This property for sale in Italy is an old fortified farmhouse (masseria) close to Martina Franca (TA), in Puglia region's Taranto province.

This house for sale in Puglia sits amid 100-year-old olive groves at the foot of the Murgia hills. The house itself is six centuries old, a collection of buildings completely in stone.

The estate also has a little church, dating from 1524, with beautifully preserved frescos. There is a central courtyard of natural stone. Two of the houses require renovation (both on two floors), while the main ground floor unit is habitable. There are stables and trulli, and an ancient cave dwelling.

This property for sale in Italy totals 120,000 square metres and is largely olive groves and meadows. The estate is reached via the provincial road, a lovely winding road which stretches 4km to the house. All buildings have 10kw electricity and there are numerous water cisterns for the water supply. The above mentioned water cisterns are completely dug intothe

rocky soil. The water cisterns are filled by rain water. It is possible to drill artesian

wells.

The comune of Martina Franca has confirmed that this property can be used as a holiday let. At the moment there are grants available for this from the Region of Apulia. For more on this house for sale in Puglia, click below.