Molino di Bordone, Cortona, Italy
Stunning Tuscan farmhouse with large swimming pool
The Nobile family is proud to offer four luxury homes for private rental throughout the year in typical Tuscan style. We felt a magic spark and breathed life back into this ancient and beautiful property, restoring it with no expense spared.
Il Molino di Bordone is an elegant, 17th Century Tuscan Farmhouse, set in a glorious location among the Tuscan and Umbrian hills, only minutes from the beautiful Etruscan walled town of Cortona. The setting is completely private with a surrounding landscaped garden of roses and poppies, lavender and rosemary, chestnuts and cypresses, olive groves and sunflower fields, perennial flower beds and much more.
The luxurious interiors of each home have been exquisitely decorated with the utmost attention to detail and furnished with country charm; chestnut beamed ceilings, terracotta tiled floors, twin and double bedrooms with marble tiled en-suite bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, large living rooms with wood burning fireplaces, a reading library, full wine rack, TV, DVD, telephone and private outdoor patios with barbecues for al-fresco dining.
Enjoy relaxing by the pool, strolling in the gardens, walking in the hills or along the river that once worked the mill. Tramp among sunflowers, explore the olive grove, climb the tower for panoramic views or simply sip wine while watching the sun set over the russet hills. The property is quite simply unforgettable; a precious, historic jewel not to be missed.
Guests are welcome to help themselves to fresh produce from the organic vegetable garden, to apples, cherries, apricots and plums from the orchard and there are abundances of sage, thyme and rosemary for flavouring gourmet recipes.
Families with children can enjoy complete safety in the 2 acre garden which is completely secluded with a wide array of entertainments for all ages: swimming, croquet, badminton, trampoline, swings & climbing frame. We also have a few delightful petting animals (dogs, cats, a donkey and a goat) in the extensive farmland behind.
Thermal Spas for the winter months: soak and relax at the hot baths or have a therapeutic massage in Rapolano Terme, Bagno Vignoni or Chianciano Terme just a short distance away
Other local activites: fishing, horse riding, golf, tennis, mountain biking
Services available on request: maid service, private cook, days out, cookery demos
Nearby amenities:
In our village of Montanare-Pergo, just 10 minutes walk from the house, there is a delightful cafe with outdoor seating, pizzeria, restaurant, local food-market, post office and petrol station.
Explore the Etruscan walled, medieval hill town of Cortona, a hidden gem perched majestically on the sun-drenched slopes of Monte Egidio. As you walk around this ancient and noble town you cannot help but sense the vibrations of more than 2500 centuries of history. Cortona inspired Francis Mayes to write her best-seller ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’. There is a delightful selection of street cafes, restaurants, theatre, markets & shops to enjoy and the town hosts many outdoor concerts, musical & opera events during the year:-\'Giostra del Archidado\' (jousting - May); \'Tuscan Sun Festival\' (June, July, August); Antiques\' Fair (September); the Diocesan and Etruscan museums are world renowned.
Located on the border of both Tuscany and Umbria you can take advantage of being conveniently located to visit the delights of both regions for sightseeing.
DIRECTIONS for finding us from A1 autostrada [20mins]:
- Exit VALDICHIANA; after pay toll follow PERUGIA.
- 75bis exit CASTIGLION DEL LAGO; follow TERONTOLA/CORTONA.
- Turn RIGHT to OSSAIA through narrow village [careful on the bends] and continue.
- Turn RIGHT towards PERGO/MERCATALE and continue (just 5km from here).
- Follow this straight road through Pergo; note the bar & Despar supermarket on the left.
- Note another bar/CRAI shop also on the left and continue.
- Turn RIGHT immediately after the MONTANARE SIGN.
- Go over the bridge and immediately RIGHT again onto a dirt road.
- Continue parallel with the stream to IL MOLINO DI BORDONE.
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Driving times to major attractions and towns
- Cortona: 10 minutes
- Lake Trasimeno: 15 minutes
- Thermal Spa resorts: 30 minutes
- Arezzo, Perugia & Montepulciano: 30 minutes
- The Chianti region: 45 minutes
- Assisi, Siena, Montalcino: 45 minutes
- Florence, Orvieto, San Gimignano: 1 hour
- San Gimignano: 1.5 hours
- Pisa Lucca, Beaches: 2 hours
- Rome: 2.5 hours
