Property for sale in Arezzo - 41654372 - Advertised on propertyO by Idealista Italy - KELLER WILLIAMS GIGLIO

House for sale

£9,629,180

Tuscany, Arezzo, Italy Property ID: 41654372


Property description

Cortona is located in eastern Tuscany, near the border with Umbria and Lake Trasimeno, it is located on a hill from which you can enjoy a unique view of the Val di Chiana.We can consider Cortona as a strategic base from which to start discovering Tuscany and Umbria.Borgo Il Melone is located in the dream of the Tuscan countryside, a skilful work of recovering the original materials.In the large park, one of the largest in the area, luxuriant precious roses grow in harmony with the fragrant lavender and with the olive grove and orchards, which like an orchestra create the perfect atmosphere.
The Borgo belongs to a local noble family, the Mancinis, whose history is
closely linked to that of the city and the region itself.In his most famous family tree is Girolamo Mancini, a scholar and patriot together with Garibaldi in 1860 and 1866.He is the author of memorable biographies: "The life of Luca Signorelli", "The life of Lorenzo Valla", "The life of Leon Battista Alberti", and of exhaustive studies such as "Cortona in the Middle Ages" and "Cortonese Writers and Codes ".Gonfaloniere of Cortona, Member of the Italian Parliament, Head Librarian and "Lucumone" of the Etruscan Academy.In 1881 he was founder of the Banca Popolare di Cortona.A historical figure of Cortona, its legend adds to the charm of Borgo Il Melone.
The Borgo was an agricultural settlement adjacent to the main villa, the
Orangerie, the farm, 3 farmhouses with additional houses for the workers,
barns and warehouses, wine and oil cellars.
Since the 1960s, with the end of the sharecropping era, buildings have lost theirs
purpose and remained unused until the 1980s, with the exception of the main historic villa.
For this reason, the owner decided to restore the resort by refraining from the effects of time and renovating all the external buildings to their original beauty.
The property stands on a plot of 90,000 square meters (9ha), of which about 4ha are
dedicated to a garden of roses and local essences.
Spaces:
The Resort consists of a 4 * Hotel (650 sq m) with 12 double rooms and one single room, plus another 24 rooms, 5 suites and 8 very spacious apartments, all located in an independent and private portion of the Borgo (sq m 1450).It has an elegant indoor restaurant (280 square meters) with two splendid terraces, which are the most requested for private weddings or parties.The north terrace offers a unique view of Cortona (200 and 100 square meters), a tavern (210 square meters), a cellar (100 square meters) and, on the top floor, an apartment (150 square meters).An Orangerie, which is now used as a banquet room, completely renovated, with air conditioning, heating and a fully equipped kitchen in the basement (100 square meters); this space can accommodate up to 130/150 guests.
The Limonaia, dating back to 1864, is the place par excellence destined to crown a perfect wedding dinner.A large room (190 square meters), free from columns, high ceiling, large pointed windows, with colored mosaics, filtering the sun's rays, creating a magical play of lights.Could not miss the garden of the Limonaia which opens on the long side of the building.
It also has a private chapel, where, today, it is possible to set it up for ceremonies.
A beautiful swimming pool, surrounded by large paved areas and a fantastic 800 square meter garden.Here at sunset you can enjoy a romantic view of Cortona which combined with candles on the tables and along the pool, offer a dream atmosphere, set up with a hydromassage area, changing rooms, indoor and outdoor showers, a solarium, a relaxation area and surrounded by greenery., dismayed by plants.
The whole village, including the two underground garages (540 square meters) and the main house, divided over three floors with a large private garden, has about 5090 square meters.

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