Key features
LOVELY 3-bedroom villa close to POLIGNANO A MARE
Located in a secure residential enclave
On an elevated position with a sea view at a distance
Easy access on the road Polignano a Mare- Conversano
Private garden 750 sqm in immaculate condition
Veranda for al fresco dining
SPACIOUS roof terrace with great views
10 min (5 km) to Polignano & all ameniteis
Less than 15 min to the nearest beach in Polignano
45 min (52 km from Bari airport
Property Description
Welcome to view this lovely 3-bedroom villa, ready to move in. It is located in an elevated position bout 5 km southwest of the renowned Polignano a Mare.
This villa is perfect as an easy lock-go holiday home for holiday lettings.The residential condominium La Macchialunga was developed in 1980 and has 16 residential units, sharing a gated entry and communal driveway, a tennis court and an open, green area; This property has a corner position, offering extra privacy and tranquillity. With a private gate, the driveway leads to a large terraced parking area by the villa.The accommodation comprises a large covered veranda, a living room of 23 sqm with a fireplace, a separate fully fitted kitchen with access directly to the veranda, three double bedrooms, three bathrooms (two ensuites), and two shower units. There is an outbuilding of 24 sqm with a storage room (16 sqm) with a sink, and a separate bathroom, easily converted to a one-bedroom self-contained guest annexe with a kitchenette.
The villa has an enclosed garden plot of about 750 sqm, with a well-kept lawn and mature green ornamental plants. Oleander bushes and trees include two olive trees, pine trees, walnut, nespole and lemon trees, and a fig tree.
The villa is semi-detached, but it is hardly noticed, and the veranda of 25 sqm faces the beautiful garden, fully private and not overlooked.
A spiral staircase leads up to the spacious roof terrace of 98 sqm. There is a sea view at a distance and overlooking green fields to the south.
Two neighbouring properties have swimming pools, so obtaining a building permit for a private pool should be possible.
The condominium charge is 500 euros per year.
Technical:
The property is connected to mains electricity and has a well. An electrical pump brings the water to the kitchen and bathroom, and several water outlets are in the garden for irrigation.
The kitchen is seven sq m and has a gas cooker with a gas tank outside.
All windows have mosquito netting and folding blinds in working order.
Ther is an A/C in the living room
The terraces on two sides of the house are 100 sq m,
Three is an extra terrace roof cover by the front door through a retractable blind.
Polignano a Mare is a town which stays open the whole year round! There are many places in town where you can find your groceries, fruit & vegetables, the local butcher, fish mongers, cafes and the ice cream parlours- which Polignao is famous for. You will also find many bars, restaurants, and shops. The beautiful seaside old town is built on a high peninsula with cliffs down to the sea. Polignano is one of the top spots in the whole of Apulia.
Polignano has a train station in town, and you can take the train from Bari airport. The train service enables one to go to places like Monopoli, continue to Brindisi, and visit Lecce, a beautiful baroque town - the Florence of Puglia.
A bigger town close by (10 km) is Monopoli by the sea - with supermarkets and all amenities. The old town is charming and offers a pleasant walk along the seaside promenade, passing the two harbours.
The property is close to a main attraction in Puglia - the mile-long caves of Castellana Grotte; the archaeological excavations of the Roman Egnatia by the Adriatic coastline between Capitolo and Savelletri, an upmarket seaside town with an excellent range of restaurants. Not far away, you find the trulli houses of Alberobello- a UNESCO World Heritage site; the beautiful white city of Ostuni, located on top of a hill with fantastic sea views; the medieval town of Oria; the wealthy baroque town of Martina Franca; the petite and charming Cisternino, the Zoo Safari Park of Fasano (lots of fun for children and adults alike); Grottaglie, famous for its ceramics and old stone carvings;
By air, there is a choice of two international airports, served by Ryanair, Easyjet, BA and others, both easily reached; Bari in the north in about 45 minutes and Brindisi in about 60 minutes in the south. Both cities have ferry traffic to Greece, Albania and Croatia, so it's possible to make weekend trips across the Adriatic Sea.
