Casina del Cortile is a charming property located in the serene, medieval, hilltop town of Monterchi. Monterchi is a small village of approximately 2,000 inhabitants set deep in the Tuscan countryside of the Upper Tiber Valley, not far from the border with Umbria. Monterchi is ideally located within easy driving distance of major motorways or railway stations making it an excellent base from which to explore central Italy and beyond. There are 2 lovely restaurants within walking distance to the property plus many more a short drive away.
Casa del Cortile has been fully restored and offers all the modern comforts within the surroundings of the stunning historic centre of town.
The property has approx. 92 sq m of habitable living space, plus 57 sq m of cantinas and storage space and a 45 sq m courtyard. There is also a 25 sq m garage with road access. The layout is as follows:
- Lower ground floor: garage
- Mezzanine level: spacious cantinas for storage
- Ground floor: fitted kitchen, living room with impressive stone fireplace, dining room, bathroom and double bedroom
- First floor: double bedroom
- Across the courtyard: 2 large stone rooms, originally used as stables
A stroll through a short pedestrianised road with a medieval, bricked arch leads to the property. There are large, wooden double doors built into a stone arch that lead directly into the private courtyard with the entrance to the house on the left and to the right are the 2 large storerooms, formally stables. The larger of the 2 rooms still has the original feeding troughs in and double doors opening onto the courtyard, it would make a wonderful extension to the outdoor space.
As you enter the house on the left is a fitted kitchen with a wood burning range plus a standard electric oven. There is ample space for the table and 4 chairs included in the sale. Across the hallway is a spacious bathroom and the living room with a large, original stone fireplace. An arch leads to the dining area which has views out onto the countryside surrounding the town. Further along the hallway there is a spacious double bedroom and family bathroom. A staircase leads up to a second double bedroom with a pitched, wood beamed ceiling.
A doorway opposite the bathroom leads down to the lower storerooms – perfect for a wine cellar, gym or games area.
High wood beamed ceilings are present throughout the home and the floors are tiled with modern terracotta tiles.
The electrical and plumbing systems are all certified and the windows are wood with double glazing and wooden shutters. The boiler is new and all utilities are linked to the mains suppliers.
The garage is accessed from the road below and offers precious off-street parking.
Casina del Cortile would make a wonderful home for a couple or small family or an ideal Tuscan getaway to retreat to for short weekend breaks or long summer vacations. The property is being sold fully furnished so would be ready to move into immediately after sale. With a few additions to the outside area such as string lighting and outdoor furniture, the courtyard could be a truly magical space to enjoy with great Airbnb appeal.
Nearby towns & cities
Anghiari (10 km); Città di Castello (13 km); Sansepolcro (15 km); Caprese Michelangelo (26 km); Arezzo (28 km); Cortona (43 km); Perugia (64 km); Montepulciano (75 km); Assisi (80 km); Pienza (82 km); Spello (84 km); Siena (95 km); Florence (105 km); Todi (107 km); Orvieto (132 km); San Gimignano (143 km); Rome (248 km).
Airports
Perugia Sant’Egidio (64 km); Forlì L Ridolfi (111 km); Florence Peretola (119 km); Ancona Falconara (158 km); Pisa Galileo Galilei (180 km); Bologna G Marconi (181 km); Rome Ciampino (257 km); Rome Fiumicino (268 km).