Villa unifamiliare via Gallipoli, Galatone

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In the picturesque countryside of Galatone, along the axis that connects Gallipoli to Lecce, stands this extraordinary historic residence immersed in a charming landscape setting. The property preserves intact the architectural character of the great holiday residences of Salento's noble families. The scenic main staircase in Lecce stone with two flights leads to the main floor of the villa, finished with fine materials and made with artisanal construction techniques, which characterize and testify to the historical-architectural relevance. The staircase leads to the main elevation, characterized by two imposing columns that support a welcoming veranda and lead to the entrance of the residence. Tall French doors illuminate the large entrance hall and introduce the living room communicating with the main hall, embellished by a large fireplace, which gives the room an intimate and refined atmosphere. A large window makes the living room particularly bright and leads to the spacious sun terrace on the first floor, in continuity with the living room and overlooking the property's charming citrus grove. The distribution of the rooms is harmonious and functional. On the right side of the entrance is the sleeping area, consisting of a bedroom, a bathroom with bathtub, two additional bedrooms and a second bathroom with large Jacuzzi and laundry. On the left side, on the other hand, there is a corner study, the large dining room with fireplace and, through a hallway, a spacious and bright eat-in kitchen, followed by a bathroom with bathtub. From the hallway starts a refined solid wood staircase, with wide, comfortable steps, leading to a passageway and stairs to the large terrace. The latter is surrounded by high perimeter walls that ensure maximum privacy and offers splendid views of the Mediterranean garden and citrus grove. The villa is embellished with fine finishes: in the sleeping area the floors are made in the Venetian style with elegant floral motifs and mother-of-pearl inserts, while the large main living room features a refined bichromatic Palladian mosaic depicting a large stylized tree developed from the entrance to the terrace behind. The interior fixtures are made of solid mahogany worked with studded leather inserts. The basement, characterized by the typical Salento star vaults, offers additional spaces to be renovated, ideal for expanding the residence or developing rooms dedicated to hospitality. The property is surrounded by extensive grounds: citrus grove with about a hundred fruit trees and centuries-old olive and pine trees. Access is through an elegant wrought-iron gate that leads to the private driveway and parking area. Just minutes from the historic center and about 10 km from the sea, the villa is an ideal base for reaching some of the most iconic locations on the Ionian coast.

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