6 bedrooms detached house, 590 m²

Maglie, Lecce (province)

Salento

In the immediate vicinity of the historic center of Maglie, the heart of the Salento area, an elegant dwelling dating back to the early 1900s, with an internal courtyard and large garden. The total surface area extends to approximately 590 sqm. It is structured into three floors, that characterize the prestigious building, full of charm and featured with the local star and barrel vaulted ceilings. The ground floor is currently divided into three residential units with independent entrances and a shared courtyard, but it can easily be transformed into a single home by combining the existing rooms with a more functional internal organisation. A beautiful and magnificent staircase in the large entrance hall connected to the main entrance, leads to the principal floor, where the main house is arranged over approximately 350 sqm. It consists of an entrance hall, two bright drawing room, a dining room, a kitchen, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two closets and a terrace on the floor. An external staircase leads to the underlying garden of approximately 410 aqm, also accessible from the outside having an independent entrance. An internal staircase in the kitchen leads to the second floor, consisting of two rooms, one equipped with a local kitchen, a service bathroom and a flat roof. The property is in good structural condition, but requires some maintenance work and a general restyling, works necessary to restore it to its former glory and further enhance its historical charm. The location, the large size, but above all the architectural style make this property a unique opportunity for those wishing to make an investment in one of the most sought-after areas of Italy. In fact, Maglie is one of the most important and ancient centers of Salento and its position is strategic in the Salento peninsula: it is 28 km from Lecce, 30 km from Gallipoli, 50 km from Santa Maria di Leuca and only 15 km from Otranto, while for Brindisi airport is around 82 km.