TERRACE OVER THE VALLEY

A spacious terrace, beautiful open views and the opportunity to live close to Cortona's historic centre

Located close to the historic centre of Cortona, in a convenient and easily accessible position, this apartment offers a feature that is not always easy to find at this price level: a generous terrace overlooking the valley, with beautiful open views, abundant natural light and a direct connection to the Tuscan landscape.

Key Features:

• Convenient location close to Cortona's historic centre;
• Beautiful open views across the valley;
• Large terrace of approximately 15 sq m / 161 sq ft;
• Approximately 100 sq m / 1,076 sq ft of living space;
• Three bedrooms;
• High ceilings and generous proportions;
• Abundant natural light;
• Recently renewed roof;
• Property in good overall condition;
• Approximately 15 sq m / 161 sq ft of additional storage and garage space with bathroom;
• Suitable as a permanent residence, holiday home or investment;
• Interesting relationship between price, location, size and potential;
• Asking price: €220,000.

The property represents an interesting opportunity for anyone looking to buy a home in Cortona without committing to the level of investment normally required for the most prestigious properties in the historic centre or in the surrounding countryside.

With approximately 100 sq m of living space, equivalent to around 1,076 sq ft, a terrace of approximately 15 sq m, or around 161 sq ft, and an additional 15 sq m storage on the lower level, TERRACE OVER THE VALLEY is a practical, spacious and versatile property.

It can be used as a permanent home, a Tuscan second home or an investment property, with the possibility of generating income through short-term rentals, subject to the relevant regulations and authorisations.

 

A location combining convenience and views

One of the main strengths of TERRACE OVER THE VALLEY is its location.

The property is situated close to Cortona's historic centre, allowing easy access to the heart of the town while offering a quieter and less congested setting than the most central streets.

For anyone who knows Cortona, this balance is particularly appealing.

The historic centre offers restaurants, cafés, shops, services and an extraordinary cultural and architectural heritage. It is a place where everyday life can be enjoyed on foot, from morning coffee to an evening aperitivo, dinner with friends or a simple walk through the historic streets.

Living close to the centre means that many of these pleasures are easily accessible, while the property itself benefits from an open outlook and a feeling of space.

The terrace is probably the feature that most clearly defines this home.

It extends the living experience beyond the interior and, during the warmer months, becomes an additional outdoor room.

Imagine breakfast in the morning light, lunch with family, an aperitivo at sunset or a long dinner with friends while looking across the valley and the Tuscan countryside.

Not every property close to Cortona can offer such an open view while also being so conveniently located in relation to the historic centre.

This combination makes TERRACE OVER THE VALLEY particularly interesting for buyers who want both accessibility and landscape.

The interiors

The apartment offers approximately 100 sq m of living space, or around 1,076 sq ft, with generous ceiling heights and bright, well-proportioned rooms.

The entrance leads into the main living area and introduces a straightforward and practical layout, suitable both for everyday family life and for use as a second home.

The property comprises three bedrooms, a kitchen, a dining room, a storage room and the large terrace overlooking the valley.

The three bedrooms are an important feature for both the residential and international markets.

For a family, they provide comfortable accommodation for owners, children and guests. For a second-home owner, they offer the flexibility to welcome family and friends. For an investor, the layout provides the possibility of creating a property suitable for holiday accommodation, subject to the relevant legal requirements.

The kitchen and dining room form the heart of the home.

The layout allows the cooking area and the dining space to remain distinct, creating a more comfortable and traditional way of living than is often found in smaller apartments.

The rooms benefit from high ceilings, contributing to a greater feeling of volume and airiness.

Natural light is another important quality of the property.

The open outlook and position of the apartment allow light to enter the rooms and enhance the sense of space.

The property is in good overall condition and can be enjoyed immediately, while still offering the possibility of future improvements and personalisation.

This is particularly attractive to buyers looking for a home in Cortona with a more accessible budget.

TERRACE OVER THE VALLEY does not require a major renovation project in order to be enjoyed.

It can be purchased, lived in and gradually improved over time, according to the new owner's needs and preferences.

The terrace: the heart of the property

The name of the property says a great deal about its most important feature.

The terrace measures approximately 15 sq m, or around 161 sq ft, and looks directly across the valley.

It is large enough to accommodate a dining table, chairs, outdoor seating and plants, becoming a natural extension of the home.

For a property located close to Cortona, a panoramic terrace is a particularly valuable feature.

During spring and summer, it can become the place where much of daily life takes place.

Morning coffee, breakfast, lunch, an evening drink or dinner with friends all take on a different character when enjoyed above the Tuscan landscape.

Even during the cooler months, the terrace remains an important connection with the countryside.

A view is one of those qualities that cannot simply be added later.

Floors can be replaced, kitchens modernised, walls repainted and furniture changed. A panoramic position, however, is an intrinsic part of a property.

