Podere Le Corticelle is a timeless Tuscan retreat with a boutique holiday business perched on the serene sloping hills of Anghiari and set in approx. 14.5 hectares of land. Podere Le Corticelle is a rare gem in the heart of Tuscany’s Upper Tiber Valley. As featured on ‘A New Life in the Sun’, this beautifully restored stone farmhouse boasts breathtaking views across Tuscany and Umbria and the chance to live la dolce vita. The estate presents an extremely attractive opportunity to own a luxurious Tuscan home with significant, proven income potential.
Anghiari is a picturesque medieval town recognised as one of Italy’s most beautiful hilltop villages. It is known for its warm, welcoming community and has a steady flow of visitors, providing the perfect balance of authenticity and opportunity, without the crowds of mass tourism. With its rich history, charming piazzas, and local artisan culture, Anghiari hosts a variety of music, cultural, and gastronomic events throughout the year. The town’s array of restaurants, local shops, and essential amenities add to the allure of this unique property.
Conveniently located near Florence, Perugia, Siena, and Assisi, this property is perfectly positioned for those seeking a refined yet relaxed Tuscan lifestyle.
A Versatile Estate – Luxury Living with Income Potential
Thoughtfully restored, this traditional farmhouse has been transformed into a successful holiday business, offering a flexible layout suited to different lifestyles and investment goals. The current setup includes:
- A spacious owner’s residence
- 2 elegantly designed independent guest apartments, each with private entrances
- A separate two-bedroom guest home
This adaptable layout can be reimagined to suit individual preferences—whether as a private family retreat, a boutique hospitality business, or a combination of both.
Property Layout
The property has a total habitable floor space of approximately 430 square metres and is currently set out as follows:
Main Farmhouse – Owner’s Private Residence – (2-3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms)
- Ground Floor: a striking double-heighted open-plan kitchen with a large feature window showcasing the gardens and countryside. The kitchen is well equipped with 2 dishwashers, 3 ovens and both gas and induction hobs. The kitchen opens into a living room with a welcoming fireplace, perfect for entertaining. A stone archway leads to an elegant dining room, a full bathroom, and a cosy living room (optional third bedroom), and direct access to the garden.
- First Floor: a secondary living area with a kitchen and wood burning stove, a private balcony with garden views. A spacious master bedroom with exposed wooden beams and panoramic views and an ensuite bathroom.
- Second Floor: a charming guest bedroom with Tuscan views and ensuite bathroom.
First floor Apartment – (2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom)
- Independent entrance with a spacious living room, open fire and pizza oven. Full kitchen and dining space with stunning views.
- Spacious bedroom with private terrace, full bathroom with fitted cupboard for washing machine.
- Second spacious bedroom with connecting door to the owner’s residence.
- Striking original hexagonal terracotta tiled floors throughout.
Courtyard ground floor apartment – (1 bedroom, 1 bathroom)
- Private gated entrance, front door leads into the day zone with a welcoming living area, well equipped kitchen and dining area with fireplace and pizza oven.
- Spacious bedroom with French doors leading to a private terrace
- Full bathroom with fitted cupboard for washing machine in the corridor.
La Casetta – The Cottage – (2-3 bedrooms, 2-3 bathrooms)
At the end of the farmhouse there is a lovely cottage with a private entrance and garden.
- Ground floor: open plan day zone with full kitchen, dining area and living room with double doors leading to a private terrace and garden.
- First floor: 2 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, plus a balcony with wonderful views.
Next to the Cottage, accessible through a separate entrance there is a two storey building with a bathroom on the ground floor and stairs leading up to a third bedroom that the owner is currently using as a storeroom for linen and cleaning equipment.
La Palestra – the gym
A charming independent stone outbuilding opposite the entrance to the kitchen in the owner’s residence, has been cleverly transformed into a gym and sauna room with air conditioning.
- Bathroom
- Infra-red sauna
- Exercise equipment
The Grounds
Set in approx. 145,000 sqm of land, with 8 terraces to choose from, outdoor dining and entertaining is a joy in this sublime setting with key dining locations created with easy access to the kitchen.
The grounds accessed via electric gates and are framed by rows of Cyprus trees, a quintessential part of the Tuscan scenery. There is an abundance of fruit trees and traditional plants local to the area
- 2 vineyards
- Approximately 110 olive trees
- Fruit trees with mulberries, plums, pears and cherries
- Il Bosco – woodland with wild mushrooms and truffles. The woodland also provides the wood burning stoves a free supply of wood throughout winter.
The Swimming Pool
Surrounded by a lawned area with striking countryside views, an oval swimming pool of approximately 8m x 5m provides a focal point for summer guests.
Renovations and practicalities
The property dates back to the 14th century and was originally restructured in 1987. The current owner renovated it in 2022 to create a home with modern creature comforts, whilst retaining the authenticity of the farmhouse.
- The property has gas central heating with a private GPL in-ground tank. There are 5 boilers in total serving the property.
- Water softener and filtration systems.
- 2 wells are located on the property providing water.
- The property has mains (national grid) electricity supply.
- 2 septic tanks are within the grounds.
- All windows and doors are double glazed and in excellent condition.
- An alarm system and security cameras are in place for peace of mind.
- As well as updating the interior, extensive landscaping was completed to include 8 terraces, maximising outdoor living.
Key Features:
Authentic Tuscan Charm – traditional stonework, wood-beamed ceilings, and handcrafted details.
Multi-generational living – Ideal for extended families
Steady Tourism Without Overcrowding – a well-loved destination with repeat visitors
Strong Community Feel – a welcoming town with local events, cultural heritage, and artisanal traditions.
Panoramic Views – sweeping landscapes of Tuscany, Umbria, and Le Marche.
Ideal Location – easy access to Florence, Perugia, Siena, Rome and other top Italian destinations.
Podere Le Corticelle offers a rare opportunity to own a ready to move into, luxury Tuscan home with proven income potential, ideal for those looking to embrace the region’s beauty and lifestyle in an unspoiled yet connected setting. Its location and established success make it a prime investment as a boutique holiday rental business or a prestigious private estate.
Nearby towns & cities
Anghiari (4 km), Sansepolcro (13 km); Città di Castello (20 km); Caprese Michelangelo (20 km); Arezzo (29 km); Cortona (43 km); Perugia (71 km); Montepulciano (77 km); Pienza (84 km); Assisi (87 km); Spello (88 km); Siena (100 km); Florence (106 km); Todi (110 km); Orvieto (133 km); San Gimignano (148 km); Rome (243 km).
Airports
Aeroporto Internazionale dell’Umbria – Perugia (69 km); Florence Peretola (120 km); Forlì L Ridolfi (122 km); Aeroporto delle Marche – Ancona Falconara (173 km); Pisa Galileo Galilei (184 km); Bologna G Marconi (187 km); Rome Leonardo Da Vinci (244 km); Rome Ciampino (255 km).
For further information contact us using the form at the bottom of the page. To see the Podere Le Corticelle website for the holiday rental business check out the link. https://podere-le-corticelle.com
For further information contact us using the form at the bottom of the page.