Villa Pierle
Drone view of Villa Pierle, stone buildings on a forested hill near Cortona, Tuscany
For sale by owner · Pierle, Cortona, Tuscany

A restored hilltop hamlet for sale near Cortona

Four stone buildings, six suites and a saltwater pool on 17,000 m² of land, high above the Val di Pierle. You deal directly with the owner.

Asking price€1,390,000
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17,000 m²of land included
6suites, each with a bathroom
9bathrooms
372 m²total floor area, all buildings
4.9guest rating from 47 reviews
$99,000+paid by guests in 2026
The story

An old stone hamlet, brought back to life

Villa Pierle sits in the small hamlet of Colle, on a forested hillside above the Val di Pierle. It lies in the municipality of Cortona, close to the border with Umbria. The ruins of the medieval castle of Pierle, the Rocca di Pierle, stand about 2 km to the south.

Our family restored the buildings in 2019 and 2020. We kept the stone walls, the open fireplaces and the wooden beams. We added modern bathrooms, a full kitchen and a saltwater pool.

From the pergola, the pool terrace and the tower, you look out over wooded hills in every direction. Guests write about the views more than anything else.

Table laid under a vine pergola, looking out over the green Val di Pierle
The estate

Four buildings around a garden and pool

The estate has about 372 m² of living space in four separate buildings. Six double suites sleep 12 people, and each suite has its own bathroom. All the suites and all the shared rooms have air conditioning. The property comes with 17,000 m² of land (about 4.2 acres). It includes a garden of about 500 m², and forest surrounds the estate.

There is room to add four more suites within the existing buildings, and possibly a fifth in the tower, for up to 11 suites in total.

The edge of the saltwater pool, with a wooden sun lounger on the grass and trees framing a view over the wooded Val di Pierle
Bathroom with a vessel sink and an interior window onto a stone-walled room with a stone bathtub
A highlight: the bathroom looks through an interior window to a stone-walled room with a stone bathtub.
Main house: open-plan dining room with a long wooden table under two grey pendant lamps, a stone arch into the kitchen and a window onto the valley
About 200 m²

Main house

It has four suites on three floors. The entrance hall and the living room each have a working fireplace. There is a full kitchen and a dining room that seats 12.

Guest house suite: a bright bedroom with a white bed, an iron headboard, wooden beams, a small window onto the valley and stone steps up to an open door
About 70 m²

Guest house

It has two suites, each with its own shower room, and a covered porch. It works well for a second family.

The studio games room, with a ping pong table and tall glass doors onto the ivy terrace
About 70 m²

Studio games room

A large open room with ping pong, table football, a sitting area and a toilet. Tall glass doors open onto its own terrace.

The tower bar: a covered stone terrace under a timber roof, with bar stools along a ledge and a view over the valley
About 32 m²

Tower bar

A short, steep climb leads to a bar with six stools and the widest view on the property.

Illustrated site plan of Villa Pierle Illustration, not to scale. The gravel drive arrives from the top. 1 Tower bar with seating and the widest view, top left. 2 Parking for up to 6 cars, top right along the drive. 3 Pool terrace with an outdoor kitchen and seating, left. 4 Main house with 4 suites, center. 5 Guest house with 2 suites, right of the main house. 6 Studio games room with a toilet, bottom right. Forest all around. gravel drive 123456 Tower barseating and viewsParkingup to 6 carsPool terraceoutdoor kitchen, seatingMain house4 suitesGuest house2 suitesStudiogames room, toilet Villa PierleIllustration, not to scale N
  1. 1Tower bar, with seating and the widest view
  2. 2Parking for up to 6 cars, along the drive
  3. 3Pool terrace, with an outdoor kitchen and seating
  4. 4Main house, with 4 suites
  5. 5Guest house, with 2 suites
  6. 6Studio games room, with a toilet
Illustration, not to scale. The gravel drive arrives from the top.

The land

The estate comes with 17,000 m² of its own land, about 4.2 acres, shown here in color.

