1 bedroom trulli, 32 m²

Alessano, Lecce (province)

Salento

Ancient liama to be renovated, with garden
In one of the most authentic corners of Salento, in Montesardo, a hamlet of the municipality of Alessano, a property with timeless rural charm is offered for sale. The property is located in Vicinale Murge 21, directly opposite the ancient rural complex of Massarone, a place of strong symbolic significance for the local community, now recognized as an ecomuseum of the cultural landscapes of Capo di Leuca. This complex, dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries, was originally a fortified farmhouse with agricultural and defensive functions, now restored and transformed into an environmental education center, laboratory and reference point for excursions and nature trails. The presence of Massarone gives the area a particular historical and cultural meaning, amplified by the context of Montesardo, a hamlet located on top of one of the highest hills in Lower Salento, always a crossroads of civilizations. The territory preserves important testimonies of the Messapian and medieval civilization, such as the rupestrian settlement of Macurano, where it is still possible to admire underground oil mills and environments carved into the rock. A few minutes away is the village of Alessano, one of the most fascinating in the province of Lecce, with its intact historic center, noble palaces and Baroque churches, including the splendid Collegiate Church of San Salvatore and the majestic Ducal Palace. The property for sale is a small liama, a typical construction of the Salento rural landscape, with the characteristic barrel vault in masonry. The building has a useful internal area of approximately thirty-four square meters, sufficient to accommodate a living area with kitchenette, a bathroom and a double bedroom, all while preserving the original structure, with thick walls and period architectural details. The liama is free on three sides, a rare condition that guarantees privacy, brightness and ample margins for personalization. Access is directly from the public road, but there is also a second entrance, more private, through the property's garden. The access road is served by all main connections: water, sewage, methane and electricity are already present, facilitating any renovation and improving the daily living of the house. One of the most interesting aspects of this proposal is the adjoining land, a large garden of approximately five hundred and seventy square meters, with a road frontage of approximately fifteen meters. This size allows for the easy realization of a driveway gate, allowing comfortable parking of cars within the property. The garden lends itself to multiple uses: in addition to parking, you can design a relaxation area immersed in greenery, an outdoor dining area shaded by a pergola, or even a small swimming pool or a jacuzzi, perfect for those who dream of a private oasis to live in every season. The arrangement of the liama with respect to the garden allows you to organize internal and external spaces in a harmonious way, enhancing the connection between the house and the surrounding natural environment. The location is strategic for those who wish to live immersed in the tranquility of the Salento countryside without giving up the proximity of inhabited centers and main services. The village of Montesardo is a place where time seems to have stopped, a small jewel that preserves its authentic character intact, far from mass tourism but close to the most beautiful beaches of Capo di Leuca, easily reachable in a few minutes by car. Buying this property means recovering a piece of local history, investing in an authentic structure full of potential. The liama represents the ideal solution for those looking for a refuge in Salento, a second home to live in during the summer months or a bed and breakfast project to be included in the circuit of sustainable tourism. The recovery intervention can be carried out respecting the traditional construction techniques, enhancing the stone, the tuff, the essential lines and the proportions of the typical Salento architecture. The interaction between the existing building and the outdoor space offers the opportunity to create a simple but comfortable home, set in a landscape and cultural context of extraordinary value. Here time slows down, the landscape opens up between olive groves and dry stone walls, and contact with nature becomes daily. Every detail recalls tradition: the living stone, the barrel vault, the scent of the Mediterranean scrub, the sunsets that light up behind Massarone. Whoever buys this property invests not only in a property, but in a story to be told and lived. Within the walls of this liama, you can imagine a new life made of simplicity, authenticity and beauty, or a welcoming tourist structure to share with those seeking authentic experiences in the heart of Salento. The intervention of recovery can be carried out respecting the traditional construction techniques, valorizing the stone, the tuff, the essential lines and the proportions of the typical Salento architecture. The interaction between the existing building and the outdoor space offers the opportunity to create a simple but comfortable home, inserted in a landscape and cultural context of extraordinary value. Here time slows down, the landscape opens up between olive groves and dry stone walls, and contact with nature becomes daily. Every detail recalls tradition: the living stone, the barrel vault, the scent of the Mediterranean scrub, the sunsets that light up behind Massarone. Whoever buys this property invests not only in a property, but in a story to be told and lived.