Maglie – Magnificent historic villa

Description

Situated in the heart of Salento, this ancient estate represents a landmark south of the provincial capital, Lecce. Dating back to the 1800s, the property is immersed in a park of approximately 10 hectares, characterized by diverse Mediterranean vegetation. The property comprises six buildings totaling 1,500 sqm. Access to the estate, located on the hills west of Maglie, is via a tree-lined driveway approximately 300 meters long, bordered by carved stone pillars and surrounded by wisteria. The park, created around 1872, offers evocative scenery. The neoclassical main villa stands out for its elegant and functional architecture, featuring spacious halls, small studies, and bedrooms overlooking a citrus grove at the rear. The residence, spread over two levels, reflects the noble 19th-century style with interiors adorned by sail vaults and “maltrotta” vaults. On the ground floor, there is a kitchen, a dining room, a chapel, and other rooms, including temporary shelters for carriages and stables. The first floor, accessible via three flights of stairs, houses eight spacious rooms and two loggias overlooking the garden. The presence of a small chapel further enriches the complex. Mythological, floral, and geometric decorations embellish the walls and vaults of the rooms, giving them a unique atmosphere. Separately, a detached structure welcomes guests with over 300 square meters of space. The property also includes an octagonal belvedere, an ancient well for water extraction—magnificently enhanced by a two-level structure—and a finely decorated neoclassical coffee house. Its generous dimensions allow the future owner to utilize the estate either as a private residence or for high-end hospitality activities.