Convent Sofia with two pools and spa, Cortona, Arezzo – Tuscany
27-acre farmstead featuring an ancient convent restored with 14 bedrooms, restaurant, spa with indoor pool, park with outdoor pool, vineyard for sale in Cortona, Arezzo. On the border between Umbria and Tuscany, just 6 km from Cortona, nestled in the Val d'Esse and surrounded by woods 27-acre farm with olive grove, vineyard, pasture, woods and a convent dating back to 1500 with evocative and prestigious historical elements as natural stone facades, characteristic windows and doors made of antique wood, interiors with fireplaces, hand made cotto flooring, coupled by frescoed walls and ceilings by master Eugenio Lucani and his student Silena Gallorini. Expertly restored while preserving its original structure and transformed into a residence perfect for tourist hospitality and to experience the Tuscan country lifestyle, houses a living area with restaurant and outdoor pergola, a wellness center with gym, and 8 bedrooms in a single or family suite. Two single-level cottages have been refurbished with additional six suites, all with living rooms and bathrooms boasting natural finishes and full-wall showers. The grounds are partly paved with paths and stairways leading to various corners of the garden, an elegant glass structure with a heated swimming pool, an outdoor pool, an outdoor sports center with equipment for Work Out and Cross Fit, a play area for the youngest, and a vegetable garden. The farm area includes various sheds, storages, and covers for horses and farm animals. The vineyard is planted with Sangiovese, Merlot and Syrah, divided into two separate plots, the historic vineyard and a new planting under construction. In an enchanting private location not far from all shops and amenities, with open panoramic views, Convento Sofia is a charming country resort with farm, boasting plenty of winning elements for hosting events, ceremonies and vacations in the peace and quiet of Tuscan countryside. Under development is a dairy for milk processing from farm sheep.
