The sou-terrain accommodation is on two floors with an interconnecting staircase. On the upper ground floors is a spacious living room with fire place and pellet heater, interconnecting with a modern kitchen, with separate laundry room. To the rear is the master bedroom, with a walk-in closet, a modern bathroom and the second bedroom. On the lower ground floor with its separate entrance via a veranda overlooking the pool area is a spacious living room, with open plan kitchen and 2 bedrooms with one bathroom. There is also a garage and large storage room. This separate unit is well suited for visiting family and friends or could be used for holiday lettings. There is a door to the staircase on the upper landing so here the units could be kept separate.All doors and frames are in high-quality cherry wood, high quality security windows and furnishings are of the highest quality and this is a property where you can move in straight away.The garden is in an immaculate condition with a lovely pool and sun deck.
The building is as most buildings in Selva, semi-detached but hardly noticeable, with an equal
quality half, owned by the brother of the current owner.Technical:
The property is connected to mains electricity and water.
There is a solar panel generating hot water, supported by electrical boilers.
Central heating is either by the so called termo camino (wood burning) or using gas. In the living room there is also a separate pellet heater, modern and cost efficient way to heat the upper floor.
The location is excellent as in one of the best areas in Selva with walking distance- 1 km- to the small village center. Here you find grocery stores, butchers, pharmacy, hairdressers, bar/cafes, restaurants, the tennis club, the community activity center and the impressive trullo church.Whereas not all amenities are open all year round, the grocery stores are open seven days a week.Selva di Fasano is the most prestigious residential area in Apulia and is renowned for its many fantastic buildings and amazing valley views and sea views from 400 m altitude. the winter population is about 400 and in summer over 5.000. The high elevation gives Selva its own micro climate which means more comfortable temperatures during summertime with fresh breezes.
Selva which means woods is in a protected forest area and has breathtaking views towards the Adriatic Sea and also to the beautiful Canale di Pirro valley. The village has several musical activities during the summer for all ages. There are nature walks along the natural ravines, and jogging tracks and nice walks along the beautiful panoramic road with its marvellous sea views from 400 m altitude.To the town of Fasano, it is 10 minute drive by bus or car and here you find all in shopping needs, including several banks and restaurants. A drive of 10 minutes takes you to Quinto Colore, a nice shopping galleria with a friendly, staffed supermarket. The nearest beaches and beach clubs are at the area pretty fishing village of Savelletri (20 minutes) and the PGA tour Challenge golf course San Domenico and one other golf course is a further 10 minutes away. It takes about 45-55 minutes to either of the international airports at Bari and Brindisi and Bari airport has train connection to Fasano station (approximate journey time 80 minutes) All this makes the property extremely well located and can be enjoyed as the perfect holiday home as well as a retirement home.
LOCATION:
Walkable distance to the small centre of Selva di Fasano for groceries, café and restaurants.
The main town Fasano, with 40 000 inhabitants, has an excellent supply for all shopping needs and here you find pharmacies, banks, cafes, bars and There are half a dozen of butchers, fishmongers and more than 15 small fruit & vegetable shops, including mini markets in many corners.
The distance to the nearest beaches is about 19 km downhill to either Capitolo with its many famous beach clubs on sandy beaches or Savelletri, a small charming fishing village. Here is nice to take a pre-dinner stroll along the shore, having a drink at a seaside terraced bar and dine at one of 10 restaurants serving fresh seafood, fish and vegetables. The property has the advantage of being centrally located between areas of interest such as the mile long caves of Castellana; the archaeological excavations of the Roman Egnatia by the Adriatic coast line; the Trulli houses of Alberobello- an UNESCO World heritage site: the beautiful white town 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); the caves of Polignano a Mare, well known also for its tasty ice-cream; Grottaglie famous for its ceramics and old stone carvings; the famous baroque city of Lecce which is called the Florence of the south.
By air there is a choice of two international airports, served by Ryanair, Easyjet , BA and others, both easily reached within the hour; Bari in the north in about 55 minutes and Brindisi in about 45 minutes 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 being the Commercial capital city with 250 000 inhabitants’ offers the best shopping, a grand opera house, called the Petruzzelli teatro; 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 and 20 minutes further is Traini, a sophisticated town with a beautiful half moon bay & marina. Continue north to Castel del Monte, which is the mystical castle built by Frederic II in the 14th Century.
Within a 2,5 hour drive to the north lies Gargano, the peninsula called the spur of the Italian boot. Gargano forms a large 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.
