Large Fortified Farmhouse For Sale In

Large farmhouse with fortified wall in Ostuni.
The property is easily accessible from Ostuni (we are talking about less than 5 minutes by car). It is located in the countryside of Carovigno, another beautiful town 4 km away. The coast is 5 km away.
The entire property enjoys a land of 16 and a half hectares with partial sea view.
This large farmhouse replicates the layout of a house with an agricultural courtyard of Mediterranean tradition; it has a fence, consisting of a high fortified wall, and a single large central space (courtyard) also functioning as a threshing floor, overlooking the entrances of the various residential and work buildings.
The farmhouses were fundamentally large inhabited farms, often also by the landowners, but the large rural construction also included the accommodations for the peasants, stables, storage for fodder and crops, all present in this extensive structure. Continue reading Land description: Vast land of about 19 hectares, of which 3 hectares are forest and about 16 hectares cultivated with olive trees and land for sowing. Points of interest: The Municipality of Ostuni is part of the province of Brindisi and is located in the area of Altosalento, about 7 km from the sea, 30 km from Brindisi airport. Also known as the White City for its characteristic historic center painted with white lime. Its territory is an integral part of the Itria Valley and the Southern Murgia. Renowned tourist center since 2008, it has always received the Blue Flag for its coast with beautiful beaches and crystal clear waters, it is among the most loved destinations by tourists who cannot help but admire and appreciate its beauties. The city, which has preserved its original medieval structure, presents itself as a tangle of winding streets, a succession of courtyards, small squares, sloping planes, alleys that once connected to five imposing gates. Another peculiarity is represented by its colors: the white of its houses contrasts with the strong hues of the intense blue sky and the bright green of the olive countryside.