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Borgo Mater Domini: Beauty and timeless charm at the gates of Lecce

€6,500,000
  • 5,800 m² Total surface
  • 500,000 m² Plot surface

Description

Borgo Mater Domini, located near Lecce, and just a few kilometers from the sea, stands as an emblem of a golden age, with roots going back to the mid-19th century, conceived by the fervent vision of Sebastiano Senior Apostolico Orsini Ducas. This man, who moved from Naples to Lecce, initiated the construction of a vast masseria complex in Arnesano, encompassing an estate of about 50 ha of land. Named "Mater Domini," in homage to the glorious feud of Nocera, it embodies the pinnacle of refined neoclassical taste, with a regular floor plan of fifty by ten meters. The facade of the villa stands proudly, adorned with a crenellated tower at the northwest corner, whose majesty is emphasized by the two heraldic coats of arms on each side, and a third on the entrance portal. Symbols of nobility and distinction, these emblems evoke the illustrious lineage of the Orsini. Nevertheless, the villa retains its aura of magnificence intact, waiting patiently for the moment when an enterprising soul will be able to restore it to its former glory. Over the past decades, the villa has undergone unfinished renovations. The entire complex, originally conceived as a self-sufficienthamlet, houseswarehouses, a winefactory, stables, a tobaccofactory, cottages for the settlers and townhouses. The latter, located at the rear of the estate, were intended for farmers. Today, from an entrepreneurial perspective, they could be converted into luxury residences and suites. The winery, embodies the pride of a centuries-oldtradition, while the tobacco factory attests to the variety of economic activities that animated the region. Quarries of calcarenitic stone are present on the property. Immersed in the beauty of the Salento landscapes and shrouded in the mystery of time, Borgo Mater Domini issus pended between past and future, waiting to be revived by those with the foresight and determination to restore it to its former grandeur.

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Property ID: W-02USN4

Property details

Object type

Special property

Condition

Needs renovation

Floor

2

Number of Floors

2

Total surface

5,800 m²

Plot surface

500,000 m²

Flooring

No flooring, Stone

Energy efficiency information

Construction year

1850

Energy certificate available

In progress

Location: Arnesano, Apulia

Located in northern Salento, in a central position between the Ionian and Adriatic Seas, and 8 km from Lecce, the municipality of Arnesano emerges as a place of geographical significance. The place name "Arnesano" originates from "Arna," whose meaning evokes concavity, a peculiar characteristic of the morphology of the territory. The municipality also embraces the town of Riesci, located 600 meters to the west. Belonging to the Lecce hinterland, it is geographically located in the "Valle della Cupa," a fascinating area known for its characteristics, often chosen by nobility as a place of residence or vacation. The territory of Arnesano boasts a history that sinks into ancient times, with the presence of a small urban settlement testified by the discovery of a late Neolithic burial site, dated 2400 BC, known as "Idoletto." After the Roman and Byzantine periods, Norman rule contributedsignificantly to the economic and demographicgrowth of the region. Notable monuments and places of interest include the Mother Church dedicated to Maria Santissima Assunta, the Bernardini Nursery Chapel, and the Church of St. Anthony of Padua, dating from 1676. Among the civil architecture, the Marchesale Palace and the Guarini Palace, commissioned by the nobleman Selvaggio Guarini, are worth mentioning. The surrounding countryside, with its farms, retains the centuries-old charm that has accompanied them since ancient times, offering a vast wealth of landscape that testifies to the history and intrinsic beauty of this location in northern Salento.

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