Villa Alessandra, Cortona, Tuscany

Villa Alessandra is a magnificent 17 th century villa which sits in a countryside setting at the foothill of the picturesque Etruscan town of Cortona (only 4.5 Km away). This opulent villa benefits from spacious interiors which are well appointed in a traditional, elegant style, a billiards room to keep guests entertained and extensive gardens of over 5000 square metres. Perfect for a large family gathering, corporate retreat or an idyllic destination wedding in Italy. There is even a chapel on site! Fracis Myers famous book and film ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’ was set in and around this area close to ‘Bramasole’.

Surrounded by acres of lawned gardens which are filled with centuries old plants & oleander bushes and dotted with pots of lemon and olive trees . Villa Alessandra provides the perfect backdrop for a summer wedding or drinks party.

The property has recently undergone a 2 year restoration project by its current owners who have been careful to maintain many of the original features. The vaulted beamed ceilings, antique cotto flooring, original wall tapestries, frescoes, four poster beds, marble bathrooms, chandeliers and majestic sandstone staircase all add to the feeling of granduer.

8 of the 9 bedrooms are with double bed (4 of those are four poster beds), the ninth bedroom is a small twin located on a mezzanine level

The modern kitchen is well equipped and perfect for cooking up an Italian feast using the finest ingredients which are readily available locally – if you prefer not to cook we can arrange an excellent cook / chef service.

Externally, there is a large gazebo with stone built columns, located only and furnished with marble tables and chairs for relaxing and dining ‘al fresco’ surrounded by the Tuscan hills and fields of sunflowers.
Swimming pool ( 5m x 15m, Depth: 1.1m, min. depth: 2m ) shower, WIFI internet, barbecue, al fresco dining, dining table, gazebo, garden furniture, 18 sunbeds

At the entrance to the property, just after the main gate and the tree-lined access drive, is a large private parking area

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES: (600 mq)

Bedroom 1
King size beds: 1
Private bathroom with hydromassage bathtub, hydromassage shower

Bedroom 2
King size beds: 1
Private bathroom with shower hydromassage bathtub,

Bedroom 3
Double or matrimonial beds: 1
Private bathroom with bathtub

Bedroom 4
Single beds: 2
Private bathroom with shower

Bedroom 5
Double or matrimonial beds: 1

Bedroom 6
Double or matrimonial beds: 1
Private bathroom with shower

Bedroom 7
Double or matrimonial beds: 1
Private bathroom with shower

Bedroom 8
Double or matrimonial beds: 1

Bedroom 9
Double or matrimonial beds: 1

DISTANCES:

Cortona: 4.5 Km (7 mins drive)
Village / nearest shops: 2.5 Km (4 mins drive)
Nearest restaurant: 700 Meters (Pizzeria-Hostaria) (1 min drive)
Golf: 22 Km (20 mins drive)
Tennis courts 6 Km (10 mins drive)

The ideal base from which to explore the delights of Tuscany and the Val di Chiana. There is a good local restaurant within 700 metres walking distance, grocery shops within 2.5 Km and tennis courts are 10 minutes by car. Lake Trasimeno is reachable within 30 minutes, Montepulciano aprox 40 minutes and Siena 1 hour. There are many more places of artistic and cultural interest within easy reach such as Arezzo and Perugia and picturesque little towns (Pienza, Montalcino, Castiglione del Lago, Radda and Gaiole in the Chianti area) as well as health spas

Cortona which is only 4.5 Km away is a quaint hilltop town with a pretty piazza and an array of excellent restaurants, pavement cafes, art galleries, delis and boutiques.