ANCIENT 1629 MASSERIA WITH POOL, LODGE, STABLES AND HYPOGEUM OIL MILL, SALENTO, PUGLIA

Located in the hinterland of Salento, just a few minutes from its most suggestive beaches, this historic Masseria dating back to 1629 covers 1,063 sq. m., completely renovated, with a 100 sq. m. swimming pool, lodge, stables and a 300 sq. m. hypogeous oil mill, within a land of about 3 hectares. The main body of 713 sqm is built around a large courtyard and is now used as a prestigious accommodation facility. The entrance leads to the living area, with living room, dining room and kitchen, while the master dwelling houses a large bedroom, bathroom, hallway and hobby room. The sleeping area includes 6 double bedrooms with typical vaults and exclusive ensuite bathrooms, enhanced by shaded spaces, outdoor breakfast room and Mediterranean garden. Nearby, a lovely, recently renovated lodge offers two independent apartments with kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, as well as a studio apartment. The 100-square-meter infinity pool guarantees moments of relaxation with panoramic views of the estate.
An element of historical value, the 300-plus-square-meter oil mill is carved into the friable rock, a witness to Salento’s past as a land of lampante oil exports. Presicce, known in the eighteenth century as the “underground city,” preserves oil mills like this one, evidence of a bygone era. Above the oil mill, a 120-square-meter rustic building with vaulted ceilings lends itself to becoming a Guest House with living room, porch and two rooms with bathroom. A short distance away, stables provide shelter for the estate’s animals, while a lush forest is ideal for sensory trails and yoga activities. Equipped with an artesian well and 100,000-liter cistern, the Masseria is water self-sufficient; a 12-kwh photovoltaic system covers electricity consumption, and an underground gas tank meets heating needs. Complete with furnishings, this property represents a fine complex suitable for both luxury receptive and residential use. Less than 10 minutes from Marina di Pescoluse and 70 km from Lecce, the Masseria is for sale in Presicce-Acquarica, in the renowned Capo di Leuca area. Pescoluse’s Blue and Green Flag beaches are famous for clear waters and shallow waters, ideal for families with children.