This spacious and modern three-bedroom villa of 172 sq m is in excellent condition and ready to move in.

The location is on a quiet lane at an elevated position with fantastic, panoramic westerly views.

It is well located with easy access to the main road and 10 minutes only to Ostuni and Cisternino, two of the most attractive towns in Apulia.

The private entry gates with intercom lead into an open area on levelled access and manicured front garden.

The villa is currently arranged and subdivided into two apartments for holiday letting purposes and could easily be reconnected as one unit. It would be easy to rearrange the floor plan and make four bedrooms and four bathrooms.

There are two separate entrances on the ground floor; the larger apartment has a most inviting main bedroom suite, a spacious 50 sq m open plan kitchen and a living room, interconnecting to a lovely covered veranda with large windows overlooking the pool area with marvellous and panoramic westerly views over the green landscape. The floor plan allows for a subdivision and a second bedroom if needed. Steps from the veranda lead down to the pool area with a patio for a sunshade. The pool is in perfect condition, measuring 8 m x 5 m and depth 1.8 m to 2.4 m.

The accommodation of the second apartment comprises two large bedrooms, two bathrooms and a covered veranda. There is an opportunity for a new owner to use one apartment for private use and the other for visiting family and friends or rental income.

The villa has a large roof terrace with solar panels installed on a minor part.

The garden is 2.800 sq m on terraced levels: from the pool are a a staircase leads to the second patio with dining area and BBQ. From here, take a leisurely stroll a few steps down to fruit trees and a little green paradise.

Technical:

The villa has solar panels on the roof terrace.

The mains water is via one neighbour in an informal arrangement, which could be taken over, or a separate water meter could be applied for.

The villa has several A/C units and has central gas heating.

There is a security alarm system.

WHAT TO SEE:

From the villa, the beaches of the Adriatic Sea can be easily reached in approximately 20 minutes. Villanova is the nearest seaside resort. Torre Santa Sabina, a little bit further south, is one of the loveliest seaside villages. On the coastline are several seaside places with many beaches, restaurants and cafés. A further 10 minutes to the south is the beautiful nature reserve TORRE GUACETO by the sea. It offers an attractive escape from beach resorts as you find unspoilt beaches and no cars are allowed here. The parking is at the visitor's centre, and there are organised nature walks, cycle trekking and snorkelling trips.

The villa has the advantage of being so close to main areas of world interest - the beautiful Ostuni, the "white city" (8 km- 10 min); to the charming Cisternino (also 8 km - 10 min); to other sites like the fantastic mile-long caves of CASTELLANA; the archaeological excavations of the Roman EGNATIA by the Adriatic Sea; the Trulli houses of ALBEROBELLO - a UNESCO World Heritage site: the medieval town of ORIA; the wealthy baroque town of MARTINA FRANCA (15 km); the Zoo Safari Park of FASANO (lots of fun for children and adults alike); the caves of POLIGNANO A MARE, well known also for its tasty ice cream; GROTTAGLIE famous for its ceramics and old stone carvings; and last but not least the famous baroque city of LECCE which is called the Florence of the South. Lecce can be reached in about one hour and has countless medical churches and a great richness of architecture. The famous Roman amphibian theatre is also in town, used for music and drama performances in the open during the summer season. Lecce is a beautiful town for long walks, enjoying the fantastic atmosphere, bars, outside restaurants and great shops.

GETTING THERE:

By air, there is a choice of two international airports, served by Ryanair, Easyjet, BA and others, both quickly reached: Bari in the north by car on the motorway in approximately 1 hour 15 minutes and nearby Brindisi in the south in about 45 minutes.

MORE TO SEE IN APULIA:

Bari, the commercial capital city with 250 000 inhabitants, offers the best shopping, a grand opera house called the Petruzzelli teatro, and a large medical city centre with many museums. Just north of Bari lies a little town called Giovinazzo, a true gem right by the sea. Further north is Molfetta Outlet, a famous shopping galleria and 20 minutes further is Traini, a sophisticated town with a beautiful half-moon bay & marina. Continue north to Castel del Monte, the mystical castle Frederic II built in the 14th Century.

Within a 2.5-hour drive to the North of Bari lies Gargano, the peninsula called the spur of the Italian boot. Gargano forms a significant nature and wildlife Reserve and offers hiking and scenic trips around the peninsula. From here, there are daily boat trips to the small Tremiti islands.

LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE:

The Italian lifestyle means many things, especially socialising; the home is used for sleeping and breakfast, and the Italians go out for enjoyment and dining. There is so much you can experience, like early morning markets in the small towns, music festivals, religious carnivals, beach life, historical tours in the main towns, cooking classes, learning Italian at language schools in Lecce, dining at the many country and seaside restaurants, and nightclubs at the beach clubs of Capitolo.

SPORTS:

As Apulia is a peninsula surrounded by two seas- the Adriatic in the north and the Ionic in the south - water sports dominate in the area: sailing, yachting, water skiing, kite-surfing, swimming & beach life. Scuba diving and fishing are available in Santa Sabina. Torre Guaceto nature reserve also extends to the sea, so the coastline presents a heaven of sea life, ideal for snorkelling.

Golf has five good courses, and San Domenico is world-class (PGA 2014 Challenge Final). Tennis, horseback riding, hiking and bicycle tours are other options for the active-minded. Squash clubs are located in Bari, Bitonto and other places.

THE WEATHER:

Southern Italy is warm and friendly, and the temperature in Ostuni is temperate all year round. Even in the cold of January, it doesn't drop much below 15c.

The temperature in Apulia is very temperate. The summer months can get to 40, ideal for those sun lovers. May, June July, and September tend to be 25 to 30 March, April and October in the 20c.

Winter temperatures: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. ranges from 10c to 25c; it depends on the sun. We have had weeks of endless sunshine during the "Winter". Places like Ostuni, Fasano and Cisternino are very hilly and can even have occasional snowfalls. The temperature can differ between these cities by 10.

Being south, Apulia has warmer weather than Northern Italy; even in the "winter months" of December to February, the average number of sun hours per day is four and 10-11 sun hours per day in June-August! This means you can enjoy a long season of nice weather in Apulia. When you plan to buy a holiday home in Apulia, you will spend a lot more time outside than inside than at home. Therefore, you will need plenty of terrace space, pergolas, etc., at your Apulian property; outdoor cooking facilities are convenient.

The water temperature at the beginning of May is, on average, 19 degrees, up to 27 degrees in August/September and 19 degrees in November. This means you & family will spend time at the beach. Wherever you are in Apulia, you can reach the beaches within 30 minutes

WHY BUY IN APULIA:

Apulia has until recently been called the hidden treasure of Italy, unknown to most tourists who come & stay in Rome, Florence, Venice and the Italian Riviera. However, all this is rapidly changing because of massive investments in the infrastructure, such as the improved motorways, enlarged airports and the introduction of low-cost airlines such as Ryanair and Easyjet. The property prices are low in Apulia, and common means value for money at bargain prices for international buyers. We see more and more foreign visitors coming to Apulia, and in our opinion, investments will show good growth in value because of the increased demand from northern Italians; Julia has become the most popular holiday destination for Italians. But rest assured, no tourist villages will ever be built because, in Apulia, the coastline is protected; people are against modern developments which do not fit into this historical landscape. Therefore, prices are bound to rise with increased demand for a fixed and limited number of properties,

WHY BUY FROM CASAPUGLIA?

Firstly, we are an English-speaking agency based in the middle of Apulia with local experience and can guide you to get the right property at the right price.

Secondly, we have personally inspected every property we recommend buying, and we do not list hundreds of properties but a smaller selection of properties that offer good value to the buyer. In Apulia, many properties are offered at unrealistic prices, but we say no to sellers who want us to list properties for sale at silly prices.

We have many years of international property experience, including ten years in London, and we see investments in Apulia from a global perspective. We have been active in several EU property markets and specialise in property management to ensure well-maintained property for growth in property value.

We have a comprehensive range of local services:

- acting for the buyer - by searching the market for the right property, negotiating the price and giving advice through the buying process, leading to the completion of the purchase

- property management: we look after your property when you are away and ensure it is in perfect condition when you arrive. We will prepare a maintenance plan for annual maintenance and repairs of your property, which is essential to maintain and increase the property's value

- project management: we can be your local representative and manage any renovation or refurbishment project. We will advise on value-added measures to further enhance your property's capital growth.

- lettings- we can assist you in letting your property and check in your tenants, deposit taking, checking out & inventory control.

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