Poggio Vecchio Country House The Poggio Vecchio Country House property is located on Via Case Sparse, in the heart of the picturesque hamlet of Farneta, in the municipality of Cortona. The estate lies just a few steps from the Abbey of Santa Maria Assunta, in a setting immersed in the gentle countryside of the Val di Chiana, a land of ancient Etruscan roots. The very name "Farneta" derives from the "farnia," the majestic oak that has always characterized these woodlands, lending the entire area an atmosphere suspended between history and nature. The property was conceived and built with meticulous attention to authenticity: the materials employed come in large part from historic demolitions, allowing the recovery of chestnut wood ceiling beams, terracotta floor tiles, and lime-based plasters, together with poplar wood doors — details that together restore the genuine character of rural Tuscan architecture, while ensuring every modern comfort. The Main Farmhouse Extends over approximately 430 square metres across two levels. The ground floor houses the living room, dining room, and kitchen, together with two bedrooms each with an en-suite bathroom, a laundry room, and a technical area equipped with home automation (domotica) systems and VRV gas heating. The first floor, reachable also via an external stone staircase, offers a second living area with a television/sitting room and a further four bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom. The interior finishes reflect the same philosophy of authenticity: terracotta floor tiles laid in a herringbone pattern on the ground floor, wood flooring upstairs, and bathrooms clad in floral-patterned porcelain tiles, fitted with walk-in showers — one of which features a charming vintage claw-foot bathtub. The Dependance A separate annexe (Annesso) of approximately 83 square metres completes the property, comprising a living area with kitchenette and two bedrooms with bathroom, along with a mansard level reached via an internal vaulted staircase finished in terracotta. The dependance is equipped with fully independent systems, offering complete autonomy from the main house — ideal for guests, staff, or extended family. Outdoor Living and Wellness The estate is set within a private park of more than 5,500 square metres, entirely fenced and enclosed by hedging, with a zoned irrigation system. The grounds include a dedicated pool area and a barbecue area, together with parking space complete with a tool shed and a designated zone for the gas tank. The entrance itself makes a statement: a decorative circular driveway centred on an illuminated olive tree, framed by a wrought-iron gate, and accented with vintage farming implements — an old cart and a traditional wine press — that speak quietly to the estate's agricultural heritage. At the heart of the outdoor wellness area is a striking multi-level swimming pool, designed across four distinct levels to create an infinity-pool effect. The pool is equipped with hydromassage seating and air-massage chaise longues, and is completed by an elegant water-blade feature. Travertine marble copings frame the water's edge, while low, ambient lighting, fragrant jasmine hedges, and geometrically arranged flowerbeds complete a setting designed for quiet, contemplative relaxation. Location and Connectivity Poggio Vecchio Country House enjoys an enviable position with excellent connectivity: the A1 motorway and the Siena–Perugia expressway (raccordo) are both close at hand. Cortona is just 12 km away, Montepulciano 26 km, and Lake Trasimeno can be reached in around 15 minutes. Siena and Perugia are approximately 55–60 km away, under an hour's drive, while Florence lies around 100 km away (roughly 70 minutes), and Rome can be reached in about 90 minutes.
