Tucked into the old town of Oria, in Puglia's Salento hinterland, this independent first-floor apartment keeps its historic character intact: soaring star-vaulted ceilings, original cement tile ("cementine") flooring and a balcony overlooking the street of the historic centre. A genuine slice of Puglia, suited to anyone looking for a base in the historic centre to live in or to renovate to their own taste.

Reached via its own private staircase, the apartment covers 54 sqm net and comprises an entrance-living room opening onto the balcony, a kitchen, one bedroom and one bathroom. The rooms are defined by the typical Puglian star vaults — reaching 4.35 metres in height in the bedroom — and by the original cement tiles in the living room, details that speak to the age and character of the house. The property needs modernisation work to bring it up to today's living standards: there is no central heating system, though a split air-conditioning unit provides both cooling and heating. Another apartment occupies the floor above, so this property does not come with a roof terrace or rooftop access. Generously proportioned rooms with genuine architectural detail, ready to be made your own. The property is fully compliant with planning and cadastral regulations (freehold).

Oria is a Messapian hilltown in the Brindisi countryside, its skyline still marked by the Swabian Castle, with the old town's shops, churches and historic squares just steps from the door. Oria has its own train station, with direct connections to both Brindisi and Taranto (roughly 30 km/a 30-minute drive to each, with Brindisi airport at a similar distance), and sits within comfortable reach of both the Adriatic and Ionian coasts. Get in touch to arrange a viewing.