Cortona Real Estate: Tuscan Farmhouses, Villas and Town Homes

Cortona stands on a hillside over the Val di Chiana, near Lake Trasimeno, with Etruscan walls, steep medieval lanes and annual festivals. Farmhouses in the valley or on terraced slopes need renovation budgets and often come with olive groves or vineyards. Arezzo is the nearest large city, and Florence, Siena and Perugia are within a day trip.

Neighbouring markets include Castiglione del Lago, Arezzo, Montepulciano, Perugia, Siena and Todi.

Foreign buyers can purchase, with reciprocity rules for some non-EU citizens. Expect registration tax that is higher for second homes, plus notary and agency fees. For farmhouses, check cadastral categories, planning permission for past works, water rights, septic systems and access roads. Many buyers use a geometra (surveyor) before signing.

Use the Italy consultation guide and financing page.