14 bedrooms palace, 955 m²

Conversano, Bari (province)

HISTORIC PALACE located in the historic center of CONVERSANO on Via San Giuseppe corner Via Duomo, close to the Aragonese Castle. Dating back to the late 16th century, the property has undergone renovation and expansion work over the centuries, and is spread over three floors above ground, plus a basement floor, for a total internal walkable area of approximately 1,500 sq m, plus ancillary spaces.
The palace has a “C” shaped plan, with two wings facing the street and an internal courtyard, onto which opens the arched portal with the family crest and a festoon crowned by three pine cones.
From the main entrance hall, partially open, a stone staircase leads to the upper floors (first and second). The FIRST FLOOR, extending for approximately 500 sq m, is located on the main floor and comprises 25 cadastral rooms, characterized by an entrance, large multi-purpose rooms communicating with each other, including the “Ancestors’ Room”, the study, the “Red Living Room”, the dining room, as well as a kitchen, five bedrooms and five bathrooms. The rooms overlook Via San Giuseppe and Via Duomo and are characterized by finely frescoed “pavilion” vaulted ceilings, travertine marble floors and the presence of antique furniture and furnishings, some of which are included in the sale.
Continuing up the staircase, you reach the second floor, which consists of two apartments, each with its own raised entrance, with respect to the common landing. The first apartment comprises an entrance, living room, two bedrooms, bathroom, habitable kitchen with access to a terrace of approximately 25 sq m; the second apartment comprises an entrance, living room with wooden beams, bathroom, kitchen with access to a terrace from which a staircase leads to a second upper terrace with views of the rooftops of the historic center and views of the Castle; sleeping area consisting of a study with a “barrel” vault, bathroom, two bedrooms, one of which is frescoed and with its own bathroom, walk-in closet and laundry room.
With independent and exclusive access always from Via San Giuseppe (without passing through the main entrance hall), you access the second floor where two further residential units are located. The first, characterized by ceilings with wooden beams, comprises an entrance, hallway, bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen and bedroom; the second, with independent entrance from the same landing, comprises an open space integrating the living room and sleeping area, as well as a kitchen and bathroom. From the same landing, a hatch with a retractable staircase reveals access to the mansard attics (third floor) and to the panoramic terraces with a suggestive view of the rooftops of the historic center.
Below the noble rooms are storage rooms with stone “barrel” and “cross” vaults, one of which has a cadastral area of approximately 46 sq m with access from Via Duomo, the other two with access from the main entrance hall with a cadastral area of approximately 31 sq m the first, and approximately 18 sq m the second, plus 2.5 residential rooms with an area of approximately 52 sq m, currently used as a billiard room, visitor room with services. From these rooms you can access the basement floor, characterized by exposed stone “barrel” vaults, currently being renovated for hospitality purposes. Always on the ground floor there is a garage room with an area of approximately 34 sq m with independent access from Via San Giuseppe.
Connection to the aqueduct. Heating with radiators powered by natural gas. Hot/cold air conditioners.
Due to its large size and the distribution of spaces, the structure is suitable for both private residential use and for eventual hospitality activities, such as a relais with spa or a location for events and receptions.
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