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The property contains three homes : the restructured one is ready to move-in, the other two are structurally sound and left for personalization by the new owner. Other, smaller structures include a pentagonal edifice once thought to be the original fortress entrance, and an outdoor Tuscan oven and BBQ, all surrounded by a meter-wide defensive wall complete with \u201cferitoie\u201d or lookout posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Period details from the 1400\u2019s can be seen in the internal and external architecture. All detail work on the property has been custom-done by artisans: doors and windows are in chestnut, the floors are terra cotta, the beams chestnut, the metal work (outdoor lighting, railings etc) is wrought iron. The grounds contain 2 acres of olives trees; and fig, plum and walnut trees. There are rosemary, hibiscus and laurel hedges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inside the restored house, on the main floor, is a large living room with fireplace and French doors to the terrace, a granite-counter kitchen, and master bedroom with bathroom. Below, on the first floor is a large living area, a bathroom, a study and a bedroom. Heating can be by natural gas or by a top-of-the line Ungaro wood pellet stove that heats the entire house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is a satellite dish for television reception, and internet reception via wi-fi and repeaters (fibre optic cable is now available by organizing to bring the line down to the house), the water supply is well-water at a depth of 90 meters. A geologist has been on property to certify a pool implant within the walls of the Borgo. There is no thru-traffic, as the road ends at Rofina. There are two entry roads: one is unused and needs work, but it provides complete privacy and passes-by no other homes. The current access road passes-by three homes enroute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although private and secluded, the following services are available year-round: restaurant, church, doctors office and guest houses within 5 minutes; bar with grocery essentials and gas station 15 minutes; daily bread delivery upon request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Specifics:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Land total: 3.52 hectars ( 8.03 acres)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Total square meters livable space (3 homes): 568 m2, terrace measures 75 m2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Distance from Cortona: 17 kilometers (11 miles); Elevation 538 meters (Cortona 494 meters)<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This stunning 8-acre property sits in the pristine hills 30 minutes from Cortona. Originally built as a garrison or customs house, in the late middle ages it was fortified to serve as a military outpost for the Florentine Republic, protecting its southern border from the Papal States in Umbria. 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