3 bedrooms detached house, 200 m²

Mottola, Taranto (province)

In the vibrant heart of Schiavonia, the ancient and evocative historic centre of Mottola, we offer for sale a prestigious independent sky-to-earth palazzo, a true gem of local architecture that retains the authentic charm of Apulian tradition. We are located in the heart of Puglia, in a small village with a typical historic centre of the “white cities” of the Valle d’Itria, situated on a hill that allows you to enjoy the characteristic landscape of the Murge, made up of red earth, olive trees and dry stone walls, as well as a spectacular sea view over the Gulf of Taranto. Furthermore, the small town of Mottola is very famous for the so-called “Mirabilia Grotte di Dio” (Marvelous Caves of God), which include the rupestrian church of San Nicola (so named by Charles Diehl who in 1894 was the first to describe it), an object of devotion for centuries of the inhabitants of the area, as well as the Crusaders and pilgrims who travelled to Taranto and Brindisi from inland regions to embark for the Holy Land. The beauty of its frescoes, cleaned for the first time in 1972 and restored in August 1989, after the vandalistic theft of some heads of the masonry icons, led it to be defined as the Sistine Chapel of rupestrian civilization in Southern Italy.
The property extends over multiple levels for a total covered area of approximately 200 sq m, embellished with unique historical details such as vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, tuff finishes, floors with decorated ceramic tiles typical of the area and original frescoes.

The structure and spaces:
- First Floor (110 sq m): Spacious and bright main apartment, renovated respecting the historical characteristics of the structure, characterized by the typical historical vaults and high ceilings of 4 meters that give character and amplitude to the rooms. The apartment comprises an entrance hall, a living room with balcony and laundry room, a habitable kitchen, a large living room, two spacious bedrooms, one with balcony, a bathroom, a study, plus the boiler room. Furthermore, a project is underway to create a convenient staircase to access the overlying terrace and a second bathroom.
- Overlying Terrace (110 sq m): An exclusive outdoor area of the same size as the apartment, with a room of approximately 5 sq m, ideal for creating a solarium or a panoramic relaxation area with views of the rooftops of the village.
- Ground Floor (90 sq m): Three large rooms with independent access and currently joined together. The rooms need to be renovated and would be perfect as a tavern, dependance, or to be transformed into a characteristic accommodation business (B&B/holiday home). The property includes a further separate warehouse and a small external storage room.

Why choose it:
Total independence, ample size and the presence of the large terrace make this palazzo a rarity in the historic centre. The silence and tranquility of the place allow you to enjoy true moments of relaxation, being able to then get lost in the authentic atmosphere of the alleyways of Schiavonia and in the violent contrasts of the Apulian summer light, between the vibrant colours of the flowered balconies and the blinding whiteness of the alleys, walking on the smooth slabs of the old chianche. Walking through the alleys around the house, you are enchanted by the spontaneous architecture and the dazzling whiteness of the lime and the colour of the tuff in the labyrinthine alleyways formerly designed to exploit the shade, with shared courtyards and stone staircases. Furthermore, it is easy to reach the most characteristic places in Puglia: in a few minutes you can reach the stretches of white sandy beaches with crystal clear sea, less than half an hour from Matera, the very famous city of the Sassi, but also Alberobello to observe the architecture of the trulli, the caves of Castellana and the typical land of Salento.
The historic part of the town is a quiet and pedestrian area, but also offers the presence of numerous typical shops (bakery, grocery store, pizzeria, bar, ice cream shop, market stalls, household goods, butcher shop with service of meat cooked over a grill, dairy, restoration of antique furniture, etc.), but also the presence a few meters away of a pharmacy, a bank and the post office, as well as naturally the square of the mother church. Furthermore, in a minute you can reach on foot the main street with various clothing shops and typical focaccia shops to stroll and shop conveniently or taste the authentic flavours of Puglia.