casa para comprar en Cortona, Toscana

Rustic farmhouse in quiet Tuscan countryside with private riding stables Description in the quiet countryside of Cortona this farmhouse of about 300 sqm is structured on two levels and is composed as follows: on the ground floor a spacious porch leads to the doorway to which the entrance is accessed. On the right we find a nice kitchen with pantry, connected with a dining room and a large living room with fireplace while on the left we find a first bathroom. Also on the ground floor with external access we find a studio overlooking the park and two rooms for cellar use, one of which is used as a boiler room at the moment. The second floor of the property, on the other hand, consists of a second living room with terrace, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a third bedroom with walk-in closet. Outbuildings There are three outbuildings on the property: a former pigpen now used as a woodshed, a garage box with a small storage room, and the horse box with 5 dedicated spaces plus a washing and saddlery room. Condition and finishes The farmhouse is in good condition, with a plaster facade and inside exposed wooden beams and terracotta floors. The property is currently heated by a pellet boiler and LPG system and enjoys all utilities connected as well as electric gate, a beautiful outdoor oven and 3 wells. Outdoor space The outdoor space of the property, immersed in tranquility and with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside, is fully fenced with three different access gates. The main feature are the large spaces dedicated to horses such as fenced and electrified paddocks distributed between forest and large green and flat spaces. A roundhouse is also located not far from the paddocks. The land of over 6 hectares is divided between vineyard (about 1.2 hectares), orchard, forest, arable land, pasture and olive grove with about 45 trees. Potential uses The cottage lends itself perfectly to be an excellent residence for those seeking tranquility and privacy in the Tuscan countryside. The large flat spaces also allow a change of destination for the land now used for horses. it could also become a lovely agriturismo or a small educational farm. Location & Lifestyle Located in a flat area at a very short distance from the suggestive Trasimeno Lake, the property enjoys an extremely strategic position; in fact in little more than 5 minutes you can reach the train station with direct connections to Perugia, Florence and Rome, as well as the connection of the Siena-Perugia highway. At the same distance are all necessary daily services and the highway connection can be reached in about 20 minutes. The farmhouse lends itself perfectly as a starting point for exploring and enjoying the tourist and food and wine possibilities of lower Tuscany and Umbria with the main centers such as Cortona, Montepulciano, Pienza, Monticchiello and Passignano all easily reached in no more than 40 minutes by car.