luxury furnished houses for sale Otranto, Italy

This unique villa for sale in Castro Marina, also known as the “Pearl of Salento”, is a rare opportunity on the real estate market. Its prime location, refined finishes, and excellent layout make it the perfect choice both as a private residence and as a high-end hospitality investment.Fully renovated in 2022, the property extends over several levels, beautifully integrated into terraced grounds with dry-stone walls and a lush Mediterranean garden of more than 4,000 sqm. Towering pine trees and local essences create a fresh, relaxing atmosphere, ideal for enjoying the sea in total privacy.InteriorsThe property is accessed via a private pedestrian and driveway entrance with a shared courtyard and a covered garage. From here, an internal lift connects the ground floor directly to the main villa, ensuring maximum comfort and convenience.In total, the villa offers approximately 460 sqm of internal space, distributed across several independent units, all designed to provide light-filled, functional, and highly versatile living areas.Guest suite with jacuzzi: an independent unit with bedroom and bathroom, featuring a private terrace with hot tub and stunning sea views.Main villa: located on the upper floor, it hosts an elegant living room opening onto a panoramic terrace, a spacious dining room, and a fully fitted kitchen. The sleeping area includes two double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, one of which is a master suite with a walk-in wardrobe, plus a laundry room.Panoramic attic: the upper floor features a bedroom with a bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe, opening onto a large terrace with breathtaking views of the Adriatic Sea.Beach houses: two independent units close to the main villa, one double with a bathroom and one single with a bunk bed and a bathroom – ideal for guests or staff.Dependance in the pinewood: a recently renovated guest house with a bedroom, bathroom, and private entrance, complemented by an outdoor fully equipped kitchen and covered dining area.In total, the property includes 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, offering great potential for a luxury rental business or boutique hospitality project.ExteriorsThe villa features over 100 sqm of panoramic terraces and courtyards, all with stunning sea views.The private terraced garden, planted with maritime pines and Mediterranean essences, extends over more than 4,000 sqm, providing a perfect setting for outdoor living, entertaining, or hosting private events.FeaturesThe property is connected to all main utilities and equipped with a complete heating and cooling system (radiators, fan coils, and air conditioning). It is sold fully furnished, with bespoke and high-quality furniture.Unique highlightsSpectacular sea views from every level.Just 20 metres from the sea, with convenient public access to the coast.Private terraced garden of more than 4,000 sqm with pinewood and dry-stone walls.Internal lift connecting the garage directly to the villa.Seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms, ideal for hosting guests or creating a boutique hospitality business.Prime location: walking distance from the centre of Castro, yet in a quiet and private setting.The LocationCastro Marina is one of the most charming and exclusive destinations on the Adriatic coast of Salento. The town combines crystal-clear waters and natural wonders – including the famous Zinzulusa Cave – with a historic old town dominated by the Aragonese castle and medieval cathedral.Its picturesque harbour is the beating heart of local life, with fishing boats and yachts moored side by side, and offers opportunities for boat trips, diving, and water sports. Castro is also renowned for its traditional cuisine, especially fresh fish served in seafront restaurants.From Castro, you can easily reach other iconic locations in Salento: Otranto (20 km), Santa Maria di Leuca (25 km), and Lecce (50 km). Brindisi International Airport is about 90 km away, and Bari Airport is around 200 km away.

The property is located in a part of Salento near the eastern coast, exactly halfway between Otranto and Santa Maria di Leuca. The estate consists of multiple buildings, the main one being a historic property: a castle example of medieval fortification, not very large, currently restored according to the principles of conservative restoration required by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, and also adapted to maintain its original architectural morphology as a hospitality structure with luxurious bedrooms. The estate includes three other buildings made of recent constructions from the late 1800s, as well as a dovecote tower from the same period as the castle, which represents an additional trace of the original, more extensive nucleus. All is connected through a park of 12,000 square meters, currently landscaped with equipped green areas where residents and guests can stay, and which also features a swimming pool usable during the warmer seasons. The other two buildings, named Barn and Dovecote, have been adapted to accommodate luxurious rooms with beds and bathrooms, enjoying the park area situated between the medieval original structure. The castle, the main building, on the ground floor hosts large rooms, all furnished with valuable furnishings, a library, and a large kitchen serving as a Guest House for the property, all overlooking an internal courtyard within the walls, where a prestigious covered area with outdoor furniture remains, along with a garden with lawn. Currently, there are 1,800 square meters of usable space, including about 14 rooms with bathrooms. The building called Dovecote currently has four rooms with bathrooms, occupying part of the 400 square meters available, already divided into rooms with services. With just interior furnishing, an additional four bedrooms with bathrooms can be created to add to the existing 14. The structure can be used both as a private residence and as a Boutique Hotel. The remaining rooms, which only need to be furnished, could be converted into another four or five bedrooms with bathrooms to increase the number of rooms available for a boutique hotel offer.