Description
First lion offers for sale a Historic Noble Residence of the Eighteenth Century in the Heart of Salento
Overlooking the historic main square of a characteristic village in northern Salento, a few kilometers from Lecce, stands a majestic noble residence from the eighteenth century, an extraordinary example of architecture and style of the time. The palace was built in 1795 by the Count of Lemos, Dr. Consalvo De Castro, belonging to an ancient and noble Spanish family, direct descendants of the viceroys of Naples.
The simple and linear façade is embellished by five large windows on the main floor, surmounted by alternating tympanums that give rhythm and elegance, and by an imposing entrance portal on the ground floor which, once crossed, gives access to a large atrium paved in living stone, with elegant arches and period architectural details, dominated by the grand staircase, in the center of which stands the family crest: five towers arranged in an X. From here you enter a world suspended in time. The 19th-century doors, decorated in gold leaf, open backwards with original keys and locks, while the frescoed walls accompany sumptuously decorated vaults.
The residence, spread over three levels with a covered area of over 1,000 m2, has a small room on the ground floor, intended at the time for the custodian of the historic structure. The upper floor, a noble residence par excellence that extends over a total of approximately 540 m2, welcomes you into a sumptuous frescoed entrance hall, which leads to a noble reception room with a finely decorated fireplace, seven bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms, characterised by original cocciopesto flooring, fine stucco ceilings with decorative cherubs and other elements of testimony.
The main floor is completed by a refined reception room, ideal for welcoming guests in a context of authentic elegance, and a characteristic period “economic” kitchen, perfectly preserved, made of brickwork with original cast iron ovens. This kitchen is in turn connected to a large breakfast room, perfect for convivial moments, and to a dining room flooded with natural light from the splendid panoramic terrace, overlooking both squares of the village.
From the same terrace you can access a private secondary property, recently renovated in a modern key, designed to offer further comfort and independence. This space consists of a welcoming entrance hall, kitchen with dining area, living room, bedroom with wardrobe and a functional bathroom.
Behind this modern apartment, a second terrace connects directly to the rooms of the historic residence and will host a future infinity pool, which will give an additional touch of exclusivity. From here you can enjoy first-hand the beating heart of life in the village, but also the panorama that allows you to observe the splendid and majestic church of San Nicola.
The property also includes a wing on the second floor of approximately 100 square meters not yet restored, which represents an additional space with great potential, to be used as a suite, wellness area or private home. The presence of solar panels and a modern glass elevator make the residence even more functional by connecting all levels and ensuring accessibility.
Currently used as a high-end bed & breakfast, this residence represents an extraordinary opportunity for those who wish to continue a prestigious hospitality business already underway, with the possibility of extending it to charming catering or, alternatively, for those who dream of living or investing in an authentic historic residence immersed in the timeless charm of Salento, a few kilometers from both the Adriatic and Ionian coasts.
