For sale: a captivating 18th-century stone farmhouse with two charming guesthouses, panoramic swimming pool, centuries-old park, 25 hectares of private land, two ancient wood-burning ovens, and a garage – just 10 km from the historic center of Cortona.

Nestled in the peaceful hills of Tuscany, in the quiet hamlet of Valecchie, this property is one of the most authentic and complete rural estates currently available near Cortona. A timeless setting where nature, history, and opportunity meet in perfect harmony.

The Main House

Lovingly restored in 2005, the main stone farmhouse retains all the original architectural elements of traditional Tuscan country homes: terracotta floors, exposed wooden beams, large fireplaces, and a panoramic loggia with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

The interiors include:
• 3 double bedrooms
• 1 single bedroom
• 4 bathrooms
• 2 spacious living rooms with fireplaces
• Kitchen and dining area
• Covered loggia with direct access to the garden – perfect for al fresco dining and enjoying peaceful sunsets

The Guesthouses

Guesthouse 1 – Fully renovated and ready to host family, guests, or short-term renters. It features a cozy living room with fireplace, kitchenette, bathroom, and a double bedroom with a beautiful arched French door opening directly onto the garden.

Guesthouse 2 – Currently in need of interior completion, this structure has exceptional potential. Ideally located next to the pool, it is perfect for conversion into a luxurious pool house with a wellness area, a private studio, or a creative atelier.

Additional Features
• Two original outdoor wood-burning ovens, ideal for authentic Tuscan cooking and outdoor entertaining
• Private garage, suitable as covered parking or for storage
• Additional annexes offering further potential for customization

Outdoor Spaces and Land
• 25 hectares of land, including:
• 3 hectares of manicured park and olive grove in production
• 22 hectares of private woodland
• Panoramic swimming pool surrounded by nature
• Well-maintained garden with mature trees, shaded areas, and walking paths
• Areas for outdoor dining, barbecue, and vegetable garden

A Strong Investment with Income Potential

During periods when the property is not occupied, it can be seamlessly added to the luxury villa rental market, offering excellent seasonal income opportunities thanks to its unique character and prime location.

As part of our service, and at no additional cost, we will connect the new owners with the top international agencies specializing in luxury holiday rentals to receive tailored advice and free estimates.

Strategic Location

This property offers hilltop privacy with convenient access to key destinations in Tuscany and Umbria:
• 10 km from Cortona
• 5 min to Camucia-Cortona train station (direct trains to Florence and Rome)
• 25 min to the A1 motorway (Valdichiana exit)
• 30 min to Lake Trasimeno
• 45 min to Arezzo
• 50 min to Montepulciano and Montalcino
• 1h to Perugia Airport (Sant’Egidio)
• 1h 30 min to Florence Airport (Peretola)
• 2h to Rome Fiumicino International Airport

Why This Property Stands Out

✔ Authentic 18th-century stone farmhouse with traditional charm
✔ Panoramic swimming pool with complete privacy
✔ Two guesthouses – one fully equipped, one ideal as a pool house or studio
✔ Two original outdoor ovens and private garage
✔ 25 hectares of land including olive grove, park, and woodland
✔ Excellent potential for high-end vacation rental income
✔ Quiet yet connected location close to major cultural and natural landmarks
✔ Ready to live in, with additional potential for personal upgrades

A rare gem in the heart of Tuscany, ideal as a luxury private residence, second home, or premium real estate investment with strong hospitality potential.

A beautifully restored 17th-century apartment for sale in the heart of Castiglion Fiorentino, one of Tuscany’s most charming and authentic hilltop towns.

This luxurious residence is located within the medieval city walls, along one of the town’s most elegant and historic streets, once home to noble palaces. The property offers a prime location: just a short walk from the main railway station with direct daily trains to Florence, Rome, Milan, and Venice. Excellent restaurants, cafés, and shops are all within easy walking distance.

Elegant Interiors

With an internal surface area of approximately 509 square meters, the apartment occupies a large portion of a historic building and features generous, light-filled rooms, all restored with the highest attention to detail.

