RENOVATED 1-BEDROOM FARMHOUSE- POSSIBLE TO EXTEND: IN GREAT LOCATION

Key features

• NEWLY refurbished one-bedroom farmhouse
• Proposed project to extend up to 90 sqm
• POOL is possible to install
• Project management services are available
• To plant fruit trees and green plants on an open field
• land of 8316 sqm
• Gated entry
• 5 km to San Vito dei Normanni & all amenities
• 9 km to the Adriatic Sea & beaches
• 19 km from Brindsi airport

In the middle of a field of 8316 sqm (two acres) is an authentic farmhouse built in stone, a lamia, which has been fully restored and modernized in 2022. The lamia has one open plan room, with a kitchenette and a separate bathroom. With A/C (to heat and cool), a new electrical system and a new Imhoff-type septic tank. The lamia is a habitable and romantic place for a couple, and enjoy it as it is. Alternatively, ss the rendering shows, a project is proposed to extend the lamia with up to 90 sq m gross, making three bedrooms, and installing a pool. On the open field, it is suggested to plant fruit trees and a garden surrounding the house with green plants, pergolas and hedges to give privacy.
CasaPuglia offers in-house professional project management and supervises the building works from start to finish.
The location is great as the nearest town, San Vito dei Normanni is reached in seven minutes, the beaches in 12 minutes, and from Brindisi airport, it is only 20 minutes!

LOCATION: 6 minutes or 5,4 km east of San Vito dei Normanni. The town is a popular area for expats, as it offers a town large enough to have all amenities, including several modern supermarkets, two historical squares, several excellent restaurants and bars/cafes.
With 20 minutes to the international airport at Brindisi and the beaches, this property is well located.

WHAT TO SEE:
From the lamia, the beaches of the Adriatic Sea are easily reached in approximately 20 minutes (18 km). There is the beautiful nature reserve Torre Gauceto by the sea. It offers an attractive escape from beach resorts as here you find unspoiled beaches and no cars allowed. The parking is at the visitor’s centre, and there are organised nature walks, cycle trekking and snorkelling trips.
Further north along the coast,, you find Torre Santa Sabina and Specchiolla, two of many seaside places with beaches, restaurants, and cafes.

The lamia has the advantage of being not far from main areas of world interest such as the mile-long amazing caves of Castellana; the archaeological excavations of the Roman Egnatia by the Adriatic coastline; the Trullo houses of Alberobello – a UNESCO World Heritage site: the beautiful white town of Ostuni, located on top of a hill with fantastic sea views; the medieval town of Oria; the wealthy baroque town of Martina Franca; the petite and charming Cisternino, the Zoo Safari Park of Fasano (lots of fun for children and adults alike); the caves of Polignano a Mare, well known also for its tasty ice cream; Grottaglie famous for its ceramics and old stone carvings; and last but not least the famous baroque city of Lecce which is called the Florence of the South. Lecce can be reached in 15 -20 minutes and has countless medical churches and a great richness of architecture. In town, there is also the famous Roman amphibian theatre, which is used for music and drama performances in the open during the summer season. Lecce is a beautiful town for long walks, enjoying the fantastic atmosphere, bars, outside restaurants and great shops.

Further to the south, inland Salento has several charming historical villages with ancient history. The townhouses often come with a garden and roof terrace, and it’s fascinating to open the simple door from the street – and inside, almost like a little palace with a garden!
In Sternatina and Martignano to the south of Lecce, the villagers still speak antique Greek.
Maglie is like a mini Lecce and has many fine buildings. Muro Leccese is smaller and also represents a small town/village with a fine architectural history. Cutrofiano was popular for French holiday home ownership. Ruffano has many fine old buildings for sale, waiting to find new owners and to be restored. Surano has a small town centre with very nice antique buildings for sale. Spongano is a small village surrounded by olive groves. Here you can see secluded, great villas and country retreats owned by foreigners and families from North Italy who come to relax in rural Salento.
The east coast of Salento is rougher than the southwest and for people who enjoy the sea and fishing. It is somewhat more elegant than the East Coast. 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 very popular spa resort with a beautiful setting and bay.
The cost from Santa Maria di Leuca to Gallipoli has many fine sandy beaches. The villages are perhaps not the prettiest but are room for beach life, pizzerias, restaurants, and disco music in the summertime.
Santa Catarina is well known also for its many fine villas in the area, some antique.
The sea outside of Porto Cesareo, further up the coast, is probably the most beautiful and fantastic sunset.

GETTING THERE:
By air, there is a choice of two international airports, served by Ryanair, Easyjet , BA and others, both easily reached; nearby Brindisi in approximately 20 minutes and
Bari in the north by car on the motorway in approximately 1 hour 15 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 Traini, a sophisticated town with a beautiful half-moon bay & marina. Continue north to Castel del 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 large nature and 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, especially socializing; the home is used for sleeping and breakfasts, and the Italians go out for enjoyment and dining. There is so much you can experience, like early morning markets in the small towns, music festivals, religious carnivals, the beach life, historical tours in the main towns, cooking classes, learning a bit of Italian at language schools in Lecce, dining at the many country and seaside restaurants, and night clubbing at the beach clubs of Capitolo.

SPORTS:
As Apulia is a peninsula and 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 is available with 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 Northern Italy, and even in the “winter months” of December to February, the average number of sun hours per day is 4, and in June-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, think of that you will spend a lot more time outside than on the inside compared to at home. Therefore, you will need plenty of terrace space, pergolas, etc., at your Apulian property, and cooking facilities outside are very practical.

The water temperature at the beginning of May 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, Venice and the Italian Riviera. However, all this is rapidly changing because of massive investments in the infrastructure, such as the improved motorways, enlarged airports and the introduction of low-cost airlines such as Ryanair and Easyjet. The property prices are low in Apulia and low 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, also from northern Italians, as Apulia has become the most popular holiday destination for Italians. Rest assured, no tourist villages will ever be built because the coastline is protected in Apulia, and people are against modern developments that 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?
Firstly, 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 recommend buying, and we do not list hundreds of properties but a smaller selection of properties that we believe 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 London, and we see investments in Apulia from an international perspective. We have been active in several EU property markets and specialize in property management to ensure well-maintained properties for growth in property value.
We have a comprehensive range of local services:
– acting for the buyer – and not for the seller – by searching the market for the right property, negotiating the price and giving advice 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; we can be your local representative and manage any renovation or refurbishment. We will also advise on any value-added measures that could further enhance the capital growth of your property.
– Lettings- We can assist you in letting your property and checking in your tenants, taking deposits, checking out, and controlling inventory.

Refer also to our website casapuglia.com for additional information.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!