€680,000 | 2+ Bedrooms (up to 5 with approved expansion) | 2 Bathrooms | 194 sqm | 2.8 Hectares of Land

Welcome to The Hilltop Serenity, a timeless Tuscan stone farmhouse for sale near Cortona, nestled among olive trees and fruit orchards. With its commanding hilltop position, this charming property offers uninterrupted views of Cortona and the surrounding valley, delivering peace, privacy, and authentic countryside living.

Key Features:
• Original stone farmhouse on two levels (approx. 194 sqm)
• 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (one en suite)
• Approved project to expand up to 5 bedrooms
• Spacious open-plan kitchen/living area with traditional fireplace
• Independent outbuilding and historic wood-fired oven
• Approved project for a panoramic swimming pool
• LPG heating and air conditioning system
• Private water well
• Lovingly maintained front garden with outdoor dining space

Ground Floor – Ready to Customize:

Three large rooms on the ground floor are currently unfinished and offer excellent potential to create more living space — bedrooms, guest apartment, office, or wellness area.

Location & Views:

Situated in a peaceful and private location, the property enjoys panoramic views over Cortona and the lush Tuscan landscape. Easily accessible via a well-maintained gravel road and close to local services — ideal for year-round living or holiday rental use.

Expansion Potential:
• Approved building permits in place for:
• Expanding to 5 total bedrooms
• Constructing a swimming pool with unmatched views
• Perfect for a luxury private home, holiday retreat, or hospitality investment

A Rare Opportunity in Tuscany:

Offered at €680,000, The Hilltop Serenity is an exceptional opportunity to own a move-in ready Tuscan farmhouse, with space to expand and personalize. Create your dream escape in one of Tuscany’s most sought-after locations, just minutes from the iconic town of Cortona.

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Welcome to Casale il Girasole, a magnificent luxury country estate nestled atop a gentle hill in the scenic village of Farneta, strategically located between Cortona, Sinalunga, Arezzo, and Montepulciano, in the heart of Tuscany. Built in the late 1600s and recently restored with utmost attention to traditional materials and architecture, this exclusive residence seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comfort and privacy.

Property Highlights

• Total Area: 1,120 m² (commercial surface)
• Structure: Main farmhouse on 3 levels + guesthouse with 2 independent apartments
• Bedrooms: 10 double bedrooms
• Bathrooms: 12
• Rooms: Over 50 rooms including lounges, SPA, living areas and service spaces
• Land: Approx. 16,000 m² with landscaped garden, olive trees, and fruit orchards
• Private Swimming Pool: 16 x 8 m with sunbathing area, outdoor shower, and gazebo
• Garage: Double garage included in the price

A Unique Tuscan Retreat

The main villa is spread over three levels, including a charming panoramic turret, and is designed to offer maximum comfort, elegance, and flexibility—ideal for a private residence or a high-end hospitality business.

On the ground floor, you’ll find expansive, beautifully restored living spaces including a large living room with fireplace, billiard room, dining room, a spacious fully equipped kitchen, TV room, study, two guest WCs, and a bathroom with shower.

The first floor is divided into two separate wings. One wing includes a two-story master suite featuring a king-size bedroom, private living room, study, and bathroom with a hydromassage shower. Upstairs, there’s an additional double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and bathtub.

The other wing hosts three double bedrooms:

• One with en-suite bathroom and shower
• One with external private bathroom with bathtub
• One with en-suite bathroom and shower

From the study on the ground floor, a staircase leads to the basement level, where you’ll find a fully equipped fitness room and an elegant wine-tasting lounge. A few steps further down, you enter the luxurious SPA area, which includes a Turkish bath, Jacuzzi, sauna, massage room, and shower room—a true private wellness sanctuary.

Guesthouse with Independent Apartments

Just a few steps from the main house, the guesthouse offers two fully independent apartments, each featuring a living area with kitchenette, one double bedroom, and a bathroom. Perfect for hosting guests, staff, or as part of a boutique hospitality business (B&B, agriturismo, luxury rentals, etc.).

