Apulia, Lecce, Lecce, Italy

LECCE
Located along the provincial road that leads from Lecce to the towns of Monteroni and Copertino, the historic Villa Nahi dating back to the mid-1800s is now available for sale.
The villa has a private chapel and a vast expanse of land.
It rises majestically with its façade punctuated symmetrically by imposing doors, balconies, windows and two large side terraces and it is spread over two levels that develop on a rectangular plan, for a total surface area of about 1.250 sq m.
A long avenue at the entrance leads to the large square in front of the villa.
The ground floor, of approximately 660 sqm, consist of 10 rooms intended for the economic-agricultural activities carried out by the domestic staff, that is rooms for storing food, a large millstone oven, the caretaker's house, the stables and the cowsheds.
The main floor, of approximately 520 sqm, consists of 14 rooms and was intended to accommodate the wealthy owners during their holidays.
Once inside the villa you are immediately captivated by the beauty of the frescoes, the high ceilings with star and barrel vaults with lunettes and the decorative stone motifs.
It is currently possible to identify 5 elegant sitting rooms and a dining room with an old kitchen; the dining room has a characteristic walnut serving wheel on one wall, which connects the dining area with the kitchen.
The winter garden is completely frescoed by the local painter Carlo Cordiglia (1850-1912).
The two large terraces on the sides of the villa, of about 60 sqm each, offer a comfortable outdoor space that can be equipped to enjoy moments of relaxation outside and the suggestive view of the greenery of the garden and the surrounding land, which extends for about 23 hectares.
In fact, all around extends the historic park enclosed by high walls crowned by Lecce stone frames. The paths guide, under the cool shade of centuries-old trees (including a majestic cedar of Lebanon about thirty meters high) towards a mighty camphor tree, the only one recorded in the urban area of Lecce, encountering here and there rare varieties of palm trees that recall an exotic landscape. The park, in addition to the entrance from the central door, has two side entrances with iron gates. Near the side entrances, in symmetry, there are two tanks in Lecce stone.
The private chapel of 70 sqm enhances the beauty of this stunning villa. It features inside a beautiful star vault, typical of the Salento tradition, with frames and decorative motifs on the walls and an altar in Lecce stone, which overlooks a matroneum equipped with wooden grates. The matroneum is accessed from the terrace on the first floor, via a staircase.
The villa, one of the most beautiful in Lecce and the vare called "Valle della Cupa", historically known for its prestigious and elegant homes, could today regain its ancient splendor thanks to an careful project of recovery and restoration of the rooms; it would thus return to being a prestigious private residence or could be turned into a luxury accommodation facility hosting those who wish to spend their holidays in Salento in close contact with nature without giving up proximity to the city, services and the main points of historical and cultural interest.
The villa is 22 km from the sea and the famous seaside locations of Salento, 50 km from Brindisi Airport and 170 km from Bari-Karol Wojtyla International Airport.