Tuscany, Arezzo, Arezzo, Italy

Stone Farmhouse with Swimming Pool (to be completed) in an Exclusive Village near Cortona, Arezzo – Tuscany REF. COR314 In the Val di Chiana countryside, where the hills give way to a panorama with Cortona as its natural backdrop, Borgo de’ Cavalieri is home to six stone farmhouses, created through the restoration of an ancient 18th-century estate that once belonged to the Knights of Santo Stefano. A place whose name and very stones bear the memory of a bygone era — and which today offers one of the rarest opportunities on the Tuscan property market: the chance to purchase a property whose structural framework is already complete, set in an exceptional location, and to design the interiors entirely to your own taste. Casale La Foresteria dei Cavalieri is the most spacious of the hamlet’s farmhouses: a total of 198 square metres spread over two levels, of which 154 square metres are residential, plus a 44-square-metre covered outdoor patio overlooking the private swimming pool. The exposed stonework lends the building an immediate and unmistakable character — not that of a new build clad in traditional materials, but that of a structure which has spanned three centuries and still bears the marks of that history. The restoration project involved the demolition of the original building and its complete reconstruction using contemporary construction techniques of the highest standard: high-performance thermal insulation, earthquake-resistant structures, an air-conditioning system with inverter units, and provision for a photovoltaic system. Work is 80 per cent complete: the structural work is finished, and the interiors are awaiting the buyer’s approval. A layout designed for living — and for hospitality The ground floor is the heart of the house: an entrance hall/living room with a fireplace, a large lounge overlooking the covered outdoor dining area, a kitchen with a dining room, a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a second guest bathroom. The upper floor comprises two bedrooms, each with a walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom — a layout that works perfectly both as a main residence and as a high-end holiday property. The private well and 10,000-litre rainwater harvesting tank ensure complete water self-sufficiency. The 2,000 m² private garden, fully fenced on all four sides, includes a 10×5 m swimming pool with an underground plant room — 50 per cent complete — and the option to add a 44 m² gazebo. The covered carport provides three exclusive parking spaces. The 4,000 m² communal grounds, the tree-lined entrance avenue and the security and maintenance service already in place complete a setting that is unrivalled in the area. Layout: Ground Floor: entrance hall/living room with fireplace, large lounge with covered outdoor dining area, kitchen with dining room, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 bedroom with en-suite bathroom First Floor: 2 bedrooms with walk-in wardrobes and en-suite bathrooms