Property description This bright and spacious apartment is located on the second floor of a charming town house with private roof terrace in the sought-after seaside village Torre Santa Sabina (Marina of Carovigno). The property is located on a residential street with walking distance to the sea, and access is via a private entrance and external stairs.
The 65 sq m apartment consists of an open kitchen/living area, a shared bathroom and two double bedrooms, one from which you can access the spacious terrace. An external staircase can be added to provide access to the roof, where a pergola and outdoor seating area could be built for a wondeful private space with sea view. The property requires some renovation works, but for a small investment could become a wonderful vacation home, with excellent rental potential. The location and size is a rare find, given the growing popularity of Carovigno and its marina as a tourist destination. There is also a possibility to acquire the vacant ground floor property and basement/garage. There is free parking outside the property. Torre Santa Sabina has permanent residents and therefore shops, bars and restaurants are open all year round. Most houses are summer houses, but over the years more and more are becoming all-year living. Technical:
Connected to mains water, electricity and sewerage; LOCATION: Torre Santa Sabina is easily reached by the coastal motorway a few km away. The nearest international airport is Brindisi, only 26 km/20 mins away.
The distances from nearby cities are:
10 km to Carovigno
15 km to Ostuni
30 km from cosmopolitan Brindisi; with ferry traffic to Greece and Albania.
8-10 km to the neighbouring resorts Villanova, Rosa Marina and Costa Merlata.
WHAT ELSE TO SEE:
10 minutes to the south is the beautiful nature reserve TORRE GUACETO by the sea. It offers an attractive escape from beach resorts as here you find unspoilt beaches and no cars allowed. The parking is at the visitor’s centre and there are organized nature walks, cycle trekking and snorkelling trips.
Ostuni, The White City, is one of many historical small towns in this area. It has a population of 20.000 inhabitants and in the town you will find an excellent supply of stores, shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. From the top there is a fascinating view over the landscape and to the sea. The apartment has the advantage of being not far from main areas of world interest such as the mile long caves of CASTELLANA; the archaeological excavations of the Roman EGNATIA by the Adriatic coast line; the Trullo houses of ALBEROBELLO – an UNESCO World heritage site: the town of Carovigno, located on top of a hill; 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; and last but not least the famous baroque city of LECCE which is called the Florence of the South. Lecce can be reached in 50 minutes and has countless medical churches and a great richness of architecture. In town there is also the famous Roman amphibian theatre which is used for music and drama performances in the open during the summer season. Lecce is a wonderful town for long walks, enjoying the fantastic atmosphere, bars, outside restaurants and, naturally, great shops. Further to the south, inland SALENTO have a number of historical charming villages with ancient history. In Sternatina and Martigignano to the south of Lecce antique Greek is still spoken by the villagers.
MAGLIE is like a mini Lecce and with many fine buildings. MURORO LECCESE is smaller and also represent a small town/village with a fine architectural history. Cutrofiano popular for French holiday home ownerships. RUFFANO has many fine old buildings for sale, waiting to find new owners and to be restored. Surano has a small town centre with very nice antique buildings for sale. SPONGANO again is a small village surrounded by olive groves.
The east coast of Salento is rougher than the south west and for people who enjoy the sea and fishing. Somewhat more elegant than the east coast. CASTRO is beautiful with its location on top of the cliff by the sea and many villas with direct access to the sea. SANTA CESAREA TERME is a spa resort, very popular with a beautiful setting and bay.
The cost from SANTA MARIA DI LEUCA to GALLIPOLI has many fine sandy beaches. The villages are perhaps not the prettiest but room for the beach life, pizzerias, restaurants and disco music summer time.
SANTA CATARINA well known also for its many fine villas in the area, some antique.
The sea outside of PORTO CESARE further up the coast is probably the most beautiful and fantastic sunsets.