Exteriors and Outdoor Living

The beautifully maintained garden is framed by iconic Tuscan cypress trees and enriched with olive groves and fruit trees. The land surrounding the property (approx. 16,000 m²) offers great potential for additional features, such as a multisport field or a helipad—ideal for international buyers seeking both privacy and accessibility.

The private swimming pool (16 x 8 meters, depth from 1.20 to 2.20 meters) is a true highlight. Surrounded by lush lawns, a sun terrace, outdoor shower, and a large furnished gazebo, it’s the perfect spot for sunset aperitifs, open-air dining, and family gatherings.

Prime Location in the Heart of Tuscany

Casale Il Girasole enjoys a prime location: immersed in the tranquil countryside yet within easy reach of some of Tuscany’s most celebrated towns and villages such as Cortona, Montepulciano, Sinalunga, Arezzo, and even Pienza. The property is well connected via nearby major roads and the A1 highway, ensuring quick access from Rome, Florence, and international airports.

Technical Details

• Construction date: Late 17th century
• Current condition: Fully restored and in excellent shape
• Heating: Autonomous
• Energy class: E (226.26 kWh/m² per year – per Italian Law 90/2013)
• Fireplaces: Multiple, all functioning
• Garage: Double, included in the sale

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This property is characteristic of a Tuscan farmhouse built from stone with terracotta floors and exposed wooden ceiling beams. The indoor spaces are well finished, light with good proportions. Most of the rooms have air-conditioning. The outdoor space offers a large, shaded terrace with outdoor dining area, a pool, a mature garden and olive grove. This property is in excellent condition.

Interiors

The main entrance to the property is into a large functional kitchen / dining area. The kitchen offers a central island with gas hob, separate built-in oven and microwave, Quooker tap, dishwasher and large fridge/freezer. To the rear of the kitchen a door opens out onto the olive grove and convenient access to the raised vegetable beds. The kitchen has an area suitable for a large kitchen table. From the kitchen you can access either the living area or upstairs via a stone stairway to the upper floor.

Upstairs there are two double bedrooms beautifully finished with whitewashed ceiling beams adding to the feeling of light and space. One of the bedrooms opens onto a terracotta terrace offering views across the Val di Chiana. It is a perfect space to soak up the evening sun whilst admiring the view. There is a small room which can be used as a single bedroom or study, it could also be converted into an additional shower room. The bathroom which supports the upstairs bedrooms has a WC, bidet, bath and separate shower. The upstairs is heated by radiators that is controlled separately from the downstairs areas.

Downstairs after the kitchen is a small laundry room with WC, sink and washing machine. Further along the small passageway is a large living room which offers plenty of space for comfortable seating and relaxation. The room has a beautiful stone fireplace with wood burning stove, a brick archway and skylight making the room light even when the external shutters are closed. There are several windows which open with views of the garden and olive grove and a door which opens onto the outdoor terraced space. The room has underfloor heating.

The main living room leads to a smaller living room. This quieter space has large double folding doors offering additional access to the terrace and pool area. This room has underfloor heating. Beyond this room is a further double bedroom with ensuite modern style shower room. This is currently used as the main bedroom; it is light and airy with beautiful wooden ceiling beams. There is a built-in wardrobe/storage space. Both the bedroom and bathroom have underfloor heating.

Finally, there is a basement consisting of two rooms. The larger room has additional built in storage and could be used as a gym, games or cinema room. The smaller room is a cantina offering additional storage space.

Swimming Pool

The rectangular swimming pool, 10m x 5m, is located a few meters from the property and is secluded by mature hedging. The pool has an automatic dosing and pump/filtration system. There is a sunbathing area and wooden gazebo for shade. There is an option to fit an outdoor shower.

Garden area

The front garden is mostly grassed with an English lawn. Two borders with rosemary, lavender and gaura frame the main access to the property. The lawn and borders are supported by an automatic irrigation system.

