A JEWEL!
In a rural mountain retreat above the world famous town of Cortona a gem of a property situated in a beautifully maintained hamlet and within walking distance of a miniscule village with bar/grocer's, petrol station and a seasonal restaurant/agriturismo with pool. The house is freestanding with a beautiful view out over the mountains, a private fenced garden (250 sqmts) with two patio areas, a large pergola and a private parking area.
The house itself was restored seven years ago and consists of a light and practical newly fitted kitchen with an island work top, a dining area with fireplace and seating area, a sitting room and a bathroom. On the first floor there are two bedrooms and a second bathroom. The sitting room downstairs could be used as a third bedroom, especially during the summer months when the best part of the day is spent outdoors.
The village of Teverina is within a short walk and although there is little more than a bar, petrol station and restaurant (open during the late spring and summer), the local parish is famous in the area for hosting numerous festas which provide occasion for the eclectic local community - a mixture of foreigners and Italians - to come together and enjoy themselves.
The hilltop town of Cortona is 25 minutes away, at the end of a long and winding mountain road albeit with spectacular views out over Lake Trasimeno. San Leo Bastia in the opposite direction to Cortona and in Umbria, is 15 minutes away.
This is a MOUNTAIN retreat 'far from the madding crowd', but it is a gorgeous little house in an enchanting setting. It is immersed in nature with wonderful surrounding walks to discover. The relaxed pace of rural mountain life is perfect to unwind from the rigours and stress of the world 'outside'. At the same time it is within just a 90 minute radius of a host of famous Tuscan and Umbrian towns - Perugia, Assisi, Citta' di Castello, Umbertide, Sansepolcro, Arezzo, Montepulciano, Montalcino, Pienza etc….
Nearest train station Rome-Florence-Milan is 40 minutes away in Camucia di Cortona.
Nearest airports are Perugia 50 mins, Florence 1hr 45 mins, Pisa 2hrs 15 mins, Rome 2 hrs 30 mins.
The house has all utilities attached and is in perfect condition with all new chestnut wood, double glazed windows and doors, mains water, septic tank and recently installed private gas (propane) tank.
About Cortona International
Cortona International looks forward to introducing you to the area: to the town of Cortona itself, but also its surrounding countryside which ranges from rural and peaceful mountainside, to classic hillside and to cultivated farmland areas, all of which abounds with olive groves, vineyards and spellbinding views. By specialising in this small niche of Tuscany, not only does Cortona International ensure a trouble-free purchase, but we are also able to offer a host of post purchase services which allow us to take care of your interests from the day you buy until the day you may choose to sell.
In a unique collaboration, Cortona International offers its clients a team of English speaking professionals whose individual strengths provide specialist knowledge in all aspects of buying or selling a property. We also offer a post-purchase property and rental management service for international buyers who may be absent for part of the year.
SURVEYS
- We do our UTMOST to do pre-marketing checks on our properties in order to ascertain their compliance status.
- This does not necessarily mean they are compliant (many owners are resistant to regularising their properties until they have a firm offer), but it does mean we have a complete picture for you, know what the owner must do in order to obtain compliance and the timelines in which this can be done.
- A survey of your own should confirm our findings.
CONVEYANCING
- We work together with the registered Italian notary regarding the preparation and drawing up of all and any contracts.
- English translations and/or an interpreter are provided.
- All money deposits are held in escrow by the notary until completion.
VIEWINGS
- We collaborate with international and local agencies in the area and can organise and accompany you on viewings of properties also listed by them. This is done on a split commission basis and at no extra cost to you.
DOCUMENTATION
- We will supply you with all paperwork pertaining to a property when you view it.
- We will also calculate all costs relative to the purchase (notary fees, purchase taxes etc…), future council taxes and overheads and, in advance of any commitment to a purchase, complete estimates for any works you might wish to do.
POST-PURCHASE SERVICES
- We offer, together with our partners, a full range of post-acquisition services: General caretaking & maintenance; organisation of projects & permissions, renovations & small building works and a rental management service for people wishing to rent out their properties.
The agency is registered at the Chamber of Commerce in Arezzo and has been a member of FIAIP (Federation of Professional Italian Estate Agents) since 1997.