Apulia, Lecce, Sogliano Cavour, Italy

Historic Residence - Sogliano Cavour - Via Galatina


In the picturesque town of Sogliano Cavour, an ancient feudal village in the Salento hinterland, stands an elegant residence dating back to the late 19th century. Centrally located, it stands out for its elegance and style, in the urban setting of charming Sogliano Cavour.
The villa extends over 400 sq m of commercial space and overlooks three main streets: Via Galatina, Via Roma, and Via Cesare Battisti.


From the main road, once you cross the entrance, through a characteristic period gate, you enter a large garden, greeted by the centuries-old twin palm trees, typical of bourgeois residences of the late 19th century.
Once you cross the threshold of the villa, up the steps, entirely made of Lecce stone, and across the gallery, you'll find yourself in a beautiful frescoed state room with a terrazzo floor and a stunning floral decoration in the center. Adjacent, on either side, are two other large rooms overlooking the gallery, also with original terrazzo floors and star-shaped vaults over five meters high.
At the rear of the house, the other rooms are divided into hallways on the two wings of the villa: the dining room, a kitchen with a scullery, the bedrooms, two bathrooms and several storage rooms.
Walking along one of the two corridors, you find the spacious Lecce stone staircase, which leads to the large terrace, overlooked by the majesty and elegance of the centuries-old palm trees, which overlooks the front garden and the whole of Sogliano Cavour, airy as found only in period residences.
At the rear of the villa, there is a large and spacious outdoor area, partially uncovered, which can be used as a delightful private garden. It is also accessible from the large driveway on Via Cesare Battisti, which, with two large star-shaped vaults, provides shelter for two parking spaces inside the building.
Completing this home are two basements totaling approximately 80 square meters, one accessible from inside the home and one from Via Roma.


The property, although in need of renovation, exudes a sense of historic charm, and its location and unique features make it ideal for a variety of uses: as a guesthouse, thanks to its functional spaces and amenities; as a charming private residence, thanks to the prestigious vaulted ceilings, original floors, and frescoes that adorn the home.


Sogliano Cavour is located in the heart of Salento and is equidistant from all the major tourist and seaside resorts on the Adriatic and Ionian coasts. It is approximately 28 km from Lecce and its train station, and 75 km from Brindisi Airport.