Art Nouveau Villa in Puglia
This striking Art Nouveau villa in Puglia is just steps from the baroque town of Lecce, located in the southern heel of Italy. Known as the Valle della Cupa, the area has been a popular setting for aristocratic mansions and villas since the 15th century.
The villa was built in 1912 by architect Giuseppe Anguilla, and is considered one of the most beautiful country homes in this region.
The fully enclosed residence is accessible through a lovely gate through a lovely allee of citrus trees. The 4.94 acres of olive groves once contained a vineyard, the property still contains the original storage tanks for grapes.
The most striking feature of the property is the facade, with the intricate floral decorations by skilled stonecutters seen in its arches, columns, and balustrades.
The Art Nouveau villa has both Baroque and Moorish influence, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the town of Lecce, considered a Baroque masterpiece in itself.
Villa Ida offers 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, and over 5000 square feet of interior space with a lovely courtyard, as well as a caretaker’s house and a chapel.
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