Along the front of the property is an extensive terrace that is accessed from the living rooms and kitchen. The terrace is partially shaded with a metal framed gazebo, mature wisteria and jasmine offer summer shade and it is an ideal outdoor dining area.

The back of the property is a mature olive grove with approximately 55 olive trees. There is also a fig, cherry and apricot tree and two raised vegetable beds.  At the top of the olive grove is a water well which supplies the water for the house and garden via an underground cistern. The entire property is fenced.

The property has a large parking area in front of the house along with a car port. Additionally, there is a general services / boiler room / storage room positioned at the end of the property.

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The property, which was recently renovated, is spread over two storeys where we find a living area with kitchenette, 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a corridor. 

In the entry room we see a large space that is perfect to fit a wardrobe, then we get to the living area with a kitchenette, a sofa and a dining table. On this floor there are also a double bedroom and a bathroom with a shower. A small staircase leads to the upper floor where we find another bedroom and the second bathroom. 

The building was recently refurbished and is in good maintenance conditions. The style is traditionally Tuscan with terracotta flooring tiles, exposed wooden beams on the ceiling, stone walls and wooden fixtures. 

Located only 50 metres away from Via Nazionale and 100 metres from the main squares, this apartment is a good deal to be used both as a dwelling home and to be rented out as a tourist accommodation facility. 

No condominium fees.

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Large Garden, Rare Oversized Pool, and Walking Distance to the Historic Center

Discover this exclusive villa for sale in Cortona, located in the prestigious Torreone area—one of the most sought-after and scenic locations in town. Free on three sides and surrounded by greenery, this property offers a unique blend of tranquility, unmatched panoramic views over the valley, and easy access to the historic center, just a short walk away.

The villa spans two levels, with a total commercial surface of 220 sqm (200 sqm of usable space), surrounded by a beautiful private garden of 2,603 sqm and an additional 3,900 sqm of natural terraces, perfect for relaxing outdoors or entertaining guests.

Unique 160 sqm Pool – A Feature No Longer Allowed

One of the villa’s most exceptional features is the 160 sqm swimming pool—a size no longer permitted under current regulations, making it a rare and valuable asset that significantly increases the property’s appeal and prestige.

Spacious Interiors with Potential for Modern Updates

The interior spaces are generous and well laid out, featuring:

• Fully equipped kitchen
• Dining room
• Spacious living room with direct garden access
• 3 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms

While the structure is in good condition thanks to major renovations done in 2011 (including facade restoration, thermal insulation, and new roof), the interiors would benefit from custom upgrades to meet contemporary living standards and reflect personal style.

Key Features:

• 220 sqm commercial surface / 200 sqm usable area
• Total land: 6,535 sqm
• 9 total rooms
• 3 bathrooms
• Exclusive 160 sqm swimming pool
• Large garden and panoramic terraces
• 40 sqm garage + additional parking spaces
• Independent heating (propane gas)
• Cellar, built-in wardrobes
• South-facing orientation
• Energy class: pending
• Year built: early 1900s

Distances to Key Cultural Sites and Airports:

• Cortona historic center: 700 m (10-minute walk)
• Lake Trasimeno: 20 km
• Arezzo: 30 km
• Montepulciano: 35 km
• Siena: 75 km
• Florence: 110 km
• Perugia International Airport (PEG): 60 km
• Florence Airport (FLR): 120 km
• Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): 210 km

This is a rare opportunity to own a charming villa in Tuscany with a large garden, breathtaking views, and an extra-large pool no longer allowed by current building codes. Perfect as a primary residence, holiday retreat, or a premium investment property.

Contact us now to schedule a viewing or request more details.
This villa won’t stay on the market for long!

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Noble Palazzo Just 80 Meters from Piazza della Repubblica

In the heart of Cortona’s historic center, one of the most iconic and charming towns in Tuscany, we are pleased to offer for sale Dimora della Pietra Antica, an elegant apartment of approximately 120 sqm (commercial), located on the second floor of a prestigious 18th-century noble palazzo, fully restored in 2008 and protected under the supervision of the Italian Fine Arts Authority.

