Palazzo Paradiso

Palazzo Paradiso, an authentic jewel of Salento architecture, embodies a noble history and old-world charm, ideal for a prestigious private residence, boutique hotel, charming residence or luxurious holiday home. Located in the heart of Specchia Gallone, a hamlet of Minervino, and just a few kilometres from the renowned coastal resorts of Otranto, Santa Cesarea Terme and Castro, it currently operates as a luxury accommodation facility. A meticulous restoration in 2016 preserved its authentic charm, enriching it with modern comforts, and the interior design blends harmoniously with the historic setting, leaving the authenticity of the rooms unaltered. The building offers ten elegantly furnished rooms with en-suite bathrooms, distributed between the ground floor, characterised by star-vaulted ceilings, and the first floor, with pavilion ceilings. The main entrance leads to a large hall from which the first two rooms are visible, a glass door to the garden and a magnificent stone arch framing the staircase. Continuing on, there is a third bedroom, a bathroom, a secondary exit and the elegant wrought iron staircase leading to the first floor. A gallery-style corridor connects three sections of the upper floor: the kitchen, a transitional room connecting three bedrooms and a panoramic terrace-balcony with access to the remaining three rooms. The functional kitchen has a custom-made cooking area, a room with an antique fireplace that is still in working order and an original functioning well. The terrace extends as an outdoor dining room and ends with a balcony with an antique stone balustrade. The property boasts large outdoor spaces of approximately 2,000 square metres, a large courtyard with Salento stone paving, a relaxation area with swimming pool, a bougainvillea colonnade, an orchard and a well-tended vegetable garden. Overlooking the courtyard, a characteristic room with a sloping wooden roof and period tiles completes the property. Equipped with modern comforts, including connections to public services, heating and cooling systems, solar panels and high-speed Wi-Fi, Palazzo Paradiso is an ideal investment for hospitality activities or as an exclusive private residence.