The main living room spans around 90 square meters and features a magnificent antique stone fireplace originally from the Torriani-Avanti family villa in Florence. This noble family owned the property for over 300 years and is buried in the Basilica of Santa Croce alongside Michelangelo, Galileo, and Dante. The room features original parquet floors, custom-made chandeliers, fine antique furniture, artworks, and French doors opening directly onto the panoramic terrace.

Next to the living area is a private study, once a small chapel, now converted into a stylish office with a rare Willy Rizzo desk, a 500-year-old bar, and a small staff kitchen—perfect for entertaining.

The main kitchen, custom-designed by ArcLinea Milano, is equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, an 80-bottle wine fridge, a breakfast area with a fireplace, and another set of French doors leading to the terrace.

The elegant dining room features a finely decorated ceiling and a stunning two-meter Umbrian Empire-style chandelier, with a large dining table seating ten guests.

The master suite occupies one entire side of the apartment and includes a spacious bedroom with decorative plaster ceilings, terrace access, and a luxurious en-suite bathroom featuring Calacatta marble throughout, a freestanding bathtub, oversized walk-in shower, and a custom Thomas Greene chandelier.

On the opposite side of the main entrance, there are three additional guest bedrooms, all tastefully furnished with vaulted or beamed ceilings. One of the guest suites also features a private sauna. There are a total of five elegant bathrooms throughout the property.

Outdoor Space

One of the most exceptional features of this apartment is the expansive terrace of approximately 110 square meters—a true outdoor living room with panoramic views over the Tuscan hills, the Montecchio Castle, and the town’s historic rooftops. An ideal setting for al fresco dining, entertaining, or relaxing with a sunset aperitivo.

Additional Features

The property includes two private and gated parking spaces with separate access and a spacious 115-square-meter cellar, perfect for storage, a wine cellar, or additional service space.

The apartment is sold fully furnished with high-end, carefully curated furniture, art, and décor that blend history, elegance, and modern comfort.

Key Features

• Four bedrooms
• Three bathrooms
• Approximately 509 square meters of internal space
• Panoramic terrace of 110 square meters
• Two private gated parking spaces
• Cellar of 115 square meters
• Sold fully furnished
• Freehold ownership

One of the Finest Historic Properties Currently on the Market in Tuscany

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a prestigious residence in one of Tuscany’s most authentic and unspoiled towns. Perfect as a primary residence, a luxury holiday home, or a high-end hospitality investment.

With its many large windows facing beautiful views, the interior of the villa is elegant, spacious and full of light. The finishes, offering traditional charm and modern comfort, include antique coIo floors and ceiling tiles, chestnut beams, stone stairs and lintels, handmade brass fixtures, marble sinks and chestnut doors. The spectacular chef’s kitchen features a beautiful, custom French Lacanche range, blonde chestnut cabinets and marble counters with a lovely arched door leading to a wisteria and rose covered panoramic dining area.

Set in its own large, level terrace, the villa includes a 10 x 5 saltwater pool with beautiful stone walls and lighting. The fully gated, fenced and irrigated grounds include stone terraces, large raised vegetable and flower beds and numerous fruit trees.

Due to its many green upgrades and energy efficiency, the villa is as comfortable as it is beautiful. Warm in the winter and cool in summer, the villa can be enjoyed in every season making it the ideal property for those seeking to fully experience the beauty and culture of Tuscany year-round.

Immersed in nature yet only minutes to Cortona and surrounding shops and restaurants, Villa dei Cristalli is a rare and unique jewel. Truly a one of kind property in a magnificent settng that must be experienced to appreciate.

