Tuscany, Arezzo, Arezzo, Italy

Casale La Pietra – Prestigious Villa for Sale in Cortona with Pool, Garden and Panoramic Views Casale La Pietra is an elegant villa for sale in Cortona, nestled in the rolling hills of Tuscany in a setting of complete privacy and tranquility. This charming historic residence, dating back to the 1800s, has been recently and meticulously restored, preserving the authentic character of traditional Tuscan architecture. Located just a few minutes from the historic center of Cortona, one of the most iconic and beloved hill towns in Italy, the property is accessed via a scenic country road (approx. 2 km) that leads to a truly peaceful, untouched natural setting. A Place of History and Inspiration Casale La Pietra is not only a prestigious residence but also a place steeped in cultural and creative history. Formerly owned by a world-renowned Australian writer, over the years it has welcomed important figures from the worlds of art, cinema, and spirituality. Among the most notable guests is Federico Fellini, the legendary Italian film director, who found creative inspiration here in the serene, cinematic beauty of the Cortona landscape — which he described as “more cinematic than film itself”. His Holiness the Dalai Lama is also said to have stayed nearby on a private visit, drawn by the deep peace and spiritual atmosphere of the surrounding hills. Writers, directors, and intellectuals have long chosen this location as a retreat to write, reflect, and reconnect with nature. Today, the estate still carries that unique energy — one of light, silence, and timeless inspiration. Property Features • Bright, spacious interiors with traditional finishes • Living room with fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, dining room, study with large windows, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Internal stone staircase and external covered loggia • Private panoramic swimming pool • Manicured garden with olive trees, fruit trees, and centuries-old oaks • Underground garage, multi-purpose annex, utility rooms Layout: • Ground floor: living room with fireplace, kitchen, dining room, one bedroom, bathroom, luminous study, storage room • First floor: two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, an additional room used as a study or fourth bedroom, accessible via internal stairs and an external loggia Key Distances ???? Cortona historic center – 5 km (10 min) Perugia Airport (PEG) – 60 km (1 hour) Florence Airport (FLR) – 120 km (1h 30 min) Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) – 220 km (2h 30 min) ???? Camucia-Cortona train station – 10 km ???? A1 Motorway (Valdichiana exit) – 25 km ???? Montepulciano – 35 km ???? Arezzo – 30 km ???? Lake Trasimeno – 25 km ???? Pienza / Val d’Orcia – 45 km ???? Florence – 1h 30 min ???? Rome – 2h 30 min Alunno Immobiliare