Tranquil Casale Sant'Agata has undergone meticulous restoration, seamlessly blending exquisite traditional elements with modern conveniences. This charming 200-year-old holiday farmhouse offers superb accommodation featuring original chestnut beams, antique furniture, and terracotta floors. Accessible from the first floor via a dining terrace and a traditional external stone staircase (equipped with a child safety gate), it ensures both comfort and safety.
The property has a private pool with a large gazebo with seating providing stunning views of Cortona and the adjacent vineyard. Its expansive garden enhances the peaceful ambiance. Outdoor facilities are complemented by a large covered terrace featuring a beautiful stone barbecue/fireplace, dining table, and comfortable sofas. Situated along a tranquil, flat cycle path near the Church of Sant'Agata, the surroundings are blissfully free of traffic, save for the occasional passing tractor tending to the vast fields surrounding the house.
Convenient amenities include shopping in the local village just a couple of minutes away, while the full-service market town of Camucia is approximately 10 minutes away, offering banks, supermarkets, and a mainline train station. The enchanting town of Cortona, steeped in ancient beauty, is easily reachable in less than 15 minutes.
The location serves as an ideal base for exploring Tuscany and Umbria, with the picturesque Lake Trasimeno, featuring beaches, charming towns, restaurants, and boat hire, a mere 30 minutes away. Countless medieval towns lie within a one-hour radius, including Pienza, Perugia, Assisi, Montepulciano, Bagno Vignoni, Siena, Florence, Chianti, Orvieto, Arezzo, and Castiglione del Lago, among others. Additionally, a superb shopping outlet is just 20 minutes away.
The immediate vicinity is steeped in rich history, encompassing Etruscan, Roman, and medieval heritage. A magnificent 2000-year-old Etruscan tomb is a mere 5 minutes away, while historical anecdotes such as Hannibal's passage in 217 BC, accompanied by his last war elephant en-route to an epic battle with Romans garrisoned in Cortona, add to the area's allure.
Whether embarking on tours of historical sites or indulging in the region's delectable cuisine and wines at local restaurants, or simply unwinding by the pool, Casale Sant'Agata offers myriad opportunities for an unforgettable Italian experience.