luxury real estate for sale Apulia, Italy

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A country villa dating back to the early 20th century surrounded by a flourishing Italian garden. The house preserves ancient painted vaults and floors in grit and pastine. The sumptuous staircase leads to the hall and from here to the various rooms to be found on the main floor: living room, kitchen, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. On the ground floor three large rooms each with barrel vaults are used as storage and study. At the rear end of the garden, a traditional Salento 'furnieddhu' serves as a storage area for agricultural tools.The property is in excellent structural condition though it requires renovation of the systems and functional distribution of the bathrooms for use by the rooms. The complex is located along the ancient road that leads to the renowned resort of Gallipoli.

The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

An impressive 18th century palace and its large garden in a town near to Lecce and the sea. An entire palace dominating the town from its balconies. A theatrical effect, the perfectly preserved decor of which acts as rooms that appear to have come straight out of Giuseppe-Tomasi-di-Lampedusa’s novel. Its rich past still feels very much present. Ribbed vaults, randomly-matched flooring, Lecce stone, terrazzo floors with a wealth of motifs, coats-of-arms, etc.

An impressive, stately villa and its 500 m² garden in the town centre of Galatina. Galatina is a little known town in the region of Apulia, the golden age of which dates back to 17th and 18th centuries. Virtually neighbouring Lecce, with its wealth of Baroque architecture, it endlessly stuns visitors with its Renaissance and Baroque palaces, featuring impressive and ornate porches and loggias. The town’s churches are not to be forgotten. A visit to the Saint Catherine of Alexandria Basilica, with its 14th century Giotto style frescoes, is a must. Residents of this impressive, stately villa, in an exceptionally beautiful town, will find themselves living with: An elegance almost worthy of a Greek temple. Original, richly decorated interiors, often perfectly preserved. A very large garden in the town centre. Terraces and an outstanding underground passageway waiting to be put to good use. All of which exudes the old-fashioned charm of an old family home, abounding in assets.

In Castellana Grotte, alongside the Selva di Fasano road, a 16th century farmhouse in need of renovation. Close to the cities of Monopoli and Bari, an authentic Apulian farmhouse, whose origins date back to the early 16th century. This impressive building of historic interest was once owned by the Sforza family, whose coat of arms can still be seen on the main facade. The complex, which features a deconsecrated church, is typical of the regional style of construction at that time, with a load-bearing structure entirely of stone. This promising site, which is awaiting complete renovation, is ideal for a hotel venture, just a few minutes from the beaches of the Adriatic Sea and the Grotta Bianca, considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world.

A palazzo in the city with a garden in Soleto, not far from Lecce. In the province of Lecce, Soleto was one of the centres where the Salentine Baroque style emerged and flourished in the 17th century. Today, some elegant residences still remain, such as this palazzo in the historical centre, which is particularly well-preserved and fully furnished. Once inside, past the porch from the street, there is a succession of vast living and formal reception rooms, here and there enhanced by painted or vaulted ceilings. To the rear of the building, the 1000 m² garden is planted with trees and large enough for a swimming pool or a sunny outdoor seating area. The sea is close by and the location is ideal for visiting Salento.

Elegant villa located in a prestigious position between the sea and the hills of Puglia. This splendid property enjoys an excellent distribution of spaces, the result of careful renovation of the main body of the villa which has allowed for a large living and relaxation area with an adjacent kitchen, two double bedrooms with walk-in closets, and spacious en-suite bathrooms. An additional guest bathroom is situated in the living area while, in the basement, there is a charming cellar with a barrel vault and a service bathroom. The exteriors are enjoyable year-round, thanks to a convenient covered kitchen area and a gazebo located in front of the exclusive infinity pool. Serving the pool, there are changing rooms and two additional bathrooms. Moreover, the property boasts a large private park, where a tennis court and soccer field, and a large area for car parking can be found. In the area facing the patio and the pool, a comfortable and modern annex has been built, consisting of four other rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Particular care has been dedicated to all technological aspects, providing the property with a home automation system and video surveillance. The villa is also served by a photovoltaic system and a solar thermal system.

