Luxury Villa Camelia, Carpignano Salentino ,Lecce

Key features

• Stunning 4 bedroom masseria
• Built in 2008 by renowned  Essentis group
• Surrounded by 2,2 hectares of land
• Swimming pool 12 x 6
• Private walled garden
• Gorgeous star and barrel vaulted ceilings
• 150 sq m net floor space
• Excellent letting potential
• Otranto 13 km
• Lecce 22 km
• Torre dell ‘Orso and sandy beaches 15 km
• Brindisi Airport 65 km

This beautiful villa offers all the beauty and original features of a typical masseria , with vaulted ceilings and stone floors yet with all the comforts of a modern villa. The entrance to the villa is through a courtyard of about 62 sq m with central fountain .The bedrooms are accessed from gorgeous cloisters of about 33 sq m on either side. The main living space is straight ahead and opens out onto the large pool and private walled garden. The open plan living areas  are great for families and entertaining. To the left you have the bespoke kitchen with central island leading into the  dining area and to the right the huge welcoming fireplace and lounge. There is also a separate laundry/ utility room and guest wc. Large double doors lead out to the pool and terrace.

The primary bedroom of  24 sq m with star vaulted ceilings looks over the pool and has large en suite bathroom.The second double bedroom measures 16 sqm and also comes with en suite bathroom. .The third double of 14 sqm and the single of 10 sq m ( with bunk beds ) are in their own wing and share a bathroom. This works really well as a family suite.

To the rear of the property you have the gorgeous pool which is a very generous size of 12 m x 6 m. The huge shady gazebo  is the perfect spot for long lazy lunches pool side . A pizza oven and bbq are fabulous additions for  fun evenings cooking and entertaining at home. There is also a great roof terrace where on a clear day you can see the mountains of Albania !

The villa is a true oasis, the ideal spot to get away from it all. The long oleander lined driveway creates a beautiful first impression as the villa slowly reveals itself. The surrounding land of over 2 hectares ensures complete privacy. Yet lively towns and sandy beaches are only a short drive away.

Technical 

Gas central heating

Air-conditioning

Artesian well

Electric gates

Alarm

Up to date sceptic system ( fosse imhoff)

The area

Nearest shops and restaurants are found in the lovely local towns of Carpignano Salentino or Martano just 3 km away. The gorgeous Adriatic coast is also within easy reach, the closest beaches are just 8 km away .

The property is in a great position with lots of fabulous towns in the south Salento to discover, Lecce known for it’s beautiful baroque architecture is just 22 km away. Otranto a gorgeous coastal town with 11 th century Cathedral and 15th century castle is only 13 km from the property. The 18 hole acaya golf course is found at a distance of 20 km.

The east coast of Salento offers a varied coastline, with sandy beaches , karstic grottoes, chalk cliffs and salt water lagoons. Castro is beautiful with its location on top of the cliff by the sea and many villas with direct access to the sea. Santa Cesarea Terme is a trendy spa resort with a beautiful setting and bay.
The west coast from Santa Maria di Leuca to Gallipoli has many fine sandy beaches and seaside villages that get very busy  in summertime.
Santa Catarina is well known also for its many fine villas in the area, some antique.
The sea of Porto Cesareo further up the coast is probably the most beautiful and is the best spot to enjoy an incredible  sunset.

GETTING THERE:
By air, there are two international airports, served by Ryanair, Easyjet, BA, and others; Bari in the north can be reached in approximately two hours and Brindisi to the northeast in approximately 55 minutes.

MORE TO SEE IN APULIA:

Bari is the commercial capital city with 250,000 inhabitants and offers the best shopping; a grand opera house called the Petruzzelli Teatro, and a large medical city centre with many museums. Just north of Bari lies a little town called GIOVINAZZO, a true gem, right by the sea. Further north is MOLFETTA Outlet, a famous shopping galleria, and 20 minutes further is TRANI, a sophisticated town with a beautiful half-moon moon bay & marina. Continue north to CASTEL DE MONTE, the mystical castle Frederic II built in the 13th Century.
Within a 2,5 hour drive to the North of Bari lies GARGANO, the peninsula called the spur of the Italian boot. Gargano forms a significant wildlife Reserve and offers hiking and scenic trips around the peninsula. From here, there are daily boat trips to the small Tremiti Islands.

LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE:
The Italian lifestyle means many things but especially socialising; the home is used for sleeping and breakfasts, and the Italians enjoy socialising and dining. There is so much you can experience, like early morning markets in the small towns. Music festivals, religious carnivals, beach life, historical tours in the main towns, cooking classes, learning a bit of Italian at language schools in Lecce, and dining at the many country and seaside restaurants.

SPORTS:
As Apulia is a peninsula surrounded by two seas- the Adriatic in the north and the Ionic in the south – water sports dominate in the area: sailing, yachting, water-skiing, kite-surfing, swimming & beach life. Golf has five good courses, and San Domenico is world-class (PGA 2014 Challenge Final). Tennis, horseback riding, hiking, and bicycle tours are other options for the active-minded. Squash clubs are located in Bari, Bitonto and other places.

The WEATHER:
Being south, Apulia has warmer weather than the northern. Even in the”winter months” of December to February, the average number of sun hours per day is four, and in June to August, it is 10-11 sun hours per day! This means you can enjoy a long season of nice weather in Apulia. When you plan to buy a holiday home in Apulia, you will spend a lot more time outside than inside than at home. Therefore, you will need plenty of terrace space, pergolas, etc., at your Apulian property, and outdoor cooking facilities are very practical.

The water temperature at the beginning of Ma is, on average, 19 degrees, up to 27 degrees in August/September and 19 degrees in November. This means you & family will spend time at the beach. Wherever you are in Apulia, you can reach the beaches within 30 minutes!

WHY BUY IN APULIA?
Apulia has until recently been called the hidden treasure of Italy, unknown to most tourists who come & stay in Rome, Florence, Venize and the Italian Riviera. However, all this is rapidly changing because of massive investments in infrastructure, such as improved motorways, enlarged airports, and the introduction of low-cost airlines such as Ryanair and Easyjet. The property prices are low in Apulia, and inadequate means value for money at bargain prices for international buyers. We see more and more foreign visitors coming to Apulia. In our opinion, investments will show good growth in value because of the increased demand from the northlands as Apulia has become the most popular holiday destination for Italians. Rest assured that no tourist villages will ever be built because the Apulian coastline is protected. The local people are against modern developments which do not fit into this historical landscape. Therefore, prices are bound to rise, with increased demand for a fixed and limited number of properties.

WHY BUY FROM CASAPUGLIA?
First, we are an English-speaking agency based in the middle of Apulia with local experience and can guide you to get the right property at the right price.,
Secondly, we have personally inspected every property we are selling, and we do not list hundreds of properties but a smaller selection of properties that offer good value to the buyer. In Apulia, many properties are offered at unrealistic prices, but we say no to sellers who want us to list properties for sale at silly prices.
We have many years of international property experience, including ten years in Lonwe don, and see investments in Apulia through a global perspective. We have been active in several EU property markets and specialise in property management to ensure well-maintained properties for growth in property value.

Based on our 30 years of experience in the property markets, we have a comprehensive range of local services:

– acting for the buyer  by searching the market for the right property, negotiating the price, advising through the buying process, leading to the completion of the purchase
– property management: we look after your property when you are away and ensure it is in perfect condition when you arrive. We will prepare a maintenance plan for annual maintenance and repairs of your property, which is essential to maintain and increase the property’s value
– project management; being your local representative and managing any renovation or refurbishment. We will advise on value-added measures to further enhance your property’s capital growth.
– lettings- we can assist you in letting your property and check in your tenants, deposit taking, checking out & inventory control.

We at Team CasaPuglia look forward to hearing from you soon!