SANTA CATERINA (NARD?) – LECCE – SALENTO – ITALY
In the charming seaside town of Santa Caterina, an elegant, historic 450 sqm villa located in a panoramic position is now available for sale. The property features a private garden, a swimming pool and a garage, and it enjoys wonderful sea views.
A refined wrought-iron gate is the access into the property. Once we step inside, a staircase leads to a large patio that opens into two large and bright sitting rooms. From here, a spectacular panoramic terrace overlooks the well-kept garden, the swimming pool, and the stunning Ionian Sea.
The living area includes a study room and a traditional masonry kitchen with an antique "fracassè" oven. The sleeping area consists of three spacious bedrooms and a bathroom.
A staircase leads to a mezzanine level with a second bathroom, providing access to the roof terrace with breathtaking views of the coastline and the surrounding landscape.
The interiors feature high vaulted ceilings that preserve the timeless character of this historic home.
At the back of the villa, the land gently slopes down to the sea and leads to a beautiful covered portico providing access to two independent guest apartments. Each apartment consists of living room, dining area, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. These units can easily be combined to create a single, larger living space.
The property also includes a 38 sqm garage.
The lush Mediterranean garden of 1,700 sqm is full of local plants and boasts panoramic terraces, a shaded pergola and a stone barbecue, making it perfect for enjoying the outdoors all year round. In the heart of the garden, there is a private swimming pool, offering a relaxing place to enjoy magical sunsets over the sea.
An additional 2,500 sqm land with a secondary entrance completes the property.
The villa is in good structural condition, though modernisation works would help it to develop its full potential.
This property represents an ideal choice as a prestigious private residence or a high-end hospitality investment, with the opportunity to develop a boutique hotel under the MiniPIA Turismo funding program supported by the Apulia Region.
Prime location: less than 1 km from the sea, 30 km from Lecce, and 75 km from Brindisi Airport.