luxury houses with terrace for sale Otranto, Italy

Set within the intimate, timeless landscape of the Salento countryside in Giuggianello, this estate of rare elegance seamlessly blends authentic architectural tradition with refined contemporary comfort. Ideally situated just minutes from the crystal-clear waters of Otranto and Castro, this residence serves as an exclusive sanctuary immersed in the tranquility of an unspoiled landscape. Conceived as a grand private estate, the property centers around a finely restored main villa, complemented by picturesque stone pajare, an iconic symbol of the local rural heritage. Every space has been meticulously designed to preserve the original character of the setting while enhancing its understated elegance and timeless charm, offering the perfect balance between family living and entertaining. Set within a private park of approximately one hectare, dotted with majestic, century-old olive trees, the estate features a dramatic swimming pool that blends naturally into the surrounding landscape, creating an oasis of absolute privacy and contemplation. Nine independent guesthouses, expertly crafted and equipped with every amenity, are ideal for hosting family and friends in an intimate, refined setting-making this estate the ultimate sanctuary of authenticity, beauty, and total seclusion in the heart of Puglia.

Located in the charming village of Giuggianello, this historic 18th-century property offers an exceptional opportunity to own a rare piece of southern Italy’s architectural heritage. Expertly restored to the highest standards, the property seamlessly blends timeless elegance with modern comforts—perfect for those seeking a refined residence or an exclusive retreat in one of Puglia’s most coveted regions. Behind its traditional stone façade, the property boasts expansive interiors where historical features such as vaulted and barrelled ceilings meet understated style. The main living area features a double height vaulted ceiling, lounge with fireplace, a fully fitted kitchen, and an elegant dining space ideal for both family living and hosting guests. Outdoors, a private walled garden creates a serene oasis in the heart of the village. Surrounded by mature greenery, it includes a saltwater swimming pool, a tranquil stone courtyard, and manicured lawn—offering privacy and a luxurious setting for al fresco living. Expand your estate with three more bedrooms, a relaxing pool and garden owing to the option to acquire the adjacent property, seamlessly adding space while preserving the same quality and elegance. Situated just a short drive from the beaches of the Adriatic and Ionian coasts, and within easy reach of Lecce, Otranto, and Brindisi Airport, this residence is perfectly positioned for buyers seeking a prestigious home, holiday haven, or investment property in southern Italy. Whether you envision it as a private residence, boutique hospitality venture, or legacy property for generations to come, Dimora Salento represents the pinnacle of understated luxury in the heart of Salento. A perfect blend of privacy and convenience Prime location with town amenities steps away. 10 minutes to stunning sea of Otranto. Salt-water pool

Palazzo Colafati is a stunning historic residence in the heart of Poggiardo. It was the home of Giovanni Colafati, a doctor who passed away prematurely, and Diana Micelli, a renowned opera singer at La Scala in Milan who performed multiple times with Tito Schipa in the 1930s. Poggiardo is a charming and lively village in the Salento region, featuring areas of significant historical and archaeological interest, including the excavations of the ancient Messapian city founded around 600 B.C. Its proximity to some of the most enchanting coastal areas of Salento—such as Santa Cesarea Terme and Castro Marina—gives it a decidedly strategic location. The Palazzo, nestled within the historic center, is arranged over two levels and boasts a private garden and terraces. The property is envisioned as an urban resort offering all modern comforts, paired with an unparalleled quality of interior spaces. Generous living rooms and large windows characterize the layout, which balances day and night areas perfectly, with ideal orientation to fully enjoy natural light and air. The richly decorated floors, featuring original cementine tiles—each room with its unique pattern—are key examples of Salento’s craftsmanship, creating warm and refined settings. It’s the details that make the difference. The rear garden, spacious terraces, and porticoes with vaulted ceilings in local stone allow for full enjoyment of the outdoors and harmony with nature, adding freshness and elegance to the home. The Palazzo lends itself to numerous enhancements, offering an architectural style deeply rooted in modern tradition. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live in the heart of a town center, with all its conveniences, just steps away from the enchanting Salento coast—yet feel as if you're in a countryside villa?