A renovated, tourist property, typical of the Apulia region in the Itria Valley near to Ostuni. With its silhouette that has made the Apulia region famous the world over, the “trullo” is a small dwelling that reached the height of its popularity in the 19th century. Particularly fashionable in the Itria Valley, this original construction, made entirely of dry stone, appeals nowadays because of its authentic character and its environmental qualities. In the area around Ostuni, the “white town” on the Adriatic coast, this renovated tourist estate is extremely attractive. The house is topped with the iconic cupolas and their sculpted pinnacles. The inside, cool and comfortable, is converted in keeping with its original materials, under white vaults, reflecting the shape of the roof. Outside, a few pergolas shaded by Virginia creeper lead to a swimming pool and its unobstructed view over the golden-brown countryside of the Salento peninsula.

This splendid and fascinating rural residence where time seems to have stopped, allows you to experience the history and true essence of Puglia, immersed in the greenery of the Puglia countryside, finely renovated on two levels, with swimming pool and panoramic view. The farmhouse dating back to 1800, stands dominant on a plot of over 5 hectares located in the Torre Sant'Andrea marine nature reserve, just about 800 meters from the sea. The main body of the farm is spread over two floors, the ground floor is made up of an elegant entrance, a living room with dining room, a very large living room with fireplace and a representative bathroom, a kitchen and three bedrooms all with en suite bathroom. The ceilings have typical star or barrel vaults while the floors are in slabs of Lecce stone. On the second floor we find a majestic room with a terrace and a bathroom. The Masseria also has an annex consisting of a bedroom, complete bathroom and laundry. There is an olympic swimming pool and the possibility of building tennis, paddle or mini golf courts, there is also a spring artesian well from which water is drawn for irrigation and the swimming pool. The photovoltaic system completes the property.

Located in Nardò close to the historic center right near the Cathedral, Palazzo Vaglio is certainly one of the most romantic residences in the city, one of the few that has preserved the charm of the bourgeois residences of the late nineteenth century. The palace has been completely restored with the specific intention of renovating the entire building, maintaining the elegance and original architectural value. The property is divided over several levels, on the ground floor we find an entrance, a large room and two bedrooms with bathroom, going up to the first floor there are three bedrooms all with complete en suite bathroom, on the second floor there is a bedroom bedroom with bathroom and laundry room, on the top floor we will find an equipped terrace for sunbathing or sipping a drink while admiring the beauty of the historic center with a breathtaking view of the Duomo. It is 5 km from the marinas, 25 km from Lecce and 80 km from Brindisi airport.

A little Baroque palace in the town of Galatone, a short distance from the bigger town of Lecce. Galatone, between the sea and Lecce, between leisure and cultural activities, conceals magnificent treasures. Since ancient times, miscellaneous cultural influences have existed here for the better. It is a very pleasant place to live. The town, featuring styles from the Renaissance to the Baroque periods, offers a circuit of its churches and its courtyard villas. The building is constructed from the superb, local Lecce stone. Its decors are still perfectly intact. With coffered and painted ceilings, mosaic floors, windows featuring trilobal tracery as well as stately balustrades and balconies, the list describing its interior and exterior decors would be long. Its current owners have taken great pains to enhance this wonderful property.

An authentic masseria farmhouse and its 2 hectares land on the outskirts of Nardò and the Regional Nature Park of Porto-Selvaggio. The Apulia region’s olive groves extend, beyond the white walls of the beautiful Nardò for as the eye can see, to the beaches along the Gulf of Taranto. This land once belonged to powerful and noble masseria farmhouses, just like this large property on the edge of the Regional Nature Park of Porto-Selvaggio. In addition to an 82-ha estate, this group of buildings forms a hamlet all on its own. The size of the property from the 1,875 m² main building is striking and its potential obvious. It is an ideal haven for fully appreciating the tranquillity of the Salento Peninsula, just a stone’s throw from the turquoise waters of Sant'Isidoro.

A 19th century villa and its 3 ha of parklands in Monteroni-di-Lecce. A fragrance of mystery and flowers in the little town of Monteroni-di-Lecce. Three hectares of dense vegetation keep a watch over this elegant, 19th century villa, the facades of which are attractively adorned with colourful climbers. Once over the threshold, a journey through time begins with a succession of vast rooms featuring richly decorated ceilings. This property is an outstanding subject for renovation, for taking advantage of a pleasant way of life or for a tourist project. This address is but a few kilometres from the baroque gems to be found in Lecce, the “Florence of the Apulia region”.