Eclectic Historical Estate For Sale By The Sea In Salento

In Puglia, in the heart of the Salento area, lies this eclectic, late 19th-century historical estate for sale right on the seafront. This majestic villa covers an internal area of 1,700 sqm on 3 levels and opens onto loggias, terraces and a panoramic rooftop. It currently houses a charming relais with elegant rooms and flats with attention to detail. The villa is immersed in a private garden of 600 sqm and is a stone's throw from the sea and the centre of the town, where there are ancient thermal springs.

Salento is a land of extraordinary beauty at the tip of Apulia, rich in history, culture and traditions. With its enchanting coastline washed by the Ionian and Adriatic Seas, it offers breathtaking landscapes characterised by white sandy beaches, jagged cliffs and crystal-clear waters. A crossroads of cultures, here Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Norman influences blend harmoniously, leaving an indelible imprint on the local architecture, gastronomy and traditions. Its medieval villages, baroque towns and archaeological sites testify to the richness of its historical and artistic heritage, while popular festivals, music and food and wine festivals enliven its squares and streets throughout the year. 

This luxury villa for sale is a fine example of eclectic 19th-century architecture, designed at the turn of the century by the illustrious Milanese architect Emilio Corti as the summer home of a noble family. The building stands out for its imposing façade where the juxtaposition of projecting bodies and open spaces creates interesting geometries and plays of lines, as in the delightful loggia supported by arches on columns. The octagonal turret and terrace feature decorative details that make it an authentic historical jewel of the Salento. 

The villa is currently used as an accommodation facility and has 17 bedrooms. The octagonal entrance hall leads to the ground floor, where there are four double rooms with en-suite bathrooms. A staircase leads to the first floor, which has large vaulted rooms decorated with beautiful stucco work. The rooms within the main body of the villa have pastel-coloured decorations, cool tiled floors and panoramic sea views, offering a cosy and refined ambience, ideal for a break from everyday life. In this atmosphere of yesteryear are 8 flats for two to four persons, with equipped kitchenette, bathroom and, some, private terrace. Big rooms used as common areas are the restaurant room and the winter garden, a bright space with large windows overlooking the park that can accommodate up to 200 people, ideal for private events. 

The property is surrounded outside by a 600-sqm Mediterranean garden with benches where one can enjoy a moment of cool relaxation. 

This accommodation facility for sale offers the perfect oasis of relaxation in the heart of Salento, just 50 metres from the sea and a stone's throw from the area's renowned spas. Its historical walls, panoramic views and gardens offer the opportunity to experience an unforgettable stay in the name of well-being, immersed in the scents and colours of Salento, ready to explore the wonders of this unique and fascinating land.