MAGLIE - SCORRANO Luxury Villa for Sale We are pleased to offer for sale a one-of-a-kind property, located in a renowned residential area along Via XXIV Maggio. This sumptuous luxury villa extends over an area of 5000 m2, perfectly integrated into its context and ready to offer you a life of comfort and prestige. The villa is striking for its majesty and refined interiors, embellished with splendid mosaics on the floors and characteristic star-vaulted roofs, which give it a timeless elegance. The distribution of the internal spaces is excellently designed to guarantee comfort and functionality: a large living room with fireplace creates a welcoming atmosphere, ideal for evenings with family or friends, the adjacent dining room is perfect for formal dinners, while the kitchen habitable, modernly equipped, it satisfies every culinary need. The villa includes four spacious double bedrooms, one of which features a walk-in wardrobe, ensuring privacy and comfort for all family members or guests. Three bathrooms complete the sleeping area, one with a freestanding bathtub and two with a shower, offering maximum relaxation and functionality. Among the features of this splendid villa we find solar panels for optimal energy efficiency, underfloor heating, air conditioning in the living and sleeping areas, as well as a system of mosquito nets on all windows. The outdoor spaces are a true earthly paradise which includes a generously sized swimming pool (12x6x2.3 h), surrounded by a large solarium area with outdoor shower, a gazebo, veranda equipped with a built-in kitchen and a spacious dining area outdoors with barbecue, ideal for hosting events or simply enjoying the mild climate of the region. Completing the outdoor area is a majestic wooden gazebo, perfect for spending pleasant days outdoors, offering a shaded and comfortable refuge. The property also has a 66m2 basement, perfect as additional space, which can be transformed into a private gym or games room. The picture is completed by double access, a spacious parking area and the fact that the entire property is completely fenced, offering security and privacy. This villa represents a rare opportunity to own a luxury residence in one of the most beautiful and sought-after areas of Salento. Contact us for a private viewing and to discover the potential of this magnificent property. Maglie is 80 km from Brindisi airport, 29 km from Lecce and 16 km from Otranto.

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.

In the heart of Salento, this ancient estate represents a landmark in the south of the provincial capital of Lecce. Dating back to 1800, the property is immersed in a park of approximately 10 hectares, characterized by a varied Mediterranean vegetation. The property consists of six buildings totaling 1500 square meters. Access to the estate, located on the hills to the west of Maglie, is through a tree-lined avenue about 300 meters long, delimited by carved stone pillars and surrounded by wisteria. The park, created around 1872, offers picturesque scenery. The main villa, in neoclassical style, stands out for its elegant and functional architecture, with large halls, studies, and bedrooms overlooking a citrus grove at the back. The residence, spread over two levels, reflects the noble nineteenth-century style with interiors adorned with sail and maltrotta vaults. On the ground floor, there are the kitchen, dining room, a chapel, and other rooms, including temporary shelters for carriages and stables. The first floor, accessible via three flights of stairs, houses eight spacious rooms and two loggias overlooking the garden. The presence of a chapel dedicated to Saints Nicholas and Domenica, protectors of Maglie and Scorrano, further enriches the complex. Mythological, floral, and geometric decorations adorn the walls and ceilings of the rooms, giving them a unique atmosphere. Separately, a detached structure welcomes guests with over 300 square meters of space. The property also includes an octagonal belvedere, an ancient well for water collection, beautifully enhanced by a two-level building, and a neoclassical-style coffee house finely decorated. The generous dimensions allow the future owner to exploit the estate both as a private residence and for high-level hospitality activities. - CONFIDENTIAL NEGOTIATIOn.

