Country house for sale in Contrada Valente, Puglia, Italy

Sea-view Masseria.
For sale is a splendid fortified masseria with sea view located in the countryside of Carovigno, just 2 km from the Adriatic coast. The property, of great historical and architectural value, dates back to the second half of the 19th century and still retains several details of the period, including the original stone arch over the main entrance, the cement and chianche floors - typical local stone - the wonderful barrel, star and pavilion vaults. The property covers a total surface area of approximately 850 square metres and includes several rooms for storage and stables overlooking the internal courtyard, the manor house consisting of no less than eight rooms on the ground floor, a stone basement, used in the past as an underground shelter, and the noble dwelling on the first floor. The latter consists of a living room, a kitchen, a kitchenette, a double bedroom and a bathroom, as well as a terrace with a view. On the upper floor is a second terrace with a sea view. The land extends for almost three hectares cultivated with olive trees - there are about 7000 olive trees - there is a citrus fruit orchard and a sub-irrigation system and artesian well. It is possible to construct a 40 sqm swimming pool. The property lends itself to being a cosy rural dwelling, or also an excellent solution to be put to income as an accommodation facility or restaurant business, thanks to the presence of numerous rooms, large gardens and panoramic terraces.
Building size: Approx. 850 sqm.
Plot size: Approx. 28.000 sqm.
Benefits: Quiet and private area, cistern, artesian well, connection to the electricity network, sub-irrigation system, 7,000 olive trees, located a short distance from the main points of interest such as the White City of Ostuni, the trulli of Alberobello, the Castellana caves, the beautiful beaches of Alto Salento and the nature reserve of Torre Guaceto (blue flag).
Location: 4 Km (5 min.) from Carovigno, 11 Km (15 min.) from San Vito dei Normanni, 11 Km (15 min.) from Ostuni, 2 Km (5 min.) from the sea, 25 Km (30 min.) from Brindisi airport.
Condition: In need of renovation.