Situated on a hilltop that allows a 360° panoramic view including the famous towers of San Gimignano, the Fortezza, after a long and thorough restauration, became an enchanting and unique residence exceeding 6,000 square feet. The floors and ceilings in antique handmade tiles, the beams in chestnut, the arched ceilings and the fine fireplaces, anything suggests the idea that here time has been stopped.
The residence has a refined and exclusive atmosphere that still maintains the warmth of family-style management and the owners, who live in the property nearby, are available for any request or query. The spacious building only offers 6 bedrooms including 5 double rooms and a suite. Its maximum capacity is of 12 people. The bedrooms enjoy the wonderful view.
The villa of Fortezza de' Cortesi looks upon a beautiful terraced garden with a gazebo. The estate is about 12he and includes a farm where olive oil, saffron and aromatic herbs are produced. Near the olive grove, you can find the large swimming pool equipped with patio furniture to sunbathe and a quiet pergola, which offers abundant shade, that is a perfect haven for rest or to contemplate the breathtaking view of the Tuscan landscape. At guests disposal there is also a private parking.
The villa is an ideal point of departure for day trips to the cities of Tuscany and the perfect base to return after excursions into the countryside with its historic, artistic and gastronomic treasures.
Owners decided to let the bedrooms maintain their original purpose of rest, tranquility and well-being. It is in fact possible to chat or to watch SAT TV in the comfortable sitting-room, while the cozy study allows internet connections. Besides The Fortezza's wide kitchen offers a taste of the past with all the comforts of modern times, and the dining room and the living room with the ancient fireplace where you will be able to live again the fascination of the hospitality of bygone times.
The spacious villa only offers 6 bedrooms; 5 double rooms (Fina, Smeralda, Preziosa, Sigerio, Belviso) and a suite (Cortesiana). Its maximum capacity is of 12 people. The limited number of guests allows to provide personalized and continous attention to any of their needs. The bedrooms are all provided with air conditioning, safe and mosquito net, each one has private bathroom with a wall-attached hairdryer and shower or bath-tub.
THE ESTATE AND THE SWIMMING-POOL
Near the olive grove, you can find the large swimming-pool equipped with patio furniture to sunbathe and a quiet pergola, which offers abundant shade, that is a perfect haven for rest or to contemplate the breathtaking view of the Tuscan landscape. Guests can also go trekking and walking through 7 hectars century-old wood. Ideal for birdwatching also has available in the vicinity: tennis, golf, fishing, horseback riding and exensive walking trails. At guests disposal there is also a private parking.
