Sleeps:

8

Bedrooms:

4

A former Norman tower dating back to the 11th century, then inhabited by a Knight of Malta in the second half of the 17th century, the masseria has been brought into the present day in style. Approached from the road through a magnificent baroque portal bearing a coat of arms, the house frames one side of an attractive courtyard, ideal for al fresco dining, which in turn leads through impressive wrought iron gates to a second larger courtyard that surrounds a 14m x 7m infinity swimming pool and spacious areas for sunbathing and relaxing. All the rooms in the house have superb vaulted ceilings, both ‘star’ and ‘bottle’ vaults, and the floors throughout are of natural ancient limestone flags. All the ground floor rooms, with the exception of the twin bedroom, open directly onto the courtyard. The kitchen is newly fitted with a dining area at one end of the room and a large oak dining table. It adjoins the sitting room which is sited on the ground floor of the original tower, kept beautifully cool by its 1.5 metre thick walls. Here there are elegant antique leather chairs to relax in and the room is benignly watched over by a black panther, Baghera, an original sculpture in bronze. Each of the four bedrooms has an attractive en-suite bathroom (all with showers). A fine stone staircase leads to the first floor and to a large west facing terrace, the perfect spot to enjoy cocktails while watching the sun go down. The spacious first floor bedroom, with four poster bed, also has its own study and balcony. The masseria has 360 degree views across olive groves to the coast, with the mountains of Corfu and Albania visible on a clear day. The nearest sandy beaches of the Adriatic are only 8km from the property and only 13 km away is the historic port of Otranto. The nearest village (or small town) is historic Carpignano for provisions and restaurants while only half an hours drive from the property is the attractive baroque city of Lecce for larger shops. The area in general has an enormous choice of restaurants and cafes to suit every palette and pocket.

First Floor:

• Master double bedroom with staircase leading to the roof
• Bathroom
• Study and small balcony

Ground Floor:

• Double bedroom with en-suite shower room-this room is accessed from the internal courtyard only and does not connect to the main house
• Double bedroom (on request, the bed in this room can be arranged to form twin beds) with en-suite shower room. This room is accessed from the internal courtyard and interconnects with the twin bedroom
• Kitchen with dining area
• Laundry with small cloakroom
• Sitting room with internal staircase leading to first floor
• Twin bedroom with en-suite shower room. This room interconnects with the double bedroom and has a door through to the sitting room.

Activities: Riding 5km (only in season); Tennis 12 km; Golf 20 km

Airports and Ports: Brindisi 65 km; Bari 170 km 

Nearest shops and restaurants: in Carpignano 3 km

Places of Interest: Lecce 22 km, Otranto 13 km, Alberobello 120km, Santa Maria di Leuca 45 km, Gallipoli 35km, Santa Cesarea 20km

Stations: Lecce 22km, Otranto 13km