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Early 1900s palazzo with large garden

€1,200,000
  • 28 Rooms
  • ~1,000 m² Total surface
  • ~4,977 m² Plot surface

Description

A palace built for love in 1930 and kept in the ownership of the same family for generations. Today, in light of a different life plan looking to the future, a property with strong character and great commercial potential is being placed on the market. This unique architectural work comprises several rooms on the ground floor, overlooking the appurtenant garden; a multitude of spaces of varying volumes on the main floor; and a gigantic façade with two front covered loggias and one at the rear, all finely decorated with Renaissance columns and capitals. Inside, there are star vaults on the ground-floor section and flat ceilings on the first floor. Its unfinished appearance may seem brutalist to the untrained eye, but on closer inspection the structure is solid and full of truly interesting features. Over the decades of the 20th century, it served as a tobacco-drying facility, a use tied to rural life. The stables, warehouses and all rooms had the sole purpose of supporting the plant-drying process and its sale on the market. Its original construction intent, however, was different: to begin a family life. Therefore, the makeshift subdivision of spaces must be removed to restore the original design as a luxury residence. In the heart of Palmariggi, on this building plot rich with centuries-old trees, stands an impressive approx. 1,000 square meters of commercial floor area where one can realize a lifelong dream and complete this incredible architectural project. The property clearly features artesian wells and a very large roof slab suitable for installing a latest-generation photovoltaic electrical system. The appurtenant garden of about 5,000 sq m is fertile land both for further construction and for a private nature reserve.
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Property ID: W-046U5B

Property details
  • Object type

    Villa

  • Condition

    Needs renovation

  • Rooms

    28

  • Number of Floors

    2

  • Garages

    1

  • Parking spaces

    3

  • Total surface

    ~1,000 m²

  • Plot surface

    ~4,977 m²

  • Garden surface

    ~5,227 m²

  • Flooring

    Stone

Energy efficiency information
  • Construction year

    1930

  • Energy efficiency class

    E

  • Energy certificate available

    Yes

  • Energy certificate type

    Consumption certificate

Location: Palmariggi, Apulia

Palmariggi is a small yet charming village in Salento, in the Province of Lecce, located in the heart of the Salento peninsula just a few kilometers from the beautiful Adriatic coast. Despite its modest size, the town offers a rich blend of history, culture, folk traditions and scenic beauty, making it an ideal destination for those seeking authenticity and tranquility. The historic center of Palmariggi retains the typical charm of Salento villages, with Lecce stone houses, white alleys and small inner courtyards. Among the most representative places stand out: The Aragonese Castle (16th century), with its square tower and bastions, once part of the defensive system commissioned by Charles V to protect the area from Turkish raids. The Mother Church of Saint Luke the Evangelist, built in the 17th century, which preserves Baroque altars and valuable canvases typical of Salento sacred art. The Chapel of Our Lady of the Palm, located just outside the town center, linked to one of the community’s most heartfelt devotions. The Feast of Our Lady of the Palm is in fact the most important celebration in the town. It is marked by processions, festive lights, fireworks, marching bands and a fair that draws visitors from across the area. In summer, festivals are held dedicated to local products—olive oil, wine and typical Salento dishes—highlighting the village’s convivial spirit, along with cultural and musical events tied to Salento pizzica, the traditional dance that enlivens evenings with tambourines and folk songs. Palmariggi is set in a rural landscape dominated by centuries-old olive groves, dry-stone walls and farm estates (masserie). The area is perfect for walking or cycling excursions, along paths leading to prehistoric dolmens and menhirs, evidence of the settlement’s very ancient origins. A few kilometers away are the Adriatic beaches and cliffs, especially those of Otranto, Torre dell’Orso and Santa Cesarea Terme, easily reachable in less than twenty minutes by car.

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