1 bedroom apartment, 85 m²

Ostuni, Brindisi (province)

Itria Valley

Casa del vicolo is a bright old house, dating back to the 1700s, which is on one level and is positioned on the mezzanine floor of the building in which it is located.

With its stone architectural details it evokes the timeless elegance of traditional southern Italian architecture, typical of the Itria Valley areas.

The house, centrally located but quiet, is just a few meters from the main square and the historic center, in a quiet and characteristic alley.

The property, which has two free sides, is on one level, which is quite rare, raised above the street level where the entrance is located, accessible via a short external stone staircase.

The front door is also surmounted by a beautiful stone portal, hidden under the several layers of lime.

High vaulted ceilings, finely crafted in tuff or local stone, characterize all three rooms into which the house is divided, giving breadth, freshness and a sense of solidity to the structure.

Natural light enters generously into the three rooms, each of which has a balcony: two with flush balconies, elegant and discreet, and one with a projecting balcony, all overlooking a quiet pedestrian alley.

The entrance room, now used as a living room, is dominated by a wonderful vaulted ceiling with a four-lobed medallion and a fireplace.

The next room, used as a dining area and kitchenette, is bipartitioned by a splendid alcove set into the wall, which with its arch continues the design of the vaults.

Accessible from the alcove is a small bathroom and, downstairs, a storage room. To the side of the door leading to the room is a blind staircase used for storage.

The last room, characterized by original cement tiles, houses a bright bedroom, featuring a cement floor.

Outside, in the basement, there is a **legnaia**, where firewood for the fireplace is stored.

The property is in excellent structural condition and needs light renovation.

The house retains its old-world charm, with ornate cement floors, rough stone details and period architectural details.

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