For sale villa, countryside Maglie LE

Located in the authentic heart of Salento, this historic estate represents a prestigious landmark in the territory south of the city of Lecce. Dating back to the early nineteenth century, the property is immersed in a private park of approximately 10 hectares characterized by a rich variety of Mediterranean vegetation that surrounds and enhances the entire complex. The estate is composed of six buildings with a total surface of approximately 1500 sqm. Access to the property, located on the hills west of Maglie, is through a charming tree-lined avenue approximately 300 meters long, bordered by sculpted stone pillars and enriched by climbing wisteria that accompany the arrival to the villa. The historic park, created around 1872, offers evocative landscapes and atmospheres of rare beauty. The main villa, designed in elegant neoclassical style, stands out for the harmony of its proportions and for a refined and functional architecture featuring spacious reception halls, private studies and bedrooms overlooking a charming citrus grove located behind the residence. The main residence is arranged over two levels and perfectly reflects the noble nineteenth-century style with interiors enriched by sail vaults and maltrotta vaults that give the spaces remarkable architectural character. On the ground floor are the kitchen, dining room, a private chapel and several service areas including former carriage shelters and stables. The first floor, accessible through three staircases, hosts eight spacious rooms and two elegant loggias overlooking the historic garden. The presence of a charming private chapel further enriches the architectural and symbolic value of the entire estate. Mythological, floral and geometric decorations embellish the walls and vaulted ceilings, creating interiors of unique atmosphere and historical charm. Separate from the main villa, an independent guest structure offers more than 300 sqm dedicated to hospitality. The property also includes an elegant octagonal belvedere, an ancient well for water extraction enhanced by a refined two-level structure and a beautifully decorated neoclassical coffee house. Thanks to its generous dimensions, historical significance and remarkable architectural quality, the estate offers the future owner the opportunity to be enhanced both as a prestigious private residence and as a high-end hospitality destination immersed in the landscape of Salento.