Along the wonderful east coast, close to Santa Maria di Leuca, we offer for sale a detached villa in an extraordinary position, overlooking the sea and perfectly inserted in the natural profile of the cliff. The property is spread over three levels, built on as many natural terraces that descend progressively from street level towards the sea. This conformation makes the villa particularly scenic: each level dialogues with the landscape, offering different views of the horizon, the rock and the deep blue of the Adriatic. The interior spaces are distributed in a functional way and allow the property to be experienced both as a private residence of great charm and as a guest residence, thanks to the presence of a lower level with independent accommodation. The first two floors are in fact the main house and are connected internally by a lift, an element of great comfort in a villa developed along the natural slope of the coast. The lower part of the villa, following the descent towards the sea, houses an independent three-room apartment. The swimming pool, currently under construction, was designed by enhancing one of the natural terraces present, with an intervention with a low landscape impact and respecting the morphology of the territory. In fact, the property falls within the protected area Park Area, a detail that emphasizes its environmental value and rarity. This villa is not simply a seafront solution: it is a property built in direct relationship with the coast, with the light, with the silence and with the horizon. A solution for those looking for an authentic, private and deeply Mediterranean residence, in one of the most evocative stretches of Capo di Leuca. Distribution of the rooms: Main house - upper level: The first level of the main house, located at a slightly lower level than the street level, includes an entrance hall, a large room divided between a living room with great views and a TV room, study, master bedroom, hallway and bathroom; Main house - lower level: The second level, connected internally by a lift, houses the dining area, the kitchen, two bedrooms, hallway and bathroom; Independent accommodation: The lower level, following the descent of the coast towards the sea, constitutes an independent accommodation consisting of kitchen, living-dining room, two bedrooms, hallway and bathroom. The living area opens onto a level terrace with total sea view, ideal for living the outdoor spaces in absolute privacy. Outdoor spaces: The property has about 5,600 sqm of land and terraced outdoor areas, with courtyards, garden, maneuvering areas, internal parking and accessible terraces. The outdoor spaces follow the natural course of the cliff and accompany the villa towards the sea, creating a succession of views and panoramic points of great charm. Ideal destination: This property is ideal for those looking for a private villa with great personality in a unique location, with unparalleled privacy, views and outdoor spaces. It lends itself perfectly as a high-level summer residence, exclusive holiday home or representative residence for those who wish to experience Santa Maria di Leuca from a privileged perspective, far from ordinary solutions. The presence of an independent accommodation also makes the villa interesting for those who want to host family and friends while maintaining autonomy and privacy, or for those who consider a selected accommodation use. A villa suspended between rock, sky and sea: rare, exciting and deeply linked to the most authentic beauty of the coast of Santa Maria di Leuca.

