Villa 4 chambres, 160 m²

Oria, Brindes (province)

Salento

Puglian summer residence from the 1930's
This villa has been gently refurbished and turned into a year round home with heating systems such as solar panels or electric geesers for hot water. A multifuel burner located outside runs on wood, pellets or olive noccioline. It heats the water and entire house through thermo convenctors (11). Downstairs a wood burner adds extra comfort. Converter has been added to the existing system as a very convenient way to cool or heat the house throughout the year.
This villa is a well planned home for a large family or bed & breakfast, which it currently lends itself to. 
As a B&B it sleeps 9 comfortably and there is ample space for extra beds . Comprising of one triple bedroom, three double bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen and entrance hall / living room spread of 160sq m. What makes this villa rare is the huge downstairs area, 93 extra sq m including 6 rooms, kitchen and two extra bathrooms with showers. Sleeping 15 in this villa is no stretch, if amongst friends and family. An external staircase has been added to gain direct access to the downstairs area. Front of villa has a covered veranda, a cool spot for the hot summer days. The private well supplies all the water needed to run a large household, including drinking water and irrigation systems.
A walled courtyard offers tranquil privacy, including 70sqm tiled and elevated terrace, lawn, well, BBQ, outdoor hot & cold shower. The garden; Eucalyptus, Loquat, Bay leaf, Lime, Orange, Mandarin, Lemon, Pomegranate trees and plenty flowering bushes such as Plumbago, Bougainvillea, citronella, Hibiscus, Peace Roses and more. 
The entire piece of land (3650sqm) is fenced in and systematized for easy daily life as you go about caring for, and harvesting:
Olives (20), Figs (10), Pomegranates (4), Loquats (3), Almonds(2), Walnuts (2), Apricots (2), Pears(2), Persimmon(1), Cherries(2), Quince (2), Mulberries (2), Apple (1) and plenty Pines of various kind, palms, oleanders and more.
Septic tank adequate for large household. 
This house is perfect for a family that wish to keep the running and maintenance costs low. Being selfsufficient on wood for heating purposes, together with the Puglia sun for water heating is optimal. A manageable garden that produces ca 70-90l of olive oil and fruits in abundance. All cared for organically. 
Price negotiations will have variables such as; with B&B business or not, Furniture, Rent to Own option etc.