This is precisely why the combination of location, size and views makes TERRACE OVER THE VALLEY so appealing.

The lower-level storage and garage space

On the lower level, the property includes approximately 15 sq m, or around 161 sq ft, of additional space used as storage and a garage, with a bathroom.

This is a very practical addition.

It can be used for storage, bicycles, tools, seasonal equipment or household items.

The bathroom adds further flexibility to the space.

For a permanent home, it provides useful storage and service space. For a second home, it allows the main living areas to remain uncluttered. For a holiday rental, it can provide additional practical support for the property.

The fact that the apartment includes this additional space is another element that contributes to its overall practicality.

An interesting price-to-value proposition

The asking price is €220,000.

In the Cortona market, properties with open views, outdoor space and convenient access to the historic centre can command considerably higher prices.

TERRACE OVER THE VALLEY therefore represents an interesting opportunity for buyers who want to enter the local property market with a more accessible investment.

The value of the property lies in the combination of several elements:

• a convenient location;
• open views;
• approximately 100 sq m / 1,076 sq ft of living space;
• three bedrooms;
• a large terrace;
• additional lower-level space;
• a recently renewed roof;
• good overall condition;
• immediate usability.

The property can therefore be viewed both as a home to enjoy and as an investment.

A home for family life

For a family, TERRACE OVER THE VALLEY offers enough space for comfortable everyday living.

The three bedrooms allow for a flexible arrangement.

One can be used as the main bedroom, another for children and the third for guests. Alternatively, one of the rooms could become a study, library or multifunctional space.

The dining room can become the centre of family life, while the terrace allows the living space to expand during the warmer months.

The proximity to Cortona also means that residents can enjoy the town and its services while returning to a home that is bright, peaceful and open to the landscape.

For an Italian buyer moving from a large city, this may be an opportunity to acquire a larger and more light-filled home, with a view and outdoor space, without committing to the budget normally required for an independent villa.

A Tuscan second home

For an international buyer, TERRACE OVER THE VALLEY can make an ideal Tuscan base.

The apartment is large enough to accommodate family and friends comfortably, without being so large that it becomes difficult or expensive to manage.

Its location close to Cortona allows owners to experience Tuscany in an authentic way.

The historic centre is close at hand, while the surrounding region offers extraordinary opportunities for travel, culture, food and landscape.

Arezzo, Montepulciano, Pienza, Siena, Florence, Perugia and Lake Trasimeno can all be reached by car, while Cortona itself provides the perfect setting for enjoying the rhythm of Tuscan life.

The terrace adds one of the features many international buyers dream of when looking for a home in Tuscany: a private outdoor space from which to enjoy the landscape every day.

An investment opportunity

The property may also be considered as an investment.

Cortona is a well-established international destination, attracting visitors from the United States, Northern Europe and many other countries looking to experience Tuscany.

The proximity to the historic centre, the three bedrooms and the panoramic terrace are all features that may be attractive to the holiday rental market.

The property could potentially accommodate families or groups of friends looking for a base from which to explore Tuscany.

Any short-term rental activity would, of course, need to be assessed and carried out in accordance with the applicable legislation and required authorisations.

The investment potential is nevertheless clear.

The property can be purchased for personal use, enjoyed for part of the year and potentially rented during periods when the owner is not using it.

A home with room for personalisation

TERRACE OVER THE VALLEY is already in good overall condition and can be enjoyed immediately.

At the same time, it is not a completely standardised, fully designed property.

This means that the new owner has the opportunity to make it their own over time.

The kitchen could be updated, the interiors could be furnished according to personal taste and the rooms could be enhanced with design choices that highlight the generous ceiling heights and natural light.

The terrace could become a truly beautiful outdoor living area, with carefully chosen furniture, plants and lighting.

This flexibility is particularly appealing to buyers who do not necessarily want to purchase a completely finished and impersonal property.

Instead, TERRACE OVER THE VALLEY offers a solid foundation and the possibility of gradually creating a home with a personal identity.

TERRACE OVER THE VALLEY: a practical home with a special view

TERRACE OVER THE VALLEY brings together several qualities that are not always easy to find at this price level.

It is close to Cortona's historic centre without being immersed in the busiest central streets.

It offers approximately 100 sq m / 1,076 sq ft of living space, three bedrooms, a large terrace and open views.

The property is in good overall condition and benefits from a recently renewed roof.

It is bright, has generous ceiling heights and includes additional lower-level space with a bathroom.

It can be purchased as a permanent home, a Tuscan second home or an investment property.

Most importantly, it offers something that cannot be created later: an open view across the valley and a private outdoor space from which to enjoy the beauty of the Tuscan landscape every day.

For anyone looking for a home in Cortona with a more accessible budget, without giving up location, light, space and the possibility of enjoying the landscape, TERRACE OVER THE VALLEY deserves serious consideration

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