Brief Description

Villa Principessa is a lovely villa located in the countryside of Cortona.

The property measures approximately 150 mq and includes 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a living room with fireplace and kitchen.

The villa is surrounded by about 0,32 hectares (0.79 acres) of gardens including a private swimming pool.

Energy Class G

Location

Villa Principessa is located only 10 minutes from the lovely, country town of Cortona in the province of Arezzo.

The city is a typical historical Italian town located on top of a hill. While visiting the town, one can enjoy in the splendid panoramic views of Lake Trasimeno.

Although Cortona is a small borgo, it is an ideal place for those passionate about history and culture and an authentic location for someone to immerse themselves in Italian life. We remember it as not only the filming location of the Academy Award Winning Film La Vita è Bella, but also because its roots date back to Etruscan and Roman civilizations. Visitors can spend the day in the National Archeological Park of Cortona, visit the Duomo and other various churches to learn about Cortona’s significant status throughout the Middle Ages http://ilportalecortona.it/it/cortona.php. There are also small artisanal shops where one can purchase hand made products and local gastronomical items.

Arezzo is another medieval town famous for storing paintings from Vasari and Petrarca. Arezzo is also the home of the famous medieval jousting festival La Giostra del Saracino.

Description in Detail

Villa Principessa is a lovely property located in the countryside of Cortona.

The estate measures approximately 0,32 hectares (0.79 acres) of private gardens, including a swimming pool. The property is reachable from a private road that connects to the main road.

The villa measures approximately 150 mq and develops on two floors and is furnished with a Tuscan style and includes cotto floors and marble elements.

• Ground floor: living room with fireplace, kitchen, guest bathroom, storage room;
• First floor: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and external loggia with stairs that lead to the ground floor and into the garden.

Current State and Condition

The property is in good conditions and ready to be lived in.

Land Registry Details

The property is in good standing and in compliance with local building and zoning regulations. When a sale is registered to a private individual, it is subject to a mortgage and/or cadastral registry fee, following the laws for that specific case/circumstance of the acquirer.

Utilities and Services

All necessary utilities are present.

Potential Uses

The property can be experienced as a first or second home, and remains close to primary communication roads.

Sport Facilities

• Fitness Tuscany is a company located in Cortona that offers activities in golf, trekking, walking, bike tours, yoga and pilates http://www.fitnesstuscany.com/index_eng.php;
• Cortona Golf Resort is a 4 star resort that accomodates lovely rooms and suites, a wellness spa, restaurant and 9 hole golf course http://www.cortonagolfresort.com;
• Agriturismo Il Frantoio offers horseback riding in the enchanting Cortona countryside http://www.ilfrantoiocortona.com/farmhouse_tuscany_cortona/maneggio.htm;
• Arezzo Equestrian Centre: one of the most important equestrian centres in the world is in Arezzo http://www.arezzoequestriancentre.com.

Annual Festival in the Area

• For the food lovers it would be most important to visit the local towns annual food festivals such as the T-Bone Steak Festival, Porcini Mushroom Festival, Pasta Festival etc. http://www.cortonaweb.net/en/cortona-events/food-festivals; 
• Cortona Mix Festival (music festival) will be returning the summer of 2017 for its 5^th edition.  It is a must see event with famous Italian music artists and local artists who fill the streets of Cortona http://www.mixfestival.it/; 
• Giostra del Saracino is an entertaining medieval jousting event held in Arezzo. Other events held in Arezzo can be found on the following website: http://www.visitarezzo.com/events-arezzo-saracen-joust-antiques-fair-folkloristic-festival-polyphonic-competition. 

Suggested Restaurants

• Osteria del Teatro, located in Cortona is a charming restaurant that offers typical Tuscan cuisine with tasty and sought-after dishes in a unique setting: a building dating back to the 6th century, renovated to its original splendor http://www.osteria-del-teatro.it/index.php?lang=en;
• Il Falconiere is the only restaurant in Cortona that has a Michelin Star: gifted with a beautiful panoramic terrace overlooking the hills, it offers high quality ingredients and a great selection of wines http://www.ilfalconiere.it/pagine/il-ristorante-stella-michelin;
• La Buccacia a historical restaurant that offers delicious wines, a wonderful menu and a pleasant service staff http://www.labucaccia.it.

Suggested Hotels

• Relais La Corte dei Papi is a 4 star luxury hotel located in the magical hills surrounding Cortona. It is a hotel that offers both luxury and comfort http://www.lacortedeipapi.com/;
• Villa di Piazzano is a luxury villa/hotel located in the surrounding hills of Cortona. It is a historical location since it was the hunting manor of Cardinal Silvio Passerini. Here you can fully immerse yourself in country life as once intended by the cardinal http://www.villadipiazzano.com/;
• Relais Il Falconiere & Spa is the home of 1 star Michelin restaurant Il Falconiere and is a fabulous luxury relais located in the rolling hills of Cortona. There is fantastic gourmet dining, a wellness spa and enjoyable wine http://www.ilfalconiere.it/.