The property is set on a quiet and exclusive street, just 80 meters from Piazza della Repubblica, the city’s central square, and within walking distance of restaurants, shops, museums, and historical landmarks.

Main Features:

• Commercial area: 120 sqm
• Usable floor space: 105 sqm

Layout:

• Spacious open-plan living area with a bright lounge and fully equipped kitchen
• Two double bedrooms
• Two windowed bathrooms with modern finishes
• Convenient mezzanine level, perfect as a study or additional sleeping area (with sofa bed)

Refined Architectural Details:

• Original wooden beam ceilings
• Exposed stone walls, the inspiration behind the name Dimora della Pietra Antica
• Wooden window frames and traditional Tuscan terracotta floors

The apartment was completely renovated in 2012, with high-quality materials and great attention to preserving its historical elements, creating a warm, authentic, and refined atmosphere.

Additional Features:

• Energy class G
• Low condominium fees: approx. €600/year
• Independent heating system (natural gas)
• Available immediately
• Ideal as a second home or income-generating investment
• Perfect for tourist rentals, seasonal lets, or inclusion in luxury B&B circuits

Strategic Location:

• 80 m from Piazza della Repubblica
• 300 m from MAEC – Museum of the Etruscan Academy of Cortona
• 5 km from Camucia-Cortona train station
• 20 km from Lake Trasimeno
• 30 km from Arezzo
• 45 km from Perugia
• 95 km from Siena
• 120 km from Florence

A Unique Opportunity in the Heart of Tuscany

Dimora della Pietra Antica is a rare opportunity that blends historic charm with modern comfort. Set in one of the most desirable and well-preserved areas of Cortona, this elegant residence is ideal for those seeking a character-filled property with strong cultural and investment value in the heart of Tuscany’s timeless beauty.

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Fully Restored Country Home with Pool, Garden and Panoramic Views in Pergo

Just minutes from Cortona, in one of the most sought-after areas of the Tuscan countryside, we are pleased to offer Villa della Valle, a stunning luxury villa with private swimming pool, fenced garden, and breathtaking panoramic views over the rolling hills.

Located in the prestigious hamlet of Pergo, this elegant 350 sqm property is the result of a meticulous and refined restoration that has preserved original features—such as the historic tobacco tower and wood-fired oven—while seamlessly integrating modern comforts and high-end finishes.

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Key Features of Villa della Valle:
• Living area: approx. 350 sqm
• Bedrooms: 4 en-suite double bedrooms + 1 self-contained studio
• Bathrooms: 6 in total
• Condition: Immaculate, move-in ready
• Private fenced garden: approx. 4,800 sqm (wild-boar proof)
• Private panoramic pool: 16 x 4.5 m
• Restored guest annex (120 sqm): entertainment room + 2 storage spaces
• Wood-fired oven, fruit orchard, vegetable garden, curated boxwood flowerbeds
• Covered patio with outdoor dining and lounge area
• Air conditioning throughout
• Heating system: gas + pellet boiler
• Filtered well water, potable
• Wi-Fi internet connection available
• Double covered parking, automated entrance gate
• Energy rating: G

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Interiors – Comfort, Elegance & Authentic Tuscan Charm

The ground floor offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere, featuring a formal living room with a hand-restored original fireplace, a guest bathroom, and a beautifully designed open-plan kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is the true heart of the home, equipped with a Carrara marble island, double sink, professional gas stove, wine fridge, and a corner pantry. Large French doors provide direct access to the garden and pool, ensuring a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle.

Upstairs are the four en-suite bedrooms, including one with access to the enchanting tower room, perfect as a reading room, study, playroom, or extra sleeping area.

The 120 sqm guest annex, also beautifully renovated, offers flexible space for a hobby room, private office, or guest apartment.

