500,000 €
4 bedrooms palace, 450 m² Casarano, Lecce (province) Salento
Main Features
Description
The building is immediately distinguished by the majesty of the main façade, embellished with carved capitals that represent the members of the De Donatis family, finely worked Lecce stone frames, original cast iron railings and large architected openings that underline its symmetry. The warm hue of the plaster, the wooden door entrance with imposing shapes and the decorations that frame the windows immediately evoke the memory of a noble past and a architectural tradition that still retains all its charm.
The property for sale includes the right side of the first floor and a part of the ground floor of the building, as you can see looking at the main façade. On the ground floor, the portion includes two separate rooms, both for commercial use. The first room, completely renovated, overlooks Piazza San Giovanni with an independent access and large windows that give visibility and light to the interiors. It is an elegant and functional space, perfect for a administration business, a workshop or a boutique, thanks to the privileged location and the constant flow of passers-bys.
The second room, with access from the large central wooden door, is instead to be restored, but retains the original features and the typical atmosphere of the period buildings. Through this door there is also access to the stairwell that leads to the upper floor, where the residential part of the property is developed.
The first floor houses two independent studios, each of about 50 square meters, both with private bathroom. These rooms, thanks to the location and brightness, are perfectly suited to being used as a suite for tourist use, private study or guest outbuilding, thus offering multiple possibilities for use and performance.
Also on the main floor is the main residence, which extends over a large and harmoniously articulated area. The house consists of four rooms with star vaults, a room with a mullion vault, and two bathrooms. The high and well-preserved vaults, typical of the Salento architecture, give every room a sense of imposing and timeless elegance. The floors, ancient doors and natural stone details help create an authentic atmosphere, where the charm of the past dialogues with the contemporary living needs.
Three of the main bedrooms open with glass doors onto a large balcony that runs along the façade of the building and offers a direct view of the square, the beating heart of city life. From here you can admire the splendid column of the Santo Patrono San Giovanni, a symbolic element and reference point for the entire community.
Finally, an internal staircase leads to the private terrace, which offers a picturesque view of the entire historic center of Casarano. The views extend from the stone roofs to the surrounding bell towers, creating a scenario of rare beauty, particularly fascinating at sunset. The terrace, spacious and well distributed, can be enhanced by the creation of shaded areas, green areas and relaxation corners, turning into a perfect environment for summer evenings, private receptions or simply moments of tranquility and contemplation.
The structural condition of the property is excellent, thanks to the build solidity typical of the Salento historic buildings and the care with which the most prized architectural elements have been kept over time. However, modernization or general improvement can be planned to adapt the spaces to the contemporary needs, however, maintaining the extraordinary historical identity of the place. With a targeted restoration project, this house could become a prestigious residence, a B&B boutique, an art gallery, or a representative office for professional offices or cultural activities.
The location, in the historic center of Casarano, represents another added value. The Piazza San Giovanni is one of the most beautiful and recognizable buildings of the Salento, characterized by stately buildings, historic cafes and artisan shops that retain the authentic soul of the city. A few steps away are the Mother Church of San Giovanni Elemosiniere, an extraordinary example of baroque architecture, and the main city services.
Casarano, an important center of the low Salento, boasts an ancient history and a high quality artistic heritage. Built in Messapian times and then developed during the medieval and Renaissance periods, the city is today one of the liveliest poles in the province of Lecce, thanks to its strategic position a few minutes from the beautiful Ionian beaches of Torre San Giovanni, Marina di Ugento and Pescoluse. Its historic center, full of aristocratic buildings, churches and stone courts, still tells of the glorious past of the families who lived there, including the De Donatis, who have helped to define the cultural and architectural identity of the place.
Buying this property means entering contact with an authentic piece of Salento history, in a context where every detail - from the carved frames to the star vaults - testify to a constructive art and aesthetic taste without time. It is a valuable investment, both for those who dream of living in a period home in the heart of Casarano, and for those who want to start an accommodation or cultural activity in a high quality building and strong identity.
This aristocratic building is not only a property, but a living testimony of the history of Salento, a place that can combine charm, potential and unparalleled beauty.
Details
- Property Type
- Palace
- Condition
- Completely restored/Habitable
- Living area
- 450 m²
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Terrace
- 250 m²
- Energy Efficiency Rating
- Reference
- 0535CA
Distance from:
- Airports
74.0 km - Brindisi BDS - Papola Casale
146.0 km - Crotone CRV - S.Anna
172.0 km - Bari BRI - Palese Macchie
- Highway exit
- 112.1 km - Autostrada Adriatica
- Hospital
- 950 m - Ospedale Civile "Francesco Ferrari"
- Coast
- 12.1 km
- Ski resort
- 158.4 km
What’s around this property
- Shops
260 m - Mall - Mercato coperto comunale
290 m - Supermarket - Súper Sigma
400 m - Pastry shop - Martinucci
620 m - Department store
- Eating out
< 100 m - Restaurant - Le Locande di Totò
< 100 m - Bar - 1000 Misture
450 m - Fast food restaurant - Ghiotta Pizza
690 m - Pub - Chaplin Pub
- Sports activities
490 m - Gym - Palestra asd Budokai Body's Energy
780 m - Sport centre - palestra scolastica
3.1 km - Horse riding
35.0 km - Golf club - VOI Alimini Resort Golf
- Schools
< 100 m - School - Liceo Musicale "Giannelli"
36.2 km - University - Campus Ecotekne
135.5 km - Higher education institution - Accademia delle muse - scuola di danza
- Pharmacy
- 150 m - Pharmacy - Farmacia Cooperativa
- Veterinary
- 7.4 km - Veterinary - Clinica Veterinaria San Francesco
Information about Casarano
- Elevation
- 109 m a.s.l.
- Total area
- 38.73 km²
- Landform
- Flatland
- Population
- 19404
Map
Contact Agent
Piazza Torre 11, Morciano di Leuca, Lecce
+39 339 5803604
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