Bari, the Commercial capital city with 250 000 inhabitants, offers the best shopping, a grand opera house called the Petruzzelli teatro and a large medical city centre with many museums. Just north of Bari lies a little town called Giovinazzo, a true gem right by the sea. Further north is Molfetta Outlet, a famous shopping galleria d 20 minutes further, Traini, a sophisticated town with a beautiful half-moon bay & marina. Continue north to Castel del Monte, the mystical castle Frederic II built in the 13th Century.
Within a 2,5 hour drive to the north lies Gargano, the peninsula called the spur of the Italian boot. Gargano forms a significant nature and wildlife Reserve and offers hiking and scenic trips around the peninsula. From here, there are daily boat trips to the small Tremiti islands.
LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE:
The Italian lifestyle means many things, especially socializing; the home is used for sleeping and breakfast, and the Italians go out for enjoyment and dining. Based in Castellana Grotte, there is so much you can experience, like early morning markets in the small towns. Music festivals, religious carnivals, beach life, historical tours in the main towns, cooking classes, learning Italian at language schools, dining at the many countries and seaside restaurants, and nightclubs at the beach clubs of Capitolo.
SPORTS:
As Apulia is a peninsula surrounded by two seas- the Adriatic in the north and the Ionic in the south - water sports dominate in the area; sailing, yachting, water skiing, kite surfing, swimming & beach life. Golf has five good courses, and San Domenico is world-class (P A 2014 Challenge Final). Tennis (there is one tennis club just 5 minutes away from the villa in Selva di Fasano), horseback riding, hiking and bicycle tours are other options for the active-minded. Squash clubs are located in Bari, Bitonto and other places.
THE WEATHER:
Being south, Apulia has warmer weather than Northern Italy; even in the "winter months" of December to February, the average number of sun hours per day is four and 10-11 sun hours per day in June-August! This means you can enjoy a long season of nice weather in Apulia. When you plan to buy a holiday home in Apulia, think you will spend much more time outside than inside and at home. Therefore you will need plenty of terrace space, pergolas etc., at your Apulian property, and cooking facilities outside are convenient.
The water temperature at the beginning of May is, on average, 19 degrees, up to 27 degrees in August/September and 19 degrees in November. This means you & family will spend time at the beach. Where ever you are in Apulia, you can reach the shores within 30 minutes!
WHY BUY IN APULIA?
Apulia has until recently been called the hidden treasure of Italy, unknown to most tourists who come & stay in Rome, Florence, Venice and the Italian Riviera. However, all this is rapidly changing because of massive investments in infrastructure, such as improved motorways, enlarged airports and the introduction of low-cost airlines such as Ryanair and Easyjet. The property prices are low in Apulia and inadequate means value for money at bargain prices for international buyers. We see more and more foreign visitors coming to Apulia, and in our opinion, investments will show good growth in value because of the increased demand. Also, for northern Italians, Apulia has become the most popular holiday destination for Italians. But rest assured, no tourist villages will ever be built because the coastline is protected in Apulia, and people are against modern developments that do not fit into this historical landscape. Therefore, prices are bound to rise with increased demand for a fixed and limited number of properties,
WHY BUY FROM CASAPUGLIA?
Firstly we are an English-speaking estate agency based in the middle of Apulia with local experience and can guide you to get the right property at the right price.
Secondly, we have personally inspected every property we recommend buying and do not list hundreds of properties but a smaller selection of properties that offer good value to the buyer. In Apulia, many properties are offered at unrealistic prices, but we say no to sellers who want us to list properties for sale at silly prices.
We have many years of international property experience, including ten years in London, and we see investments in Apulia from a global perspective. We have been active in several EU property markets and specialize in project and property management to ensure well-maintained properties for growth in property value.
We have a comprehensive range of local services:
- acting for the buyer - and not for the seller - by searching the market for the right property, negotiating the price and giving advice through the buying process leading to the completion of the purchase
- property management; we look after your property when you are away and ensure it is in perfect condition when you arrive. We will prepare a maintenance plan for annual maintenance and repairs of your property, which is essential to maintain and increase the property's value
- project management; we can be your local representative and manage any renovation or refurbishment. We will advise on value-added measures to further enhance your property's capital growth.
- lettings- we can assist you in letting your property and checking in your tenants, deposit taking, checking out & inventory control.
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