In the heel of the boot of Italy, in the province of Lecce, stands this incredible Italian country home, our house of the week. Built in the typical masseria style, this traditional farmhouse in Italy has been totally renovated and is in excellent condition.
The three-storey villa is surrounded by three hectares of land, including palm trees and a grove with 130 olive trees. Luxury property for sale in Italy doesn’t come better than an authentic and rustic country estate that nonetheless meets all the highest standards of modern living and high-end comfort.
Outside the house, there is a swimming pool made from local Lecce stone that measures 18 m x 8 m. There is also a wood-burning stone oven (perfect for making pizzas!), a changing room, barbecue and your very own fresh water artesian well.
Inside, meanwhile, the high vaulted ceilings typical of the Salento area give the property a grand and imposing feel, while the homely furnishings and primary colours bring a sense of comfort and immediate belonging. You’ll feel right at home in this gorgeous Italian house, which also boasts luxury features like underfloor heating on the entire ground floor and a bathroom with its own sauna.
As well as all this, there are large fireplaces made from original white stone to heat the living rooms, walk-in closets and en-suite bathrooms for the bedrooms, and a rooftop terrace with stunning views across the Italian landscape. The property is easily accessible, being located in a residential area in a strategic position from which you can easily reach Lecce and the beaches on the Ionian coast of Salento.
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