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Nestled in the Salento countryside, just 8 km from Lecce and 2 km from San Cataldo's crystal-clear sea, the ancient Masseria Cucchiarari, with approximately 2,000 sqm of covered space, is now available for sale.
The property consists of several buildings located in the central part of the 2-hectare plot.
The main residence is the most important building and consists of ten rooms on the ground floor and additional multipurpose rooms on the first level. It features high ceilings with typical star vaults.
Near the main building are other structures that were once used for agricultural activities, such as accommodation for workers, stables, storage rooms, and spaces for processing agricultural products.
In 2000, the building underwent initial renovations, during which all the vaults and one of the fireplaces were restored.
A project aimed at the functional recovery and enhancement of this rural complex of particular historical importance could include an intervention that responds to the ever-increasing demand for accommodation facilities reflecting a place's historical and cultural identity in perfect harmony with their environmental context. For example, the main residence could be restored, and a restaurant, swimming pool with bar and solarium, tennis courts, mini golf, and other sports and entertainment facilities could be added.
In addition to the aforementioned features, the redevelopment project would certainly be bolstered by the proximity to the seaside locations of San Cataldo, San Foca, Torre Specchia Ruggeri and Torre dell'Orso. The renowned Acaja Golf Club and the city of Lecce, famous throughout the world for its Baroque architecture, are also a few kilometres away.
The property is also 58 km from Brindisi Airport and 180 km from Karol Wojtyla International Airport in Bari.