Casa Vogue '87 No. 185

Only four kilometers from Lecce and three kilometers from the adriatic sea; close to the Acaya Golf Club and the Natural Reserve of the Cesine (WWF), stands a villa with pool surrounded by greenery built in 1985. Of modern design, it reinterprets with elegance the ancient rural architecture of Salento. Published in “Casa Vogue” No. 185 in 1987, it stands out for its use of geometric shapes and local materials, such as Cursi stone, reminiscent of Lecce Baroque. The exterior is paved with the characteristic “chianche” (tiles made of Lecce Stone) Large windows, vertical cuts and glass-cement inserts, take advantage of the north-south orientation and, through natural light, punctuate the phases of the day-from sunrise to sunset-giving changing brightness to the spaces, without compromising privacy. The rectangular 4x10-meter swimming pool is designed as an outdoor area overlooked by all the rooms. The villa includes a double living room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, walk-in closet, kitchen and basement, with an uncovered patio for relaxation and a large porch. In addition to the main villa, the property includes an annex located next to the pool, equipped with two bedrooms and an additional bathroom. A separate utility room with a fourth bathroom, ideal for guests or staff, completes the property. Surrounded by a pine forest bordered by a double row of eucalyptus trees and a driveway adorned with pittosporum, chamaerops and palm trees; the villa and outbuilding are equipped with Wifi, oil heating, hot and cold air conditioning, artesian well, ideal for year-round living in comfort and harmony with nature.