Key featuresMasseria of 400 sq m floor spaceLand of 3 hectras or optional 18 hectaresHigh vaulted ceilingsArtisian wellPrivate chapelWatch tower10 km from beautiful Torre Lapillo Beach40 km Brindisi airport3 km San Pancrazio SalentinoProperty descriptionThe fabulous masseria Caragnuli in San Pancrazio Salentino dates back to 1200 with a second part added later in 1400. The buildings stretch over approximately 400 sq m and are surrounded by 30,000 sq m of land offering huge potential as a tourism investment.
There is also the option to purchase the masseria with 180,000 sqm metres of land for a price of €1.2 million.
The imposing building boasts high vaulted ceilings plus various outbuildings stables and huge walled courtyard.There are spectacular views over the surrounding countryside from the first floor.
It is well located just 10 km from the famous sandy beaches of the Ionian sea and 1,5 km from San Pancrazio Salentino. It neighbours the Sanctuary of Saint Antonio all Macchia a popular religious tourism destination where you can see artefacts dating back to the 1200s.
The land around the masseria is full surprises to discover including tombs and niches called ‘laure’ that were carved into the rocks by Basilian monks long ago for refuge as they fled from the persecutions of Leo III the Isaurian.
With its white sandy beaches little marinas and islands, this part of the ionian coast and its surroundings have over the years become a magnet for quality holidays.
Porto Cesareo and the immediate area of the Salento region of Apulia are becoming world wide recognized for its natural beauty and turquoise color waters and often referred to as ‘the Maldives of Italy ‘