Lecce, Apulia 73048

In the heart of Nardò's historic centre, on a quiet limited-traffic lane, a beautifully restored two-storey home of about 90 sqm (2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms). It brings together the soul of a Salento old town - soaring barrel-vaulted ceilings, original terrazzo floors - and a clean, contemporary layout. A place to live in the old town, or a sun-filled holiday home a few minutes from the sea. The ground floor opens into a bright open-plan space where the living room, modern kitchen and dining area sit together under the white vaults, dressed with design pieces that play against the stone. From here you reach a generous master bedroom with its own en-suite shower room, neatly tucked behind the bed's headboard. A staircase leads up to the first floor, where a second bedroom - perfect for guests or as a flexible study, dressing room or hobby space - also has its own bathroom. This room opens onto the terrace: a private outdoor spot shaded by a pergola, screened from neighbours, made for summer evenings, cooled by the breeze from the nearby botanical garden - you can even project a film onto the stairwell wall. The property is fully renovated and move-in ready (energy class D), held freehold as standard in Italy. Everything is walkable in Nardò's Baroque centre. The beaches of the Neretine coast are about a 10-15 minute drive; Gallipoli around 20 minutes, Lecce about 30, and Brindisi airport just over an hour. A rare chance to own a characterful stone home in one of Salento's loveliest towns - strong appeal as a lock-up-and-leave second home or a short-let holiday rental in a high-demand summer destination. Available to view by appointment; can also be sold fully furnished. The property is offered as freehold (full ownership) at 178,000, or fully furnished at 198,000. Nardò is one of Salento's most beautiful baroque towns: the sandy beaches of the coast are about 15 minutes' drive away, Gallipoli around 25 minutes, the city of Lecce roughly 35 minutes, and Brindisi airport about an hour. A rare chance to own a stylish home - or a turnkey holiday retreat - in authentic southern Italy.