Key features
16th Century restored Masseria ready to move in. Currently a B&B business with 10 apartments. Owner's accommodation is in the former watch tower with sea view.

This is a quality residential property with swimming pool and enclosed courtyard, with lots of potential for additional facilities, land of 1.2 hectares / 3 acres),10 minutes to Monopoli by the sea, 5 minutes to the beaches, and only 40-45 minutes to Brindisi/Bari airports.

Property description
This is a beautiful, historically important Masseria in Apulia is in excellent location and has been restored and currently run as a 10 apartment B & B business. The property can easily be converted to an exclusive family estate, as well as offering an investor opportunities for additional guest facilities.
Thanks to the nearby coastal motorway, the main artery linking the north of Bari with the south Salento, it is 40-45 minutes to the international airports of Bari and Brindisi. The excellent road network promotes travel between the many cities like Alberobello, Ostuni and Lecce that preserve the art, history, traditions of Apulia. Castles, villages, cathedrals, archaeological sites and natural wonders awaken the heart and mind, witnessing the richness of the Apulian cultural heritage.

The Masseria offers a warm and comfortable atmosphere
The rooms, all characterized by a sober and refined style, are embellished by handcrafted details and welcome you. Each dwelling, autonomous and fully equipped, interprets the ancient taste of simple living and gives the thrill of a peaceful and relaxing stay.
The apartments of the Masseria offers its guests comfortable accommodation solutions ideal for two to four people. The apartments consist of: double bedroom, bedroom with single beds, kitchenettes, bathrooms with shower, patios with gazebo, air conditioning. They also have TV, WI-FI, fridge, crockery and oven.
The larger apartments have bright verandas with gazebos.

The area where the Masseria is located is a world to discover, with many activities for a holiday dedicated to sport and fun: Horse riding, golf, mini-golf, wind-surfing, kite-surfing, paragliding, diving, boat trips, fishing, wine and food events. The prime beaches are at nearby Capitolo, famous for its sandy beaches and excellent beach clubs, and sophisticated Savelletri, with many top class restaurants.

Technical details:
The Masseria comes with its 16th century history being built with a fortified watch tower.
The Masseria is characterized by huge, enclosed walls with the main arched entrance with leads to the inside courtyard.
Inside you find restored well managed accommodation consisting of 10 apartments, expertly converted from the stables and the barns the consecrated private chapel; and underground oil mill in the hypogeum.

Total inner floor areas: 800 sq. m
Outside space - the land, terraces and parking areas: 12000 sq. m (1,2 hectares (3 acres)
There is a swimming pool.
Possible to convert the underground old oil mill to a health spa, including sauna and Haman.

At present the cultivated land is used for seasonal produce of vegetables and for small vineyard and some fruit trees. The land is suitable to develop for biological cultivation of vegetables, fruit, olive and olive oil, viticulture.
The non-cultivated land consists of a long driveway bordered by palm trees, oleanders, and carob hedges, the gravel open space in front of the main entrance, the side driveway with palm trees and a spacious parking area

History
It tells of lords and pirates, of seas to be sailed and walls to defend, of rituals, feelings and traditions to be respected. The history of this Masseria relies on the memories of a noble family and has its roots in the sixteenth century when Saracen raids threatened the Apulian coasts.

Between the blue of the sea and the green of the trees stands the tall fortified tower, the first bastion of sighting against enemies and bandits. From the top of the little bell tower, the alarm is amplified at every stroke down to the garrisons of the Abbey of St. Stefano and the Castle of Carlo V in Monopoli.

Surrounded by lush countryside, the Masseria reveals its beauty among the large walls and allows access to the court through a main arch. From the court, with a leap in time, through a main arch, we reach the underground oil mill, the old stables, the expertly transformed venues and the consecrated chapel dedicated to Saint Lucia and San Vito.