Masseria For Sale In Torricella

An ancient farmhouse with a church and crypt for sale in Torricella amidst centuries-old olive trees and a thousand-year history.

Nestled in the heart of the Apulian countryside, we offer for sale a charming historic farmhouse dating back to the late 1500s and early 1600s. It spans approximately 1,500 square meters and is surrounded by 20 hectares of centuries-old olive groves. This unique property boasts extraordinary historical and architectural value.
Main features:
Three separate buildings, each with ancient tuff vaulted rooms. An underground olive press is located beneath the main building, with vaults supported by imposing pillars, ancient machinery, and original traces of olive processing. The main building is spread over several levels: Basement with an ancient olive press. Ground floor, formerly used for cheesemaking. First floor, for residential use, with three bedrooms and ancillary rooms. Second floor with storage space and a terrace used as a watchtower. Second block: Ground floor with two large rooms and a kitchen. Third block: L-shaped layout, with a long room of approximately 50 meters, vaulted ceilings, and ancient stone mangers. A historical-religious heritage:
Inside the property stands a small consecrated church, built over the evocative crypt of the Holy Trinity, once home to the Basilian monks.
The crypt, carved into the rock, houses an altar with frescoes and testimonies of worship that make this farmhouse a place steeped in spirituality and charm.
A unique opportunity
This historic farmhouse for sale in Torricella represents a rare example of Apulian rural architecture perfectly integrated with the surrounding nature.
Its size, the presence of original architectural elements and its religious heritage make it ideal for:
Prestigious accommodation facility, charming private residence, tourist-cultural development project. Location: a few minutes from the center of Torricella and the Ionian beaches, in a context of absolute tranquility.