property of exceptional scale, atmosphere, and historical character.
approached via a picturesque cypress-lined driveway, guests are welcomed by a grand ornamental water tub and beautifully restored gardens that immediately evoke the romance and elegance of tuscany′s great historic residences.
to the rear of the villa lie the estate′s historic ancillary buildings, including the private chapel, the farmhouse, storage buildings, stables, and a magnificent oak-lined avenue perfectly aligned with the main entrance drive, extending gracefully towards the northern boundary of the property.
particularly noteworthy is the fully restored 19th-century limonaia of 240 sqm, where historic architectural character has been elegantly combined with refined contemporary design. within the open-plan interiors, large mirrors enhance the natural light and create a remarkable sense of openness throughout the living spaces, which comprise a bedroom area, living room, kitchen, and bathroom.
the principal villa extend on 1.606 sqm across four levels, offers significant restoration potential while retaining sound structural integrity. rich in atmosphere and original architectural details, presents an exceptional blank canvas for the creation of a world-class private residence or hospitality project.
the ground floor features a series of reception rooms, a study, formal dining rooms, kitchen, and service areas, as well as access to an independent apartment located on the northern side of the first floor. throughout the villa, elegant hallways, gallery-style passageways, and generous circulation spaces connect the interiors with remarkable harmony and scale. several ceilings retain painted decorative details, while parts of the residence still preserve their original terracotta flooring.
the upper floors host a total of 13 bedrooms, reception areas, kitchens, and beautifully proportioned rooms overlooking the garden. the attic level offers expansive, bright interiors with panoramic views ideal for the creation of private wellness spaces, reading lounges, studios..
the estate′s private chapel is of particular historical charm. one room houses paintings by an 18th-century local artist, currently preserved within the villa, while the sacristy connects via an internal staircase to the upper gallery traditionally reserved for attending mass.
the farmhouse of 136 sqm, includes a kitchen and living area on the ground floor, with two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. as the building is already habitable, it could serve perfectly as accommodation during the restoration process.
behind the limonaia are the garages and the former stable with three horse boxes. historically, part of the estate′s extensive agricultural land was dedicated to vineyards for wine production, while other sections were cultivated for hay and farming activities.
nowdays the 10ha (25 acres) are divided in 6 ha of woodland, 1 ha of ...
