6 bedrooms detached house, 630 m²

Copertino, Lecce (province)

Salento

Located in the characteristic historic center of Copertino, a spectacular Renaissance palace characterized by a harmonious facade with a sumptuous entrance portal in Leccese stone decorated by the famous seventeenth-century sculptor Giovanni Donato Chiarello.
A scenic courtyard connects the three levels of the palace through terraces and external stairs, that wind through the property allowing to reach the heart of the dwelling on the 390 sqm mezzanine, an independent suite on the first floor of a further 60 sqm, and the basement of about 200 sqm. A careful restoration project has brought the exterior of the palace back to its ancient splendor, together with the first floor where is the suite, consisting of a living area with fireplace and kitchenette, a bedroom with fireplace, a bathroom, a walk-in closet, as well as terraces that wind through different levels.
The raised ground floor amazes with its imposing central hall characterized by high vaults, embellished with decorative elements in Leccese stone. It is the nucleus around which the numerous other rooms unfold, including a rear garden, bordering the Mother Church and a perfect place for moments of privacy. This floor requires completion works even though a large part of this floor has already been renovated with the saving of numerous architectural details and the original cocciopesto floors. They were expertly restored by local craftsmen and integrated into the newly-built bathrooms, with the same technique as in the past.
The basement needs to be completely renovated, and it consists of barrel-vaulted rooms, that were partly designed for the creation of a SPA area with swimming pool, and partly intended for systems, but they can be used for multiple uses, being ancient homes and shops also accessible from the street.
As for the systems, the property is equipped with an efficient video surveillance system and remote control for the lighting of the facades and the opening of the accesses, guaranteeing safety and comfort.
A new water and sewerage system connected to the urban network has been created in addition to the predisposition for air conditioning and hydronic heating.
Thanks to its central position, Copertino offers easy access to both the sea and the historic town of Lecce, as well as being a strategic point for exploring the wonders of Salento. A perfect property for lovers of history and art, or for those looking for a unique and fascinating context to transform into a prestigious private residence. An excellent investment also for investors in the tourism sector, given the possibility of taking advantage of the contributions of the Puglia Region for the recovery of historic buildings for use as accommodation facilities (Mini Pia Turismo).