Historic, elegant palace with a courtyard in central Maglie
€400,000
14 Rooms
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
~538 m² Total surface
Construction year 1800
Description
A city of workshops, cabinetmakers and woodcarvers, Maglie’s importance in past centuries is also evident in the beauty of the historic palazzi once owned by ancient noble families, with courtyards, gardens and elegant reception rooms.
This property certainly embodies all these features. Its timeless charm has remained unchanged over the centuries. Located on one of the streets in the city centre, the family that still owns the palazzo originated here in Maglie. This family of entrepreneurs began undertaking important journeys as early as the 19th century, continuing in the early 20th century throughout Europe and also in India and America, to arrange vessels intended for the Italian market. Upon entering through the main door, one immediately realises that this is a very distinctive, historic and beautifully designed setting. On either side are two highly characteristic rooms, once used as workshops; beyond them are the garage and a large, well-positioned courtyard, ideal for restoring a garden and adding a swimming pool. A marble staircase with a cast-iron balustrade leads to the piano nobile, where a succession of reception rooms features vaulted ceilings and frescoes in delicate colours and motifs, leading to the yellow drawing room and then the red drawing room, named for the hues of their frescoes. Beautiful, authentic patterned cement tiles, balconies and terraces lead to the paved rooftop terrace, which offers far-reaching views. The property certainly requires renovation work, but overall its condition is good. It is ideal as a private residence, as well as for creating a splendid property intended for hospitality use. It is also important to note the possibility of purchasing property ref. W-04BUKC, valued at €200,000, located on the first floor and forming an integral part of the Palazzo.
Maglie is the beating heart and therefore one of the most important towns of the Salento peninsula, centrally located between the provincial capital, Lecce, and the southernmost point of Salento, Santa Maria di Leuca. Its proximity to Otranto, reachable in about 15 minutes, makes the town the perfect destination.
A town of factories, cabinetmakers and woodcarvers, Maglie’s importance as an industrial centre of Salento is as evident today as it was in the past. Indeed, Maglie has a multitude of craft workshops and shops in which visitors can lose themselves while discovering the culture of southern Salento. In honour of the area’s food, wine and craft traditions, Maglie hosts the Mercatino del Gusto every year, an event that attracts thousands of visitors.
The town is characterised by numerous churches and historic monuments built with the famous stone of Lecce Baroque, attracting visitors from around the world and making it a cultural centre for intellectual activities. In the past, it was already one of the wealthiest towns on the peninsula, as is also evident from the beauty of the historic palaces belonging to ancient noble families, with courtyards, gardens and frescoed reception rooms.
Important monuments of its architectural heritage include the Cathedral of Maglie, with its magnificent bell tower; Villa Tamborrino, set in a fairytale park; Palazzo Arabesco Aprile; and Palazzo Capece, now home to one of the province’s most prestigious secondary schools.
Prehistoric discoveries confirm that Maglie has been inhabited since the Iron Age, while the Capece family in particular played an important role in the final years of Maglie’s history.