
Casa San Marco
Stacey and Rob, founders of Sojourn Ventures, purchased Casa San Marco in 2002 and lovingly restored it over many years along with local Cortona artists, artisans, and tradesmen. You can feel this historic home's warm and inviting spirit from the moment you step through its doors.
Casa San Marco occupies the top two floors of a former 16th-century palazzo and overlooks the stunning Church of San Francesco and the beautiful valley below. The design and furnishing of Casa San Marco have been inspired by the owners’ affinity for flea markets and interior design. The result is an eclectic, artful, and aesthetically pleasing 500-year-old home.
From the street entrance, one enters a small foyer and climbs a set of century-old stone stairs to the first floor of Casa San Marco. This floor comprises a living room, two master bedrooms, and a library/den. The library/den and one of the bedrooms have access to the terrace with magnificent valley views. Past the living room is a spacious kitchen that has been completely remodeled, including a custom marble sink/countertop and a large dining area. The newly renovated bathroom is off the kitchen, incorporating antique Tuscan architectural elements and centuries-old frescoed walls. Another set of stairs leads to the second and last floor of Casa San Marco, under the terra cotta tiles and beams. There are two full master bedrooms and a full bathroom on this floor.
Property Type: Historic palazzo
Bedrooms: 4 bedrooms with 4 queen beds
Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms.
Extra sleeping: 1 double sofa bed
Capacity: 8 adults + 2 children
Décor: Top two floors of a former 16th-century palazzo with high ceilings and original arched windows, completely remodeled.
Amenities: Wi-Fi, full kitchen, television, washing machine, hairdryer, kettle, private terrace. *Heating and air conditioner incurs an extra fee based on usage, to be paid at the end of your stay.
Location: Upper Cortona, a 5-10-minute walk up the hill from the main Town Square. *Please note: Cortona is an ancient, walled hill town with many stairs, steep streets, and limited driving/parking with no elevators or handicap accommodations. Please be advised of this if you have mobility issues of any sort.
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