Stone Farmhouse for Sale in Santa Caterina Fratta, Cortona, Arezzo, Italy

Lovely Stone Farmhouse in the Valdichiana

A very interesting property that is situated in the Valdichiana with a 360 degree view taking in the beautiful hilltop town of Cortona. This two-storey house is surrounded by countryside, overlooking a field of sunflowers in the summertime. It is conveniently positioned for local shopping at the nearby village of Santa Caterina Fratta. The full service town of Camucia di Cortona with its mainline train station is at a distance of about five minutes by car, and Cortona is at a distance of about 10 minutes. Perugia airport is at a distance of 45 mins, Florence airport 1hr 30 mins, Pisa airport 2 hrs.

The main house dates back to the 1800's and is approximately 200 square metres internally. It was restored in the early 1990's in order for the property to be rented out to summer guests. The top floor is immediately habitable consisting of 3 bedrooms, a bathroom and a spacious living room and kitchen area with large fireplace. The bathroom was recently installed, as well as a new electrical system, which conforms to EU norms. The kitchen area is wired and plumbed for new appliances (not included in sale).

The ground floor is divided into two separate areas one of which is habitable with a small kitchen and living area divided by a beautiful brick arch. The space is accented with a restored fireplace, and now heated by an efficient wood stove. The bathroom is currently reached by walking outside and then into a room with a vaulted brick ceiling. There is a pedestal sink and shower, as well as a new energy efficient washing machine. Permission has been given to complete a doorway directly between the apartment into the bathroom. The entire ground floor could either become one large living area with a central, internal staircase installed, or it could remain as it is, providing two independent apartments. A recent survey confirms that the house is structurally sound, and because it is positioned in an agricultural zone, no new houses can be built in the vicinity.

The surrounding garden of approximately 4000 square metres contains a number of fruit trees, as well as a small swimming pool installed in 1995. There is also an annex of 140 square metres, which is being used as storage, but could also be restored as a habitable structure.