Description
In the historic center of Ostuni, a nineteenth-century residence preserves the memory of a cultured and refined era. It is Palazzo Iurleo, designed in 1886 by architect Gaetano Iurleo, an interpreter of Neapolitan eclecticism that combined neoclassical rigor with decorative grace. The building was born as a bourgeois representative residence, symbolizing the dialogue between the Apulian construction tradition and the architectural influences that animated the Neapolitan school of the late nineteenth century.
The restored facade returns the measure and composure of the original design. The Corinthian columns, the friezes, and the light stone tell of artisanal mastery that has withstood the test of time. The interiors, with vaults and pictorial decorations, retain the lightness of an architectural language born to celebrate light and proportions.
The rooms maintain the authentic atmosphere of a historic house and invite a conservative restoration that enhances materials and memory. The plant updates can be discreetly integrated to restore contemporary functionality and sober comfort.
On the main floor, there are representative salons, convivial spaces, and private rooms overlooking the garden. The monumental staircase elegantly connects the levels, while the historic kitchen and decorated surfaces keep the charm of the era intact.
The Mediterranean Italian garden is the silent heart of the property. Palms and citrus trees design an orderly and shaded space, conceived as a refuge of peace and light. The garage with direct access is a rare privilege in the historic center, a sign of architecture already projected towards modernity.
Palazzo Iurleo is one of the most recognizable residences in the white city, a place where the architectural culture of the late nineteenth century meets Mediterranean sensitivity. A unique opportunity for those who wish to give new life to an authentic chapter in the history of Ostuni.