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Prime Location & Peaceful Setting

Villa della Valle is just a 2-minute drive from Pergo and a short distance from Cortona’s historic center, in a quiet, exclusive residential area, surrounded by the beauty and serenity of the Tuscan countryside while still close to shops, restaurants, and main travel routes.

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Asking Price: €1,890,000

Villa della Valle is a rare opportunity to acquire a prestigious property in Tuscany—completely restored, with panoramic views, private pool, refined interiors, and modern amenities. Ideal as a primary residence, vacation home, or high-end rental investment.

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Just 5 km from the historic center of Cortona, in a private and panoramic position, lies Dolce Colle, a charming stone farmhouse of approx. 250 sqm, surrounded by the timeless beauty of the Tuscan countryside.

The property is spread over two levels and retains many original features: antique terracotta floors, exposed wooden beams, a kitchen with a traditional wood-burning oven, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The interiors are spacious, full of natural light and character—perfect for those seeking a home with soul.

Next to the main house is an independent outbuilding, currently used as a carpentry workshop/studio. This space could be converted into a pool house, as the property includes the possibility to build a swimming pool with a view of Cortona.

The surrounding land, approx. 1 hectare, includes a private park and a productive olive grove, offering privacy, outdoor space and a natural, valuable setting.

While Dolce Colle is in good structural condition, it requires some modernization work to meet today’s living standards, making it an interesting investment opportunity with great potential for enhancement.

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Key Distances:
• Cortona (historic center) – 5 km
• Camucia-Cortona train station – 6 km
• Lake Trasimeno – 18 km
• Montepulciano – 28 km
• Arezzo – 35 km
• Perugia Airport (S. Egidio) – 55 km
• A1 Motorway (Valdichiana exit) – 20 km
• Florence – 100 km
• Rome Fiumicino Airport – 210 km

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Why Choose Dolce Colle?

Authentic Tuscan farmhouse with original features
Stunning panoramic views of Cortona
Large private land with olive grove in production
Possibility to build a pool and pool house
Excellent potential as a private residence, holiday home, or charming rental property
Strategic location near Cortona and the main art cities of central Italy

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This property is ideal for anyone looking to buy a traditional Tuscan farmhouse with a view, olive grove, land and pool potential, just minutes from one of the most enchanting towns in Tuscany.

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Casale La Pietra is an elegant villa for sale in Cortona, nestled in the rolling hills of Tuscany in a setting of complete privacy and tranquility.

This charming historic residence, dating back to the 1800s, has been recently and meticulously restored, preserving the authentic character of traditional Tuscan architecture.

Located just a few minutes from the historic center of Cortona, one of the most iconic and beloved hill towns in Italy, the property is accessed via a scenic country road (approx. 2 km) that leads to a truly peaceful, untouched natural setting.

A Place of History and Inspiration

Casale La Pietra is not only a prestigious residence but also a place steeped in cultural and creative history. Formerly owned by a world-renowned Australian writer, over the years it has welcomed important figures from the worlds of art, cinema, and spirituality.

Among the most notable guests is Federico Fellini, the legendary Italian film director, who found creative inspiration here in the serene, cinematic beauty of the Cortona landscape — which he described as “more cinematic than film itself”.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama is also said to have stayed nearby on a private visit, drawn by the deep peace and spiritual atmosphere of the surrounding hills.

Writers, directors, and intellectuals have long chosen this location as a retreat to write, reflect, and reconnect with nature. Today, the estate still carries that unique energy — one of light, silence, and timeless inspiration.

