Description
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, 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.