All new/rebuilt 2022-23
A2 top energy rating
6.75kw solar array
10.5kw battery storage
Solar hot water system
Electric heat pump and gas hybrid heating system Water softening system
Triple paned windows with screens
New AC system in all bedrooms and living room – installed July 2024 Underfloor heating all rooms
The finishes, offering traditional charm and modern comfort, include antique cotto floors
Custom chestnut kitchen cabinets marble countertops
Custom French Lacanche range
Handmade Italian brass bathroom fixtures
New 5 x 10 saltwater pool Extensive chestnut fencing Electric security gate
233 square meters

Garden/Landscaping
10,000 liter cistern for irrigation
Drip irrigation system with controller Large, raised vegetable/flower garden
250 olive trees
5 acres around house
6 acres of oak woodland above house

Welcome to Casale il Girasole, a magnificent luxury country estate nestled atop a gentle hill in the scenic village of Farneta, strategically located between Cortona, Sinalunga, Arezzo, and Montepulciano, in the heart of Tuscany. Built in the late 1600s and recently restored with utmost attention to traditional materials and architecture, this exclusive residence seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comfort and privacy.

Property Highlights

• Total Area: 1,120 m² (commercial surface)
• Structure: Main farmhouse on 3 levels + guesthouse with 2 independent apartments
• Bedrooms: 10 double bedrooms
• Bathrooms: 12
• Rooms: Over 50 rooms including lounges, SPA, living areas and service spaces
• Land: Approx. 16,000 m² with landscaped garden, olive trees, and fruit orchards
• Private Swimming Pool: 16 x 8 m with sunbathing area, outdoor shower, and gazebo
• Garage: Double garage included in the price

A Unique Tuscan Retreat

The main villa is spread over three levels, including a charming panoramic turret, and is designed to offer maximum comfort, elegance, and flexibility—ideal for a private residence or a high-end hospitality business.

On the ground floor, you’ll find expansive, beautifully restored living spaces including a large living room with fireplace, billiard room, dining room, a spacious fully equipped kitchen, TV room, study, two guest WCs, and a bathroom with shower.

The first floor is divided into two separate wings. One wing includes a two-story master suite featuring a king-size bedroom, private living room, study, and bathroom with a hydromassage shower. Upstairs, there’s an additional double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and bathtub.

The other wing hosts three double bedrooms:

• One with en-suite bathroom and shower
• One with external private bathroom with bathtub
• One with en-suite bathroom and shower

From the study on the ground floor, a staircase leads to the basement level, where you’ll find a fully equipped fitness room and an elegant wine-tasting lounge. A few steps further down, you enter the luxurious SPA area, which includes a Turkish bath, Jacuzzi, sauna, massage room, and shower room—a true private wellness sanctuary.

Guesthouse with Independent Apartments

Just a few steps from the main house, the guesthouse offers two fully independent apartments, each featuring a living area with kitchenette, one double bedroom, and a bathroom. Perfect for hosting guests, staff, or as part of a boutique hospitality business (B&B, agriturismo, luxury rentals, etc.).

Exteriors and Outdoor Living

The beautifully maintained garden is framed by iconic Tuscan cypress trees and enriched with olive groves and fruit trees. The land surrounding the property (approx. 16,000 m²) offers great potential for additional features, such as a multisport field or a helipad—ideal for international buyers seeking both privacy and accessibility.

The private swimming pool (16 x 8 meters, depth from 1.20 to 2.20 meters) is a true highlight. Surrounded by lush lawns, a sun terrace, outdoor shower, and a large furnished gazebo, it’s the perfect spot for sunset aperitifs, open-air dining, and family gatherings.

Prime Location in the Heart of Tuscany

Casale Il Girasole enjoys a prime location: immersed in the tranquil countryside yet within easy reach of some of Tuscany’s most celebrated towns and villages such as Cortona, Montepulciano, Sinalunga, Arezzo, and even Pienza. The property is well connected via nearby major roads and the A1 highway, ensuring quick access from Rome, Florence, and international airports.

Technical Details

• Construction date: Late 17th century
• Current condition: Fully restored and in excellent shape
• Heating: Autonomous
• Energy class: E (226.26 kWh/m² per year – per Italian Law 90/2013)
• Fireplaces: Multiple, all functioning
• Garage: Double, included in the sale