Description
At the exit of the ancient city of Alezio, within a century-old garden, this property represents an oasis just minutes from the crystal-clear sea of Gallipoli.
Walking down a tree-lined avenue, one glimpses a majestic Liberty-style villa from the 1700s, immersed in the scents and colors of a large citrus grove. Passing around the fountain, one arrives at a large veranda clad in marble with original marble-chip flooring, and immediately notices the careful and conservative restoration carried out over time. The central door of the veranda leads to the ground floor, a large entrance room with vaulted ceilings and pictorial decorations that leads to other rooms:
the frescoed dining room that leads to the kitchen and the back garden, the living room, and a reading room. Completing the floor are a large bathroom, a laundry room, and an independent apartment with private access and patio.
Ascending the staircase in the living room, but also from a second independent access, one reaches the noble floor, and from the marvelous reception hall with a frescoed pavilion vault, convivial spaces and private rooms follow, each overlooking the large balcony with a view of the enchanting garden. The staircase elegantly connects the levels, up to the terrace where the colors of the sea can be observed. The marble-chip floors and decorated surfaces retain the charm of the era intact, while outside, the pool fits among the citrus trees and relaxation areas. Pergolas and outdoor dining areas expand the daily enjoyment of the spaces, while the garden alternates Mediterranean essences and century-old plants, flooding all the environments with colors and scents.
Situated in the garden, an old storage building can be renovated to create three small outbuildings and a second pool. The villa has several artesian wells, is connected to the aqueduct and sewerage, and is air-conditioned in every room. This residence represents an extraordinary opportunity for those wishing to invest in Salento, in an area with a strong historical, cultural, and landscape vocation. The active production of several tons of oranges and the hospitality activity carried out over the years guarantee an already established business ready to be enhanced.
Descrizione della posizione
Just 5 kilometres from Gallipoli, renowned for the crystal-clear waters of its sea, its beautiful
fine sandy beaches and for its architectural and historical beauty, Alezio stands on a slight rise and from here towers over the surrounding vastness of the Salento countryside.
Alezio is a promising territory, already chosen by many investors because of its perfecct combination of landscape beauty, artistic expression and quality of life marked by a rural and peaceful style.
Alezio tells two millennia of history where Messapi, Romans and Saracens had already centred their
flourishing economic activities, thanks to its privileged location.
Only 30 kilometres from the enchanting baroque city of Lecce, Alezio is also a place of interest for its religious architecture, ancient palaces, museums, gastronomic traditions and folklore.
Besides the strong tourist interest, its economy is flourishing thanks to the production of excellent olive oil and wine of the highest quality.
