Copertino, Lecce, Apulia, Italy

In the municipality of Copertino, nestled in the greenery of the Salento countryside, a spacious villa (497 sqm) is for sale. Located within the context of a former estate, the villa has been converted from the farmer's house of one of its plots. Known as the "Casa Rossa," the property features a C-shaped structure, with a central body set back from two corner blocks. The lateral sections comprise two wide depots and a technical room, while the central body houses the main living quarters.

The villa's courtyard is enclosed by a low perimeter wall with two access gates and smaller ancillary buildings, including a former chicken coop (now an electrical hub), a stone oven, and the old donkey stable (now used as storage room). At the rear of the house, a terrace extends over the fields, and beneath it lies a large underground masonry cistern for collecting rainwater, historically used for irrigation. The property also includes a well, an artesian borehole, and an array of photovoltaic panels doubling as a carport for three vehicles. Completing the estate are 8 hectares of land, utilized as an orchard, arable fields, and potentially for grazing. The building retains its characteristic Pompeian red color, typical of early 20th-century Salento farmhouses.

Upon entering the villa, one is greeted by a large living room extending to the rear terrace. From the entrance, two rooms branch off: to the left, a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom; to the right, a spacious kitchen. Midway through the living room, two wings lead to two large bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, each with its own bathroom and a small hallway. Two staircases provide access to the mezzanine level, which features two additional rooms with walk-in closets. Lastly, near the right wing, there is a guest bathroom.

The windows offer views of the surrounding fields, along with the tranquility and silence of the countryside.

The villa is equipped with air conditioning, a video surveillance system, and an alarm system.