SOGLIANO CAVOUR - CENTER In the ancient heart of Sogliano Cavour, where stone tells noble stories and every corner resonates with authenticity, stands a prestigious 19th-century noble palace, a true architectural masterpiece that embodies the charm of a refined and unique era. Overlooking the main square, nestled among the village's most charming streets, the building has multiple entrances, encompassing over 2,000 square meters of indoor space, 22 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, large panoramic terraces, and a 1,455 square meter internal garden that pulsates like a silent, green heart. The property is spread over multiple levels and its corner location allows for independent entrances for easier division of the internal spaces for different uses (residential, offices, showroom, etc.) The 260-square-meter ground floor houses the noble family's historic study and two elegant reception halls, along with numerous utility and storage rooms covering 780 square meters, historically used for the production of oil and wine. These spaces testify to the artisanal and productive vocation that has characterized the residence over the years. The upper floor is accessible from two separate entrances, both of which connect to the garden, an element that enhances the functionality of the residence, ensuring privacy, independence, and a harmonious continuity between internal and external spaces. Climbing the ancient stone staircase, you reach the 995m2 main floor, greeted by a neo-Gothic setting with theatrical charm. Thus begins a fascinating journey through time: original mosaics by the Peluso Brothers, baroque frescoes, polychrome stained glass windows, star-shaped and barrel-vaulted ceilings. Among the most striking artistic gems is a room decorated in Chinoiserie style, with frescoes depicting oriental landscapes, delicate floral motifs, and masterfully painted exotic figures, a testament to the cosmopolitan taste and refined cultural sensibility of the family that owned it. From the Rococo splendor of the state room, with its refined stucco, gilded mirrors, and precious fabrics, one is then enveloped by the solemn atmosphere of the Baroque room and the austere elegance of the Neo-Gothic room. A succession of harmoniously orchestrated suggestions that make this residence an authentic paradise of nineteenth-century eclecticism. Spacious reception rooms, master bedrooms, and numerous panoramic terraces offering breathtaking views of the village and garden, creating a perfect blend of interior and exterior. Service areas with star-vaulted and barrel-vaulted ceilings complete the home's functional offerings. Among the most valuable rooms on the main floor are pictorial decorations by Pietro Della Gatta, a Galatina-born artist active in the early 1900s. His signature, dated 1931, is still visible on one of the paintings, a testament to the refined craftsmanship that further enhances the interiors. His works are distinguished by their delicate colors, elegant compositions, and decorative harmony, perfectly in keeping with the noble style of the residence. In the basement, with a surface area of approximately 430 m2, there are ancient cellars and storage rooms in living stone, an added value rare: the productive soul of the building. Further enhancing this extraordinary property are two warehouses totaling 2,000 square meters, plus 600 square meters of storage space, with independent access from Via Galatina. These are available for separate purchase. The spacious and versatile spaces are suitable for multiple uses: expansion of a hospitality facility, a cultural center, a spa, or an exhibition gallery. They also represent an interesting investment opportunity for developers or real estate developers, with potential development as a building site for residential units, subject to compliance with current urban planning regulations. A home designed to amaze,...

In Puglia, between Lecce and the Ionian Sea, a restored 16th-century building with terraces. A lively urban setting and remarkable architectural heritage in a city with all amenities: everything comes together to make this former wine press a place to live that makes everyday life enjoyable. Everywhere you look, the view is stunning, overlooking the central square from the first terrace and offering a panoramic view of the rooftops from the roof terrace. Very flexible with its generous volumes and layout possibilities, this is a home that easily adapts to different lifestyles and projects. The original Lecce stone interacts with contemporary features to create a harmonious whole. Just a few minutes away, Lecce with its Baroque architecture and squares, or the Adriatic and Ionian coasts, add to the daily pleasures of city centre living with nearby cultural and seaside getaways.

Just a two-minute walk from the charming historic centre of Ruffano, Villa Giulia is a prestigious private residence set within a lush approximately 5,000 sqm park, a rare combination of privacy, generous spaces and convenience. The villa, designed in the Liberty style typical of the elegant historic residences of Salento, is arranged over the raised ground floor, while the lower level is dedicated to cellars and service areas. The interiors are bright and spacious, with elegant reception rooms leading to four bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms with refined Moroccan resin finishes and stone bathtubs. A few steps down lead to the historic wine-press room, now converted into a large living and kitchen area, where the original grape vats have been preserved intact, together with the traditional masonry kitchen, still fully functional, alongside a modern, fully equipped kitchen. A large fireplace makes the room particularly warm and inviting. Large glass doors connect the living area to the rear garden, where there is a dining area and barbecue. From the main salon on the upper level, meanwhile, access is provided to a large terrace, ideal for al fresco dining, receptions and entertaining. The park, enriched by mature trees, a citrus grove and a vegetable garden, surrounds the swimming pool in lush greenery, creating a peaceful oasis just a few steps from the town centre. The property also includes generous parking areas and a garage of approximately 100 sqm, which is particularly useful as additional storage space. The villa is also equipped with a photovoltaic system with battery storage, an electric vehicle charging station, a private well and connection to the public water supply. A residence of exceptional character, ideal for those wishing to experience the authentic spirit of Salento while enjoying the space, privacy and amenities of a prestigious home.