LECCE - HISTORIC CENTRE
In the heart of the Baroque city, just behind the Church of San Matteo and within a short walk of Piazza Sant'Oronzo and the Roman Amphitheatre, we are delighted to offer for sale an independent portion of the historic Palazzo Astore. Named after the homonymous noble family, the building dates back to the 16th century.
The property has a total surface area of about 406 sqm and it is arranged over two levels: ground floor and basement.
The ground floor can be accessed through three independent, original pitch-pine wooden doors. The elegant and charming living room is adorned with refined Art Nouveau frescoes of remarkable beauty and distinctive stylistic and pictorial value, dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The remaining vaults, as well as all the load-bearing masonry, are in bright exposed local stone.
All rooms are interconnected and feature beautiful vaults of different architectural styles.
At the back side of the building there is a private garden where you can fully enjoy the magical atmosphere and timeless charm of the Baroque city.
The basement level can be accessed both via an internal staircase and independently from Via Vignes. This area is steeped in history, as ancient barns and an old Roman doorway were discovered here. It consists of three large rooms with barrel vaults, as well as a storage room.
Due to its artistic value, architectural features, and historical significance, the palace is included in the “tourist-cultural district” of the historic centre and forms part of the “Bodini Literary Park,” which includes the most beloved locations mentioned in the works of the renowned poet and writer Vittorio Bodini, who was born and grew up in Lecce.
Furthermore, the property underwent significant restoration works completed in 2009.
Lecce is located 12 km from the nearest Salento beaches, 40 km from Otranto, 28 km from Gallipoli, and 65 km from Brindisi Airport.