This terrific four bedroom property is located in the countryside near Carpignano Salentino in the tip of the heel of Puglia's boot. The masseria was built last year with all the materials sourced locally including walnut wood for the Calabrian mirrors and local stone for the flagstone flooring.
The house has an open plan kitchen, living room with a vaulted ceiling and large bedrooms plus a roof terrace which offers 360 degree views out over the countryside.
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Outside the gardens are five acres of ancient olive grove with dry stone walls and fencing plus a courtyard with a lavender garden, cloisters and pergolas. There is also a wonderful dining area under a shaded pergola set in a lemon grove and a swimming pool.
The property is located 45 minutes from Brindisi airport and 1 hour and 40 minutes from Bari airport.
The guide price is £1,221,700. For further information please contact Savills on 020 7016 3754 or visit www.savills.co.uk.
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