La Pietra Farmhouse
- €1,250,000
Casale La Pietra – Prestigious villa for sale in Cortona with swimming pool, garden and panoramic views Casale La Pietra is an elegant villa for sale in Cortona, nestled amongst the rolling Tuscan hills in a setting offering complete privacy and tranquillity. This charming historic residence, dating back to the 19th century, has been recently and meticulously restored, preserving the authentic character of traditional Tuscan architecture. Situated just a few minutes from the historic centre of Cortona, one of Italy’s most iconic and beloved hilltop towns, the property is accessed via a scenic country road (approximately 2 km) leading to a truly peaceful and unspoilt natural setting. A place steeped in history and inspiration Casale La Pietra is not only a prestigious residence, but also a place steeped in cultural and creative history. Once owned by a world-renowned Australian writer, over the years it has hosted leading figures from the worlds of art, cinema and spirituality. Among the most illustrious guests was 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 cinema itself”. It is said that His Holiness the Dalai Lama also stayed nearby during a private visit, drawn by the profound peace and spiritual atmosphere of the surrounding hills. Writers, film directors and intellectuals have long chosen this place as a retreat for writing, reflection and reconnecting with nature. Even today, the estate retains that unique energy — made up of light, silence and timeless inspiration. Property features • Bright and 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 covered outdoor loggia • Private panoramic swimming pool • Well-maintained garden with olive trees, fruit trees and centuries-old oaks • Underground garage, multi-purpose outbuilding, utility rooms Layout: • Ground floor: living room with fireplace, kitchen, dining room, one bedroom, bathroom, light-filled study, storage room • First floor: two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, an additional room suitable as a study or fourth bedroom, accessible via internal stairs and an external loggia Key distances ???? Historic centre of Cortona – 5 km (10 mins) ✈️ Perugia Airport (PEG) – 60 km (1 hour) ✈️ Florence Airport (FLR) – 120 km (1 hour 30 mins) ✈️ Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) – 220 km (2 hours and 30 mins) ???? Camucia-Cortona railway 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 – 1 hr 30 mins ????️ Rome – 2 hr 30 mins Alunno Immobiliare
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