Nardò, 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 1015 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.