Ancient Rural Building of 160sqm within a plot of 12,555sqm in Sternatia, the heart of Salento's Grecia area. Disposed on two levels, the Ancient Rural House represents the typical rural building of Salento, with a characteristic tower structure. Adjacent to the main house is a building, with a sloping tiled roof, formerly used as a stable. Positioned at the entrance to the property, the Ancient Rural House stands on mainly arable land on which, however, there are also olive trees and prickly pear plants, as well as the classic Mediterranean scrub vegetation and a small wood of healthy eucalyptus treesnear the house. On the land, by acquiring the necessary permits thanks to the support of our Agency, it is possible to carry out renovation work on the existing farm building and obtain permission for the construction of a swimming pool. The property is located in the heart of Grecia Salentina, 3 minutes from the town of Sternatia, and about 20 minutes from the city of Lecce. Sternatia is one of the twelve municipalities of the ancient area of Grecia Salentina, together with Calimera, Carpignano Salentino, Castrignano de' Greci, Corigliano d'Otranto, Cutrofiano, Martano, Martignano, Melpignano, Sogliano Cavour, Soleto, and Zollino. Grecia Salentina is a Hellenophone island of Salento where a dialect very similar to ancient Greek, called griko, is still spoken. The area maintains not only a linguistic but also a cultural link with Ancient Greece, to which numerous traditions testify, such as the Passion Song in Griko during the Easter period and numerous architectural testimonies found on local buildings. Ref: 37122-DA118
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Refined stately palace of 330 sqm in Sternatia, in the province of Lecce, located in the historic center. Spread over two independent floors, the palace offers 4 entrances and features rooms characterized by a refined period style, both in furnishings and finishes. On the ground floor, there is an entrance, a small atrium, an elegant living room, a bright dining room, and an ancient period masonry kitchen. On the same level, there are a study, a bedroom, two bathrooms, a laundry room, a boiler room, and a garage. On the first floor, with independent entrance, there are a living room, a study that can also be used as a bedroom, a master bedroom, a bathroom, and a typical kitchen with a fireplace and a small terrace. An internal staircase leads to the panoramic terrace. The palace is enriched by a lush garden of 80 sqm, with citrus trees and young olive trees typical of the area. The terrace offers a splendid panoramic view of the town and the baroque facade of the nearby 18th-century Church of Santa Maria Assunta. The property is served by the Pugliese Aqueduct, with the possibility of connecting to the public sewer system. It is also connected to the natural gas supply. It has a heating system with radiators in all rooms and wooden fixtures for excellent thermal insulation. Recently, a fiber optic internet connection has been installed nearby. The palace is located in Sternatia, 15 km from Lecce and about half an hour from the beaches of Porto Cesareo. Sternatia is one of the twelve municipalities of Grecia Salentina, an area of the Hellenophone island of Salento where a dialect similar to ancient Greek, called Griko, is spoken. Grecia Salentina is rich in traditions and architectural testimonies linked to Ancient Greece. Ref: 37122-DA116