Francavilla Fontana, Apulia 72021

Country villa for sale in Francavilla Fontana, set in the Apulian countryside, a short distance from the medieval town of Oria. The property develops entirely on the ground floor within a quiet agricultural setting, accessed via an electric gate and a private driveway. Built between the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the villa retains its original architectural character and the distinctive brick-red façade typical of this rural Apulian tradition. It is suitable as a primary residence or as a second home. The internal gross floor area measures 212 sqm (approx. 2,282 sq ft), with two covered verandas adding a further 72 sqm (approx. 775 sq ft) - 39 sqm and 32 sqm respectively. The layout develops along a longitudinal axis and includes an entrance, a generous living-and-dining area beneath star-vaulted ceilings, two hallways, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, both fitted with showers. One of the hallways leads to a large lounge with a fireplace that opens onto the first covered veranda. The kitchen, made up of two vaulted rooms, is accessed from the dining room and opens onto the second covered veranda, suitable as an additional outdoor living and dining area. An internal staircase rises from the kitchen to the rooftop terraces, which offer views over the surrounding countryside and the skyline of Oria, with its medieval castle and the polychrome dome of the cathedral. Star vaults characterise almost all rooms. A traditional round-shaped bread oven completes the layout. The property also includes two further rooms, currently used as auxiliary spaces and not internally connected to the residential area; they can be repurposed as an extension of the main house, an independent unit, a guest house or a private atelier. A 6 kW photovoltaic system feeds a heat pump installed on the rooftop, while a solar thermal system handles domestic hot water. The villa has heating and cooling systems and two spring-fed wells. The grounds extend over approximately one hectare (around 2.47 acres), fully fenced, with several ornamental plants, many of them recently planted. Local building rules allow for a swimming pool of up to 40 sqm (approx. 430 sq ft). The villa is in good overall condition, with some refurbishment recommended to enhance its full livability.