Illustrated map of the land at Villa Pierle Illustration, not to scale. The estate land, 17,000 square meters or about 4.2 acres, is shaded in cream with a dashed terracotta border. It runs north to south along the Piagge road, past the houses of Villa Pierle beside the hamlet of Colle, and opens into a wide area to the west and southwest along the Giallini road. Neighboring fields and forest surround it. Villa Pierlethe housesCollehamletPiagge roadColle roadGiallini road LEGEND Estate land Buildings Roads Forest The land17,000 m² (about 4.2 acres)Illustration, not to scale N
  • Estate land
  • Buildings
  • Roads
  • Forest
Illustration, not to scale. North is at the top.

Outside

  • Saltwater pool, about 13 by 3.5 meters, with sunbeds
  • Outdoor bathroom by the pool, with a toilet and a shower
  • Outdoor kitchen with pizza oven and barbecue
  • Dining table for 12 under the pergola
  • Garden of about 500 m² with fruit trees
  • Parking for up to 6 cars
  • Wild forest all around, with walking paths
  • A sitting area in the forest, a quiet place to relax in the shade
  • Satellite and mobile internet
What guests say

A magical place, in their words

4.9 from 47 guest reviews on Airbnb

These are guests' own words, quoted from public Airbnb reviews.

“What a magical place. Beautifully finished spaces with nature all around. ... The views from the “treehouse” bedroom cannot be beat. Wake up to a castle floating in the clouds, pink sunrise and misty valleys with a gentle breeze rustling the vines surrounding you. Heaven!”

Heather, September 2023

“Gorgeous home and grounds! ... The tower was definitely a highlight on the property. We enjoyed happy hour and “Spritz’s” up there and watched the sunset over Tuscan hills - Stunning!”

Kelley, July 2024

“Absolute heaven!! What a magical place inside and out. The design, the garden, the views...”

Cass, September 2020

“The home is a perfect mix of history and beautiful design. Gorgeous place to rest and plenty of space to enjoy. Even better than the pictures. ... The time here felt like a retreat. Dreaming of coming back some day.”

Elaina, June 2025

“Incredible house! The pictures did not do it justice. The view from almost every room was truly magical.”

Isabella, September 2025 Translated from Swedish

“Wonderful gem tucked away in the gorgeous Tuscan countryside. The houses have been renovated with great taste.”

Carine, August 2024

“Wow!! What a stay. ... It was so peaceful and had everything we needed to relax by the pool surrounded by the most beautiful view.”

Megan, September 2025

“I have to say the place is absolutely gorgeous. Exquisitely decorated, well-appointed and the location is simply stunning. Waking up to the breathtaking views this morning will be a memory I will treasure.”

Jael, September 2020

“A magical holiday. The setting is sublime, in the heart of the forest, with a breathtaking view. Perfect for anyone who wants to switch off and get away from the world. The house is very pretty, authentic and very comfortable. Everything was perfect.”

Béatrice, August 2022 Translated from French

Every review here is a five-star review. Three dots mark where a quote is shortened. Read all 47 reviews on Airbnb

A proven rental business

Guests already love it

Villa Pierle has been a vacation rental since 2020. In 2026 it took bookings from May to September only. October to April is still open for bookings.

Guests paid over $99,000 to stay at Villa Pierle in 2026, from May to September.

A new owner who takes bookings directly keeps the full amount, less running costs. We share statements with serious buyers.

$99,000+paid by guests, May to September 2026
4.9Airbnb rating from 47 reviews
Guest FavoriteAirbnb award for its most loved homes
SuperhostAirbnb host status
Stone terrace under a vine pergola, with a long wooden table beside open barn doors

What a new owner can take over

  • A track record: 47 reviews, a 4.9 rating and Guest Favorite status
  • A local team that knows the house: check-in, cleaning and pool care
  • Local partners guests have booked: a private chef and sommelier, yoga and guided walks
  • Room to grow: the house stood empty from October to April
  • Room to add four more suites within the existing buildings, and possibly a fifth in the tower, for up to 11 suites
Location and getting there

Between Cortona, Lake Trasimeno and Umbria

The village of Mercatale is 5 km away, with a supermarket, a pharmacy and restaurants. Cortona, the lake and the hill towns of Umbria are all easy day trips.

