2 bedrooms top-to-bottom house, 225 m²

Cortona, Arezzo (province)

The property is located in a quiet spot of the historic town centre, sufficiently far from the bars and restaurants which sometimes can be noisy.  It is a top to bottom building which measures approx. 225 sq.m.  on four levels. Original staircase in stone with iron cast and wood handrail leads to the upper level which features a large and full of light sitting room, open plan kitchen and dining room. There is a guest bathroom on the mezzanine level. The second floor has two bedrooms, bathroom and a study with access to the under-roof area and a panoramic terrace, which offers views of Cortona historic centre, Valdichiana valley and a partial view of Trasimeno Lake.
The house is in good conditions and features wood floors, vaulted ceilings in some rooms, double glazed windows and beautiful original staircase with skylight. It only requires realization of the kitchen (all pipes are in place) and some minor works.
Moreover, there is a project to turn the dining room into a second, large bathroom and larder.  An internal elevator could be installed in the stairwell which is sufficiently big.
The property has central heating running on city gas. City water and electricity are connected.
Lower ground floor with two exits from the outside, consists of three rooms and two stores. This part could be turned into an independent apartment with its own entrance from the street. It could feature a sitting room with kitchenette, bedroom, bathroom, wardrobes and laundry.
It is a very interesting property: position in town centre, easy access, good conditions, possibility to make another apartment and install an elevator. On the contrary to many other apartments in has large rooms with high ceilings plenty of light. All services are easy to reach in few minutes, but the place is very quiet. You can reach by car the front door and later park in a small, nearby squire reserved for residents. It is a perfect for private residence, short term rentals or both.  Such properties are very popular among tourists – foreign and Italian