Villa Cortonina

Villa Cortonina is a stone farmhouse thoughtfully renovated preserving its antique charm. The property boasts a lovely rose garden, cypresses, cedar, olive & fruit orchard, manicured lawns and mature garden on the upper terrace where the pool is located. There is a fine view of Cortona’s fortress and Palazzone to the West and a southern view of the hills and plains where the battle of Trasimeno took place between Hannibal and the Romans some 2,000 years ago. In the 18th century, there was a small silk industry in the building. The last remaining mulberry tree, from the silk industry days, still stands at the entrance gate and bears a tasty berry in summer. Once a Ghibelline tower with 4 floors [16th c.], the house now has three floors. The noble origins can be distinguished by the carved stone archways and niches and the handsome masonry of the walls surrounding the villa. The attractive interior reflects the owner’s very personal and tasteful style which incorporates both Italian and English antiques into the decor to create a charming and cheerful atmosphere. The house appeared various Decor magazines. Villa Cortonina’s hillside position is enhanced by the handsome masonry and stone walls enclosing the grounds. Owner provides guests with a handmade guide book of area with day excursion itineraries within 150km, as well as cultural/gastronomic events, artisans and much more. INTERIOR Ground Floor: access through a few steps to the main entrance; large equipped kitchen with table and chairs, bathroom with shower and washing machine, wide open-room with both dining room and living room featuring stone fireplace and French doors opening onto the garden. First Floor: master bedroom with queen-size bed, 1 double bedroom and a bathroom with tub. Upper floor: master bedroom with king-size bed, 1 bedroom with two singles (can be made up as a queen-size, if required) and a bathroom with extra large shower.