Key features
- 2-storey villa.
- 110 sqm first floor living space + 170 sqm ground floor commercial use + 100 sqm undeveloped space and garage.
- Star-vaulted ceilings.
- Ideal for dual living; B&B investment; or studio space.
- Two balconies and covered veranda.
- Landscaped gardens and over 2 hectare of land.
- 2 km to Carovigno town.
- Walk to bars and restaurants!
- 15 mins to sandy beaches.
- 30 km to Brindisi airport.
Property Description
This impressive two-storey villa, set across a generous 23,000 sqm parcel of land, offers the perfect blend of modern luxury and rustic charm.
First Floor
Entering the first level, you are greeted by a spacious, sun-drenched living room that boasts characterful star-vaulted ceilings and two balconies, which overlook the landscaped garden with a mix of olive trees, cypresses and pine trees.
Internal stairs lead to the upper level, where you find a spacious, rustic kitchen and a charming fireplace. Adjacent to the kitchen is a luxurious bathroom featuring a large bathtub. Two generously sized bedrooms, each imbued with brightness and equipped with ample storage, have direct access to a covered veranda; the perfect spot to unwind whilst enjoying beautiful views of the lush surroundings. On this level, there is also another separate shower room.
Ground Floor
The ground floor boasts a spacious 170 sqm area adorned with stunning star-vaulted ceilings. This versatile space is currently registered as a restaurant, making it a fantastic investment opportunity. Alternatively, it can easily be transformed into a second living space, a guest suite, or even an artist’s studio.
Additional Features:
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A spacious garage.
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An artesian well for unlimited water supply.
- Air conditioning.
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The surrounding gardens host 150 olive trees, 130 almond trees, and various fruit trees.
This impressive villa is immersed in nature, providing the perfect backdrop for a peaceful family home, an entertaining haven or investment opportunity. Located only 2 km from Carovigno, you can walk into town where a charming piazza, excellent dining options and shops await.
Location
The Centro Storico of Carovigno boasts lots of great restaurants from local trattorie to Michelin star. It is still developing and there is currently a lot of investment with new wine bars and eateries opening every year. It is definitely the time to buy !
There is a nice piazza and centro storico and norman castle, perfect for an evening passeggiata.
You also have the advantage of being only 9 km from Ostuni, the beautiful cittĂ bianca. Ostuni is a tourist town full of restaurants and bars and where there is always something going on.
The sandy beaches are easily reached in just 15 minutes, including the charming seaside town of Torre Santa Sabina and Specchiolla.
Brindisi airport is an easy 25-30 minute drive away.
WHAT MORE TO SEE:
The property has the advantage of being not far from main areas of world interest such as the mile long caves of Castellana; the archaeological excavations of the Roman Egnatia by the Adriatic coast line; the Trulli houses of Alberobello- an 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 1 hour and has countless medieval 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 wonderful town for long walks, enjoying the fantastic atmosphere, bars, outside restaurants and, naturally, great shops.
GETTING THERE:
By air there is a choice of two international airports, served by Ryanair, Easyjet , BA and others, both easily reached; Bari in the north by car on the motorway in approximately 1 hour 15 minutes and nearby Brindisi in the south in approximately 25 minutes.
LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE:
The Italian lifestyle means many things but especially socialising; the home is used for sleeping and breakfasts, the Italians go out for enjoyments and dining. There are 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 Italian at language schools in Lecce, dining at the many country and sea side restaurants, night clubbing at the beach clubs of Capitolo.
SPORTS:
As Apulia is a peninsula and surrounded by the 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. Scuba diving and fishing is available in Santa Sabina. Torre Guaceto nature reserve also extends out to sea so the coastline presents a heaven of sea life, ideal for snorkelling.
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:
Southern Italy is warm and friendly and the temperature in Serra Nova is temperate all year round. Even in the cold of January it doesn’t drop much below 15c. Serra Nova has a micro climate
The temperature in Apulia is very temperate. The summer months can get to 40c ideal for those sun lovers. May, June and July, Sept tend to be 25 to 30c. March, April and October in the 20c.
Winter temperatures; Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. ranges from 10c to 25c, it depends on the sun. We have had weeks of endless sunshine during the “Winter”. Places like Ostuni, Fasano and Cisternino are very hilly and can even have occasional snow falls. The temperature can differ between these cities by 10c.
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 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 in the inside compared to at home. Therefore you will need plenty of terrace space, pergolas etc at your Apulian property and also cooking facilities outside is very practical.
The water temperature in beginning of May is in 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. Where ever 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 at 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 the international buyers. We see more and more foreign visitors coming to Apulia and in our opinion investments will show good growth in value because of the increased demand. Also from north Italians as Apulia has become the most popular holiday destination for Italians. But rest assure, no tourist villages will ever be built because in Apulia the coastline is protected and people are against modern developments which do not fit into this historical landscape. Therefore, with increased demand for a fixed and limited number of properties prices are bound to rise.
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 for you.
Secondly we have personally inspected every property that we recommend to buy and do not list hundreds of properties but a smaller selection of properties which 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 10 years in London, and see investments in Apulia through an international perspective. We have been active in several EU property markets and specialise in property management to ensure well maintained property for growth in property value.
We have a comprehensive range of local services:
– acting for the buyer – by searching the market for the right property, negotiate the price and give advice through the buying process leading to 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 you property, which is essential to maintain and increase the property’s value
– project management; we can act as you local representative and manage any renovation or refurbishment project. We will also advise on any value added measures which could further enhance the capital growth of your property.
– lettings- we can assist you in the letting of you property and check in your tenants, deposit taking, checking out & inventory control.
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