Villa Certosa

10 Sleeps
5 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
This spacious farmhouse is located in a spectacular, private and tranquil hillside setting that includes 15 acres of terraced olive groves and fruit trees (pears, plums, cherry and apple.) Cortona, with its shops, restaurants and an open-air market is a 20-minute walk away along a quiet lane that passes through woods of oak and chestnut trees, over a stream and up past a beautiful Renaissance church. The house has its own swimming pool located on an amazing panoramic terrace which faces west towards the sunset, overlooking the vast valley below and the rooftops of Cortona perched on the hillside nearby. The main house has 4 bedrooms (1 King and 3 with 2 twin beds each) plus 3 fully equipped bathrooms which have been recently renovated. There is a fully equipped kitchen opening up on an outdoor pizza oven, barbecue and a big dining room. In case of larger groups it's also possible to book the annex that has one big king bedroom and a private bathroom. This property has a lovely garden and an outdoor area to enjoy beautiful meals outside. This 17th-century farmhouse has been beautifully restored, with tiled floors, beamed ceilings and many antiques. With 3 bedrooms upstairs and 2 downstairs, including a separate living room area with fireplace on each floor, there is plenty of privacy for a large group or 2 families. Bathrooms (one on each floor) are modern and efficient. Downstairs living room and kitchen have French doors opening onto the garden. There is a covered patio for shaded outdoor sitting and dining as well as plenty of sunny locations for enjoying the spectacular view of the local countryside.
Italy Tuscany Cortona
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air conditioning