Villa Bianca with garden and pool, Cortona, Arezzo – Toscana

9th-century uncut stone farmhouse with annex, garden and pool for sale near Cortona, Arezzo.  At the foothills of the mountain where the city of Cortona rises, nestled in the countryside on the border between Tuscany and Umbria, in a characteristic rural hamlet, this refined country residence is a magnificent example of a 19th-century Umbrian-style farmhouse built in uncut stone on two floors, recently renovated respecting the original features and fitting latest-generation facilities. The finishes and materials chosen are elegant and tied to the tradition of the area. The ceilings, vaulted with terracotta bricks, or in wood with exposed beams whitened together with the white fixtures and the old terracotta floors, offer to this dwelling an elegant, bright and relaxing atmosphere. The ground floor welcomes in a double living room with a pietra-serena stone fireplace, to enter after into the dining room, featuring a stone wall, and into the kitchen with an island and dining area, and overlooking the courtyard and pool. A study, a master bedroom with bathroom and laundry room complete the ground floor. On the first floor, with access from both indoor and outdoor stairs, the ceilings are in exposed wood and all floorings in fine wood, the windows give glimpses of the garden and the countryside. On the floor two master bedrooms, both with walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom, two more double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The cottage in the garden, near the pool, has a spacious living area, a bathroom and a storage room. The garden, fully fenced and with an automatic gate, in addition to the pool, offers a parking area with carport. The property is equipped with home automation and sound diffusion system, alarm, air conditioning in the bedrooms, radiator heating powered by two boilers, pellet and LPG systems. Perfect residence for private use to live with family and friends, ideal for hosting travelers and tourists all year round.