PlaceDistance by road
Mercatale shops and restaurantsabout 5 km
Cortonaabout 20 km
Lake Trasimeno, Tuoro shoreabout 18 km
Perugiaabout 54 km
Perugia Airportabout 65 km
Florence Airportabout 144 km

Distances come from a public route planner and are rounded.

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Good to know before you visit

  • The last 2.7 km are a gravel road, ending with a steep climb. We recommend a four-wheel drive or another car with high ground clearance. Many guests say it is worth it, and that it gets easy after the first drive.
  • Mobile signal is weak inside the houses. Internet runs on satellite and the mobile network.
  • Villa Pierle is part of a small hamlet, so other houses stand close by.
  • You are in nature. Expect insects and the odd wild boar.

"The moment you arrive, every bit of that drive becomes 100% worth it."

Courtney, July 2026

On an in-person visit we can meet you where the paved road ends and drive you up.

Who it suits

One estate, several ways to use it

Bright double bedroom under wooden beams, with windows onto the hills

Families

Six suites across separate buildings give everyone privacy. Guests have used it for family reunions and groups of 9 to 12. Two families could share it, one in the main house and one in the guest house.

Living room with a large stone fireplace, beamed ceiling and armchairs

Rental investors

It already earns, with strong reviews and a local team. A new owner could add spring and fall bookings, longer stays or private events. There is room to add four more suites within the existing buildings, and possibly a fifth in the tower, for up to 11 in total.

The studio games room, a large bright room with tall glass doors onto the ivy terrace

Weddings and retreats

The pool terrace works for a small ceremony with a view, and the studio can host dinner indoors. The quiet forest setting suits yoga and creative retreats. Check local rules for events first.

Book a tour

See it live, from home or in person

Choose how you would like to see Villa Pierle. Send the form and we will reply with suggested times.

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Live video tour

Our property manager walks you through every building, the garden and the view, live on a video call. Ask anything as you go.

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In-person visit

We can meet you where the paved road ends, drive you up and show you every building, the garden and the view.

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Questions buyers ask

Villa Pierle questions and answers

How much does Villa Pierle cost?

The asking price is €1,390,000. Villa Pierle is sold directly by the owner, and no agency is involved.

Where is Villa Pierle?

Villa Pierle is in the hamlet of Colle, above the Val di Pierle, in the municipality of Cortona in Tuscany, Italy. It sits close to the border with Umbria. Cortona is about 20 km away by road, and the shore of Lake Trasimeno at Tuoro is about 18 km away.

How big is the property?

There is about 372 m² of living space in four stone buildings: the main house, the guest house, the studio and the tower bar. The land is 17,000 m², about 4.2 acres, with a garden of about 500 m² and forest all around.

How many suites are there?

There are six double suites for 12 guests, and each suite has its own bathroom. The main house has four suites and the guest house has two. All the suites and all the shared rooms have air conditioning.

Does it earn rental income?

Yes. Villa Pierle has been a vacation rental since 2020. In 2026, guests paid over $99,000 to stay from May to September. It has a 4.9 rating from 47 Airbnb reviews and Guest Favorite status. We share statements with serious buyers.

Could it grow into a bed and breakfast or a small boutique hotel?

It already runs as a vacation rental for up to 12 guests, with a local team for check-in, cleaning and pool care. There is room to add four more suites within the existing buildings, and possibly a fifth in the tower, for up to 11 suites in total.

Is there a pool?

Yes. There is a saltwater pool, about 13 by 3.5 meters, with sunbeds and an outdoor bathroom with a toilet and a shower. There is also an outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven, a dining table for 12 under the pergola and parking for up to 6 cars.

How do I get there by car?

The last 2.7 km are a gravel road that ends with a steep climb. We recommend a four-wheel drive or another car with high ground clearance. On a visit, we can meet you where the paved road ends and drive you up. Perugia Airport is about 65 km away and Florence Airport about 144 km.

Can I visit or see a video tour?

Yes. You can book a live video tour with our property manager, or an in-person visit. Send the tour request form and we will reply with suggested times.

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