Property Features

  •  Bright, spacious interiors with traditional finishes
  •  Living room with fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, dining room, study with large windows, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
  •  Internal stone staircase and external covered loggia
  •  Private panoramic swimming pool
  •  Manicured garden with olive trees, fruit trees, and centuries-old oaks
  •  Underground garage, multi-purpose annex, utility rooms

Layout:

  •  Ground floor: living room with fireplace, kitchen, dining room, one bedroom, bathroom, luminous study, storage room
  •  First floor: two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, an additional room used as a study or fourth bedroom, accessible via internal stairs and an external loggia

Key Distances
                 Cortona historic center – 5 km (10 min)

Perugia Airport (PEG) – 60 km (1 hour)

Florence Airport (FLR) – 120 km (1h 30 min)

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) – 220 km (2h 30 min)

Camucia-Cortona train station – 10 km

A1 Motorway (Valdichiana exit) – 25 km

  Montepulciano – 35 km

Arezzo – 30 km

  Lake Trasimeno – 25 km

Pienza / Val d’Orcia – 45 km

Florence – 1h 30 min

Rome – 2h 30 min

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For sale: a captivating 18th-century stone farmhouse with two charming guesthouses, panoramic swimming pool, centuries-old park, 25 hectares of private land, two ancient wood-burning ovens, and a garage – just 10 km from the historic center of Cortona.

Nestled in the peaceful hills of Tuscany, in the quiet hamlet of Valecchie, this property is one of the most authentic and complete rural estates currently available near Cortona. A timeless setting where nature, history, and opportunity meet in perfect harmony.

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The Main House

Lovingly restored in 2005, the main stone farmhouse retains all the original architectural elements of traditional Tuscan country homes: terracotta floors, exposed wooden beams, large fireplaces, and a panoramic loggia with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

The interiors include:
• 3 double bedrooms
• 1 single bedroom
• 4 bathrooms
• 2 spacious living rooms with fireplaces
• Kitchen and dining area
• Covered loggia with direct access to the garden – perfect for al fresco dining and enjoying peaceful sunsets

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The Guesthouses

Guesthouse 1 – Fully renovated and ready to host family, guests, or short-term renters. It features a cozy living room with fireplace, kitchenette, bathroom, and a double bedroom with a beautiful arched French door opening directly onto the garden.

Guesthouse 2 – Currently in need of interior completion, this structure has exceptional potential. Ideally located next to the pool, it is perfect for conversion into a luxurious pool house with a wellness area, a private studio, or a creative atelier.

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Additional Features
• Two original outdoor wood-burning ovens, ideal for authentic Tuscan cooking and outdoor entertaining
• Private garage, suitable as covered parking or for storage
• Additional annexes offering further potential for customization

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Outdoor Spaces and Land
• 25 hectares of land, including:
• 3 hectares of manicured park and olive grove in production
• 22 hectares of private woodland
• Panoramic swimming pool surrounded by nature
• Well-maintained garden with mature trees, shaded areas, and walking paths
• Areas for outdoor dining, barbecue, and vegetable garden

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A Strong Investment with Income Potential

During periods when the property is not occupied, it can be seamlessly added to the luxury villa rental market, offering excellent seasonal income opportunities thanks to its unique character and prime location.

As part of our service, and at no additional cost, we will connect the new owners with the top international agencies specializing in luxury holiday rentals to receive tailored advice and free estimates.

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Strategic Location

This property offers hilltop privacy with convenient access to key destinations in Tuscany and Umbria:
• 10 km from Cortona
• 15 min to Camucia-Cortona train station (direct trains to Florence and Rome)
• 25 min to the A1 motorway (Valdichiana exit)
• 30 min to Lake Trasimeno
• 45 min to Arezzo
• 50 min to Montepulciano and Montalcino
• 1h to Perugia Airport (Sant’Egidio)
• 1h 30 min to Florence Airport (Peretola)
• 2h to Rome Fiumicino International Airport

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Why This Property Stands Out

Authentic 18th-century stone farmhouse with traditional charm
Panoramic swimming pool with complete privacy
Two guesthouses – one fully equipped, one ideal as a pool house or studio
Two original outdoor ovens and private garage
25 hectares of land including olive grove, park, and woodland
Excellent potential for high-end vacation rental income
Quiet yet connected location close to major cultural and natural landmarks
Ready to live in, with additional potential for personal upgrades

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A rare gem in the heart of Tuscany, ideal as a luxury private residence, second home, or premium real estate investment with strong hospitality potential.

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